Homemade Dog Food: Navigating the Potential Risks and Pitfalls
The idea of preparing homemade dog food appeals to many people. Homemade diets allow dog owners to control what goes into their dog’s food bowl and provide their dog with…
Category Dogs
Silent Suffering: Subtle Signs That Your Dog Is Hiding Pain
Dogs communicate their discomfort with subtle changes in their behavior, posture, and habits. Recognizing these signs helps you maintain your dog’s health and know when veterinary care is needed.…
Bath Time Bliss: A Guide to Safe and Effective Dog Bathing at Home
Your pup’s bathtime can either be a joyful experience ripe with adorable moments, or it can go sideways in a matter of seconds. The key to learning how to bathe…
Exploring the Promising New Studies on Dogs and Music
In my webinars on dogs and sound, I discuss the glaring inadequacies of the dogs and music studies. The problems are now being covered in detail by scholars in…
How to Safely Leave Your Puppy Home Alone
I have a sign hanging near my back door that says, “If I can’t bring my dog I’m not going.” Of course, it is meant to be humorous, but it…
More Than Just Barks: Understanding the Hidden Social Language of Dogs
If you’ve ever watched two dogs meet at the park or on a simple walk — sniffing, circling, then suddenly erupting into play or a scuffle — you’ve probably wondered:…
A Win for Pet Owners: Renters’ Rights Law Scraps Blanket Pet Bans in Rental Homes
The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent on 27 October, marking a major change for millions of tenants across England. The new legislation abolishes…
Decoding Cat Hair Loss: 12 Reasons Your Cat Might Be Over-Grooming
Cats can pull their hair out for a wide variety of reasons and they can range from actual medical conditions such as diabetes and psychogenic alopecia to parasites or…
The Female Dog Cycle: Debunking the Myth of Canine Menopause
A female dog can have puppies throughout her entire life. Credit: Fuse | Getty Images Most intact female dogs follow a reasonably regular schedule for their heat cycles. (I know…