Ever considered getting a gift for your dog in the form of a dog accessory rather than just food? As it turns out you’re not the first. The tradition of dog accessories in the form of dog collars and dog clothes has been around for several millennia. History of Dog Fashion The history of dog […]
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Dog obesity is a serious global concern with 40% (or more) of dogs being overweight. It causes many health risks and can reduce a dog’s lifespan considerably. We’ve compiled some helpful tips to determine if your dog is overweight and how to help with their weight loss. 5 tips if your dog is overweight and […]
FCI, Its History, Organization and Duties FCI breed standards, The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the largest canine organization. Like all kennel club’s it’s purpose is the wellbeing of pedigree dogs. Their guidelines, breed standards are considered the golden standard in the world of dogs. Group 1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs ( Cattle dogs ) […]
After careful deliberation, you’ve finally decided to get a dog (yay!), but now there is a new question: What type of dog should I get? There are 3 main topics you should think about before getting a dog: what dog breed suits your personality best, what kind of temperament you seek in a dog, and […]
Ideal weight of your dog Extends their lifespan Helps your dog stay healthy and active during added years Correct dog diet helps your dog to be one happy pupster While a cute little chubby puppy looks stinking adorable, keeping them close to their ideal weight is much healthier for them and can extend their lifespan […]
Sometimes simply buying store-bought dog food doesn’t really cut it. There are plenty of reasons why that happens, ranging from very good reasons to unfounded fears. However, if you decide to go down that route, you have to first inform yourself of the dangers and pitfalls of making dog food at home. While buying “complete […]
Big bangs and panicky dogs
It’s that time of the year again; when we humans get to celebrate and (some) dogs get terrified due to fireworks and firecrackers. It’s not a problem for every dog, but for some, it’s an event with lasting consequences. There are ways of dealing with it; some work better than others, but it really depends […]
Dogs and Fruit
Fruits are great, but there are certain do’s and don’ts we must be wary of… Abstract: Yes: Apple, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Pear, Pineapple, Raspberries, Strawberries If you remove pits: Apricot, Peach, Plum, Mango NO! : Avocado, Currant, Grapes, Raisins Fruits can be a great snack for dogs and humans alike as they tend to […]
Perfect Dog Food Storage and Dog Bowls
Bigger isn’t always better Everyone likes buying dog food a little bit cheaper, and the most common way of doing that is buying it in bulk. Bigger packaging usually means that you end up with a gigantic bad of dog food that keeps drying out, which is… well bad. The problem with food drying out […]