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Stomach upset in dogs: Pet owner's tips
While most dogs are more than happy to try out some human food, you shouldn't allow them, because they simply can't always digest it. For instance, lots of human food can cause stomach issues in your dog, and some food can be even pretty dangerous for your pet.
Kate Yakimchuk pets health food stomach Animals 31 October 2023
Good to Know: How to Establish Contact with a Dog
Japanese scientists have found that when communicating with dogs, their owners undergo the same chemical processes in their brains as during contact with loved ones - the hormone oxytocin is released in large quantities.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 30 October 2023
Benefits of retractable leashes: Pet owner's tips
Most dog owners know that retractable leashes are for small and sometimes mid-size breeds only - these leashes are not that strong. Meanwhile, these retractable leashes actually have plenty of benefits you should also remember about.
Kate Yakimchuk pets leash Animals 29 October 2023
Use a muzzle only when needed: Pet owner's tips
In some cases, your pet needs a muzzle - it's especially true for big, unruly, and potentially dangerous dogs. Meanwhile, you shouldn't use it too often, and you definitely shouldn't use it all the time.
Kate Yakimchuk pets muzzle health Animals 28 October 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs Are Similar to People
Scientists have found evidence for the first time that, like humans, dogs have an area in the temporal lobe that specializes in the visual perception of posture and facial expressions. However, when perceiving faces in dogs, three more different areas of the brain were activated.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 27 October 2023
When a harness is better than a leash: Pet owner's tips
While dog owners are used to different types of leashes, lots of people overlook the benefits of using harnesses. Though they aren't suitable for all dogs, they can be quite beneficial and way more convenient for some breeds.
Kate Yakimchuk pets harness leash comfort Animals 27 October 2023
Adding vitamins to your dog's diet: Keep your pets healthy
To keep your pets healthy, you should make sure they get enough vitamins from food and environment - but how to achieve that? After consulting a vet, you can gradually improve your dog's diet and routine by implementing some useful habits.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food health vitamins Animals 27 October 2023
Why dogs can be afraid of children: Pet owner's tips
Lots of pets don't particularly like children, especially if they're not acquainted to them - they avoid their noisy and chaotic energy. Meanwhile, if your dog is afraid of children, that might be quite strange - it can also be a sign of past trauma.
Kate Yakimchuk pets children fears Animals 26 October 2023
Why your dog doesn't want to go for a walk: Pet owner's tips
Absolute most of the dogs love walking outside, and it's a pretty natural behavior for them. That's why your dog suddenly not wanting to go out can be a suspicious or even dangerous sign that something goes wrong.
Kate Yakimchuk pets walking health personality Animals 26 October 2023
Signs that your dog has worms: Pet owner's tips
It's often hard to quickly understand that your dog has worms - most people notice it later, when the signs become more obvious. Meanwhile, worms can affect your pet's health a lot, and also cause plenty of issues.
Kate Yakimchuk pets worms signs health Animals 26 October 2023
When your dog's clothes are uncomfortable: Be a good pet owner
Many dog breeds require dog clothes to stay warm and safe during cold and wet months. While most dogs dislike clothes in general, some clothes can be actually inconvenient or even painful to wear.
Kate Yakimchuk pets clothes tips discomfort Animals 24 October 2023
Signs of dog abuse: Know more about your pets
If you want to adopt a shelter dog, then you need to know more about its history, so you can provide better conditions and help. Shelter workers often tell their visitors about different pets' stories, but sometimes they don't know what happened to their dogs - so what to do?
Kate Yakimchuk pets abuse shelter Animals 23 October 2023
Important to Know: What to Do If Your Dog Gets Motion Sick
Dogs feel more relaxed when riding in "green" cars compared to when they are in cars equipped with internal combustion engines, a study claims. If the dog gets motion sickness during a trip, then signs of this condition appear less in electric vehicles.
Diana Dashkevich pets animal care Animals 23 October 2023
Why dogs hide their toys: Curious pet habits
Have you ever wondered why your dog tries to hide its toys from you? While people might see it as a sign of lack of trust, it's usually not - it's just one more curious pet habit.
Kate Yakimchuk pets toys habits Animals 22 October 2023
When it's too late to train your dog: Pet owner tips
Most dog owners believe that it's never too late when talking about training unruly dogs. Meanwhile, some dogs can actually be way too late to train - it's all about their age, personality, and old habits.
Kate Yakimchuk pets training habits Animals 22 October 2023
Protect your dog from ticks: Pet owner tips
While dogs tend to have pretty thick fur, it unfortunately can't protect them from ticks. But you can minimize the risks, though - you just need to know some rules that can protect your pet.
Kate Yakimchuk pets ticks health pests Animals 21 October 2023
Feeding homeless dogs isn't always great: Pet owners' tips
If you genuinely love animals, then you probably want to take home all the homeless cats and dogs you see, or at least to feed them. Meanwhile, it might not always be a great idea - so you should be pretty careful when doing it.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food help Animals 20 October 2023
Interesting Facts: Why Dogs Howl
Howling is a vocal form of animal communication seen in most canids (Canidae), especially wolves, coyotes, foxes and dogs, although it is also found in cats and some species of monkeys. Nevertheless, this method of communication “at a distance” has been best studied among wolves.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 19 October 2023
Why dogs smile: Know more about your pets
Of course, dogs don't smile just as humans do - it's just our perception that makes their habits more human-like. But some dogs still smile a lot, and they definitely do it on purpose - but why?
Kate Yakimchuk pets emotions Animals 19 October 2023
Your dog is scared of grooming: Pet owner tips
Most pets dislike vets and bath days, but some are also scared of grooming - or at least they pretend to be. Meanwhile, grooming is still an essential part of taking care of your dog, so you have to do it anyway.
Kate Yakimchuk pets grooming fears tips Animals 18 October 2023