Tagged With Dogs

A Maltipoo with a soft, curly white and apricot coat sitting calmly on a couch in a modern living room

Are Maltipoos Hypoallergenic? A Scientific Look at Dander and Allergens

15 April 2024

Maltipoos are often sold as hypoallergenic, but their fur doesn't completely protect against the allergens found in dander, saliva, and urine.

Owner scrubbing a medium-sized poodle with curly, light brown fur under running water in a bathtub to remove clumps of tree sap from its coat

How to Get Tree Sap Out of Dog Hair: Safe and Effective Techniques

14 April 2024

Proven ways to get tree sap out of your dog's hair, such as using oils, solvents, brushes, and giving your dog a bath to avoid skin problems.

Beagle sniffing at a carrot cake on a kitchen counter, with the owner's hand reaching to remove it from the dog's reach

Can Dogs Eat Carrot Cake? Potential Risks Explained

14 April 2024

Carrot cake is dangerous for dogs because it contains toxic components like raisins, nutmeg, and macadamia nuts, all of which can lead to health problems.

Concerned dog owner comforting their panting golden retriever in the backseat of a car

Why Do Dogs Pant in the Car? Causes and Solutions

14 April 2024

Causes of dog panting in the car, such as temperature, stress, anxiety, and motion sickness, and what to do to help your dog stay safe and calm.

A Border Collie standing next to a bowl filled with shelled sunflower seeds, looking directly at the camera

Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Seeds? The Ultimate Evidence-Based Answer

13 April 2024

This article discusses the nutritional value of sunflower seeds, including their protein, fat, and vitamin content, and explains how they can be a healthy addition to your diet.

Friendly Great Dane with a brindle coat lounging comfortably on a porch, welcoming visitors

Do Great Danes Make Good Guard Dogs? How to Train Your Gentle Giant

13 April 2024

Great Danes have the potential to be good guard dogs due to their size, protective nature, and loyalty, especially if they are well-trained and socialized.

Calm, alert Labrador Retriever with a black coat, as its owner checks the proper fit of the collar

How Tight Should a Dog Collar Be? Proper Fit for Safety & Comfort

12 April 2024

How loose or tight should a dog collar be to make sure that it's safe and comfortable while also keeping the dog from getting out of it.

Labrador Retriever with a golden coat sniffing at a whole catfish on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Catfish? Exploring the Pros and Cons

12 April 2024

Properly cooked and unseasoned catfish can be a healthy occasional snack for dogs, but there are some potential dangers to consider.

Close-up of a Pug dog inspecting a fortune cookie folded into a butterfly shape on the floor, with a jar of fortune cookies visible in the background

Can Dogs Eat Fortune Cookies? The Pros and Cons

9 April 2024

The occasional fortune cookie is OK for dogs, but the high sugar, fat, and other things can lead to health problems if they are eaten too often.

Close-up portrait of a Cocker Spaniel with golden fur, mouth open in a whining gesture, positioned in front of a person sitting at a cluttered desk

How to Get Your Dog to Stop Whining for Attention: Effective Strategies

9 April 2024

Causes of a dog that won't stop whining for attention, such as boredom, separation anxiety, and a learned behavior, and how to fix the problem with positive reinforcement.

Extreme close-up of a cat's open mouth, revealing its full set of 30 permanent teeth surrounded by lush, blurred foliage

How Many Teeth Do Cats Have? Exploring Feline Dental Anatomy

9 April 2024

Cats develop 30 permanent teeth that are designed to help them eat a meat-based diet, yet many experience dental issues due to a lack of proper maintenance.

A curious golden retriever sitting in a sunlit room, head tilted as if pondering the passage of time

Time in the Life of a Dog: How Dogs Perceive Time

7 April 2024

Because of the biological and neurological factors that influence a dog's sense of time, dogs experience time in a way that is very different from humans.