Tagged With Dogs

Concerned-looking Labrador Retriever sniffing at a raw steak on the floor in a household setting

Can Eating Raw Meat Cause Aggression in Dogs? Effects on Canine Behavior

14 May 2024

Aggression in dogs can be caused by many things other than what they eat, such as fear, anxiety, and a lack of socialization.

Pug dog coughing and spluttering after drinking from a water bowl, with concerned owners in the background

Why Does My Dog Cough After Drinking Water? Causes, Concerns, and Solutions

13 May 2024

Causes, symptoms, and treatments of dogs coughing after they drink water, such as tracheal collapse, laryngeal paralysis, and aspiration.

Labrador Retriever puppy being led away from a fallen lilac branch on the ground

Can Dogs Eat Lilacs? Potential Dangers

13 May 2024

Lilacs are poisonous to dogs if ingested and can lead to vomiting and changes in heart rate.

Australian Shepherd dog gazing up at owner holding a raw cod fillet in a home kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Cod? A Look at Feeding Fish to Fido

12 May 2024

The right ways to feed cod to your dog, including its advantages, disadvantages, and how to make sure you're feeding it to your dog safely.

A friendly-looking poodle with a concerned expression, standing on a neighborhood street with houses and trees in the background

What to Do If You Find a Stray Dog: Expert Advice

12 May 2024

Actions to take to make sure a lost dog is safe and returned to its family, such as alerting the proper authorities, assessing its temperament, and offering short-term help.

Energetic Siberian Husky shaking a squeaky chew toy back and forth, with striking blue eyes and a fluffy gray and white coat

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Toys? Exploring Canine Behavior

9 May 2024

Dogs shake toys as a way to mimic hunting prey, which is a natural behavior that can depend on the breed and can also help them practice their hunting techniques.

Close-up portrait of a Bernese Mountain Dog with drool visibly dripping down its chin

Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Drool? What to Know

9 May 2024

Bernese Mountain Dogs are known to drool because of their loose and heavy flews, so their owners will need to be prepared to deal with the slobber.

8-week-old beagle puppy sleeping on a soft blanket, with its sides visibly moving up and down quickly as it breathes rapidly

Why Is My 8 Week Old Puppy Breathing Fast While Sleeping? Causes and Concerns

9 May 2024

Causes and how to deal with panting in 8 week old puppies while they are sleeping, including things that might be happening and when to go to the vet.

A black German Shepherd dog sitting calmly while a person uses a Dremel tool to file down its black nails

How to Cut Black Dog Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide

9 May 2024

A step-by-step tutorial on how to safely cut the nails of a black dog, including the best supplies, how to desensitize your dog, and how to find and stay away from the quick.

Close-up of a standard poodle with a curly, light brown coat licking its nose in a cozy, blurred interior setting

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Noses? The Science Behind This Common Behavior

9 May 2024

Why dogs lick their noses, including to cool down, enhance their sense of smell, relieve stress, and medical problems that need to be checked out by a vet.

Close-up of a concerned-looking poodle mix sniffing the leaves of a vibrant green ZZ plant on a wooden window sill

Can Dogs Eat ZZ Plants? Risks and Safety Precautions

8 May 2024

ZZ plants are poisonous to dogs because of calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to irritation and swelling when consumed.

An elderly Bulldog curled up on a couch, its legs moving in short bursts as it lets out a quiet whimper

Why Do Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep? Uncovering Canine Dreams

8 May 2024

Why dogs kick in their sleep - it has to do with dreaming and happens more in puppies and older dogs than it does in adult dogs.