Dogs love routine. Every dog owner has probably heard that phrase, but for a long time I never stopped to consider what it actually means to a dog. Are dogs waiting for an exact time? Or do they benefit more from a predictable sequence: going outside after waking up, relaxing...
I have listened to and taken notes on dozens of hours of lectures by integrative veterinarians about gut health. I have collected more notes than I could possibly list. The deeper I went, the more one question stayed with me: how much can we genuinely do for our dogs' intestines,...
When a puppy pees in the house, there is usually nothing mysterious about it. They are still learning when and where to go, and how long they can hold it. But if an adult dog who has been reliably house-trained for years suddenly starts peeing indoors, that is a different...
“Accidents happen” is probably especially true when you live with dogs. One day there's a muddy, slightly irritated paw; the next day an upset stomach; another time you discover a hot spot or realise that your dog has picked up, or perhaps swallowed, something suspicious. Over the years, I've used...
What do we really know about dog nutrition, exercise, raw food and bones? A practical look at common claims and individual needs.
Explore causes of dry and flaky skin in dogs, grooming, fatty acids and coconut oil, and learn when a veterinary examination is needed.
I still remember a comment from a dog owners' group: “It's not as though the dog eats the cleaning product.” At first glance, that sounds reasonable. Hopefully dogs are not drinking floor cleaner. But they lie on floors, walk across wet areas and later lick their paws or coats. Sprayed...
My first dog lived as an only dog for almost ten years. That seemed perfectly normal until, one day, I brought home a second dog. Only then did I really begin noticing how much dogs can communicate with one another, watch each other and simply spend time together. Looking back,...
Sleep hours alone do not tell the whole story. Watch your dog’s familiar habits, wellbeing while awake and any signs of weakness or breathing difficulty.
When a dog keeps scratching, licking its paws or returning to the vet with ear problems, the conversation often turns quickly to allergies. But does itching always mean an allergy? Not at all. Fleas, an overgrowth of yeast, bacterial skin inflammation or several problems together may be responsible. That is...
