There are a lot things to do as a new dog parent to start your puppy or dog off on the right paw. The one area that you should start working on today is learning how to clean your dog’s ears. It will take some time for you and your puppy or dog to get use to it, but starting the process is important even if it means just touching or looking in your dog’s ears.
Having a little animal companion in your life can be a wonderful thing. With that said lets have a look at Why Pets are Good for Your Health
You would think that a dog’s favorite person would be whoever gives them the most food and attention, right? Does your dog have a favorite person? Is it you??? This is How Dogs Choose Their Favorite Person
Pet parents know that their pup is worth every hair tumbleweed and chewed shoe that they must deal with to have the precious pooch in their lives.
Dog's feet deserve a lot of care, but how should you begin? No anatomy classes needed, you are just 4 steps aw
Dog lovers know many of the right things to do with their pets like give them love, food, and shelter. However, there are some things you don’t want to do with your dogs. Here are 8 things you should never do to your dog.
Pet Obesity: A National Epidemic Pet obesity has become a national epidemic in North America and is one of the most common disorders affecting companion pets. Over 50% of dogs and cats are either o…
Owning a cat is a huge commitment; one that can last for many years. To keep a cat healthy and content, it is essential to ...
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There's no magic formula for how much exercise your dog needs, but there are several factors like age, breed, health, and personality that can help you craft an exercise plan for your dog.
There’s more to dog paws than their cuteness, leathery texture, and corn chip smell. Paws help dogs traverse their environment and even protect them from overheating and picking up bacteria. Today we’ll delve into what makes dog paws so special, and we’ll even get into some of the more unusual facts and care tips so you’ll know all about them, too. Paws 101 In order to fully understand dog paws, we first need to get down to the structural basics. There are five distinct parts of a dog’s paw: 1. Digital Pads Digital pads are the leathery parts directly under the dog’s toes that leave those iconic pawprints. Dogs have four digital pads per limb, but cats and other animals have five or more. These pads can range in color from black to pink or white— and one dog may have a combination of all three. Although they feel like leather, they are actually made of epidermis, an outer skin that’s the same as what’s on the soles of our feet. They contain fatty tissue which does not freeze, making them perfect for withstanding the cold, ice, and snow. Digital pads also regulate the amount of water lost from the body, and serve as a defense against picking up viruses and bacteria from the ground. 2. Metacarpal/Metatarsal Pad If the digital pads are considered to be like our toes and fingers, the heart-shaped metacarpal pad is similar to our soles and palms. The metacarpal pad is just below and at the center of the digital pads. Technically, they’re called the metacarpal pads when referring to the front paws, and metatarsal pads when referring to the rear legs. Like good walking sneakers, these cushion the stress caused by walking on the load-bearing limbs. 3. Carpal Pad The carpal pad is that stand alone gumdrop-shaped pad located higher up the leg. These are not used as load-bearing cushioning, but provide greater traction in times of abrupt stopping, such as during hunting or when sliding down slopes fleeing a predator. 4. Claw The claw is what we have come to know as the nail. Claws are beak-like in appearance and are comprised of thick keratin, as is our hair and nails. Each claw is used for traction, digging, and grasping. 5. Dewclaw The official name for that solitary nail situated between the metacarpal pads and the carpal pad higher on the leg, the dewclaw is part of a vestigial toe and is basically a digit that’s no longer used. Dewclaws may be on both the front and rear legs, but are less common on the rear. Some breeds such as the Great Pyrenees and Briard may have double dewclaws, which is two claws growing from one spot on the rear legs. Dewclaws aren’t used for walking and most breeds don’t even let them touch the ground, that is unless your dog is a hard working breed such as a Border Collie, or actively running at top speeds to herd sheep or cows. In …
Your dog has many ways of communicating with you.
This is the Ultimate Pet Care Binder! It is filled with 12 printable worksheets to track health + includes pet sitter instructions!
A list of acceptable household medications for pets, according to vets. Plus the correct doses for dogs & cats. Before giving your dog medications from your medicine cabinet, be sure to check this list of human medicine safe for dogs first!
Brain Training for Dogs is a Dog Training System that Develops Dog’s “Hidden Intelligence” To eliminate bad behavior and create the obedient, well-behaved pet of every owner’s dreams. This dog…
Spring cleaning? Get down and dirty and learn how to wash dog toys and gear with tips from the experts—the National Sanitation Foundation.
An illustrated senior dog checklist on everything you need for a senior or older dog. The ultimate resource for senior dog owners!
How's your dog's breath? If it's not so good, then check out our ultimate dog teeth cleaning and oral care guide.
When it comes to taking care of a pet, there are a variety of pet care duties you can perform routinely to ensure the health and happiness of your pet.
