It can hurt a dog quite a bit when you cut the quick. The level of pain your dog experiences will depend on how deep into the quick you cut. The deeper you cut, the more nerves you damage. Use…
There are several reasons your dog growls when you move them in their sleep. The most common reason is that your dog was comfortable in their position and didn’t want to be disturbed. Other reasons include being startled, pain and…
The most common reason dogs chatter their teeth when sleeping is because they’re cold. Dogs naturally sleep in packs to keep warm and to retain body heat. By taking this natural instinct away, they may get cold while sleeping. Other…
If your dog sounds congested when sleeping, it’s usually not a cause for concern and may be due to factors such as sleeping position, allergies, or a cold. Key Takeaways Pay attention to specific noises, such as snoring, wheezing, snuffling,…
You can put a thin layer of a mild, dog-safe hydrocortisone cream on a dog’s mosquito bites to help reduce itching and inflammation. Be sure to prevent your dog from licking it off. Also, some natural remedies like aloe vera…
To combat dry skin in dogs, you can enhance their diet with omega-3 fatty acids, which promote healthier skin. This can be done by adding fish oil supplements or flaxseed oil to their food. Alternatively, incorporating fish such as salmon…
Pig ears dog treats are made of dehydrated natural cartilage and skin of a pig ears (as the name suggests). Some recipes will add flavoring, but this usually isn’t required since pig ears are high in fat (making them very…
The best thing to feed a dog after a tooth extraction is soft, canned dog food. Avoid dry kibble or anything hard that requires chewing. Ideally, the canned food will contain the same meat source as the dry kibble. Make…
The withers on a dog is the highest part on a dog’s back when the dog is standing on all four legs. When measuring your dog’s height, it’s important to measure by the withers to get an accurate and consistent…
To soften dog eye boogers, moisten a washcloth or cotton ball with saline or room-temperature water. Gently hold it on your dog’s eyelids for a few moments to soften the crusts, then wipe the area around the eye to remove…