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Unlike humans, most animals don’t appear to savor their food by eating it slowly. Some dogs just fill their bellies as fast as possible, whether they’re very hungry or not. Their instinct is stronger than their appreciation for flavors and textures, even if there is no threat of losing their meal to another animal. In […]

All dogs can get ear infections, but breeds with floppy, long ears are more likely to experience this all-too-common problem. Other dogs that are prone to ear infections are dogs with allergic skin disease and ones that swim frequently. Although some ear infections can resolve on their own, severe infections can be very painful and

If your Pitbull loves the freedom of being outside in your yard or going on walks with you in the park, little will cause them to pass up on the opportunity, even when temperatures drop. Of course, as a pet parent, you want your dog to be able to enjoy their day by playing and

If you have a dog with Cushing’s disease, it’s important to educate yourself on the condition they’re living with. Medically known as hyperadrenocorticism,1 Cushing’s disease is a condition whereby either the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands, cause an overproduction of the hormone cortisol. It occurs more commonly in senior dogs than humans or cats

It’s not uncommon for dogs to occasionally have a higher-than-average blood pressure reading, as stress can have an effect on the result, and a trip to the vet is very stressful for some dogs. Once your dog has settled a bit, your vet will test again, and the reading should fall between 90/60 to 160/100.

Some dogs are such picky eaters that they won’t touch certain flavors of dog food. On the other hand, some dogs love to eat almost anything and everything, whether good or bad, edible or not. One thing that a food-loving dog may gravitate towards is your bird feeder, or at least under it. Birds love

Life with a Border Collie is a lot of fun, but it can also be demanding. These sheepdogs were bred to herd, and they do a good job at it, being able to herd just about anything, including family members. These dogs are incredibly clever, having broken records for being the most intelligent dog breed,

If you’re trying to fall pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are an expectant mother, you know that your prenatal vitamin is packed with all the vitamins and minerals you need for yourself and your developing baby. Unfortunately, that very tablet that is essential for mommies-to-be is very dangerous for your dog’s health. If your dog got