Dogs have sharp ears that pick up on even the quietest of sounds. However, sometimes you may notice that their ears are cold to the touch. It can be a minor affliction or something more serious. Cold ears in a dog are more common than you might think. Some breeds of dogs don’t do well in the cold and can …
8 Great Spring Cleaning Tips For Dog Owners
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning. For dog owners, this can be a particularly daunting task. After all, our four-legged friends have a knack for getting into all sorts of messes, shedding fur everywhere, and leaving a trail of slobber in their wake. But fear not! With a little elbow grease …
Why Did My Dog Howl Before He Died?
Why did my dog howl before he died? Many people believe that dogs are highly psychic and that their howling is a sign of death. But this isn’t necessarily true. The truth is that dogs are extremely social animals, and they use howling as a means of communication with other dogs and humans. Howling is a way for dogs to …
Is My Dog Part Coyote? 4 Telltale Signs!
Coyotes are wild animals that are native to North America. They are members of the Canidae family and resemble a lot of the features found in dogs, foxes, and wolves. They are known to be very slender, with pointier muzzles and flatter foreheads than dogs. You should be able to distinguish a coyote from a dog by paying attention to …
Are You Walking Your Dog Enough? You Need to Read This!
Almost 40 percent of households in Australia have a dog. That’s almost 5 million dogs. However, it seems that almost 40 percent of Australia’s dogs aren’t being walked enough, and a corresponding percentage is chubby or downright obese. But why do our dogs need us to walk them? And are you walking your dog as much as you should? Are …
Dogs Can Tell If You’re Giving Them The Treat Or Not!
Don’t want to or can’t give your dog a treat? Something suggests your furry friend can tell the difference. The strong bond between dogs and humans is well established, but science has a limited understanding of whether and how dogs understand the human intention. But in a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological …