Limping is one of the most common reasons why dogs are brought into the vet. This could be caused by a foreign object stuck in their paw, a strain or tear to their ligaments or they could have been bitten or stung by insects. In serious cases, dogs limp due to broken bones, trauma, or…
Cats and Their Sleeping Positions
Cats sleep from 12-18 hours per day. The position your cat chooses to sleep in can provide clues to their likes, dislikes, comfort level as well as how much they trust you. Their sleeping positions are like body language and may be affected by several factors such as season, situation at home, or your cat’s…
Why is my dog drooling?
It is perfectly normal for dogs to drool occasionally, it is an expected part of dog ownership! Naturally, some breeds with prominent jowls such as Saint Bernards and English Bulldogs tend to drool more than others. Dog parents often worry about their dogs’ drooling behaviour, and if you are concerned, you are not alone. Thankfully,…
How Does Our Dogs Show Affection?
It is easy for us humans, to show affection to our dogs through our actions. A belly rub, treat or snuggle session says “I love you” in a language that both people and their dogs can understand. Dogs express their emotions using their body language in a variety of ways. It’s not always easy to…
How Often Should We Brush Our Dogs?
Grooming our dogs is an essential part of caring for them. Every dog is unique, and so are the individual grooming needs of each dog. Generally, short-haired dogs have fewer grooming needs compared to long-haired dogs, but how often dogs need their hair brushed, trimmed, and washed are dependent on the length, texture and density…
My dog keeps scratching. What should I do?
It is perfectly normal for dogs to scratch, but what exactly is a “normal” amount of scratching? The most common causes of itchy dogs are parasites, food allergies, seasonal allergies and skin infections. Learning more about the underlying causes of itchiness in dogs can make preventing and treating your dog’s itchy skin much easier. Let’s…
Why Cats Love to Cuddle
It is no doubt that cats make wonderful pets! Despite having a reputation for being aloof, there are cats that love snuggling with their owners at any time of the day. Although not rare, cuddling is certainly not something you can expect from every furry feline you meet. If you have a cat that loves…
What does it mean when my dog yawns?
Our dogs may not be able to tell us what they need in actual words, thus they use their body language to communicate with us, which includes barking, pawing and even yawning. The most common association with yawning would be that your dog is feeling exhausted or bored. In fact, there are various reasons behind…
My dog vomited. What should I do?
I am sure all pet parents will agree that nothing gets us out of bed quicker than the sound of our dog regurgitating and about to vomit. We could be feeding them quality food and yet, they still throw up occasionally. Not to worry as more often than not, dogs vomiting is not a serious…
Is my dog feeling cold?
Most people assume that dogs are fully protected from the cold because of their fur coats. The truth is, dogs can suffer from colds just like humans do. Whether indoors or outdoors, it is important to keep your dog sufficiently warm for its own health and safety. So how can we tell if our dogs…