Dog Health and Care

I remember the first time I heard that HONKING noise as my dog shuddered, eyes bulging, ribcage expanding and contracting, tail sticking straight up in the air. It was terrifying. …

Do your little dog’s kisses smell like rotting garbage? Stinky breath is more than just an inconvenience. It’s a sign that there is something more important going on with your …

Is anise seed like catnip for dogs? Dogs seem to love the scent of anise – who doesn’t? You’ll instantly recognize the scent of the sweet herb as licorice. Anise …

Do those ears hang low? All puppies are born with their ears flat against their head. Between 4 and 7 months of age, if your puppy is meant to have …

Comfort is, summed up in a single moment, when your dog rests their head on you and sighs deeply.  I could end this post right here. We’ve all seen our …

During the summer, it’s wonderful to spend a few minutes in the morning sun while the dogs chomp away at their breakfast bones. In the winter, my short-haired dogs can …

Small dogs are prone to dental disease because those tiny mouths can get crowded, allowing tartar to build up between teeth. As much as you brush with doggy toothpaste, you …

Cow, like many dogs, gets pink, itchy skin from time to time. This is especially common in dogs with white fur. Her predominantly white coat could contribute to the sensitivity …

Every dog owner should have a habit of looking into their dog’s mouth, particularly Chihuahua owners and those who own toy breed mixes and other small dogs. Small dogs have …

Do you ever feel like your dogs aren’t really listening to you? For a while, I thought this was fine. It was fine if my dogs generally recalled when I …

If you’re like me, you don’t make decisions related to your dog’s health based on just one source of information. You prefer to hear “both sides of the story,” but …

Nothing is sweeter than your tiny dog curling up close to you so you can hear every sigh, snort and snore as you fall asleep. But it’s hard to truly …

It feels like you just brought your puppy home yesterday – at the same time, you’ll be glad when that sassy, mouthy pup is fully grown. There’s no exact day …

Over the past six months, I’ve been feeding Matilda and Cow a homemade, balanced raw diet. They’ve been thriving, and I’ve finally learned, experimented and fine-tuned the process enough to …

Although your small dog may think they have the bark of a Doberman and the stride of a Great Dane, obviously… they are not the same.. But, their small stature …

This is a guest post from contributor Trisha Miller. To spay or not to spay, that is the question. When you have a small dog, there is just so much …

What I once thought was a place for brides-to-be and crafters to collect ideas is now a great place to share information about dogs. In fact, I use my Pinterest …

Have you ever felt an upset stomach after indulging in something you knew you shouldn’t have? Do you get itchy all over after being outside or around something you’re allergic …

Some of my fondest memories are of my dogs sticking their head out the car window, squinting into the breeze and getting a good sniff of environment as it rushed …

If your female dog is not spayed, she will go into heat roughly twice per year. Matilda had her last heat in late May, and didn’t have another until mid-January. …