Category: Dog Health

The correct term for a dog eating poop is coprophagia.  Sounds more scientific, yes, but any less disgusting? No!  Regardless, this is actually a natural behavior for some animal species. Learning how to stop a dog from eating poop …

Educating yourself about dog heartworm disease and taking steps to prevent it is one of the best things you can do for your dog’s health.  In this article, we’ll discuss what heartworms are, how dogs get heartworms, heartworm medication, heartworm …

Professional Dog Trainer, Doggy Dan, has created a free tutorial on incorporating vegetables into your dog’s diet. In this tutorial, Doggy Dan goes over which vegetables to give to your dog and why.  He also covers which vegetables are NOT …

There are several companies that offer fresh dog food delivered to your door.  These companies typically offer personalized meal plans based on your dog’s age, weight and dietary needs.  They deliver fresh, pre-portioned meals to ensure your dog gets the …

It is completely normal for puppies to sleep 18-20 hours per day.  Why do puppies sleep so much?  Because just like for human babies, sleep is essential to the development of their brain, nervous system, muscles, their immune system, and …

It’s normal for a dog to lick their paws as a regular part of grooming, especially if they’ve just come in from outside and their feet are dirty.  But if you notice your dog is licking his paws more than …

Get ready for some dog massage therapy techniques that your pooch will be more than happy to let you practice on him!  Dog massage is a great way to bond with your dog, it’s extremely therapeutic, and it also helps …

Being overweight or obese is just as dangerous for dogs as it is for humans.  It can cause numerous health problems and shorten the dog’s life.  If your dog is overweight, it’s up to you to learn how to help …