Our Pets

27/09/2013

My puppy keeps p*eing on my bed. Why is this one of his favorite activities?

As many pup owners have learned, p*eing is a way for dogs to mark their territories, which can include your bed, unfortunately. In the wild, a dog would try to throw predators off from finding them by covering the predator's scent with his own p*e. This is most likely why puppies p*e on your
comforter: because it smells like you.

There are other reasons why dogs will sometimes do this. Dogs p*e when they are stressed, excited, or scared. It's a way for them to let you know you're the boss and that they're submitting to you.

27/09/2013

My dog licks everything. Why?

It may not surprise you to learn that licking is a totally normal behavior, but the reason behind it might. Licking can represent a number of things. Dogs lick to show affection; they lick to groom themselves; they lick because they like the way something tastes; and they lick to gather information. Their taste ability is far greater than
ours.

However, if your dog's licking is obsessive, you may want to bring him to the vet to make sure there isn't anything more serious going on. A variety of things could be the cause for obsessive licking including pain, allergies or stress.

27/09/2013

My dog can understand when I speak to him in English and Spanish. Are dogs multilingual?

As much as we'd like to believe that our dogs understand us when we talk to them, the truth is that they're not really listening to what we're saying, but how we're saying it. Dogs listen to sounds, not words. For this reason, you could
speak to your dog in many different languages, as long as you're consistently speaking to them in the same manner. While your dogs may not be able to distinguish whether you're speaking English or Spanish, they are excellent body-language decipherers.

27/09/2013

My dog loves to sleep on his back. Is that normal?

If your dog is sleeping belly up, it means that he's feeling relaxed, secure and happy. The belly side is one of the most vulnerable areas of an animal, so the fact that your dog is exposing his underside means that he feels like he is safe in a comfortable setting.

27/09/2013

Why is my dog always hungry and why does he eat everything?

Ages ago, long before dogs were domesticated, wild hounds did whatever they needed to do to survive. Because of this, contemporary canines are capable of gorging themselves to the point of regurgitation. This explains why your dog may sometimes eat its own f***s or vomit; it does what
it needs to do to conserve calories and energy. However, if your dog's excessive hunger continues, be sure to check that his food is providing him with the proper nutrients to satisfy his needs. Just like our junk food, some snacks your dog loves can have empty calories.

27/09/2013

Dogs can turn from playmates to superheroes in a split second. According to ABC News, a dog in Turkey underwent this transformation to save his infant family member. The dog and his family were enjoying time on the beach at Kabak Bay, when the child's curiosity went too far. The baby began quickly crawling towards the powerful waves of the beach. Somehow sensing trouble, the family dog ran beyond the infant and placed himself in the child's path. The canine's sp*edy reaction helped to save the child from the surf, thus proving that pups can be a baby's best friend, too.

Dog saves baby from crawling into ocean

27/09/2013

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spooning felines

16/09/2013

5. Brush your dogs regularly a clean, untangled coat can help ward off summer skin problems and help your dog stay cool. If you want to give your dog a haircut, and your vet thinks it will help him cope with the heat, keep his fur at least one inch long to protect him from the sun. (Shaving down to the skin is not recommended.)

16/09/2013

4. The intense heat of midday can overwhelm your dog during a walk. Exercise your dog during the cooler hours and, if your dog is in the sun for an extended period of time, apply doggie sunscreen.