Here’s why dogs eat grass.
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Here’s why dogs sometimes eat poop.
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Not all Thanksgiving food is suitable for your dog. To make sure that your pup doesn’t get sick during the festivities, here is what you can and cannot give your pooch.
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Getting a puppy is super exciting but comes with its own unique set of challenges. One particularly difficult aspect is potty training, especially if your floor is carpeted. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure housebreaking, which can take up to 6 months, goes as smoothly as possible.
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I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that the COVID pandemic has been anxiety-inducing for everyone. It seems our furry friends have also been affected. In this post, we’ll be talking about canine separation anxiety during the COVID pandemic.
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When my husband and I adopted Pixie back in 2010, her previous parents told me she was a Border Collie - Lab mix. We’ve considered her a two-breed mutt her whole life. She definitely has the brains and stamina of a Border Collie and the appetite, sense of smell, and swimming skills of a Lab. But how could we be sure that after all these years, Pixie is truly a two-breed dog?
Lucky for us, home DNA testing has made its way to the dog community. Embark specializes in dog DNA tests which allow you to find out the genetic makeup of your dog, a genetic ancestry tree, unique traits, and any possible underlying medical conditions. Embark also links your dog’s DNA with other dogs in the database so you can view your dog’s long lost relatives!
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Your dog is your baby, so you want to do everything in your power to make sure that he lives a long, healthy life (ideally forever). Here are a few ways that you can best monitor your pup’s health and hopefully, catch something early on if there is an issue.
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Summer is right around the corner, which unfortunately means it’s officially flea and tick season. Any pup parent can attest that enjoying the warm weather is impossible if your dog is miserable. To help with the itching and scratching, here are some tips and tricks on how to prevent and treat an infestation of ticks and fleas.
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With growing concern regarding the coronavirus, there can be a spread of misinformation. Not only can this negatively affect you, it actually can put precious pups at risk. On February 28th, it was announced by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department that a male Pomeranian has tested positive for the virus. The dog, however, appears to be in good health but can not be removed from quarantine until samples from “its nose and mouth” read negative. With all of the fear and misinformation out there, Woof Republic consulted with Dr. Pol one of America’s favorite veterinarian about important realities to keep in mind about Coronavirus and your dog.
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Your dog is your everything so you want to make sure that he is living his healthiest life possible. In order for your pooch to be in good health even in his old age, be sure to follow these simple tips.
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You carry their “business” around in a plastic bag and pick it up it’s your duty as their hooman. If you were asked, do you know what your dog’s poop says about their health what would you say? Did you know that your dog’s poop is one of the best ways to assess their health? It is something that you need to keep track of to ensure that everything is agreeing with your pup to validate that they are both happy and healthy.
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Treating Humans with Service Animals & Service Dogs with respect, let's layout some ground rules!
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