Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Have you ever wondered, why do dogs lick you? If you are looking for an answer to this question, you are at the right place. Keep reading all the way to the end to understand why do dogs lick people. Why do dogs lick you? It has been commonly observed that most dogs like licking people. Dog guardians usually referred to this behavior as giving kisses. This is considered a sign of affection. However, some dogs have been observed to lick people more than others. So dog guardians and dog lovers have a few questions in mind which they would…

Dogs suffer from Alzheimer like conditions too. This is referred to as dog dementia. Is your dog displaying behavioral changes? Is he or she failing to remember the regular routines? Does your dog appear to be confused or disoriented? If so, then your dog might be suffering from canine dementia. This is also referred to as dog dementia. In this blog post, I will be discussing what is dog dementia? How does it affect canines? What can you as a dog guardian do to prevent as well as care for your dog if he or she is suffering from dementia?…

Are you worried about Rottweiler health issues? You have come to the right place. In this blog post, I will be discussing the most common health issues faced by Rottweilers. Rottweilers are one of the most recognizable dog breeds with their solidly muscled body, large head, and handsome tan and black markings on the fur. Rottweilers are mostly known for their strength, intelligence as well as fierce loyalty. However, Rottweiler fans fall primarily into two different categories. The first category involves those who consider these large breed dogs to be absolute love bugs. On the other hand, we have those…

Unraveling the 21 German Shepherd health issues which have a high chance of affecting your German shepherd pup and how to prevent them. Not all German shepherds suffer from health problems. However, some health issues are more common in this breed compare to any other dog breed. German Shepherds are one of the most loving and loyal dog breeds ever known. They live to protect and love. However, German shepherds also suffer from a ton of health issues. A lot of these health issues are due to improper breeding practices. The breeders try to live up to the breed standards…

To stop excessive howling in dogs, you need to understand why do dogs howl in the first place. Dogs howl for a variety of reasons but the primary thing to understand here is that dogs howl as a means of communication. They use howling as a way to gain attention, alerts against intruders and finally to protect their territory. However if your dog is showing an excessive howling behavior, you might have to work on curbing that behavior. But before you get angry at your dogs howl, understand why your dog might be indulging in excessive howling. Howling is a…

One of the most common questions in a dog guardian’s mind is ‘what is howling in dogs?’ and ‘why do my dogs howl?’  In this blog post, I will discuss the meaning and significance behind howling in dogs and how to stop excessive howling in dogs as well. However, as usual, we must start with, what does dog howling mean? Howling in dogs: causes Dogs howl for a variety of reasons. Howling is a form of communication that has been used by dogs for the longest possible time. They have evolved from wolves after all and wolves are known to…

Dogs have been known to dream. The spend a good part of the day sleeping. However, have you ever wondered if your dogs have nightmares? On an average, dogs need to sleep for around 12 to 14 hours every day. As puppies, dogs need at least 19 hours of sleep per day. According to research, it takes around 10 minutes for dogs to enter a dream filled deep sleep. Have you ever seen your dog look like he or she might be running in sleep? their paws twitch, they will huff and pant and make whining noises in sleep. Did…

Post surgery dog care made easy with these 15 brilliant tips Having surgery is not only stressful for the dog physically and emotionally, it very stressful for the guardian as well. Not only is the guardian waiting for the phone call to hear that their dog has woken up and the surgery went well, they are also worried about the post surgery dog care routine. Even though your veterinarian will inform you of all the precautions which must be observed while your dog is recovering, here are 14 amazing tips to make your and your dogs life easy while he…

 Here is a complete guide to puppy potty training within a period of 7 days.   Potty training can be a nightmare if not done properly. In this complete guide to puppy potty training, I will discuss steps which would make this task a breeze for you as the guardian as well as for  your little pup.   A dog is a wonderful addition to any household. However, this new member may need a little bit of training during the initial days like simple commands training, house training, introduction with other dogs etc. The sooner you get the potty training…

Let’s understand the different types of dog collars and their purpose in dog training   Currently, the market has many different types of dog collars. Collars are worn by dogs for many purposes like walking, identification, training, or even for fashion. In this in-depth guide to the different types of dog collars, you will understand the purpose and use of all types of dog collars and which one might be the best for your dog.   The different types of dog collars   Let’s have a look at the different types of dog collars and their uses   Every day…