How to make homemade eye wipes for dogs? In this post, I discuss how you can make homemade dog eye wipes. In my previous post, I discussed how the dog eye tear stains can be problematic for dogs endowed with light colored or long fur. The stains can gather under the eyes, cause matting of the fur, or can get into the skin folds of your dog’s face and increase the chances of fungal infection due to accumulation of the moisture. These stains are due to the discharge released from the eyes. Even though dog tear stains only cause cosmetic issues, they still cause your dog to look unattractive and may cause…
Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya
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Remove the dog tear stains under your pup’s eyes and make your pup look even cuter. I have no doubt that your pup is cute. Honestly, I am yet to meet a pup who is not cute and handsome. However, there is one way you can enhance your pup’s beautiful features. No! I am not talking about coloring your pup’s fur or getting beauty enhancement treatment done for your boy or girl. I am talking about addressing the dog tear stains which develop under your pup’s eyes. I have heard a common misconception amongst a lot of dog guardians that…
Read the complete blog post to know how to introduce your current dog to a new pup My dog is bored. He needs a playmate. You got a new pup. A few days later… ”Oh my God! My dog hates the new puppy. He is so aggressive towards the little guy. I must rehome the little puppy to save his life.” These are the cases floating around in almost all of dog Facebook groups. Most dog guardians feel that having just one dog is not enough especially if it is a high energy dog who gets bored easily. I would consider…
If your dog displays anxiousness or fearfulness, you may think agility training is out of question for your pup. However, the reality is far from the truth. Read on the complete blog post to understand how agility training can help pups of all behavior and breeds. Agility training is the best form of exercise for your pup. Dog agility is a common canine sport in which the dog handler directs the pup to move through many obstacles like teeter-totter, jump, tire, tunnel, weave poles, standard jumps and pause table. In case of competitive agility events, dog handlers try to navigate…
Is your dog barking his/her head off and disturbing you and the neighbors? Read the full blog post to know the causes and corrective measures you can take to curb this behavior Barking is a natural behavior of dogs. Dogs bark to express a variety of emotions. A bank can have a different meaning depending on the situation at hand. However constant or excessive barking can be seen as a nuisance and considered as human behavior problem by the humans. What is the reason behind excessive barking and dogs? There are several reasons why your dog might be barking too…
Can herbal remedies help cataracts in dogs? Have you noticed that your dog’s eyes are starting to cloud up with a whitish tinge? This is generally indicative towards the fact that your dog is probably developing cataract. Just like humans, dogs can also get affected by cataract. It is a cloudy area inside the lens of the eye and impedes your dog’s vision. Please read this first: no supplement, herb or eye drop has been proven to stop, reverse or dissolve cataracts in dogs. Surgery by a veterinary ophthalmologist is the only treatment that restores vision (VCA Animal Hospitals).…
Brought home a new puppy? Do you need to know what supplements are required? Then you are at just the right place. Read the full blog post to understand what your puppy really needs. Adults are not the only ones who need dietary supplements or vitamins. Your dogs or puppies are in very much need of the same. Most common dietary supplements which are used by dog guardians are multivitamins to support the arthritic joints dogs, fatty acids to cause reduction in shedding and improvement in the coat shine, probiotics to reduce or alleviate gastrointestinal problems and finally antioxidants to…
Herbal and home remedies that may ease kennel cough In my previous post I discussed kennel cough, the causes, and symptoms of the same. In this post, I will discuss herbal and home remedies that may ease your dog’s kennel cough symptoms, and when you need a vet instead. Kennel cough is just like the common cold in dogs. It can infect your dog if he/she comes in contact with any other dog. Kennel cough can infect your dog if your dog comes in direct contact with an infected dog-like touching noses, using contaminated surfaces like water, food or food…
If your dog is puking, you are probably very concerned and want to know what to do next. Read the full blog post to understand the causes and preventive measures of the same. Vomiting is not uncommon in dogs. Some of the reasons behind dog’s vomiting is nothing to worry about. However, if the vomiting is a sign of a serious health problem, you may need immediate veterinary care. Some dogs may vomit from time to time depending on the situation, however, if your dog is big repeatedly vomiting, it deserves your attention. Your dog’s vomiting can have a look…
What are the steps to be taken to stop your dog from eating poop? If you are reading this post, you have a dog who likes to eat poop. Try out the following amazing tips to correct and stop your dog from eating poop. Most commonly, your dog eats poop due to malnourishment. You can do the following to improve your dog’s nourishment and reduce the poop eating behavior: Enzyme supplementation The current canine diet which is commercially available has a high level of carbohydrates and low levels of need-based proteins and fats which were a part of the canine…