Author: Gabriela J. Henry

Dogs love to be rewarded with treats, but they hide the treat in their couch cushions or the backyard. Is this not strange behaviour? This behaviour is common in many dogs. But why do dogs bury things? Continue reading to learn more about hoarding behaviours in dogs and what you can do. What Causes Dogs to Bury Things? There are many reasons your dog might be buried. These are some of the most common causes for this behaviour in dogs. Hereditary Instinct What is the reason dogs burrow things? It’s…

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Are your dogs twitching when they sleep? They may be having interesting dreams. There are other possible causes for a twitching pet. Twitching can be normal behaviour for dogs, but it could also signify stress, advanced age, or a health condition. This article will cover all aspects of dog twitching. It also includes when to take your pup to the veterinarian. Why is my dog twitching? Dog twitching is an involuntary muscle spasm in which a dog’s muscles twitch rapidly and abruptly. Twitching is most common in the back legs while…

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Small dog houses – a great gift to be presented to your pet What can be better than gifting your small dog a great dog house? It is imperative to ensure that the size and design of your small dog house are suitable for your pet. For this, consider your dog’s length and height accurately and use these measurements to make a good wooden house for the small dog. Make certain that the dog house you build has a proper ventilation system and flooring. The dog house’s design must also…

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Grooming and Cleaning Tips for Small Dogs Just as humans want to keep themselves well-groomed and up-to-date on the fashion calendar, they want their dogs to have the same pleasure and attention. Nowadays, there are many facilities available for carrying out the grooming facilities for your dogs. Even Small Dogs today feel the same joy of experience that we get when we visit a salon. You have to be very careful in selecting a private dog cleaning or grooming place. These places have to be chosen with proper planning. As…

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Dogs have a tendency to lick just about anything, but the reason why is still largely a mystery. Whilst there are a few theories on why dogs exhibit the behaviour, it’s important to understand that sometimes licking can be an indication of health problems (including canine obsessive compulsive disorder). Below are a few different theories on why dogs lick themselves, and how you can identify whether your dog’s annoying habit is benign or potentially dangerous. Boredom Often a dog’s licking behaviour is closely linked to boredom. A bored dog may lick himself,…

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Spaying, desexing, and neutering your pets is a general term that refers to a process of ovariohysterectomy in females and castration in males to ensure they cannot have offspring.   Spaying or neutering your dog seems counterintuitive for most owners who may worry about its long term effects on their pet. But this procedure actually has a wealth of health benefits.   Controlling the overpopulation of cats and dogs Millions of cats and dogs are put to sleep each year because they are not adopted from animal shelters. In the long term, it is…

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Feline Hepatic Lipidosis is a condition affecting cats, and which involves the accumulation of fat in the liver. Left untreated the disorder can result in liver failure and blockage of the bile ducts. It’s considered to be the most common liver disease in cats, and usually develops after an extended period of inappetence or anorexia.   When animals fail to consume their energy requirements (which often occurs when they don’t eat for a while), the body has to resort to other forms of energy to meet the demands of the body. This energy…

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