Why Do Dogs Like Their Butt Scratched? The surprising truth
When you scratch your dog’s one particular spot near its tail, their leg starts to kick or move fast. Their eyes are half closed, and they lean over you. If this sounds familiar, then you already know the impact of a good butt scratch on the dog.…
Why is my dog licking his paws? Dangerous causes and Fixes
So your dog won’t leave his paw alone. Maybe you noticed it a few days ago and figured it’d pass. It usually starts small. Then one day you look down, and their skin has gone red. You’re wondering how long that is actually going on. Why…
Dog Ear Infection Home Remedy: Fast, Safe Relief
A dog ear infection is one of the most important reasons why pet owners take their dog to the vet. I still remember the first time Lucy had an ear infection. She would itch, shake her head, and rub her ear against the pillow. Her ear smelled sweet or…
Dog vomiting white foam: 7 Causes, Fixes, and when to worry
If you have come across this blog, I know you are panicking right now. But there is not much to worry about. It’s not a medical emergency if your dog vomits white foam. As a dog owner myself, I know how it feels to see your dog vomiting white foam…
Dangerous Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs to Watch For
I have been a dog owner for almost 21 years. I have had dogs with thick fur and thin fur. So I do have a first hand experience that heat affects every dog differently but the signs of heat stroke in dog remains the same. I still remember it was 2020…
Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Causes, Cure & When to Worry
The first time it happened with Jessy, I was so scared. I thought she was choking. She was lying by the door, completely relaxed. Out of nowhere she started making loud snorting sounds. She was gasping like she couldn’t catch her breath. It lasted…
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: 5 Heartbreaking Signs to Watch
My Dog Jessy also had separation anxiety. Here’s what it looked like When no one was in the house and it was all empty, Jessy used to get very sad and down. If someone wasn’t home with her, she’d cry and bark. She’d just stay…
Screwworm in Dogs: Alarming Symptoms, Risk & Prevention
New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic fly whose larvae stay into a dog’s living flesh through an open wound. It disappeared from the US in the 1960s. But in June 2026 it returned with confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico. A pet owner should…
Causes of GDV in Dogs: 8 Critical Risk Factors Behind Bloat
GDV (gastric dilatation and volvulus) in dogs is a serious condition. The dilatation is the stage where your dogs stomach swells. And volvulus is when the swollen belly flips cutting the blood supply. It is caused by a combination of factors commonly a…
GDV in Dogs: 8 Warning Signs of Bloat Before It’s Too Late
A few years back I got a call from my friend at midnight. Her dog had eaten dinner like normal and played with its toys. Then within an hour, he was pacing the living room, drooling, and trying to throw up nothing. They immediately took her to the vet.…