Category: Dog care
- Dog care
- Dog training
Adding a second dog to your home
When we bring a new dog into our home, it is an exciting time for us, but it can also be a stressful and even dangerous time for our existing dog. The decision to add a new dog to your existing dog’s life is, therefore, a big one that should not be taken lightly. Taking the proper steps before introducing a new dog to your existing dog is essential to ensure a successful and safe integration. It is important to consider all the. factors involved before introducing a new dog to your current dog’s environment.
- Dog care
- Dog nutrition
Christmas leftovers to share with your dog
During the festive season, it is tempting to share Christmas leftovers with your dog. Holiday food, however, is often greasy, covered in sauce and quite salty, so you should be mindful of the leftovers you give your dog. Salt in particular is not good for our dogs in large quantities and they already get the quantity they need through their diet. Something else that is important to note is that your dog should primarily get its daily calories from balanced and complete dog food. Both to ensure your dog gets the nutrition it needs, but also to prevent excess weight.
- Dog care
- Dog nutrition
Overweight and obese dogs
Obesity is first and foremost a lifestyle disease, and the most common preventable disease in dogs. The sad truth is that just a body weight that is 10% above your dog's ideal weight decreases its lifespan by one-third and predisposes him/her to serious health problems.