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Why Is My Dog Refusing to Eat?
A dog may stop eating because of illness, unsuitable or suddenly changed food, weather or environment shifts, stress, old age, vaccine or medication effects, or heat cycles. Treat disease-related refusal with a vet visit, and address stress-related refusal with comfort and routine.
Are Poodles and ‘Teddy’ dogs the same breed?
Yes — a 'Teddy' is not a separate breed but a Poodle clipped into a teddy-bear style. Poodles have naturally curly, low-shedding coats that are easy to care for, and the cute, neat Teddy cut has led many owners to simply call their Poodle a 'Teddy dog'. Feed them low-salt, additive-free food to avoid excess shedding.
What are the differences between French and English Bulldogs?
The French Bulldog originated in France and is a small dog about 30 cm tall and 10 to 14 kg, gentle and cute. The English Bulldog is larger at 30 to 50 cm and 20 to 30 kg, calmer and more laid-back. Frenchies have upright ears and fewer wrinkles; English Bulldogs have folded ears and more wrinkles.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Full
You can tell a dog is full by watching its eating pace, checking that the belly is rounded but not bloated, noting regular and well-formed stools, and seeing calm, content behavior after the meal. Adjust portions to the dog's activity level rather than relying on the empty bowl alone.
What’s a Good Name for a Dog?
Base the name on your dog's looks, personality, or birthday—like Chubby, Happy, or July. Keep it short, ideally 1–2 syllables, so it's easy to say and the dog learns it faster. A long name distracts the dog during training when you call it.
Why Is My Dog’s Eye Turning Blue? Watch for These Diseases
A blue eye can mean infectious canine hepatitis ('blue eye'), corneal edema, or cataracts (often blue-white); in a 6–7-year-old senior whose vision seems fine, it may just be nuclear sclerosis from aging. Most eye diseases can't be judged by eye alone, so the right move is a vet visit — tonometry, slit-lamp, and fluorescein staining pin down the cause.
Why do dogs sniff each other’s bottoms when they meet?
Sniffing each other's rear is a normal social behavior dogs use to gather information. A dog's anal glands secrete a strong scent rich in pheromones, letting one dog learn the other's sex, age, habits and health, and remember it. So butt-sniffing is really how dogs greet each other and exchange information.
What to Know When Your Dog Is Pregnant
A common myth is that a pregnant dog needs lots of extra food — but early on, intake shouldn't rise much, or obesity makes delivery harder. Avoid baths in the first 20 days and last 10 days; in between, a quick warm rinse and thorough dry is fine. Keep the nipples clean and dry, and never give any medication (including dewormer) without a vet's sign-off.
Signs Your Dog Is Pregnant
Early signs are sleepiness, appetite shifts, and stronger guarding; later the belly swells, nipples darken, and morning sickness or frequent urination appears. Near birth she nests. Confirm with ultrasound, then feed well, keep her calm, and prep a whelping box.
How Long Does Postpartum Discharge Last in Dogs
Lochia (post-whelping discharge) normally lasts about a week: bright red at first, fading to pale yellow by days 4-5, and stopping around 7-10 days. If it passes two weeks, or smells foul, or comes with fever or poor appetite, see a vet for infection or retained placenta.