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How Can an Owner Comfort a Frightened Dog?
Dogs have feelings they can't express, so owners read mood by observation. Happiness is easy to see; fear and sadness are not. How to comfort a frightened dog? Our team's introduction helps.
Key Things to Watch in Summer Dog Care
In summer keep food fresh (toss leftovers, always have clean water), bathe and trim weekly but not too short, avoid direct AC drafts, deworm and mosquito-proof, and walk at dawn or dusk to prevent heatstroke.
Why Is My Dog’s Belly Hard?
A hard belly in dogs can mean constipation, indigestion, a foreign object, gas, or—with lethargy and breathing trouble—ascites or a tumor. Mild cases improve with probiotics, gentle massage, and exercise; serious signs need a vet.
Why Dogs Develop Splayed (Flat) Feet
Dog splayed feet (paws flat on the ground) come from long cage stays, slippery floors, too-fast growth and obesity, calcium lack, or a natural 'rabbit paw'. Most are avoidable; feed a balanced diet with calcium and give sun for absorption.
What to Do When Your Dog Inhales Water (Choking)
A dog that inhales water is usually distressed but often recovers within a short time. If the dog acts normal afterward — eating, drinking and behaving normally — it's fine. But with severe coughing or breathing difficulty, see a vet. This article explains emergency steps for a dog that chokes on water.
How Many Meals a Day Should a Dog Eat by Age
Feed by age: puppies need four small meals a day, tapering as they grow; adults do best with two meals for better digestion and weight control; seniors (7+ for small and medium breeds, 5+ for large) need at least two, or three to four if frail. Keep the bowl from overflowing to avoid guarding, bloat, and obesity.
How to Choose, Clean and Disinfect Your Dog’s Bowls
A dog needs two bowls — one for water, one for food. Pick the shape by face type (shallow and wide for flat faces, deep for long muzzles, small-opening or raised for long ears) and the material in the order stainless steel > ceramic > glass > plastic. Rinse the water bowl daily, wash the food bowl after meals, and disinfect everything weekly in boiling water or a mild disinfectant.
What Water Is Best for Your Dog to Drink?
Tap water carries chlorine, bacteria and heavy metals, so boil and cool it, or run it through a good filter. Bottled mineral water is fine occasionally but not long-term (kidney burden, stones); purified water is safe but needs dietary minerals; rain and river water are best avoided because of pollution. Boiled or purified water is the everyday choice, and skip juice, tea, coffee and cola.
What Happens When a Dog Lacks Calcium?
Calcium deficiency in dogs can cause serious problems, from poor appetite and a dull, rough coat to weak limbs and stunted bone development. Read on to learn the risks of calcium deficiency and how to supplement your dog properly.
How Much Water Does a Dog Need Each Day?
Adults need about 80-120 ml of water per kg daily; puppies 140-170 ml per kg. Keep a bowl of clean water available, give cooled boiled water (not long-term mineral/tap), and tempt reluctant drinkers with flavored water, homemade meals, or more exercise.