Are Possums Dangerous to Dogs?What You Need to Know Possums rarely attack dogs, preferring to avoid confrontation by playing dead. If threatened though, possums can scratch or bite dogs. Possums rarely transmit rabies or Lyme disease but can carry fleas and parasites. Keep yards garbage-free and plant possum-repelling herbs to…
Understanding Your Dog’s Prey Drive & How to Keep Them Safe Dogs with a strong natural instinct to chase, catch or kill small animals are at risk for injuries, diseases and trauma. Some hounds, terriers and working dogs are bred for their strong prey drive and owners need to protect…
Festive Grain-Free Doughnut Holes for Dogs: Grinch Bits This popular dog treat recipe makes grain-free doughnut holes boosted with healing herbs. Great for dogs with common conditions like allergies, itchy skin, arthritis, digestive problems, poor dentition, anxiety, food sensitivities and cancer. Helps reduce inflammation and support immunity. Easy to make….
Insect-Based Dog Food: The Other Side of the Story Dog food manufacturers are leaping on the profitable trend of insect-based products touted as a hypoallergenic, sustainable protein. Black fly larvae, meal worms, crickets, cockroaches and maggots are grown and processed with limited research regarding dogs’ digestion, immune system, development of…
How to Remove Skunk Smell from your Dog: Homemade Shampoo Recipe Never use water, shampoo or tomato juice on a freshly sprayed dog. Instead, make a paste of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and liquid dish detergent. Contact your vet if your dog gets sprayed in his eyes or mouth, as…
How to Bathe a Puppy – Fur Baby’s First Bath A puppy’s hair and skin are drier and more sensitive than adult dogs. Keep baths stress-free and use warm water and a natural unscented shampoo with pH levels formulated for puppies. Avoid human shampoos and scented baby shampoos. Bathe your…
