A lot of dogs and cats love having their ears rubbed, but for others it’s less enjoyable; this can be caused by many factors: being head shy due to history of abuse or pain, frequent ear inflammation, lack of desensitization or improper ear cleaning attempts. But will gentle desensitization we can teach them to love […]
Dog Massage: How To Massage Your Dog’s Paws
Most dogs love a nice neck or back massage, but the paws are often a neglected part of their body. It’s mostly because many dogs don’t enjoy having their paws touched. However, the health of the paws is crucial to proper movement and comfort. There can’t be proper and well-balanced movement if there is pain […]
12 Things I’ve Learned While Rehabbing My Dog
During our spring road trip to Utah Rocco spent hours chasing around in the desert. Upon our return, I’ve noticed some stiffness in his hips and a general lack of energy. I was worried that he might be developing hip-dysplasia, but after a vet consult and a series of x-rays and ultrasounds we found out […]
Healthy Stretches for Your Dog: Side Stretches
Stretching is a healthy way to release muscular tension, maintain joint health and mobility and warm up before exercise. If you watch your dog closely, you will notice that they always stretch after getting up from a nap. They do a deep bow, downward dog, and often will also stretch their groin and hind legs […]
Why It Is Important to Keep Your Senior Dog Warm
An aging dog’s body is less efficient in preserving its own body heat and therefore more likely to suffer from hypothermia and frostbite, which is why keeping your senior dog warm is crucial. There are many reasons a senior dog has greater difficulty maintaining proper body temperature, putting aside any illness that could be the […]