Separation anxiety isn’t really exclusive to specific breeds, but there are some dog breeds that seem to be at a higher risk than others. While there are also many factors to separation anxiety, some dogs seem to fall victim to it without any rhyme or reason. If you’re currently struggling with separation anxiety or want …
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The Best Orthopedic Dog Beds – Here’s What Most Important We all know the pains of sleeping on a less than ideal mattress. Especially as we age, the importance of your dog’s …
Have you ever wondered if your rescue dog was abused before they became part of your family? Maybe they jump at every small sound or cower if you raise your hand or pick up the newspaper. While it’s usually impossible to know for sure what sort of situation your dog lived in previously, there are …
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For Pups With Short Attention Spans… Just like people, dogs can get hiccups. In addition to dog hiccups being very cute, in most cases they are completely harmless, being caused by eating too much food, eating too fast, or bouts of anxiety. In the rare cases that your dog’s hiccups don’t resolve in a few …
For Pups With Short Attention Spans… Dogs are pregnant for 58-68 days, or about two months. Dogs are first able to become pregnant during their first heat cycle around 5 to 6 months. Labor for dogs can typically last 4-24 hours. Breeding dogs can be an enormous and expensive responsibility so it is not recommended …
We all wish our dogs could talk to us – it would make life soo much easier! But did you know your dog does try to speak to you? While it might not be in your language, your dog most definitely communicates with you. The following are a few of the main ways your dog …
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Lyme disease is a tick-transmitted ailment that’s common in dogs. Luckily, monthly preventatives help keep them safe from concerns like this, but nothing is 100% effective. So, with Lyme disease seemingly on the rise, it’s a good time to make sure your dog is as protected as possible. Vets in Maine have been seeing Lyme …
Recently, Nationwide Pet Insurance published a white paper on cancer claims for 1.6 million dogs insured by the company from 2015 to 2021.1 The results show that purebred dogs have a 1.9 times higher relative risk for cancer claims than mixed breed dogs (including “designer” breeds). From Nationwide: “Purebred dogs overall are nearly twice as …
It’s a fact of life: most dogs develop dental disease that requires dental cleaning in their lifetime. But why all the fuss? The effects on the mouth are easy to wrap our minds around, but other systems in the body can be affected as well. Let’s lay out what we understand about the effects of …
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Getting a puppy is one of life’s most joyful experiences, as it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship that will last for years to come. And whether you’re still preparing for puppy kisses or already getting covered up in them, bringing home a new fur baby means you’ve got a lot of decisions to make …