Some dogs seem to be particularly fascinated with human feet, as revealed in the behaviors like licking, biting, or nosing your feet. This type of behavior can be an indicator of some greater physiological and social needs. What’s the Root of the Behavior? Dogs...
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips or Popcorn
The dog smells like corn chips, popcorn, or worse — vomit! Happen when they’re sleeping or have been resting. Find out why this happens.
8 Common Dog Paw Problems & How to Treat Them
When your dog starts licking a paw or limping, it’s a sure bet there’s something going on with his or her paw pads. The following are some common causes behind your dog’s paw pad pain and how to treat the cause: 1. Nail Issues Sometimes paw pad irritation can be...
Obesity in senior pets
There have been countless journals, scientific papers, articles, blogs, stone tablets, and any other media form you can imagine dedicated to the topic of obesity in our pets. The latest figures are showing that almost 55% of dogs are classified as obese and almost 60%...
Best Practices for Moisturizing Your Dog’s Skin
There are a number of causes for dry skin in dogs, such as bacterial, parasitic, or yeast infections, metabolic or hormone imbalances, allergies, poor grooming, under bathing or over bathing, and environmental conditions– dry winter, or hot summer with low humidity....
How can I get my older dog upstairs safely?
Aging dogs are like aging humans– they begin to have mobility problems. The movement that was once effortless for an old dog can be challenging and much more labor intensive. These issues with older dogs often manifest as stumbles, unsteadiness, and hesitance. One of...
My Dog’s Paw May Be Infected, How Can I Tell?
-- Originally published March 8, 2019. Updated May 7, 2026. -- Your dog’s paws usually don’t get much attention until something changes. One day they’re walking normally, and the next they’re limping, licking, or refusing to let you touch a foot. When that happens,...
How Can I Keep My Dog’s Paws Healthy?
Dogs use their paws like humans use their feet. Because of this, it’s important that your dog’s paws are taken care of especially as they age. The pads of the paw are soft and cushion-like. This is to help protect your dog’s bones and joints from shock, and also to...
Are Dog Boots Necessary?
The short answer: No. When most people think of dog boots, they think of a pampered pooch who is doted with a luxurious life by its owner. While much of the footwear for dogs out there is created simply for the delight of the owner and not any real purpose for the...
Why Does My Dog Not Want To Walk On Smooth Surfaces?
Some dogs just don’t like to walk on smooth surfaces - this could be the result of their temperament, depression, anxiety or a host of other reasons. If you see that your dog suddenly becomes afraid of walking on slippery surfaces then we suggest that you first make a...
