Shaker syndrome is the most common disorder found in dogs. This syndrome is more likely to affect young puppies. The specific term used for shaker syndrome is “tremor.” You might have seen little white breeds like Maltese that are more commonly vulnerable to this tremor. Tremor is a condition where repetitive, rhythmic, and involuntary action causes the muscles to shake, giving a shivering appearance. Sometimes, this shaker syndrome is restricted to a particular part of the puppy’s body, like the head, tail, or ear. However, a puppy can also get full-body shaker syndrome. The article will exp ..read more

SARDS, as the name suggests, is associated with vision. Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome is the least known disease, but it has a significant impact on your dog’s visionary power. It usually takes 20 to 30 days to blind your dog completely, but it can also happen overnight. Until now (when I am writing this article), dogs are the animals that are vulnerable to this disease, and there are no signs to claim that this disorder can also affect humans. The article will provide sufficient information regarding SARDS, its causes, and its symptoms. What is sudden acquired retinal degen ..read more

Like humans, dogs also have a well-developed mechanism for vision. They also have a retina and eye rods. Moreover, eyelids are also present for the protection of this visionary sensitive organ. Yet, there is a slight difference between a human’s eye and the eye of a dog. The eyes of dogs have three eyelids for additional protection, as well as more rods in the cornea for night vision. However, we humans have the blessing to see all the beautiful colors that a dog cannot. But this sensitive part can also get diseases if suffer bad circumstances like humans. Yes, here we are talking about the r ..read more

The falling of an acorn is the blessing of the autumn season and increases its beauty when the oak tree drops its nut on the ground, where it becomes ready to appear in front of squirrels, foxes, and dogs. Yet, are acorns poisonous for your dog? It is a big query that dog owners want to explore. The dogs, while walking, are addicted to sniffing and exploring the things around them. And therefore, they are more likely to get acorns, and if hungry, they will ingest them. According to the survey, owners who live near oak trees report that their dogs frequently have digestive issues. And sometime ..read more

Is your little furry friend frequently itching or scratching his skin, most commonly his paws, wrinkles, armpits, and other body parts? Owners fail to root out the cause behind this discomfort, which saddens them and their pooch. Although yeast infections are uncommon in dogs as their defensive systems efficiently deal with them, they occur in moist skin areas, such as the paws and wrinkles, armpits, or under the tail. The yeast only causes infection when it congregates in large numbers in one location; although the keratinized tissue layer protects the dog’s paws, they can still get an infec ..read more

If you are a veterinarian, you might be exhausted by this question: “Why does my dog eat grass?” It means you are not the only one who is experiencing such issues, or your dog might be behaving out of character and eating grass as he is not a cow or herbivore. PICA is the technical term used by veterinarians or doctors when an animal consumes unusual foods. There are several causes behind this behavior in your pooch. It could be a nutrient deficiency or an abnormality in his metabolism. And sometimes, it is a sign of boredom. Well, whatever it is. The article will provide you with the reasons ..read more

If you are a pet owner, you would have sufficient experience with barking. Yet, asking your four-legged friend not to bark is like adopting a child without speaking abilities. However, over-barking dogs can cause headaches. Nevertheless, the definition of excessive barking is different for everyone. Typically, dogs bark when they want to communicate with someone else or gain the attention of someone. However, the cause of excessive barking can be serious and must be addressed as soon as possible. Excessive barking is sometimes irritating, probably not only for you but also for your neighbors ..read more

Have you ever watched a dog swimming in a pool? Well, you may consider your pooch not made for swimming, but that is not right. Dogs love to swim, sometimes more than a morning walk. Depending upon the different breeds and their expertise, they try their best to swim in a pool, pond, or ocean. There is no alternative to swimming for a dog, as it demands much more work than running or walking. Due to the resistance of the water against the dog, it requires more force for a pooch to push himself forward. According to an estimate, 4 minutes of swimming covers the same distance as 1 minute of ru ..read more

Are you looking for skinny dogs that will match all the characteristics of a standard dog but contain less weight and have a more svelte appearance? You may become bored with traditional obese dogs and desire a change regarding this. The article will provide you with multiple breeds of dogs, including those with tall or short, skinny appearances. Skinny dogs, while not well known when adopted as a family member, are not too bad in understanding your home’s values. People usually misunderstand these dogs as they seem fragile at first glance due to their underweight appearance, but they are not ..read more

According to different scientists and researchers that gather the fossils and remains of dead organisms, wolves and dogs share the same common phylogenetic relationship. Almost 15,000 years ago, dogs emerged as a separate breed, but before that era, they were considered wolves. Even today, dogs resemble wolves more than any other animal. Particularly, several of the breeds included in this page resemble wolves in appearance. Some breeds of dogs are more similar to wolves than others. If you want to add a family member who will be sturdy, large, and a good companion, this article will prove to ..read more