Can I use shampoo for humans on my dog, or do I need to buy a specific shampoo made for him? Pet grooming is extremely important to maintain hygiene. Shampoo is used to remove sebum and dirt from the pores and surrounding areas. Human skin is weakly acidic, so shampoos made for humans are designed to suit weakly acidic skin. On the other hand, dogs’ skin is thinner and more delicate than humans’, with a low alkaline level. Therefore, it is not a good idea to use human shampoos designed for weakly acidic skin on dogs. Even if it’s an organic shampoo, for human babies, or for sensitive skin, it ..read more

Malignant melanoma in dogs is the most common malignant tumor in the mouth of dogs. Melanoma occurs in dark areas where melanin cells produce melanin pigment, such as the lips, lining of the mouth, and cheek mucosa. It is a highly malignant tumor that easily metastasizes to the lymph nodes and lungs. Although the cause of the disease is not yet clearly understood, the metastasis rate varies depending on the site of origin, and it is known that the metastasis rate is high when the tumor occurs in the mouth or on the limb, while the metastasis rate is not so high when it occurs on the skin. Symp ..read more

There are three types of conjunctiva: the eyelid conjunctiva, which covers the inside of the eyelid; the ocular conjunctiva, which covers the front of the eye; and the conjunctiva of the blinker membrane, which covers the blinker membrane. Here, you will find a detailed explanation of this disease, along with methods of treatment. What causes Conjunctivitis in dogs? Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the white membrane called the conjunctiva, which covers the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eye to connect the eyelid to the eyeball, becomes inflamed. There are various causes of co ..read more

There are three types of conjunctiva: the eyelid conjunctiva, which covers the inside of the eyelid; the ocular conjunctiva, which covers the front of the eye; and the conjunctiva of the blinker membrane, which covers the blinker membrane. Here, you will find a detailed explanation of this disease, along with methods of treatment. What causes Conjunctivitis in dogs? Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the white membrane called the conjunctiva, which covers the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eye to connect the eyelid to the eyeball, becomes inflamed. There are various causes of co ..read more

Why do we call this type of dog food “human grade” dog food? The nutritional difference between dogs and humans Is giving “human grade” dog food to your dog a sign of affection? The importance of thinking about pet foods through the coexistence of humans and pets Why do we call this type of dog food “human grade” dog food? According to the latest theories, dogs were first domesticated and started living with humans about 32,000 years ago. Although humans and dogs have been together for such a long time, it is only in recent years that dogs’ diets have become more nutritionally sound. It was in ..read more

The German Shepherd Dog is a breed that is very good at training and learning, but because they have also been used as guard dogs, they are very cautious and territorial, and may attack people they are suspicious of. Therefore, it is difficult for beginners who are not accustomed to raising dogs to keep them, and they may turn into uncontrollable dogs if they are not actively trained and disciplined. Because of their large size and strength, a lot of thought and consideration needs to go in to avoid any accidents. The German Shepherd Dog is often thought of as a well-behaved police dog, but in ..read more

1. Habits of French Bulldogs Inherently, dogs don’t have the habit to go to the toilet on a particular spot and it is natural for them to do that wherever they want inside houses first. If they start to have territoriality, they sometimes pee for marking. Also, dogs usually avoid making their bed dirty. Without cages, French bulldogs recognize the entire house to be their territory, and start to want to go to the potty outside. When you begin the potty training, you have to set up a place for them. Even though they hate solitude and love human company ,the existence of their own place is impor ..read more

Cause of popcorn smell on your dog’s paw pads, can be one of the three: 1. Sweat and dirt on feet 2. Bacteria 3. Infection Dogs have sweat glands around their paw pads to regulate their body temperature. There are two different types of sweat glands: 1. Apocrine glands 2. Eccrine glands. It is said that the peculiar dog smell occurs when the secretions from the apocrine glands mix with the bacteria in the skin. However, it is said that there are more eccrine glands near the paw pads. The reason why the smell is stronger than body odour even with less secretions from the apocrine glands is asso ..read more

Once you bring in a pet, it is equivalent to bringing in a child in your family. One needs to prepare mentally to make your pet a part of every decision you make right from financial, where you stay and move, travel and more. At no point should one be thinking of their pet as a hindrance to life plans, so it is best to think through all details in consultation with an expert. Let’s discuss some of those factors which we still recommend you discuss with an expert, a professional preferably a veterinarian to make an informed decision and be able to provide the best to the little fur ball you bri ..read more

Hot spots can enlarge rapidly, so early detection and diagnosis is key here. Both dogs and cats can get hot spots, although dogs with dense undercoats are more likely to develop the problem than smooth-coated dogs or cats are. This is more likely to happen during hot and humid weather though, it may occur at any other times as well depending on the cause so it is key as a pet parent you know how to identify an early onset and possible issues that may arise if it goes untreated to ensure pet’s suffering is the least, and vet intervention can be sought at the earliest. Let’s understand the cause ..read more