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As a dog owner, you may already know that your dog shouldn’t eat chocolate.  But you may not know why chocolate should be avoided in dogs.  In this article, you’ll find out what happens when a dog eats chocolate, how different types of chocolate can have a different effect and the relationship between the size of your dog and the toxicity of chocolate.   What Makes Chocolate Toxic for Dogs? Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains the compound theobromine as well as caffeine. Both of these compounds together produce a stimulant effect in your dog, altering the function...

My dog loves me, but he loooooves my youngest brother, Jacob. It’s not even a contest: put my brother and me on opposite ends of a room, and Radar will always run to Jacob first. It’s funny and mystifying at the same time. After all, I’m the one who raised Radar and take care of him every day. I feed him, walk him, let him sleep on my bed…but when Jacob comes for a visit, it’s like I cease to exist. So sometimes, a dog’s favorite person is not always their primary caregiver. How do dogs choose their favorite person? And is it possible to change their minds? Of course, every...

 As all dogs should have their ears cleaned regularly, it should be part of your regular grooming routine. The best place to clean your dog’s ears is in the tub or outside, and you should do it at least once a month. Here’s a step-to-step guide on how to go about cleaning your dog’s ears: Step 1: Before you start getting your hands dirty, make sure you have a good idea of how dirty your dog’s ears are, or if he or she has excess hair. If your dog has a lot of hair coming out of his or...

With his big bat ears, pugnacious little face and adorable wrinkles, cleaning your lovable Frenchie requires a bit more elbow grease than just his twice monthly baths. However, don't fret, with a little daily TLC you can easily troubleshoot all of the grooming issues that French bulldogs are prone to. Semi-Monthly Bath Wet your Frenchie thoroughly with the handheld shower nozzle. Your pup does not like temperature extremes, so use lukewarm or slightly warm water. Be sure to get the water into all of your doggy's wrinkly crevices. Lather your dog's coat with the puppy, baby or horse shampoo. These...

Typical French Bulldog is very small, loves to play with his owner (hates to be ignored ) and generally makes lovable companion! They are not demanding when it comes to exercise needs. As any other dog, it is their natural instinct to love the outdoors and playing with people, but Frenchies are just as good at sitting around doing nothing but being their cute and adorable selves.   Every dog has its own energy level, depending on his personality and age. His activity level, age and general health are something to be considered when planning a dog’s nutrition. Most French...