Natural Flea and Tick Prevention For Dogs
Fleas start feeding on dogs within five minutes, and ticks have an incredible sense of smell. Natural flea and tick…
10 Ways To Entertain Your Dog After Surgery
Postoperatively, it can be frustrating to figure out how to entertain your dog after surgery. You must follow the veterinarian’s…
7 Best Dog Ear Infection Remedies Without Antibiotics
Some of the best dog ear infection remedies don’t contain antibiotics. Ear infections are one of the top five reasons…
Best Products For A Dog Afraid Of Loud Noises
I have a dog afraid of loud noises because unruly kids on bikes tossed firecrackers tossed at him when he…
How To Teach Respect For Dogs To Children
Teaching respect for dogs is something all parents should instill in their children at a young age. Just as dogs…
Banning Major and Champ from the White House
The headline reads “Banning Major and Champ from the White House,” and dog lovers are up in arms over it….
Best Milk Replacer For Newborn Puppies
Newborn puppies require a lot of care, attention, and time, especially if they are newborn orphaned puppies. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been an influx of orphaned…
9 Ways To Help A Cocker Spaniel With Food Allergies
Digestive issues, ongoing diarrhea, and chronic ear inflammation are some signs of a Cocker Spaniel with food allergies. Dogs who are allergic to one thing are usually allergic to other…
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Seizures In Dogs: What Are Causes And Treatments?
Seizures in dogs can be very scary, and I know because I witnessed my first Cocker Spaniel having a seizure. I had no idea at the time that dog seizures…
8 Tips For Leaving A Dog Alone When Returning To Work
You are headed back to work and need tips for leaving a dog alone. At some point dogs will need to adjust when we go back to work in the…
How To Clean Dog Teeth Without Brushing
Not all dogs like to have their mouths touched to keep teeth and gums clean. I am often asked how to clean dog teeth without brushing. February is National Pet…
Pet Blogger Journey Challenge 2021
We are interrupting our regular content for a peek behind the green curtain in our pet blogger journey. I’ve been pet blogging for 11 years, and wow what a journey…
Dex The Halls 2020 Dog Photo Contest Winners
Dex the Halls 2020 is in the bag and bow wow, this was one of our most paw-popular dog photo…
Top 10 Best Cocker Spaniel Ear Cleaners
Cocker Spaniels are known for their beautiful, long, floppy ears, which means Cocker Spaniel ear cleaners are a must-have. Cleaning…
Cocker Spaniel Glaucoma: Surgical And Nonsurgical Options
Help, Cocker Spaniel glaucoma is suspected in my dog, what do I do? Cocker Spaniels have some of the most…
DOG HEALTH
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
In an ongoing quest to give feed my Cocker Spaniel healthy treats, I pondered ‘can dogs eat sweet potatoes?’ Ironically,…
Cataract Treatment In Dogs: How To Help A Dog’s Eyes
I saw a cloudy haze forming on my Cocker Spaniel’s eyes and I feared he might be developing cataracts. I…
Is CoQ10 For Dogs Beneficial For Heart Disease?
When a veterinary cardiologist diagnosed my Cocker Spaniel with mitral valve disease a few years ago, I wondered if CoQ10…
Can My Cocker Spaniel Catch Coronavirus (And Spread It)?
Can my Cocker Spaniel catch coronavirus? Dogs are members of the family so our readers want to know if dogs…
How To Clean A Dog’s Teeth Without Brushing
Let’s face it: Some dogs are nearly impossible for teeth brushing. Fortunately, it is possible to clean a dog’s teeth…
Why You Should Leave A Dog’s Anal Sacs Alone
Want a client for life? Start expressing their dog’s anal sacs. That’s the exact piece of advice a veterinary technician…
ALL THINGS COCKERS
Do Cocker Spaniels Like To Cuddle? 15 Dog Parents Share
Cockers look like stuffed animals, so people often ask if Cocker Spaniels like to cuddle. Above all, he must be…
Are Cocker Spaniels High Maintenance As A Breed?
Whenever I’m out in public with my Cocker Spaniel or post his photos online, someone inevitably asks “are Cocker Spaniels…
Do Cocker Spaniels Shed A Lot?
When I fell in love with dogs at a very young age, Cocker Spaniels stole my heart. I had no…
Dogs With Long Eyelashes: Should Cockers Have Them Trimmed?
One of the more popular trends amongst pet lovers are dogs with long eyelashes. When people began telling me my…
How Long Do Cocker Spaniels Live?
Whether you’re about to bring a Cocker Spaniel into your life or you have one now, at some point you’ll…
The Itchy Cocker Spaniel: 4 Quick And Easy Fixes For Dogs
One of the questions we are most frequently asked is how to help an itchy Cocker Spaniel stop scratching. Because…