Why do dogs stare? What does it mean if your dog is staring at nothing? Oftentimes when our dog is staring at us, it’s because there is food in our hands. But, why do they sometimes seemingly stare off into space? As much as we wish they could tell us...
Throughout your pet’s lifetime, it’s likely that they will experience some kind of skin irritation for which they will need to see the local vet. In particular, you may have heard of something called a hot spot and wondered exactly what it is and what causes the...
Water is essential to all living things. About 71 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water. Up to 60 percent of the human body is made up of water. And like your human body, your canine’s total body water percentage also stands at approximately 60 percent. When...
It’s June here in the Phoenix Valley, and that means we have entered full-blown summer desert temperatures. While a leisurely walk in the summer heat with your four-legged friend might seem harmless if proper precautions aren’t taken it could result in serious...
