10 reasons dogs lick
Common reasons dogs lick include showing love and affection, marking their territory, healing a wound and relieving stress.
Dog Health
Dog health is your top priority as a dog owner. To enjoy your companion as long as possible, you need to keep your dog healthy and happy. But doing that can be tough.
DogsBestLife.com is here to help.
We offer advice on:
Choosing a vet. Start by asking for recommendations.
Common dog health problems: Range from fleas and ticks to ear infections and from arthritis to obesity and diabetes.
Know when to take your dog to the vet. Dealing with a sick dog is scary. Recognize when you need help.
What to feed your dog? Raw? No grain? It’s hard to sort it all out. Use our feeding guide to help make the decision.
How much sleep does your dog need? What can you do to help him sleep all night? And what do dog sleep positions mean?
Your dog’s health needs change dramatically as he ages. What’s right for a puppy isn’t right for an older dog. We offer advice on helping your dog age gracefully.
And we offer information about common dog health issues including arthritis removing dewclaws, and whether your dog might benefit from plastic surgery.
Help your dog battle motion sickness
Nervous, hyperactive dogs are more likely to suffer from motion sickness as are puppies whose inner ears have not yet fully developed.
Help older dogs age gracefully
Older dogs need extra care including special grooming and regular vet visits to maintain mobility and stay at a healthy weight.
Keep your dog safe when you’re away
Puppy proof your home and yard — pay special attention to things your dog can put in his mouth — to keep your dog safe when you’re away.
Try new outdoor exercise activities with your dog
Get your dog moving with outdoor exercise activities like agility trails, soccer, active hikes, drill team or water sports.
Dogs help improve their owners’ health
Dogs improve owners’ health by making them more active, social, and by lowering their stress levels and fulfilling their need to nurture.
Owner invents support lead to help dog recover after surgery
Barry Rubenstein’s GingerLead support slings are designed to help owners support and control dogs recovering from knee, hip or back surgery.
Learn to treat canine depression
Signs of canine depression include losing interest in favorite activities, loss of appetite, sleeping too much or too little and in some cases aggression.
Prevent canine ear infections
Canine ear infections are common and easily treatable. Keep your dog’s ears clean and healthy to prevent canine ear infections.
Keep your dog safe in a natural disaster
Include your dog in your disaster plan so you’re prepared for any emergency from earthquakes to tornadoes to wildfires, floods and more.
