Learn to keep your kids and your dog safe and happy
Kids and dogs: Set rules for both dog and child. Always supervise to ensure safe interactions and prevent either the dog or child from getting hurt.
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.
Take your dog for a walk and create a lifelong bond
Lifelong bond: Use daily walks to build a lifelong bond with your dog. It’s a mutual give and take of time, energy and emotion.
Combat Black Dog Syndrome
By Karen A. Soukiasian Regrettably, Black Dog Syndrome is quite real. Figures from shelters and rescues confirm more black dogs are surrendered and euthanized than any other color or combination of colors no matter the breed or temperament. Unfortunately, the majority of people looking for a new puppy or dog will gravitate away from…
Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise
Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise like fetch, swimming or the mental stimulation of a Kong toy or food puzzle.
Dog training: rehabilitate your anxious chewer
Rehabilitate your anxious chewer with exercise, toys, treats, training. If your dog is eight months old and still chewing, it’s not teething.
Help your chubby dog shed extra pounds
Chubby dogs: Reduce food, limit treats, boost exercise to help chubby dogs lose weight and be more healthy.
Keep your senior dog active
Create an exercise program that will keep your senior dog active. Start slowly and you’ll see benefits almost immediately.
Learn to control your dog’s inappropriate behavior
Prevent inappropriate canine behavior with training, rewards. Be sure to spend quality time with your dog and set clear expectations.
Canine hydrotherapy can provide benefits for your dog
Canine hydrotherapy helps dogs suffering from degenerative diseases, obesity, injury or aging, It provides rehabilitation and low impact exercise.
9 tips to combat finicky eaters
Nearly all dogs look forward to mealtime, more than anything else. But some dogs can be finicky eaters. To combat that, try feeding by hand or adding water.
