Maybe Something Is Making Your Dog Anxious Dogs are rational animals with complicated emotions. My dog though very close to me always sleeps with my parents at night. But since I returned from my month-long work trip I started noticing, …
What Are Minimum Risk Pesticides? Minimum risk pesticides contain ingredients that the EPA has determined “pose little to no risk to human health or the environment” (which includes pets). As a result, they are exempt from the requirement of being …
For people who speak and write English as a second language, learning how to use idioms and phrases correctly can be infuriating. It’s easier when you are a word-origin nerd like many of the team members at Stickler, but even …
If your dog’s overall behavior is normal, and they still go to town whenever they see flies, it may be worthwhile to question if they’re getting what they need nutritionally. The health of their digestive system is central to their …
Are Fear Periods Normal for Puppy Development? Several critical developmental periods occur during puppy maturity, and puppy fear stages are among them. As previously mentioned, fear periods in young dogs are normal, and all dogs of all breeds and sizes …
Why my dog doesn’t cuddle anymore?Your dog may not cuddle anymore if it is sick or struggling with old age. Also, if it feels intimidated or finds a new friend, the cuddling might reduce too. Sometimes it might be that …
On May 13th, Vice published an interview with a psychiatrist titled “We Asked a Psychiatrist Why We’re So Obsessed with the Dog Filter.” On May 18th, the womens interest blog Allure published an article titled “Theres a Reason Why You …
What Not to Do When Faced with Sudden Dog Aggression A common misconception about aggression is that our dogs are actually trying to dominate us. This then leads people to attempt to gain the upper hand by using force, intimidation, …
Gabapentin Side Effects and Warnings Gabapentin can cause side effects in dogs including lethargy and dizziness. In addition, there are some warnings that you should be aware of when using this medication. How is Gabapentin for dogs given? Gabapentin for …
Can birds pass diseases to dogs? A number of common misconceptions exist regarding the degree of transmission from companion parrots to dogs and cats. Concern regarding bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic transmission is generally unfounded, because disease transmission between companion …