4Surprisingly, yes. Most human sunscreen is safe for dogs, but there are a few ingredients you should watch out for. Do not use sunscreen containing octyl salicylate and zinc.5There are also dog-specific sunscreen available but you should seek advice from a veterinarian before buying one. ...
This one is interesting. Dogs need copper in their diet, but like with anything too much of anything can sneak up on your dog and cause serious issues. Hence where this comes in. It basically means that the total amount of copper your dog gets from their diet is too high and wreaks ha...
Head & Shoulders is an anti-dandruff shampoo with the active ingredientpyrithione zinc, which has both anti-fungal and antibiotic properties. This ingredient is generally consideredsafe for dogs, and in some cases, such as when your pup has a fungal infection, your vet may recommend it. However...
The virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to pets, including cats and dogs. If you have COVID-19 you should restrict contact with your pet as much as possible to avoid passing it to them. To reduce the chance of your pet getting the virus from someone else, avoid letting...
Both types of repellents are safe for ornamental plants, fruit trees, seedlings, shrubs, and flowers. Repellents made from capsaicin can also work on lawns. Another active ingredient to look for in repellents is castor oil. This product hasn’t been studied extensively, but various experts say...
The same is true of cooked bones, which is why you should never save cooked bones for dogs. Cooking removes most of the healthy nutrients from bones and dries them out. Dried out bones are much more likely to break and splinter, particularly when they are baked, barbecued, or broiled. If...
He will be much less inclined to freak out at the groomer’s and risk an injury. You can also make a visit or two to the groomer before your puppy is actually ready to be groomed for the first time. This way, your puppy gets used to the sounds, sights and smells of the grooming ...
MCT oil can cause diarrhea in your dog if you give too much. So start slowly and work your way up. Try starting at a quarter tsp for large and medium sized dogs. Olive LeafLike caprylic acid, olive leaf is believe to break down the Candida cell membrane. Its active antifungal substance...
Joanne Keenan Joanne is a writer on the Dogs Naturally Content Team. For 20 years, she’s been committed to maintaining a multi-dog household reared on raw meat, whole foods and good manners. She coined “chew factor” as her method to keep her first puppy pair occupied by chewing on fr...
Poverty tourismis another thing to watch out for. While it may seem kind hearted and tempting to see inside a slum, it’s not respectful or honoring to its residents. The underprivileged have pride. If you do participate in this type of tour, research how much of the money goes towards ...