As a young dog it was difficult to get him to eat his dinner (fairly typical with Shepherds) but once he turned about five, his appetite seemed to increase. Now, he'll eat almost anything so I have to keep a close eye on him. Especially as I have a younger dog (Ava) who is ...
Hydration in dogs, in the same way as us, is very important. The average ratio of water they need is 60ml per kilo of body weight. This amount should increase in the case of a puppy, a lactating female, a very hot climate, or if you have done physical activity. ...
Increase mental stimulation: Dogs who are bored and do not receive enough mental stimulation may become depressed. Offering more walks, games of fetch, and puzzle toys can help boost a dog’s mood. Use medical management: Some dogs may require anti-anxiety medications, like fluoxetine, to hel...
Sometimes, poop-eating behavior can be caused by an illness. Disorders of the digestive tract, liver, and brain can lead your dog to eat poop. Issues that can increase their appetite like Cushing’s disease may be the culprit as well. Therefore, if your dog begins eating poop frequently, ...
When you do leave, be matter-of-fact about it and don’t fuss over saying goodbye your dog. Greet her calmly with no fuss when you come home again, too. You can also practice with short absences, and slowly increase the amount of time you’re out. This will help her get used to ...
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You have the power to be happy. All you need to ensure is that you increase your dopamine levels. The good thing is that you can do that naturally. Here’s all about how dopamine helps you, and how you can increase your dopamine levels naturally by resorting to activities such as exerci...
Natural oxytocin production tends to decrease appetite. Oxytocin used as a drug therapy also reduces food intake10. And on the other hand, food, especially pleasurable foods and meals enjoyed with loved ones, tend to increase oxytocin. Chocolate is certainly pleasurable and boosts happy hormones...
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...
Transition your cat’s food gradually over 10 to 14 days. Begin by placing a small amount of the new food next to the old food on the same plate to introduce your cat to the novel scent and texture. Progressively increase the amount of new food while decreasing the amount of the old ...