Proper form makes you less likely to experience aches and pains. The Basic Squat Technique Explained Stance: Depth: How Low Should You Squat? Squat down until your hips are lower than your knees. But don’t go lower. Squat down until your hips are below your knees. This moves your body...
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 frozen raw bones...
Ramps can make a significant difference for dogs with arthritis by reducing the need to jump or climb. Here’s what to look for when choosing a ramp: Non-Slip Surface:Ensures safety by providing good traction. Adjustable Height:Allows use for cars, beds, or furniture. Sturdy Build:Supports ...
Keep himwarm. Provide a comfortable bed and a cozy resting spot. Make sure he has palatable food, such as canned food or some plain cooked chicken mixed in with his kibble. Do dogs hide when they are dying? Dogs listen to their bodies which is one reasonhe hides when he is dying. He...
•Is the home environment optimized for fall safety? If your aging relative’s residence has a lot of stairs, is cluttered with furniture or knick-knacks, has narrow corridors or slippery floors, a trip-and-fall injury is much more likely. ...
Thanks for that info, Amber! Labs are like ducks- water rolls right off their back. I call Woodrow “Buffalo Butt” because his coat is SO thick. I think I could make a whole other dog out of the undercoat that I have to shed off of him every spring and summer. Instead I use th...
Make sure to use your skills to write about what matters for your story. Descriptive language needs to align with the scene's purpose. 2. Purple prose can make your reader feel stupid. Purple in ancient Rome was a sign of royalty and wealth—and by extension, pretentiousness. If you were...
Her favourite game is Scrobble, when I pretend to turn her every which way on my lap and tickle her (I say pretend as I am careful not too make her feel too trapped), and “I’m coming to GET you” played going up the stairs, which also ends with a cuddle. She will play with...
Always remember to error on the side of your dog’s highest well being. While the decision is yours, you don’t have to go through the experience by yourself. Your vet will be there to advise you on the best treatment for your dog. Partner with them to get all the facts to make ...
The dogs are on the basement stairs and coming up. Their eyeballs roll, their blond legs burn like brush. The poor librarian begins to stamp her feet and weep. She does not understand. When I get on my knees and lick her hand, ...