You might have heard of emotional support dogs, but are you familiar with the role of this type of working dog? Though different from service animals, emotional support dogs play an important role in the mental health and safety of their handlers.
Walking your dog in the middle of winter can be uncomfortable for both you and your pet. While some dogs are better suited for snow and freezing temperatures, other breeds don’t fare as well without extra protection. Investing in winter dog walking essentials can make your pet more comfortable outside.
Let’s face it. Dogs’ ears are adorable. Whether they’re fluffy bichon frise ears or floppy hound dog ears, they’re super cute—but they do require some TLC from you.
Eye infections are a relatively common condition among dogs, particularly a bacterial infection known as conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, isn’t exclusive to humans and can cause the same discharge, redness, and irritation for your dog. Learn how to recognize the signs of pink eye in dogs and what to expect from the vet and treatment.
In recent years raw dog food diets have increased in popularity. Raw pet food sales have grown since 2017, in both frozen and dehydrated or freeze-dried forms. Is this just a passing trend or are there health benefits to feeding raw food to dogs? Do raw dog food diets pose any dangers to your pet or household? While there is no conclusive evidence that a raw food diet is better than traditional packaged dry foods, it is important to do research when deciding what to feed your dog.
If we know anything about dogs, it’s that they like to chew on things. Puppies chew because they process things with their mouths just like babies, and they also teethe like human babies do. Adult dogs chew for exercise, to counteract boredom, and sometimes to alleviate feelings of anxiety or uncertainty. At Best Bully Sticks, we’re dog owners just like you, and no matter the reason our dogs chew, it’s our responsibility as dog owners to teach them appropriate chewing habits.
