Why Does My Dog Fart?
Walter the Farting Dog is about a pup that farts so much, his human dad wants to rehome him (WHAT???). Like all dogs, Walter is a fine dog, except for a tiny problem: he has gas. He can’t help it; it’s just the way he is. Our Sasha farts… a lot. While she is adorable, […]
Dog Breeds that Can’t Swim
The phrase “doggie paddle” exists because all dogs can swim. True? Or False? FALSE! There are a variety of reasons why not all pups are good swimmers. Some dogs don’t like water. Some dogs just sink. Other dogs do not enjoy the physiological changes that happen when they are plopped into the water. How do […]
10 Interesting Hairball Facts
Falling on the last Friday of April, National Hairball Awareness Day aims to focus on your kitty’s health and wellness. In honor of the day, here are 10 interesting facts about hairballs. Hairballs are not balls. Instead, hairballs are shaped like tubes. This is because the hairballs get elongated when they travel through your cat’s […]
How to Make Your Dog’s Crate a Safe Place
It was a heartbreaking day for our pal Mazie, her humans, and those of us at Top Dog Pet Sitters. A freak accident happened. Mazie’s collar got hooked on a prong in her crate. Mazie managed to squirm out of her collar, but in the process, her left eyeball was gouged out. Yes, a horrific […]
Why does my dog eat grass?
Our pups do so many crazy things…chasing tails, nesting, eating grass… Seriously? What could possibly make grass tasty? There are a variety of reasons why grass is attractive to your pup. SUPPLEMENTING A MISSING NUTRIENT Vets and veterinarians think dogs eat grass when they have a diet deficiency. Many diet deficiencies are rooted in […]