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5 human emotions that dogs can express

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Dogs do feel distracted, feel like they are being ignored, and feel all the positive and negative emotions that humans experience in their lives. They feel all the basic human emotions of happiness, sadness, fear, nervousness, curiosity, shyness, contentment, etc. What they do not have is feeling of complex emotions that human experience in their lifetime like, pretence, guilt, and callousness. Most of what they feel is black and white, just like their vision. Here’s how you can pick up the clues and know how your dog is feeling: 1. Happiness Owners who develop the ability to read their dog’s emotions through their dog’s body language can get cues into the emotional state of their dog. A happy dog wags its tail and is more energetic with a mouth slightly open. They could be happy about whatever it is that you are doing or offering. They are simply happy to be with you, because they love you, and you are treating them with the same love. 2. Sadness A sad dog whos...
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10 things for a puppy to be prepared at home

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Once your little hurricane pup is home, you will have absolutely no time for planning and getting your house ready. Most of our time goes into adoring the pup and playing with them day in and day out. This means we must do all the planning and preparation before we bring home our little pup. We are often overwhelmed by some important questions such as what to feed the pup; what to keep away from reach; how to make food transitions; how to save your sandals; and which toy will be the best for the pup. Luckily, we have experts with insightful tips and answers to all the BIG questions before we bring home a pup. These first few days define the overall well-being of your pup and set the trend for the life you will have together. To make the most of your time with your pup, be sure to always have a good support system of friends and nearby vets to always rescue you during the trying times. Never let yourself feel lost and always know that there are experts to always guide you in...
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Dehydrated Dog Food: Everything you need to know.

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What is dehydrated dog food? Let’s begin by understanding what dehydrated dog food really is. It is a healthy food option for your dog that has undergone minimal processing. The best part is that dogs of ALL ages can eat this food, and they love it because of its rich flavours and you’ll love it for its high nutritional content. With dehydrated food, you get the best of all worlds – the convenience of dry food plus the nutritional benefits of raw. There is no mess, and it’s lightweight making it easy to carry around. As the name suggests, dehydration is a process by which the moisture from the food is removed while still retaining the original nutrients and positive qualities. Once the water is removed, the food becomes light-weight, nutrient-rich andhealthy, a much better alternative to ‘cooked’ kibbles or dry foods. At feeding time, you can simply add water and it is ready to be served. Warm the water, mix it in the food and stir. (In the case of readymade dehydrated foods, you wil...
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Puppy Nutrition

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All we need to know about puppy nutrition: 1. Why should you know how your puppy will look like when they turn into an adult? It is one of the most important aspects in looking after your puppy. You need to know how they should look when the turn into an adult. Research online to understand their growth cycle as it helps in assessing the size of your puppy. Puppies develop in different ways at various stages. It is always a good idea to weigh your puppy through their growth. Every breed is different in their respective growing stage. 2. Can you explain the development stages in a puppy? Dogs develop only in the initial year of their life. They only spend about 5-10% of their life growing. Small breeds reach maturity in about six months whereas big and giants breeds tales about a year to reach maturity. The first 50% of their growth is the critical period. Their internal organs and tissues are developing. The brain, immune and digestive system develop at this stage. Ther...
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So you think you need a dog? Read to know if you are ready to take one on.

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 Puppies are cute, naughty and many times bring your home down with their relentless mischief. Bringing home a puppy is indeed a roller coaster ride. It is overwhelming, especially when it comes to the important dos and don’ts of taking care of them. We have seen pet parents get excited about puppies and at times losing that effort half-way. Trust yourself to go through the initial intense caretaking months during a puppy’s growth. Enjoy your puppy, and be sure that the whole process will be extremely rewarding. There is always help, be sure to do your research and reach out to the right people in case of any doubts. ? FAQs and Considerations on bringing a new puppy home: 1. How do I know I am ready to bring home a puppy? One must look deep into the reasons why they wish to bring home a puppy. Many times, people bring home puppies without comprehensively thinking and researching breeds. The level of preparedness to bring a puppy home must be as much as br...
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