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Why your dog should wear a jacket this winter

November 17, 2020 Daisy Linden0 Comments

Dogs are some of the pets that have formed the closest bonds with their owners. In a process known as domestication, dogs became used to a comfortable lifestyle co-existing with humans, and thus have lost many of their natural coping mechanisms for harsh weather conditions, such as winter.

Winter jackets for dogs are some of the effective ways to help your dog resist the associated conditions with extreme cold such as hypothermia and frost bite. This article discusses further on why your dog should wear a jacket this winter:

1. Age

Similar to humans, dog health deteriorates with age. Older …

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CBD oils for dogs: here’s what you should know

October 9, 2020June 8, 2021 Daisy Linden0 Comments

CBD oil continues to grow in popularity because of its promising beneficial properties such as pain reliever, antidepressant-like and anxiolytic-like effects, and anti-seizure and anti-epileptiform effects.

You may be wondering if you can use CBD oil on your dogs, too, and have the same results. The good news is yes! Canines have the same endocannabinoid system that is commonly found in human beings. It means you can use it on your pooch as well. Read on to learn some key information about CBD oil and how to use it.

Where does it come from?

CBD oil comes from the cannabis …

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The therapeutic power of petting a dog

September 23, 2020November 25, 2020 Daisy Linden0 Comments

Petting and cuddling a dog is one of the best ways to relax before the start of a stressful week or after a tiring day at work. Someone rightly said, “Dogs are humans’ best friends”, and indeed, they are. Their unique ways of helping you manage your stress are not just effective but also long-term.

A study done on 249 students by letting them pet and play with a dog for 10 minutes showed that those students who interacted with the dog had lowered cortisol levels or stress hormones in their saliva.

What hormones are released when petting a dog?