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Playing is fun, but a pet owner's primary responsibility is to monitor their pet's health and look out for medical problems.
Can Dogs Become Paralyzed Like Humans?. AI-Generated.
If you've ever seen a beloved dog that used to run around nimbly suddenly stop walking, drag its legs, or be unable to get up again, the question that often pops into an owner's mind is, "Can my dog become paralyzed like a human?" The short answer is "Yes." Dogs can experience paralysis just like humans, which refers to the partial or complete loss of muscle function, often related to the nervous system. However, the symptoms, causes, and hopes for recovery may have their own unique aspects and specific hopes.
By Kenneth Ethan Carl4 days ago in Petlife
CBD Treats for Hyperactive Dogs: Promoting Calm and Focus. AI-Generated.
I have a confession. My Golden Retriever, Max, used to drive me absolutely nuts. I'm talking about the dog who would sprint laps around my living room at midnight, crash into furniture, bark at his own reflection, and somehow still have energy after a two-hour hike. My vet kept saying, "He's just a high-energy dog—he needs more exercise!" But here's the thing: I was already exercising him to death. There had to be something else going on.
By CBD Dog Health5 days ago in Petlife
Can My Puppy Have CBD Treats? A Guide to Safe Introduction and Benefits . AI-Generated.
Bringing a puppy home is an exciting milestone filled with playful moments, training challenges, and constant learning—for both you and your new companion. As a responsible pet parent, you want to give your puppy the best possible start in life, which often leads to questions about supplements, calming aids, and overall wellness support. One topic gaining attention is the use of CBD treats for puppies and whether they can be introduced safely during early development.
By CBD Dog Health5 days ago in Petlife
Canine Lymphoma in Dogs: Earliest Signs with Treatment that Pet Owners Should Know. AI-Generated.
Canine lymphoma in dogs is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs, yet many pet owners fail to recognize its early warning signs. Early detection can significantly improve a dog’s quality of life and treatment success. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and available treatment options can help dog owners make informed decisions and act quickly when it matters most.
By David Carter5 days ago in Petlife
How to Manage Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Pets During this Winter Season. AI-Generated.
Many pet owners assume fleas disappear in winter but for pets suffering from Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD), colder weather does not always bring relief. Indoor heating, mild winters, and hidden flea life cycles can allow infestations to persist year-round. Understanding how to manage flea allergy dermatitis in pets during winter is essential to maintaining your pet’s comfort, skin health, and overall well-being.
By David Carter7 days ago in Petlife
How to Choose the Right Dewormer for Your Cats – Expert Advice for Optimal Cat Health. AI-Generated.
Internal parasites are a common health concern for cats of all ages. Choosing the best dewormer for cats combined with natural worm prevention strategies is essential for protecting your cat’s digestive health, immunity, and overall wellbeing.
By David Carter14 days ago in Petlife
The Gentle Agreement. AI-Generated.
When people say cats are distant, Lena usually smiles and lets it pass. She knows better. Anyone who has shared a home with a cat understands that the relationship is not loud or obvious. It is quiet. Subtle. Built on small rituals and unspoken agreements.
By George Evan14 days ago in Petlife
Cubby - My first Best Friend. Content Warning.
This is the story about a girl [Jessie, illustrator of The Hound Who Saw, coming out near Easter 2026] who meets her furever first best friend. This is the story about Cubby. He was a burnise mountain dog, border collie mix. He was rescued at three years old, when his first furever family, fell apart. Mom and Dad of that family got divorced, and Dad took Cubby with him. From what we were told, where the man lived, he wasn't allowed to have the dog inside, so, he left him outside all the time. At one point the man stopped feeding him, and he became rather thin. We think when we got him, he was almost 35 pounds soaking wet [he was a little over a hundred pounds when he passed]. He was just shy of ten years old when he crossed the rainbow bridge. This goes out to all the first amazing pets anyone could ever have...
By The Hound Who Saw16 days ago in Petlife
Keeping your pets safe (and calm) this holiday season . Top Story - December 2025.
The holiday season may be magical for some humans, but for pets it only means confusion, changed routines, overstimulation, extra noise, guests or pet sitters come and go, and sometimes the festive season means danger for pets.
By Susan Fourtané 17 days ago in Petlife
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
On a sunny afternoon during the summer, there could hardly be anything better than consuming a slice of refreshing watermelon. But with your dog looking up to you eagerly, the following question tends to arise: Can your dog eat watermelon?
By iftikhar Ahmad24 days ago in Petlife
In Memory: Aspen's Great Expectations of LoupGarou
This story has been an entire year in the making. Pip passed away precisely one year ago today, December 17, 2024. I've tried writing it several times, but I've never been able to get past the first paragraph. Losing Pip has been an experience wrapped up in loss, in guilt, in the pain of promises unable to be kept. Every time I post about him, I cry over the knowledge that I will never have another picture of Pip, that the loving little dog that I knew so well had his life end tragically, so needlessly, that I have a hard time celebrating the lives of the puppies that he left behind. He had so much potential, so much promise. I had told myself that the spring of 2025 would be the time for working on agility, on weight pull, on all of the fun things that he loved to do. For Pip, spring of 2025 never arrived.
By Kimberly J Egan25 days ago in Petlife
