Hummus is a yummy Middle Eastern dip that has become quite popular in the U.S. due to its delicious taste, as well as its many health benefits. With ingredients that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, hummus is a superfood that’s great to eat for weight loss or just to maintain a healthy diet.  If the benefits to … [Read more...]

See those loose folds of fleshy skin along your dog’s jaw? Those flappers that your friend is flashing are called jowls, and depending on the breed, every dog’s jowls are unique and have unique features. Dogs that have particularly droopy jowls include: BloodhoundsBulldogsRottweilersBullmastiffSaint BernardsPit bulls Quite apart from … [Read more...]

Just like cats, dogs also have whiskers. Whiskers grow from single hair follicles too, but they’re quite different from the rest of the animal’s fur. Whiskers tend to be stiffer, longer, and thicker, plus they also serve a very different purpose than normal hair. To answer your question, YES, dog whiskers do grow back. Still, you shouldn’t cut … [Read more...]

Dogs have always been a farmer's best friend. Aside from herding the flock and protecting the farm from predators and thieves, they often were relied on to keep the barn clear of rats. Today, the dogs' natural skill at being "verminators" has evolved into an actual sport: The Barn Hunt. What is Barn Hunt? Rats are placed in aerated tubes and … [Read more...]

The Truth Chihuahuas are often mistaken to be a nervous or anxious breed. But that might just be because of their shaking habits. Often times, the true reason behind your Chihuahua's shakes is actually due to their metabolism, and the fact that they are simply cold. Real Reasons and What to do About them So, why do Chihuahuas shake? Well, … [Read more...]