Category: Woof Daily
Soaring Temps in September: How the Heat Harms Your Pet
If you think the dog days of summer are hard on humans, try being a canine: It doesn’t get much hotter than ninety-degree weather when you’re already wearing a fur coat. Of course, most pet owners are well aware of this – they know that high temperatures spell high danger for their four-legged friends. But that doesn’t mean everyone who owns a dog should pack up and move to the Arctic. There are plenty of … Continue reading “Soaring Temps in September: How the Heat Harms Your Pet”
Seven Years in Dog Years, Debunked
It feels like a cruel joke by nature: the short lifespan of dogs. We love them unconditionally knowing that there will come a day when we lose them. We’ll have to say goodbye as they run up ahead into the great beyond. Because dogs grow old so much more rapidly than humans, we’ve always approximated their age by multiplying by seven. Now, new research is challenging the 7-year rule. Scientists at the University of California … Continue reading “Seven Years in Dog Years, Debunked”
4 Major Benefits of Having a Dog Camera At Home
In our modern world, cameras are everywhere; we may as well walk around perpetually saying, “Cheese!” and making sure nothing is stuck between our front teeth. Cameras are so common, in fact, that they’re not limited to human images; we place them in living rooms too, set up to show us that our pets are okay when we’re out of the house. A quick search online returns hundreds of cameras with all sorts of features … Continue reading “4 Major Benefits of Having a Dog Camera At Home”
6 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Dog A Smart Collar
Dog collars come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are plain and practical; others have personality (is there anything quite as intimidating as an eight-pound Maltese wearing spikes around its neck?). But technology has turned collars from carriers of ID tags into even more practical accessories. Now, they’re lean, mean, GPS-tracking machines. In fact, the Fi Collar offers all sorts of benefits for both you and your pooch. A few of these pet perks … Continue reading “6 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Dog A Smart Collar”
Do Dogs Feel Guilt?
Many of us are familiar with the “guilty” glance our dogs give us, the look that makes it seem like they just cheated on their taxes. Their eyes up, their eyebrows raised, their tail tucked squarely between their legs – it’s a common vibe whenever your dog is caught chewing on your shoe or stealing a chicken leg from a plate on the counter. But is regret really what your pooch is communicating? Or is … Continue reading “Do Dogs Feel Guilt?”
