Yes, your dog can enjoy Cheetos but only in moderation. A piece of Cheetos or two each week is sufficient, and they should not be ones flavored with spices like chili peppers. If given as regular treats, the ingredients of Cheetos, like cornmeal and salt, could lead to health concerns like diabetes and obesity.
Yes, some, but not all, dogs can be allergic to peanut butter. Peanut butter allergy happens when a dog’s immune system misinterprets the ingested ingredients as harmful. Pups with this allergy usually develop red and itchy skin after eating peanut butter, but we still see other side effects in dogs.
Yes, your dog can have papayas as they are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, potassium, and other minerals beneficial to a dog’s health. Papayas help build a dog’s immune system by preventing infections and other fatal diseases. Also, they boost metabolism and are effective for removing intestinal worms.
Despite how unusual it may seem, it is sometimes normal for dogs to sleep with their eyes open. More often than not, their eyes are only partially open and remain in this state for a few minutes before dogs fully close them. The most common reason why they may be left open while sleeping is the REM cycle of sleep.
There is often nothing to worry about if you find your dog licking their legs. The most common reason why dogs do this is to groom themselves. Nonetheless, there are a few scenarios that should be legitimate causes for concern, like excessive licking due to pain.
For most dogs, the act of shaking their fur is done in response to some form of discomfort? It is usually physical discomfort triggered by something like skin irritation but could also be due to psychological distress.
Female dogs typically hump objects to relieve stress, as play behavior, as a sign of heat, to gain their owner’s attention, or simply because they’re not getting enough exercise. Additionally, humping in female dogs can be a sign of compulsive order behavior or a symptom of a urinary tract infection. Humping in female dogs is seldom a sign of sexual attraction to humans.
Yes, dogs can safely use Claritin. But before this antihistamine is administered to your dog, you should consult with a vet to ensure that Fido’s symptoms are due to an allergic reaction and to get the appropriate dosage.
Dogs sleep on their backs, often to express their comfort and contentment in their space and circumstances. Perhaps the most unusual sleeping position that dogs take is sleeping on their backs with their legs in the air.
