Keeping You & Your Samoyed Smiling!

Acne is a skin condition that develops due to the clogging of hair follicles that can lead to an inflammatory response. Dogs may get exposed to a range of skin issues, like eczema, allergy, and dermatitis. But can dogs also get acne?

The pancreas is a vital organ that is located in the abdominal cavity in close proximity to the dog’s stomach, liver, and small intestine. The pancreas has two main physiological roles: the release of enzymes to aid in digestion and to release hormones that regulate blood sugar. However, certain dietary factors, infection, and toxicity can lead to a condition called pancreatitis. But what is pancreatitis?

For centuries, humans have used dogs for hunting. Samoyeds are energetic dogs and were used for hunting by the nomadic tribes of Serbia. The question is though: are Samoyeds good hunting dogs?

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener used in baking products and beverages. Dogs are inquisitive by nature and love to taste food products that are commonly found at home. However, sometimes accidental ingestion of some of these products can cause severe health-related complications. So, to keep them safe, it’s important to know which products are safe and which aren’t. With that in mind, is sucralose safe for dogs?

All pet owners love to watch their puppies grow and develop into an adult. As puppies develop into adults, grow in size, and mature, they gain a distinct personality as they age. With all of that said, pet owners normally wonder when is a puppy fully developed anyway?

Since dogs’ ears can easily accumulate dirt, and this can result in problems such as irritation or infection, it is really important that owners perform regular ear cleanings for them. Choosing the right ear cleaner from the pet store can be difficult, but you can save yourself this trouble by simply mixing alcohol and white vinegar at home. But how can you do the mixture correctly and safely? How many parts alcohol to parts white vinegar for dog ear cleaner? Let me show it to you!

I know, I know… There are a lot of movies that show that classical scene of a person sharing their ice cream with their beloved dog, and they live happily ever after. And they always seem so happy and so beautiful on the screen that you probably wished you could do exactly the same thing with your dog. But is it ok to reproduce this scene in real life? In other words, can dogs eat ice cream?

You may not know what xylitol is, but if you consume sugarless products, you have probably already eaten it. This natural sweetener is used as a sugar substitute in lots of products. But since we have four-legged friends that love to beg for anything that is in our hands and sometimes steal things they are not supposed to, it is important to know: is xylitol safe for dogs? 

Dogs are often considered part of the family and deserve to be showered with love. As their birthday rolls around, most owners may wonder though, “Should I celebrate my dog’s birthday?”

The pandemic has proven the benefits of vaccinations. They help reduce the symptoms of otherwise deadly diseases. Dogs get sick, just like we do. So, you may be wondering, should I get vaccinations for my dog?