How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth
Brushing is the most effective home care for a dog's teeth. Which toothpaste to use and why human toothpaste is out, how to get a dog used to the brush in small steps, which surfaces to clean, and the signs that mean a vet visit.
Why Dogs Get the Zoomies
Sudden bursts of tearing around the house or garden, often in the evening, after a bath or when you come home, are a normal way for many dogs to burn off energy. When they tend to happen, how to keep them safe, and the signs that are worth a call to your vet.
Why Dogs Tilt Their Heads
The head tilt is not a dog trying to look cute. The best evidence links it to listening and recalling something meaningful, with ear position and muzzle shape as possible extras. What the research found, what is still a guess, and how a normal tilt differs from one that needs a vet.
Why Dogs Roll in Smelly Things
Rolling in fox poo, dead fish and worse is normal canine behaviour with a few competing explanations - scent masking, scent collecting and plain enjoyment. Here is what the evidence supports, how to spot the pre-roll, and when a roll is worth a call to the vet.