Author: Mary Schwager

We’ve all been there: You’re on a call while your dog looks like they’re telepathically messaging you, “Take me for a walk.” Or they start barking, whining or chewing your shoe. They’re bored. What can you do? Find some dog boredom busters to entertain your pet. “If you can give them the enrichment they enjoy and it fulfills them, they’ll be the most content after the activity,” says Jenny Wyffels, CPDT-KA, a certified dog trainer in Geneseo, Illinois. Keep in mind not every boredom-buster is suitable for each dog. Safety, supervision and knowing what activities drive your furry friend are essential.

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Canines are known for their many odors—but when your dog’s paws smell like Fritos, and no one opened a bag of corn chips (because surely your dog would have alerted you to the exciting sound of a plastic food bag opening), the Frito-feet scent can be puzzling. Three culprits can cause or contribute to that corn chip smell. “Frito feet are a potpourri of bacteria, yeast, and, sometimes, sweat,” says Brian Collins, DVM, a veterinarian at the Cornell University Riney Canine Health Center, in Ithaca, New York. Let’s break down this smelly trifecta.,Jump to section What Causes a Dog’s Feet To Smell Like Fritos When To Call the Vet Should You Get Rid of the Corn Chip Smell? Dog Frito-Feet Treatment Don’t Fret About Fritos Corn Chip Feet

It’s the phrase pet parents dread hearing from their veterinarian: “Your dog needs to wear a cone…” Many people refer to recovery cones as the “cone of shame” because pets often need them when they are licking or chewing at their wounds or surgical incisions. These lampshade-style dog cones are a crucial tool used to help pets’ healing and recovery after surgery or an injury. However, the lack of peripheral vision can make it difficult for your dog to navigate around the house, and they don’t always love wearing them. The good news is that it’s only temporary, but how can you make your dog’s cone couture less frustrating? We have tips and alternatives to make recovery collars a better experience for pup and pet parent alike.