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Pancho, the dog who practices yoga
Pancho, the dog who practices yoga | Dogalize Nic is a filmmaker and yoga practitioner who loves his chihuahua. For this reason he began to spread videos with his pet in the most diverse situations, which became a hit on social networks. Documenti…
Home cooking for your dog: Chicken with rice, potatos and carrots
Home cooking for your dog: Chicken with rice, potatos and carrots | Dogalize Ingredients 1 piece of chicken (thigh or leg) 1 medium carrot 1 medium potato 1/2 cup whole wheat, organic rice gluten Preparation: 1. Rinse the piece of chicken, remove …
Cataracts in puppies
Cataracts in puppies | Dogalize Cataracts in animals are as common as in our puppies. Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness in dogs and cats, and it is so important to be vigilant to prevent the disease. The disease, that attacks not on…
Walter, the dog who understands sign language
Walter, the dog who understands sign language | Dogalize We now tell the story of a girl in Pasadena, California, and his dog Walter, who have a special bond: both were born deaf. Walter is a mix of Chihuahua and Terrier and was left in the “Pasad…
700 stray dogs poisoned in Pakistan
700 stray dogs poisoned in Pakistan | Dogalize The authorities of the Pakistani city of Karachi have poisoned more than 700 dogs to try to control a dog population which has been attributed each year thousands of attacks. A spokesman for the munic…
The rapamycin: a drug that can extend the life of dogs
The rapamycin: a drug that can extend the life of dogs Scientists studying aging in Seattle have begun testing the use of a new drug in a group of dogs in order to check its properties to extend the life of these animals and treat some common dise…
Built carts to make disabled animals walk again
Built carts to make disabled animals walk again | Dogalize Several animal associations defend the rights of animals and help restore dogs and cats who suffered from a motor problem . Thanks to new technology many associations use prosthesesthat im…
Early contact with dogs reduces risk of asthma
Early contact with dogs reduces risk of asthma | Dogalize A team of Swedish scientists conducted a study on the association of early life contact with dogs and subsequent development of asthma. The study, based on more than one million Swedish chi…
Bocadito hide – medicine for your dog
Bocadito hide - medicine for your dog | Dogalize It is not always easy to provide medicines and nutritional supplements for our dog: his nose is so good he can understand the deception in seconds. Here is a simple and effective way to fool your pu…
Vegetarians Vegans or dogs? Care to change feed
Vegetarians Vegans or dogs? Care to change feed | Dogalize If, thanks to the trend for healthy eating, you are thinking about changing the diet of your puppy, you should consider that, if he/she has not been properly educated to be vegetarian sinc…
Dog therapy against shellshock: the story of Joe
Dog therapy against shellshock Dog therapy is becoming more and more common in today’s world and dogs are often used to help soldiers get over the stress caused by battles. This is the story of Joe, a very special therapy dog. The story of Joe and…
Invented a robotic dog that makes cleaning
Invented a robotic dog that makes cleaning | Dogalize A US company has created a robot-dog the shape, size and weight of a Golden Retriever, with the ability to move like a real dog and in order to clean the house. This dog-like robot weighs 25 kg…
Why does our pet get excited when we get home?
Why does our pet get excited when we get home? | Dogalize A scientific group, after much research, has discovered that dogs still have some of the wolves’ behaviors, like licking the face. Moreover, dogs know that we are not dogs through our scent…
Keep Your Dog Safe In The Summer
Keep Your Dog Safe In The Summer | Dogalize Summer has finally come! As we’re already thinking about holidays, here are a few tips to keep your furry friend safe and healthy in the summer. - Keep out of hot cars. If you take your dog with you by c…
My dog has cough! Do I have to worry?
My dog has cough! Do I have to worry? | Dogalize In many cases your dog just has a ‘cold’ or kennel cough and the cough may improve with fairly minimal treatment. However, coughing can also be a sign of more serious problems that do need early int…
Causes and Treatments of Canine Dermatitis
Causes and Treatments of Canine Dermatitis Canine Dermatitis means ‘inflammation of dog skin’ and it is fairly common in dogs. It can be caused by the following factors, alone or in combination: Animal, vegetable or chemical substances that can ca…
Living with More Than One Dog
Living with More Than One Dog | Dogalize Living with more than one dog can be a rewarding experience. Dogs love the company of other dogs, but sometimes it’s hard to find the right balance. Knowing how to prevent problems and teaching dogs how to …
5 Steps to teach your dog a recall command
5 Steps to teach your dog a recall command | Dogalize Step 1 Buy a whistle Step 2 Each time you feed your dog her meal, blow three short blasts on the whistle. Very quickly, she will start to associate the whistle with food. Step 3 After a few day…
Your dog can really help you get a date!
Your dog can really help you get a date! | Dogalize Dogs give us unconditional love, that’s sure. But they also have to do with love in some other ways. They can actually help you find love or, at least, get a date! Let’s see how they do! 1. They …
Walking your dog makes you live longer
Walking your dog makes you live longer | Dogalize Most dog owners already know that having a dog is good for both physical and mental health, but now it’s science to officially confirm it: dog owners live longer! The research conducted at the Univ…
Dog sleeping positions and their meaning
Dog sleeping positions and their meaning | Dogalize Think your dog has some weird sleeping habits? From napping curled up in a ball to the twitching that somedogs do when they sleep, we investigate what these habits mean. Curling Up in a Ball This…
Would you like to bring your pup to the office?
Would you like to bring your pup to the office? | Dogalize They're man's best friend, but for most dog owners, their four-legged friends stay home when they head to work. Now more and more employers in the USA are “going to the dogs” and creating …
Your Chewing Gum Is Bad For Your Dog
Your Chewing Gum Is Bad For Your Dog Did you know that chewing gum can make your dog sick? A sugar substitute found in chewing gum and other everyday food and household items can make dogs sick and even kill them. Veterinary experts say xylitol — …
Dog Park Etiquette
Dog Park Etiquette | Dogalize Anyone who frequents dog parks knows that unpleasant situations are very common, due to wrong behaviors of both dogs and owners. To have an enjoyable experience, we suggest you to follow our dog park etiquette, which …
Do Pets Have The Sixth Sense?
Do Pets Have The Sixth Sense? | Dogalize That animals have fine senses it’s no surprise. But do they have the so called sixth sense? Can they feel the supernatural? The 2009 book "Tails of the Afterlife," by Peggy Schmidt, chronicles multiple inst…
