Chewing is an innate desire and need in dogs. Chewing is beneficial to dogs in a variety of ways. Chewing relieves pain in puppies who are teething, just as it does in babies. Chewing also benefits older dogs in maintaining their jaws strong and keeping their teeth clean. Some dogs chew just for the sake of chewing, as they like to play around more often. Chewing, on the other hand, can also be a way for dogs to relieve anxiety, frustration, or boredom. Unfortunately, they aren't always adept at selecting the best foods to chew on. And here’s your time to come into action. It can appear that there are as many different types of chews available for their dogs...
Chewing is a normal aspect of being a dog. And it's an important factor! Did you know that people employ chewing as a stress-relieving strategy? Humans chew on their fingernails, clench their teeth, and bite on something as an outlet for emotional tension or stress. If this is normal behavior for ourselves, it should come as no surprise that it is also a natural and essential behavior for our pups. Chewing is necessary for all dogs, either pups or adults. When puppies start teething, they chew to ease discomfort and soothe their gums, or just to explore their new surroundings (much like a newborn!). They subsequently do so throughout adulthood to maintain their masticatory (chewing) muscles strong, their teeth clean,...
Have your little four-legged buddy pounced on you while you are inhaling the lip-smacking smell of your cheesy lasagna or snacking on a few cubes of cheddar? Your pooch is likely to set his eyes on your cheesy knack while insisting on how sharing is caring. However, is cheese good for your furry pal? Can dogs eat cheese? YES! In fact, cheese can be a great training tool for puppies. The only drawback is while some dogs can eat cheese, and most dogs love cheese, many dogs can be cheese intolerant. Your dogs might enthusiastically say yes to cheese, but a simple “yes” doesn’t quite cover the canine relationship with cheese. So, before you hold the cheese knife for your...
