PetTxt Tales
At PetTxt, we’re all about keeping dog lovers informed and entertained! Our blog is packed with engaging articles featuring expert tips, heartwarming stories, fun dog facts, and helpful advice to make life with your furry friend even better. From training tricks to health tips, we’ve got the pawsitive content you’ll love!
Living with a New Puppy: A Journey of Love, Chaos, and Growth
Bringing a new puppy into your home is one of life’s most exciting and rewarding experiences. It’s also a whirlwind of fur, chewed shoes, and sleepless nights. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or a seasoned dog lover, living with a new puppy is a unique adventure that requires patience, preparation, and plenty of love. Here’s what you can expect and how to navigate this joyful chaos. Establishing a Routine Puppies thrive on structure, and…
Golden Years, Golden Hearts: 5 Tips to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy and Healthy.
As your furry best friend gets older, their needs change, but their capacity for love and joy stays the same. Senior dogs are a treasure, and with a little extra care, you can make their golden years truly special. Here are five tips to keep your senior dog happy, healthy, and tail-waggingly content! 1. Regular Vet Visits are a Must 🩺 Older dogs are more prone to health issues, so scheduling routine check-ups is vital.…
Meet one of Amazon’s first employees, a corgi named Rufus!
More than 10,000 dogs join employees at Amazon offices today, but back in 1996 there was only one: a Welsh corgi named Rufus who roamed the first warehouse and loved meetings. His lasting paw print on the company is much greater than anything his parents, Susan and Eric Benson, ever expected. When the couple came to Amazon—Eric as one of the company’s first software engineers and Susan as the first managing editor—they were among fewer…
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers and What Are They For?
If you’ve ever taken a close look at your dog’s face, you’ve likely noticed those long, coarse hairs on their muzzle, above their eyes, and around their jawline. These are whiskers, also known as vibrissae, and they’re much more than just an aesthetic feature. Whiskers are highly specialized sensory tools that help dogs navigate their world. What Are Whiskers? Whiskers are thicker and stiffer than regular fur, rooted much deeper in the skin. At the…
Breed Spotlight: Shih Tzu Shenanigans
“Shih Tzu Shenanigans: The Royal Charm of the Little Lion Dog 🐾👑 If there’s a breed that perfectly balances royal elegance with goofy charm, it’s the Shih Tzu. These little fluff balls have been winning hearts for centuries—literally! Let’s take a deep dive into what makes this breed so lovable and why they’ve earned the nickname “Little Lion Dogs.” A Royal History Fit for a King (or Emperor!) Shih Tzus were originally bred to warm…