DJANGO Dog Blog

CBD has quickly become the trendiest new supplement in the pet and canine wellness world. An endless number of companies now offer and promote CBD oils, balms, and gels for a myriad of canine health and wellness issues ranging from travel anxiety to nervousness, nausea, aggression, and even canine epilepsy.

But what exactly is CBD, and what conditions does CBD oil for dogs treat? Is CBD truly safe and beneficial for our four-legged family members? Are there known side effects and risks with ongoing CBD usage? What should we as loving dog owners know about CBD oil before giving it to our dogs?

Although we (Mike and Steph) have never given CBD to our long-haired dachshund Django—fortunately Django is young, in good health, and exceptionally calm—we felt it important to share information about this incredibly popular product that can be found in almost every pet store around the globe.

Here is everything you need to know about CBD and CBD products for dogs.

Before getting our dog Django back in 2015, Mike and I (Steph) did a lot of research into what dog breeds were best for city and apartment living. At the time, we were living in a tiny one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. We wanted a dog that would happily trot down the busy sidewalks of New York City with us, ride NYC's noisy subway in a dog-friendly carrier bag without any hesitation, and not take up too much space in our very compact apartment.

There are several things to consider if you're looking to welcome a four-legged companion into your apartment or city home. Will the dog bark a lot and disturb your neighbors? How energetic is the breed, and will the dog do well without a huge house or large backyard to run around in? Does the breed do well around a lot people and/or dogs?

If you are looking for a dog well suited for apartment living and an urban environment, this article is for you. Here are the top dog breeds best suited for compact residences and the hustle and bustle of city life.

A few months ago, our dachshund Django was diagnosed with a bacterial ear infection, otitis externa, in his left outer ear canal. This was Mike and my first experience dealing with a serious ear infection in our adorable and hairy sausage dog, so we did a lot of research into canine ear infections.

What causes ear infections in dogs? Aside from scratching, are there other canine ear infection symptoms to look for? What are the most common and effective treatment options? Here is everything you need to know.