The Block
Good reads for life with a dog
Notes, guides, and lessons from people walking the same block. Sorted by what you need.
By concern Heatstroke & hot pavement 20 Puppy basics 14 Senior care 14 Anxiety & stress 13 Reactivity & leash aggression 9 Separation anxiety 7
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Arthritis 5 Excessive barking 4 Joint & mobility 4 Paw care 4 Recall training 4 Eye conditions 3 Gut health & poop 3 Itchy skin 3 Leash pulling 3 Resource guarding 3 Epilepsy & seizures 2 Fleas, ticks & mosquitoes 2 Weight management 2 Allergies 1 Brachycephalic airway issues 1 Collapsed trachea 1 Cushing's syndrome 1 Dental health 1 Heart conditions 1 House training 1 Hypothyroidism 1 Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) 1 Patellar luxation 1 Thunderstorm & firework fear 1
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Article Choose better Skin Allergies and Hot Spots: A Singapore Guide Why Singapore's humidity triggers dog skin allergies and hot spots, plus home care tips and vet guidance for HDB dog owners.
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Article Collapsed trachea in dogs: why that honking cough happens Collapsed trachea causes a goose-like honking cough in small Singapore dogs such as Pomeranians and Yorkshire Terriers. What it means, and when to worry. -
Article Could we take our time by the sea? Life with Udo: a day by the sea. Warm stories from a dog’s point of view, with practical advice for life together in Singapore. -
Article Grooming needs by coat type in Singapore's climate How to groom single, double, curly, wiry, silky, smooth and hairless coats in Singapore. Brushing, bathing, drying, ears and skin health in the humidity. -
Guide Singapore dog walking hazards: heat, monsoons, traffic, monkeys and the things owners forget A walk in Singapore carries hazards that temperate-climate guides never mention. Pavements that burn paws by mid-morning, monsoon drains that fill in minutes,… -
Guide Heatstroke first aid The cooling protocol vets recommend and the dangerous methods to avoid.
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Heatstroke & hot pavement 20 Puppy basics 14 Senior care 14 Anxiety & stress 13 Reactivity & leash aggression 9 Separation anxiety 7 Arthritis 5 Excessive barking 4 Joint & mobility 4 Paw care 4 Recall training 4 Eye conditions 3 Gut health & poop 3 Itchy skin 3 Leash pulling 3 Resource guarding 3 Epilepsy & seizures 2 Fleas, ticks & mosquitoes 2 Weight management 2 Allergies 1 Brachycephalic airway issues 1 Collapsed trachea 1 Cushing's syndrome 1 Dental health 1 Heart conditions 1 House training 1 Hypothyroidism 1 Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) 1 Patellar luxation 1 Thunderstorm & firework fear 1
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