Articles by Bogdan Sandu
Bogdan Sandu is the Senior Editor at Furlyo, where he shares expert insights on pet care, training, and animal behavior. With a deep passion for pets and years of experience writing about animal welfare, Bogdan curates content that helps pet owners make informed decisions. He collaborates with veterinarians and pet experts to ensure accuracy and reliability. When he's not writing, Bogdan enjoys exploring the outdoors with his rescue dog.
Antlers for Dogs: Benefits, Risks, and Top Choices
My dog went through a bully stick in 12 minutes. A rubber chew toy lasted a week before it looked like modern art. Then…
Shih Tzu Feeding Chart
A complete, age-by-age nutrition guide with a portion calculator, body condition guide, and daily meal tracker. Part of the Furlyo Shih Tzu Care Guide.…
Are Pig Ears Safe for Dogs? The Complete Guide
My dog lost his mind the first time I handed him a pig ear. Tail going, zero manners, pure joy. But after the 2019…
Dealing with Common Bullmastiff Behavioral Issues
A bullmastiff that squares up to a stranger by the gate is mostly just doing what it was bred for. The line gets blurry…
Elk vs Deer Antlers for Dogs: Which Is Better?
My dog cracked a carnassial tooth on a deer antler two years ago. The vet bill was $1,400. That’s when I started paying attention…
Are Bully Sticks Safe for Dogs? What You Need to Know
My dog once nearly choked on the last inch of a bully stick. That moment changed how I think about every chew treat I…
Himalayan Yak Chews: The Ultimate Long-Lasting Treat
Four ingredients. That’s it. Himalayan yak chews are hardened cheese sticks made from yak milk, cow milk, lime juice, and salt, and they’ve quietly…
Healthy Dog Treats Your Pup Will Actually Love
Most dog treats on store shelves look healthy. Flip them over and read the ingredient panel, though, and you’ll find artificial preservatives, vague meat…
Collagen Chews for Dogs: Benefits and Best Picks
My dog used to destroy a rawhide chew in minutes, then spend the next day with an upset stomach. Switching to collagen chews for…
Preventing and Managing Hip Dysplasia in Bullmastiffs
A Bullmastiff can carry up to 130 pounds by the time it’s fully grown. That’s a lot of weight riding on a hip joint,…
Common Bullmastiff Health Problems Every Owner Should Know
A Bullmastiff dying of a mass lesion isn’t rare. It happened to 28.2 percent of dogs in a ten-year Australian veterinary caseload of 2,771…
How to Spot Early Signs of Illness in Your Bullmastiff
Bullmastiff illness signs range from a distended, drum-tight abdomen to a limb that quietly stops bearing weight. Bred to track down and hold an…
Understanding and Preventing Bloat in Bullmastiffs
A Bullmastiff‘s chest runs deep and narrow, built more like a barrel with the top cut off than a typical dog’s ribcage, and that…
The $50,000 Dog: Lifetime Cost Analysis Reveals True Price of Pet Ownership
That puppy in the window costs way more than you think. Try $52,075 for large breeds over their lifetime. Annual expenses jumped 130% in…
Dachshund Haircut Styles That Keep Them Dapper
The most popular dachshund haircut styles are the puppy cut, the teddy bear cut, the breed-standard show trim, and the sanitary trim, each defined…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Haircut Styles to Try
Most Cavalier owners find out the hard way, usually after a mat forms behind an ear overnight. The most popular Cavalier King Charles Spaniel…
Standard Schnauzer Haircut Styles That Wow
Six haircuts. One pattern underneath all of them. Standard schnauzer haircut styles are clipped or hand-stripped variations on a single breed trim: short jacket,…
Lhasa Apso Haircut Styles That Highlight Their Charm
Every Lhasa Apso owner hits the same wall: the coat looks incredible for about six days, then the mats arrive. The most popular Lhasa…
English Cocker Spaniel Haircut Styles You Should See
Every English Cocker owner hits the same wall around week seven: the feathering starts to felt, and the appointment cannot come fast enough. The…
Portuguese Water Dog Haircut Styles for the Active Pup
A Portuguese Water Dog’s hair never stops growing. Leave it alone and you get mats, not curls. The three main Portuguese Water Dog haircut…