Everything Great Dane parents need to know about caring for big, beautiful, occasionally dramatic dogs. From nutrition and vet advice to safety, supplements, and daily care, this section keeps your gentle giants thriving—emotionally, physically, and comedically
Finding the Right Vet for Your Great Dane Hey there, fellow humans! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, Yeti, and I need to bark about something super important – finding the right vet for us giant goofballs! Listen, I’m the size of a small horse, so not just any vet will do. You need to find someone…
Great Dane and Skin Infections Hi there! I’m a Great Dane, and let me tell you – having sensitive skin when you’re as big as me is no joke! It’s like being a gentle giant with the skin of a delicate flower. Us Great Danes are walking targets for skin problems. Our skin gets upset by all sorts…
Great Dane Stung by Bee When I get stung by a bee, my humans need to watch for signs that I’m hurting. I might whimper, get puffy where the bee got me, or pace around like I can’t get comfortable. If they can see that nasty stinger sticking out of my fur, they’d better get it…
Woof! Let me tell you about pet insurance from a Great Dane’s perspective – mine! So, my humans are always talking about getting me insurance, and honestly, I think it’s a pretty smart idea. When I go to the vet, everything costs more because, well, I need more of everything. More medicine, bigger equipment, and let’s not even…
Spaying & Neutering Your Great Dane Hey there, fellow dog lovers! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, and I need to talk to you about something pretty important – getting spayed or neutered. I know, I know, it’s not exactly my favorite topic either, but hear me out! First off, let me tell you…
Can Great Danes Eat Dairy Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But you’re such a big, strong dog! Surely you can handle a little milk, right?” Well, here’s the scoop (pun intended): most of us Great Danes are lactose intolerant. I know, I know – it’s a real bummer! What does this mean for my…
When my humans notice me acting weird, it might mean I’m not feeling so hot. They should look for stuff like when I’m being a couch potato (more than usual), not wanting my dinner (which is impossible for me), or walking like I’m 100 years old. If my tummy is making weird noises, I can’t stop coughing, or I’m sleeping…
Great Danes & Diabetes Woof! A Great Dane‘s Guide to Diabetes So here’s the scoop from the dog bowl: us Great Danes are kind of like the unlucky winners of a genetic lottery when it comes to diabetes. Thanks a lot, DNA! Two types can affect us, four-legged friends. Type 1 is when our pancreas decides to take a…
Sometimes I get upset, and I want you to know how to figure out when that happens. When I’m feeling worried or scared, I tend to whine more than usual. You know that sound I make when I want dinner? It’s like that, but sadder. I might also bark way more than usual – not my happy…
Finding a Lump on Your Great Dane Woof! So my human found this weird bump on me the other day, and let me tell you, they freaked out! I mean, I get it – nobody wants to find mystery lumps on their favorite giant doggo (that’s me, by the way). Here’s the deal from my perspective: these lumps…