Any responsible pet owner wants to love and protect their dog or cat as if they were family. One part of this is knowing what you can and can’t feed your pet. This is especially true with dogs who have a very fine-tuned digestive system. Some food that we eat is fine for dogs while [...]
Back when dogs roamed free in the wild their nails would naturally wear down, but now that they have become more domesticated it is important to keep them clipped regularly. When your dog’s nails are left to grow long, they constantly touch the ground creating pain in the top of the nail and foot. If [...]
We all know that carrots are good for us, that they help our eyesight and keep us healthy and strong, but did you know that carrots are also very good for dogs too? Carrots are low in calories and make a really healthy treat option. Here are the five reasons why carrots are a safe [...]
Our dogs are our family, and we always want to make sure that they have everything they need. Fundamental things like food, water, and shelter are a given, but what else is necessary to make our dogs’ lives the best they can be? Undivided attention (at least some of the time) It’s important to dedicate some [...]
In the warmer summer months, there are precautions we need to take to help keep our dogs healthy and safe. Regular grooming Regular grooming can prevent summer skin problems such as flea infestation, especially for dogs with heavy coats. Fleas thrive in moist, humid climates and live off the blood from their hosts. This can [...]
Yes, dogs can get travel sickness! And it is a real and upsetting problem for many pet owners. It can happen even on short car trips. Puppies and younger dogs are more often troubled by motion sickness as their immature ear structures, which support balance and equilibrium, are not fully developed. In many instances, dogs [...]
It’s always fun to get out for a walk on a winters day and to have a play in the snow. But those little paws can get dry and cracked if you don’t take of them. One of the biggest threats to healthy paw pads during winter is the salt used to melt ice on [...]
Many dogs get what owners affectionately call “the zoomies” after a bath. Something about bath-time gets them riled up and they race around the yard or the house, often stopping to roll around on the grass or rub all over a bed, couch, blanket, etc. We’ve all seen it, but the question is, why? What [...]
Spring is upon us, and unfortunately so are seasonal allergies. Do dogs get seasonal allergies like humans? Yes, dog allergies are usually caused by the same triggers that occur in our allergies. According to a survey conducted by Novartis Animal Health, over half of pet owners aren’t aware their furry family members can also spend [...]
Low Bulk Cleansing Diet Most pets experience some type of bacterial infection in their lives. Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medication for such issues, specifically oral antibiotics. Antibiotics take care of one part of the issue but there is more work to do once the medication has done its job. There are 5 classes [...]
