Hardcover and paperback books may be slowly giving way to e-readers and tablets, but there still is the universal agreement that a physical book feels so good to hold. The good news is, kids still […]
Author: Primo Pup
Grooming: Vital to Dog Health
Thinking about bathing a dog or giving a haircut can sound like quite a chore. These two activities are part of grooming, but the term in general encompasses a lot more and at the same […]
Managing Fleas
In the past, fleas were synonymous with dogs. If you had a dog, she had fleas. The great news is that in the modern day, fleas are more a relic of classic cartoons than a […]
What Is Heartworm?
If you have visited a vet with your dog, you undoubtedly have been prescribed a preventative medication for heartworm. Often vet visits, especially for young dogs, are overwhelming with a lot of information, activity, medications, […]
The Basics of Canine Nutrition
Like people, dogs require a balanced diet to provide their body with the nutrients required to thrive. When thinking about animal nutrition as opposed to human nutrition, it can be a bit of a brain […]
Hot Hazards: Recognizing Heatstroke in Your Dog
It’s summertime and the weather is warm, okay hot, in most places. This makes a fantastic opportunity to get outside with your pet, however, it also presents the danger of your dog overheating. Dogs […]
Summer Vacation: Travel Checklist for Dogs
It is tough enough making sure your own suitcase is packed with everything you need for a trip, let alone another family member or the family pet. As part of our summer travel series, we […]
Summer Vacation: Hoteling with Dogs
School is out and Summer Break is here, which means it time to board planes, trains and automobiles for the sacred summer vacation. For many of us with dogs as members of the family, they […]
Rabies – What Is It?
We are all familiar with the term and we all know that are dogs should be vaccinated against it (in fact, rabies vaccinations for dogs are required by law in all 50 states). We’ve even […]
You Need a Canine First Aid Kit
Dogs are naturally curious and playful. Just like a toddler, in fact. Also like a toddler, their curiosity is going to cause them an injury from time to time. Luckily, the principals of first aid […]