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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Exercise: Vital to Dog Health
It is no secret that physical activity a key to good human health. It should come as no surprise then that that regular exercise is also vital to good canine health. With dogs, exercise is […]
The Essential Shopping List for Bringing Home a New Dog
Have you just adopted a new dog? Before bringing him or her home for endless play time and snuggles, you need to be ready to meet their needs. Dogs don’t require a lot to be […]
Staying Safe in Winter Weather
It can beautiful. It can be fun. It can also be miserably cold. Winter is here and with it comes not only a change of weather, but a change of hazards for our pets. A […]
Striking a Balance – Feeding Your Dog the Right Amount the Right Way
It’s no secret – dogs love to eat. But hey, who doesn’t? Just because a dog will gobble up anything put before them, doesn’t mean that we should allow them to eat any and everything […]
When You Must Be Away – Tips for Finding Caregivers for Your Pet
While dogs are pretty smart companions, they have needs that can’t be entirely met on their own. With busy lifestyles and commitments that take us away from the home, at times it is necessary to […]
Staying Active – Ensuring Adequate Exercise
We all know that they need it – sometimes we love it – sometimes, not so much… but one thing is for sure, exercising a dog is vitally important. Dogs are inherently active creatures with […]