Home »
You love your dog, and you want what’s best for him. But it isn’t always easy to figure out exactly what shots for dogs to get. A quick search of the Internet can sometimes make you feel more confused than when you first started, especially around topics like vet care, vaccinations, your experience in the…
Read More
Is there really anything better than spending long, lazy (or active!) days outside in the sun with your favorite four-pawed buddy? It often seems as if summer is made for dogs and their owners; there’s so much opportunity for adventure, excitement, and fun. Trees to sniff, hikes to walk, puddles to play in, lakes to…
Read More
You very likely did a ton of work before choosing a reputable breeder: they’re dedicated to the work they do, they have a reputation of adopting out healthy dogs, and they came highly recommended. You spent a lot of time in touch with them before the birth and during the first few formative weeks, but…
Read More
Could you be inadvertently risking your dog’s health just by feeding him daily? New research is revealing how the pet food industry often creates food recipes containing risky or dangerous ingredients. Repeated recalls from some of the most reputable dog food brands further concerns. This isn’t an easy problem to solve. Feeding table scraps isn’t…
Read More
You probably have a first-aid kit in your home and another in your car for all of the humans in your household. Your pets may at some point need emergency care as well, at home and on the road, so having a pet-specific first aid kit you can carry with you is well-advised. You can…
Read More
Just as kids need to be taught boundaries, rules and manners, dogs need to learn the same structured way of life before he can “unleash” his full potential. While training a dog or puppy may seem like a “one (adult) person job,” most trainers will tell you that it’s smarter to include all your children…
Read More
We’ve long heard of the benefits of having a pet. Lower stress levels and a better mood, decreased blood pressure and lower cholesterol, enhanced child development, decreased allergies and improved immunity, and even better socialization skills are among the numerous reasons to adopt. Then, of course, there are the benefits of trained therapy dogs for…
Read More
For centuries, old wives the world across have said that a dog with a warm, dry nose is a sick dog. To us humans, that seems pretty strange; after all, if our noses are cold and wet, that probably means we have one heck of a cold. But is there any truth to this rumor…
Read More
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month (NHAM), and that means it’s time for us to do our duty and improve awareness by educating our readers about this potentially devastating disease. Whether you own a dog or just love dogs, we hope you’ll use this information to continue our efforts and benefit health and safety for…
Read More
While there are tons of people out there who advocate for adoption over pet purchase, it’s completely okay to know what type of pet you want to own, right down to the breed. If you are going to purchase an animal, it’s important to make sure you are purchasing from a reputable and responsible breeder…
Read More
