February is Responsible Pet Ownership month. What makes a responsible pet owner? Here are 4 things that help: Do Your Research Before getting a pet, do your research. Are you ready for the [...]
Wintertime can bring weeks and weeks of negative temperatures and stormy weather that just isn’t great for fido. While some winter dogs thrive in it, others just aren’t up for the cold. So what [...]
When the New Year bell rings, we think of the many things we can do to help improve our own lives. This year let’s take some time to consider what we can do to help our pets stay happy and [...]
September is Animal Pain Awareness month. Sometimes the signs of pain in an animal are obvious. However, our pets can be very stoic creatures. Since our pets can’t tell us what hurts, it is [...]
It is in every pet owner’s best interest to take a Pet First Aid Course to ensure you are prepared for an emergency. Here are 5 things to know about pet first aid. Have a Pet First Aid Kit on [...]
Did you know that dogs sweat through their paws? Or that they pant to cool themselves off? With all that fur, they have some ways to cool themselves off, however during hot summer months, they [...]
Your dog’s coat keeps them warm in the winter, but it also helps keep them stay cool in the summer and protects them from the sun. Brushing often to get the winter coat out is recommended rather [...]
Dogs are bred to be companions. So, when we leave the house, we all feel a little guilty about leaving them alone. Some of us decide to turn on the radio or TV to act as company for them. But do [...]
Now that the weather is warming up, many of us will want to get outside to exercise and need a good running buddy. What better person than your four-legged companion? This can be a great idea for [...]
As we are in the transition from spring to summer, it’s a good time to talk about Lyme disease and how to prevent it. April is “Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs” month – so time to first brush [...]