Kids and Dogs Safe Interactions at the Park When spring finally arrives and everyone has a case of “cabin fever”, the best way to cure it is to pack up the car and hit the park. Your rambunctious kid may want to bring his or her favorite four-legged friend, but before you bring the dog … Read more
How to Improve Fido’s Bad Breath Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan Your dental hygienist will probably tell you that bad breath, or halitosis, is the result of odor-producing bacteria on the mouth and in the stomach. This is the same for both you and your dog. The major difference between the animal and its owner is … Read more
Huge Bladder Stone Removed From Dog This homeless dog was found to have an incredibly large bladder stone. It was the size of a bar of soap and took up the entire space in the bladder, blocking it completely. The pup would likely die if surgery was not performed. Problem was, being homeless, she had … Read more
What is Propolis? Guest Author: Bruce Harte Everybody knows what honey is, its uses as a food, its health benefits, and that it comes from the hives of honey bees; but in comparison, relatively few people know what propolis is, or have much information about it. This article puts forth information on propolis and explains … Read more
Tap water often contains impurities that can cause health problems for you and your pets. These include phosphate, nitrate, chlorine, and various heavy metals (see fuller list below). High levels of phosphate and nitrate fuel aggressive algae growth, and copper, often present in tap water due to leaching from pipes, is highly toxic to invertebrates, … Read more
Getting a Puppy? How to Prepare for the First Week at Home Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan The day you bring a new puppy home is a momentous occasion. If you know when this day will come, you should make certain preparations ahead of time to ensure an easy transition for you and your pet during … Read more
Winter Care for Your Dog Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney Dogs need baths. Even in the winter. Dogs are sweet little honest creatures, and that honesty gets them into some icky situations. You’d think it would be hard to get dirty in the snow—snow is water, after all (shouldn’t that count as a bath?)—but dogs are … Read more
So, What is Doga, You Ask? Doga (as in “Dog Yoga”) is the practice of practicing doing yoga with pet dogs. Doga practitioners seek to achieve a greater harmony with their dogs through acts of meditation, gentle massage, and stretching. Canine acupuncture and chanting are also known to take place within the occasional Doga routine. … Read more
5 Important Items Dog Owners Always Forget About It’s always frustrating to get stuck without something you need at the last minute. Unfortunately, this happens to dog owners all too often! You can prevent a bit of frustration by making sure you always have these commonly forgotten items on hand. Deodorizing Shampoo When your dog … Read more
Sick as a Dog Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Pooch Guest Writer: Brooke Chaplan One thing all dog parents have to deal with at some point is when their pooch gets sick. It is critical to educate yourself about warning signs that can signal illness in your dog so you can be prepared … Read more