dogs
Most Common Canine Fears and How to Treat Them
Dogs, like humans, can experience a range of fears and anxieties. While some dogs may only be mildly anxious in certain situations, others may suffer from debilitating fearfulness that significantly impacts their quality of life. This blog will discuss the most common canine fears and some tips on how to treat them. The Most Common […] Read more »
Commonly Recommended Vitamins for Dogs
Throughout a dog’s life cycle, it will encounter stages and situations that call for an increase in certain vitamins for dogs. Much like the vast choice of supplements available to people, pets have an equally wide range of supplements.. Dog owners should know, however, that it is not wise to begin administering a supplement to […] Read more »
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Keep your dog healthy and yourself happy by regularly brushing your pooch’s teeth. While you may not mind the smell of puppy breath so much, you’re sure to find an older dog’s breath repulsive if it’s suffering from tooth decay and other dental issues. Veterinarians offer teeth cleaning services at their offices, but the process […] Read more »
Can Your Dog Eat Cicadas?
Depending upon where you live, you may have already been inundated with these loud, buzzing insects. Cicadas are back, 17 years later. Brood X is the largest of the 17-year cicada broods and these red-eyed marvels have started to besiege the East Coast. From Tennessee to New York, you can find their shells attached to […] Read more »
Protect Your Pets this Fall as Ticks and Fleas Surge
Tick and flea activity picks up in the fall before the first frost hits. For fleas, seventy degrees is the ideal temperature to hatch. While fleas can survive in many climates, the worst time of year for these pesky critters is late spring through winter, with the seasonally worst months for flea infestations occurring in […] Read more »
Puppy Bowl – What You Need to Know
What is Puppy Bowl? Puppy Bowl is pure fun for animal lovers everywhere! Animal Planet has hosted the annual event since 2005 and it just gets cuter every year. Puppy Bowl features two teams of lovable, adoptable puppies that play in a football themed pen. Why? Because it’s unbelievably adorable! The event has raised awareness […] Read more »
Kelp: What it is, what it does & how it works…
Kelp is a leafy form of brown-algae seaweed that absorbs a vast variety of nutrients and minerals present in the water around it. Kelp is commonly taken in many places, especially in Japan where its health benefits have been treasured for thousands of years. Kelp has gained popularity in recent decades as a supplement, because […] Read more »
The Benefits of Duck Meat for Dogs
Updated September 21, 2022. More and more dog owners are considering duck for dogs as a protein variation and as a solution to common food allergies. Dogs rely on a high-protein diet for optimal health. Of course, some proteins are better than others, and duck meat is among the proteins with the best biological value […] Read more »
Synthetic or Natural Tick Repellent for Dogs?
As a pet parent, your biggest concern is your dog’s health. However, environmental enemies, such as ticks and fleas, can threaten your dog’s well-being. Ticks and fleas not only irritate dogs’ skin, but can also pass on dangerous diseases that could put their lives at risk. You might have tried a few different kinds of […] Read more »
What Can I Give My Dog for Allergies? Get the Answers You Need
Updated on August 17, 2022. How common are dog allergies? Like people, dogs can be allergic to many elements of their environment. The air they breathe, the food they eat, and the items they come into contact with can all spur allergic reactions. However, there are treatments available to relieve your dog’s allergy symptoms. Choosing […] Read more »