Located between Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Delaware, Maryland seems to be the center of everything in the northeast. Along its eastern border are 3,100 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean with the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay to the south. It is the eighth smallest state in the United States … Read more
Georgia is a southeastern state in the US surrounded by Alabama to the west, Tennessee to the north, South Carolina to the east, Florida to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It became a state in 1788 and is the largest east of the Mississippi River. Not only does the state have … Read more
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, with just around 1,550 square miles. The state is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island Sound, and Block Island Sound to the south. Settled in 1636 by a refugee named Roger Williams after … Read more
Maine is the most northeastern state in the United States and is well-known for its lighthouses, lobsters, and 3,478 miles of coastline. In fact, it has 65 lighthouses! Bordered by New Hampshire to the west, New Brunswick and Quebec, Canada to the northeast and northwest, and the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, the state … Read more
Connecticut is located in the northeastern section of the United States surrounded by New York to the west, Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, and the Long Island Sound to the south. The state gets its name from the river with the same name that was revised from the Indian word Quinnetuket, … Read more
Although this east coast vacation spot spends part of the year in a deep freeze, Massachusetts has 267 official beaches. The state is known for its deep snow and ice-cold winters, but during the rest of the year, the locals and the tourists flock to the beach. But the history of the state is also … Read more
Located just below Canada in the northeastern corner of the United States, New York is one of the most renowned places in the world. It is surrounded by Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with coastlines on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the North Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most populated … Read more
In the southwestern section of the United States, Alabama is a historical state that is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Era. One of the main places being the Baptist Church on 16th Street, which was a protestor’s headquarters in the 1960s. Now it houses a museum dedicated to Rosa Parks and … Read more
Located in the southeastern United States, Florida has some of the most popular beaches in the world. There are the most well-known, like Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale but the unfamiliar hidden gems, like Honeymoon Island State Park, Pass A Grille Dog Beach, and Fort DeSoto Paw Playground, are definitely worth the trip. Bordered by … Read more
California is a well-known western US state on the Pacific Ocean. It boasts almost 40 million residents and is the most populated state in the United States. Not only is California known for its beaches, but it is also popular because of its warm weather all year long. Another thing that makes it so well-known … Read more
When you think of beaches, you may not think about New Jersey. But this northeastern state has more than 60 beaches on 130 miles of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. From Keansburg Beach on the northern tip of the state near the Keansburg Amusement Park to Cape May Beach on the southern tip near Cape … Read more
Key Takeaways: You only left the room for a minute, but that was all it took. One of the chicken breasts you pulled out of the fridge to grill was missing, and your dog was licking her lips. Should you be concerned? Raw chicken is dangerous for people and some animals to eat because it … Read more
Key Takeaways: It’s the morning after a rainfall, and you let your dog into the backyard. Soon, he’s sniffing a large earthworm on the lawn, and the next thing you know, he eats it. Should you be concerned? While earthworms aren’t toxic themselves, they can still be dangerous to dogs when eaten. Because worms travel … Read more
Key Takeaways: You may have heard about the reported health benefits of jalapeno peppers for humans and wonder if it’s the same for our furbabies? While jalapeno peppers are not toxic to dogs, these and other spicy foods can cause severe gastric upset and damage your pal’s gastrointestinal tract. In this article, we’ll examine how … Read more
Key takeaways: You’ve probably had your dog snarf up some strange things when you walk her. Canines explore the environment with their mouths, and they’re scavengers. But what happens when your pooch finds goose poop and eats it? Many times, your dog will be fine if he eats goose poop. Unfortunately, that’s not always the … Read more
Key Takeaways: In some ways, dogs are like vacuum cleaners. Being curious creatures who explore with their mouths, they tend to suck up lots of non-food items. So, what happens if your pooch inhales Combat roach bait? Fortunately, as long as your pup has a small amount or only licks at the bait, he’s not … Read more
Key Takeaways: With no opposable thumbs, dogs often rely on their mouths to explore their world. So, if you or a younger family member leave pencils laying around the house, they’re likely to check them out. Some pups will find the wooden stick appealing and chomp it down. Should you be concerned? Fortunately, modern-day pencils … Read more
Key Takeaways I’m sure we’ve all used Tums at some point in our lives to treat the symptoms of heartburn. Your pooch may have even eaten one sneakily, but this time they’ve eaten the whole bottle (we’re looking at you, Labradors). The first thing you do is check the ingredients; luckily, there’s no xylitol in … Read more
Key Takeaways I’m always amazed at what dogs will munch on, given the chance. Luckily hot Cheetos aren’t poisonous. While there are small amounts of garlic and onion powder in hot Cheetos these are in such small quantities they are unlikely to cause an issue. One concern aside from digestive upset is if your pooch … Read more
Key Takeaways: You notice a cockroach skittering across the floor, and suddenly your pooch pounces on the pest and eats it(Eww!). Should you be concerned? Cockroaches in themselves are not toxic to dogs, but they may carry diseases, parasites, or poisons that could make your pup sick. So, you should watch your dog closely for … Read more