Key Takeaways You’re making a delicious hot chocolate and spill some of the cocoa powder, but before you can do anything, your pooch has managed to lick every bit off the floor. Now, what should you do? First thing’s first, call your veterinarian or The Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764 7661 immediately. They will … Read more
Located in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is a tourist city with a variety of attractions like parks, shopping, dining, and art. Some of the most popular places to visit in the city include the Venetian Village, Naples Zoo, and the Naples Botanical Garden to name a few. Most visitors also enjoy Naples … Read more
Located in Northern California, where the sun is almost always shining, San Francisco is at the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula. Sandwiched between the North Pacific Ocean, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay, it would be pretty difficult not to run into a beach no matter where you go in this waterfront … Read more
Newport Beach is a tourist attraction in California known for its fantastic beaches, parks, and other entertainment. You will find sunny skies and warm temperatures almost every day, and with an average high of 70 degrees year-round, this is the perfect winter vacation spot. Some of the great attractions you can enjoy here include Balboa … Read more
Key Takeaways You may know that dogs shouldn’t eat dark or milk chocolate due to the high levels of the chemical theobromine. Unlike us humans, dogs can’t metabolize this chemical; chocolate also contains caffeine, so it’s doubly problematic for our pooch friends. Luckily, white chocolate has significantly less theobromine and caffeine than either milk or … Read more
Key Takeaways: Tic-tacs are convenient and easy to carry in a purse, pocket, or car for a quick breath freshener. But what if your furry friend munches a few of these tasty treats? Are they toxic? Once upon a time, tic-tacs were dangerous for dogs because they contained the sweetener xylitol. Fortunately, the company changed … Read more
Key Takeaways: When dogs eat a tennis ball, the pieces can cause your dog to choke, irritate the digestive tract, or create an obstruction. Rubber and fuzz from tennis balls are not digestible, so the pieces can collect and become dangerous for your dog. It’s best to only allow dogs to have tennis balls when … Read more
Located on the southern tip of North Carolina, Wilmington is a port city between the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. With a population of just over 300,000, this is one of the most populated cities in the state and was ranked the Best American Riverfront by USA Today’s readers in 2014. The city boasts … Read more
Located in the panhandle of Florida, Destin is a popular tourist destination with numerous attractions, dining, and shopping opportunities. The city boasts a variety of parks, such as the museums like Henderson Beach State Park, James Lee Park, and Crab Island. Or you can learn more about the area at Destin History & Fishing Museum, … Read more
Between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Beach is a popular beach destination in California. This city in Orange County boasts a population of more than 23,000, and almost half of them have at least one dog. It is not hard to tell that people in Laguna Beach love dogs if you look around. You … Read more
Half Moon Bay is a string of golden sand beaches along the bay where you and your fur baby can enjoy swimming and play on the beach as well as shopping, dining, and visiting other attractions and parks. Half Moon Bay may be a small city, but it is packed with big fun for pup … Read more
Key Takeaways The toxic ingredient in chocolate is theobromine which dogs can’t metabolize normally. Pancreatitis is also a risk of ingesting chocolate due to its high fat and sugar content. Just 30g milk chocolate/kg body weight puts your pooch at risk of chocolate poisoning. Hallowe’en is almost upon us, and fun-size chocolate candies are all … Read more
Key Takeaways: Ham is high in salt and fat, and these ingredients can be toxic or harmful to dogs in high doses. While a few bites of ham are probably safe for your dog, it’s not the healthiest choice for a treat. If your dog eats ham, assess the situation and report your findings to … Read more
Key Takeaways: Certain types of detergents are extremely dangerous for dogs because they cause chemical burns. If your dog ingests detergent, you should determine the type and amount of cleaner and call your veterinarian. There’s no antidote for detergent toxicity, so treatment is supportive and based on the symptoms. Dogs can have a reputation for … Read more
In the southern tip of California, just to the north of Mexico, San Diego is a beach town on the San Diego Bay with love for dogs like no other. Whether you have a tiny terrier, a huge hound, or something in the middle, you will find a plethora of fun things to do with … Read more
Located on the Atlantic coastline in South Carolina, Myrtle Beach is a famous resort town and home to the Grand Strand. The Grand Stand is a row of beaches that stretch for 60+ miles! And since you are a pooch parent, you will want to know which beaches are dog-friendly so you can take your … Read more
Galveston, Texas, loves all of its fur babies from A to Z. Starting with the Affenpinscher all the way to the Zwergspitz. And since Galveston is an island that is always warm and all dogs love the water, finding the top dog-friendly beaches in Galveston is a must if you plan on visiting or moving … Read more
You do not have to go to the coast to enjoy the beach with your dog in South Lake Tahoe. This resort town in northeastern California is home to South Lake Tahoe, a two-million-year-old lake with 122,624 acres of water reaching a depth of up to 1,645 feet. You will probably be visiting two states … Read more
Sarasota is a popular tourist town on the southwestern coastline of Florida. It is famous for its white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. You will find that almost every beach and park allow dogs on a leash, and there are some that have leash-free areas for your pup to run … Read more
When people think of Nashville, many think of country music. But as pooch parents, we think of how many dog parks, restaurants, and other fun attractions are dog friendly. Nashville ranks high on the list of great places to bring your dog for a visit or to live. According to a survey done by the … Read more