With the warmer weather, I’ve been treating more dogs for fleas and ticks. Unfortunately, as soon as we start to enjoy our sunny summer these pesky critters make their holiday home on our dogs. Frustrating to eliminate, many owners and their dogs are driven to distraction. A quick look online reveals a plethora of products … Read more
Because of their reported anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, anti-anxiety, and other properties, CBD oil products are gaining popularity as natural remedies for humans. What about our furbabies? Can hemp oil help aging dogs with arthritis or pups that struggle with anxiety? If these products had been around when I was in small animal practice, they would have been … Read more
We’re all thankful to have the beautiful weather at the moment but what none of us want are the little hitch-hikers that come to hang out on our dogs. Yep, it’s flea and tick season!Fleas are primarily a nuisance causing irritation or even an allergic skin flare in a prone pup and are known to … Read more
Has this happened to you? You just finished your spring landscaping with a fresh layer of mulch. When you let Fido outside, he checks out the new materials and starts munching on a piece… Is eating mulch ok? In this review, we’re going to examine why dogs eat mulch, the benefits of mulch, and the … Read more
Do you ever wonder what your furbaby likes and hates? According to Orhan Pamuk: Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen. Orhan Pamuk We’ve researched 56 things that dogs like or hate to help you hear what your pooch is telling you. Hopefully, this information can help you modify any … Read more
As one of the smallest breeds, Yorkshire Terriers have some unique challenges. Their diminutive size means their stomachs can’t hold as much food as larger dogs. These furbabies also have a high metabolism and energy level. We reviewed 25 products available on the market to help you find the best dog food for your Yorkie. … Read more
You’ve probably been hearing about the benefits of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) in your diet. What about Fido? Dogs can also experience positive results from having ingredients like coconut oil added to their daily food. We’ll review 14 products to help you find the best MCT oil for your furry friend’s needs. As always, consult … Read more
You may look at this list and think, “I don’t have time for these,” or “I am not good at making things.” But most of these are pretty simple and you can do them in minutes. Seriously, I am not very good at making things either and I can do all of these. Well, I … Read more
Dogs love their humans, it’s true, but they also love their food. And treats. Just like using food to get to a man’s heart, the same goes for dogs. If a perfect stranger comes up and gives your furbaby a treat, she may not have a problem taking it from them. However, just like our … Read more
If you have an intact bitch you may have to deal with messy discharges when she’s in season. We Used female dog in heat diapers with our Springer Spaniel before she was spayed. They helped us keep the floors and furniture clean. We reviewed 14 canine hygiene products to help find the best option for … Read more
Our furbabies are part of our family, and we worry about them. We wonder if we’re feeding them the right food and giving them enough attention. We’re anxious if we think they’re in pain, and we hope they have a good life. I get it. I feel concern whenever my older pooch seems the least … Read more
If you want to share your outdoor adventures with your furbaby, a personal play place for Fido could come in handy. A dog portable fence for camping allows you to keep your special pal safe while you give him some freedom. We reviewed 14 products currently on the market to help you find the best … Read more
Diapers for dogs…are you serious? Absolutely! Whether it’s due to age or a condition like anal sac disease, some pooches develop fecal incontinence during their lifetimes. If Fido can’t control his bowels any more, you’ll need to find a way to keep him from soiling your home. And it doesn’t make sense to put your … Read more
Has this ever happened to you? You leave Fido’s harness on while he’s in the yard or in the car, and he chews through it. Great! Now you have to hook the leash to his collar. If only you could find gear for your pal that’s indestructible or at least resistant to gnawing. We’ve reviewed … Read more
Let’s face it: domestic dogs are products of human interference within an ongoing and evolving process. While we may never know the exact reason why these noble souls allowed us to domesticate them, I’m eternally grateful for this event.First looked into genetic testing of these adorable pups when I read a recent study indicating that … Read more
Are you bored with the usual walk around the block or watching your pup chase squirrels in the backyard? Your pup probably gets a bit tired of it too. Although chasing those squirrels probably never gets old. But it is always good to try something new once in a while. We have done some extensive … Read more
We call them man’s best friend for a reason. Did you know that having a dog offers you myriad benefits at any age or stage of life? It’s true, and there’s research that backs it up. Let’s look at 102 benefits of having a dog. I’ve divided them into categories so that you can filter … Read more
Picking the best high fiber dog food for anal glands problems can be a challenging task. There are plenty of decisions to make. You need to ensure that Fido gets all the nutrients. It’s also important to consider that the food meets high-quality standards. All of this with the abundance of information might be overwhelming. … Read more
Moving makes us stressed & anxious. Moving with our fur-babies is even harder. Dogs like routine. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your routine or theirs, they’ll notice that something is happening. Changes in your routine will increase your dog’s stress levels, and that will increase yours. Not all moves were created equal. There are certain … Read more
Has your furbaby ever jumped the fence in your back yard or slipped out the front door and disappeared in the neighborhood? Hopefully, you were able to find him quickly. But what if you can’t find your special pal? That may depend on whether or not you’ve invested in a dog microchip.In 2010, the ASPCA … Read more