San Diego is a well-known city in southern California popular for its beaches, warm weather, and fun attractions. In fact, it has almost 70 miles of beaches, and it enjoys about 270 days of sunshine compared to the national average of 213 days. It only rains 20 to 22 days per year and never snows, … Read more
Known for its casinos and popular shows, Las Vegas may not be what you think of when you are considering where to go with your fur baby. But the City of Lights has more to do than just gamble, drink, and watch your favorite stars on stage. Las Vegas is called the Entertainment Capital of … Read more
Known for its awesome surfing beaches and warm weather year-round, Santa Cruz is the perfect vacation town for people from all around the globe. In fact, its nickname is Surf City. It also has the oldest surfing museum in the world, and dogs are welcome to visit inside to see all the surfing memorabilia. Just … Read more
Home to several California firsts like the first printing press, public library, brick house, and theater. It is also well-known for its 99 miles of gorgeous beaches along the Pacific Ocean. It is located on the southern end of Monterey Bay on the central coast of California, with some great attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, the … Read more
Also known as the City of Angels or the Entertainment Capital of the World, Los Angeles is a large Southern California city that is the center of television and film industries. It is here you can see the Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Universal Studios. You can also get … Read more
Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and known for its beaches and ski resorts, South Lake Tahoe is a resort city in El Dorado County, California. About 100 miles northeast of San Francisco on the Nevada-California state line, you will find a variety of great attractions here, including over a dozen parks, several museums, and … Read more
When you hear the name San Francisco, you probably picture the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, and the Painted Ladies. But this northern California city is much more than that. It is also home to some of the biggest companies in the world, including Twitter, Uber, and Lyft. The city is also a popular … Read more
Also known as Carmel by the Sea, this beachfront city is a popular tourist destination all year long. However, it is the summertime when things really heat up. Being a central California town, the weather does not really get hot or too cold, with average highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid-40s. … Read more
Santa Barbara is a popular California city about 100 miles northwest of LA. It is well-known for its wineries, excellent restaurants, and calm beaches. It is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, sailing, hiking, biking, and even surfing. The city is home to the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the University of California, … Read more
Palm Springs, California, is a desert city known for its warm and sunny weather all year long, luxurious hotels, restaurants, great attractions, and sensational beauty. There are natural hot springs, great lakes, and some posh resorts that are pup-friendly as long as your fur baby is on a leash. In fact, dogs are very popular … Read more
San Diego is one of the top 10 destinations for vacationers all over the world. It has more than 60 beaches, over 200 parks, and a variety of five-star attractions like the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and SeaWorld San Diego. Running along the California coastline all the way to the Mexican border, the city … Read more
Well-known for its casinos, shows, nightlife, and entertainment, Las Vegas, Nevada, is also known as Sin City or the City of Lights. The Vegas Strip is where you will see all the huge casinos, hotels, and resorts, as well as famous attractions like The Bellagio Fountain and The High Roller Ferris Wheel. But there are … Read more
Key Takeaways: You took your dog to the vet to have her anal glands expressed yesterday, but she’s still scooting today. Is this normal? There are various side effects your dog may experience from anal gland expression. Fortunately, many are normal and will pass with time. Other effects may indicate your dog needs additional treatment … Read more
Key Takeaways: Your dog just visited the vet because he had impacted anal glands a week ago, and the doctor expressed the glands. But the house still has a lingering fishy odor. Just to be sure, you check your furbaby’s butt, and there’s no sign of trouble. What’s going on? Dogs with impacted or leaky … Read more
Key Takeaways: Face it. No one likes the fishy odor of dog anal glands. So, what can you do if your furbaby starts stinking, And why do your dog’s anal glands smell so bad in the first place? The pungent odor that might come from your dog’s butt is caused by the fluid produced by … Read more
Key takeaways: One day, I was driving my furbabies to the dog park, and one of my pups got his foot stuck in the window. Naturally, he panicked. In addition to yelping, he expressed his anal glands…YUCK! Thankfully, he wasn’t injured, and he was able to enjoy his play date. If you’ve ever been around … Read more
Key Takeaways: Your dog has two tiny sacs on either side of the anus. They contain a pungent fluid that helps your pup mark his territory and lubricates his poop. If defecation doesn’t apply enough pressure to empty the glands, they will fill up with strong-smelling liquid. When anal sacs are full, they become distended … Read more
Key Takeaways: Various symptoms indicate your dog’s anal sacs are full. Among the signs, you may notice bulges on either side of the anus, brown liquid leaking from the glands, a pungent odor around the rear end, and butt scooting. Anal glands in dogs contain pungent liquid that helps to lubricate the poop and to … Read more
Key takeaways: Nobody likes to deal with leaking anal glands. But if your dog is dripping or oozing stinky liquid from the rear end, you need to know why. While some reasons are no reason for concern, others point to health issues. Dogs have two anal glands located on either side of the rectal opening. … Read more
Key takeaways: Lately, your dog has been licking his hind end a lot, and you just saw him scoot(drag his butt across the floor). You remember hearing that scooting is a sign of anal gland problems, so you check under his tail. You notice two swellings on either side of his anus. What should you … Read more