Have you got a dog who thinks he’s supposed to see how fast he can make his food disappear? Is the food gone before you turn around? Does your dog spend the next half hour belching, usually in your face, because he ate so fast?
The number of pets who are lost every year is alarming. According to the HomeAgain microchip registration service, one in three pets will get lost during his lifetime, and, every year, 10 million pets are lost. Regardless of how well trained your dog is, accidents happen. Leashes are dropped, fences fall down, and, one way…
Has the winter weather put a crimp in your outdoor fun with your dog? Are both of you getting cabin fever? If so, a day of doggie day care may be just the answer. Dog day care is similar to day care for children: it offers supervised play, meals, and naptime while you are at…
Are you starting to make spring break plans? If your spring getaway doesn’t include your dog, you may be relying on the services of a pet sitter to care for your dog in the comfort of your home. Pet sitters can be a great option for dogs who would prefer to remain at home rather…
The calendar may say winter—but the list of reasons for bathing your dog during the cold weather months is just as long as it is during the summer. Although your dog may not need as many baths during the winter as in the summer, you’ll still want to keep up a dog bathing routine to…
Puppies are usually born with some immunity passed to them from their mothers, especially if their mothers have been properly vaccinated. Many breeders will make sure that the mother is up-to-date on her vaccinations before she is bred so she can pass along maternal antibodies to her puppies. This immunity is passed to the puppies…
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, a time when attention is drawn to a problem with real bite: dental disease. According to Banfield Pet Hospital’s State of Pet Health Report, more than 90 percent of dogs over the age of three suffer from dental disease, an issue that can not only lessen their quality…
As winter’s icy fingers grip the country, pet parents (and their dogs) may face some seasonal challenges on their outdoor excursions. Icy roads and sidewalks may make dog walking (and driving) extra hazardous, and howling winter winds may discourage even the most intrepid canines and their humans. But you don’t have to let the cold…