Camping with your big dog presents you with an ideal way to introduce your dog to the great outdoors. It also gives your pup the chance to run and play with greater freedom that it might have at home. That said, the outdoors can present some specific challenges to your dog, like bugs and heat. […]
What You Need to Know About Tick Diseases in Dogs
With warm weather fast approaching, dogs will be spending more time outside. And while the outdoors is a great place for exercise, it's also a prime spot for collecting ticks. Although removing ticks is simple enough, certain ticks can be more harmful than others, causing tick diseases in dogs that can be fatal. Fortunately, dog […]
Home Care Considerations When You Own an Outdoor Cat
While it's best to keep your cat indoors, semi-adopted strays, community cats, and sometimes housing restrictions just don't make this possible for every situation. When you have an outdoor cat it doesn't mean you're free of home maintenance concerns. Here are a few factors to be aware of when you have an outdoor cat living […]
Owning Your First Horse? 4 Care Tips You Might Not Know About
First-time horse owners can continue doing their research even after they've brought home their new friend. Knowledge from the initial experience has already come, but there will be many details you hadn't considered. Here are four care tips to help you get a great start. Hoof Health Foot health practically equals horse health. Take the […]
How to Keep Your Dog and Cat Safe Outdoors
Keeping pets is arguably one of the best decisions you could make. Pets enrich our lives in a way nothing else can and they provide us with companionship and unconditional love. However, if you aspire to be a pet parent, you must know that there are certain responsibilities you will have to deal with. One […]
Boarding a Dog with Separation Anxiety
When your dog has separation anxiety, it may seem impossible to imagine taking a trip without your pet. However, at some point, you may need to travel somewhere that does not allow you to bring your pet. Take a look at these tips on boarding a dog with separation anxiety comfortably and easing separation anxiety […]
A Custom Sherpa Photo Blanket from Collage.com makes a Pawsomely Unique Gift!
Us pups love hangin' out with my Lady when she decides to take a little downtime and binge watch movies all day. She settles in with her blanket and bowl of popcorn. We gather around and snooze the afternoon away. Sometimes, she even shares her popcorn by playing a game of who can catch it […]
Causes and Cures for Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration is a common but serious problem that dog owners must handle. Dehydration occurs when the body is low on fluid. It occurs most frequently in dogs during vomiting, diarrhea and when a dog is refusing to eat and drink. All of the body's cells require fluid to survive. When a dog is dehydrated, the […]
Staying Safe and Happy: 3 Ways to Entertain Your Dog While You’re out of the House
You may share separation anxiety with your dog when the two of you are not able to spend all day together. Rather than leave your dog to stare at the door awaiting your return, why not prepare to keep him engaged in safe activities that will keep him happy? Here are three ways to entertain […]
Routine Maintenance: 4 At-Home Dog Grooming Tips
There is a special sense of satisfaction felt when you pick up your furry friend from the groomer with every hair in place. Your companion seems to feel better than after a grooming session. You can keep your pooch looking great right at home with some routine maintenance and keep that feeling going throughout the […]