Apartment hunting can be challenging when you have a large dog that will be accompanying you. Even when you concentrate your search to pet-friendly housing or apartments, the size of your dog may make it difficult to find an apartment that meets your needs. Expenses may be another factor in your search Regardless of where […]
5 Spring Cleaning Tips Specifically for Pet Owners + a Free Spring Cleaning Checklist & Calendar #SpotShot
Us pups are excited about spring cause we are ready for more outside play time. This past winter has been long and wet causing us to spend our time lazin' 'round in the house. With 9 dogs and so much inside time, our house has kinda become a mess! It's makin' my Lady itch to […]
5 Essentials Every Modern Veterinary Practice Needs
You may have several choices for veterinary clinics in your area, and like doctors for humans, it's important to find the best quality service you can. While knowing the qualifications and certifications of a veterinarian is essential to ensuring your pet is seen with the right expertise, it's also important to know that your pet […]
Fun Facts About Dogs and Puppies
Many dog owners see their dogs as a part of the family and believe their dogs show a lot of human behaviors. However, there are some behaviors that dogs exhibit that humans don't, so, the question is why do dogs act the way that they do? Check out these fun facts about dogs and puppies! […]
A Cat Scratch Post is a Cat's Best Friend
Reach up, hook in, pull back, and rip it up. It's a feel-good thing. Unfortunately, it feels good only to the cat. The furniture (and the human owner) is often at odds with this time-honored tradition of the feline set. That's when a cat scratch post is a cat's best friend - and the human's! […]
Tips For Taking Care Of Your New Dog
Becoming the owner of a new dog is an exciting time in your life. Having a puppy, or adult dog means having a loyal companion that will bring joy and happiness to your home and life. But that doesn't make taking care of them easy. Here are a few tips for taking care of your […]
The Importance of Socializing Your Dog
The importance of socializing your dog, as young as possible (providing it is fully vaccinated) with other dogs and people is huge! This ensures that your dog learns the difference between a friendly approach and a threatening one. How to Socialize Your Dog with Other Dogs Puppy schools and training clubs are good places to […]
Easter Hazards for Dogs and Cats
Easter is often celebrated with good food, with bouquets of flowers to brighten the celebration and with Easter baskets filled with sweets and other goodies. However, all of these seemingly innocent items pose a threat to your dog or cat. Toxic and Dangerous Foods for Pets Easter is often celebrated with a special dinner filled […]
UK Study Gives Insight into How Dog Owners Travel with Their Pooch
On a day-to-day basis, it's rare that I typically travel a particularly long distance with my dogs, but when I do, it's only then that I take more consideration than normal as to whether my dogs will be happy, safe, and comfortable throughout the long journey. This new study from the UK based contract hire […]
Plants that are Toxic to Dogs
Lush green gardens and brightly colored flowers are the hallmarks of spring. Gardeners exercise their green thumbs and coax botanical masterpieces from the warm earth while birds and butterflies flourish in the lovely landscape. Yet some plants and shrubs can pose a danger to domestic pets. Plants that are toxic to dogs can vary from […]