Enhancing Your Dog’s Well-Being with Regular Grooming
A thorough bath and fresh haircut can make your dog feel like a new animal. It often gives them an extra spring in their step and maybe a case of the zoomies. Maintaining your dog’s fur, skin, and nails plays an integral role in their health, comfort, and well-being. Just as you take time each […]
Welcome Home: Bonding with Your Rescue Dog
Adopting a dog from a rescue organization or shelter gives them a chance at a new life in a loving home. You can become their forever family and show them that they are wanted and appreciated. But it can take time for both you and your furry friend to adjust and settle in. Finding different […]
Keeping Cool: Summer Grooming Tips for Dogs
The summer heat can be brutal, and giving your dog a buzz cut to remove their thick fur can seem like the perfect solution to keep them cool. While this is an effective strategy for some dogs, it’s not the best idea for all dogs. And if you cut their fur too short, it exposes […]
How to Care for Your Dog’s Oral Health
For pet owners, it goes without saying that you’ve got to prioritize the health of your four-legged friend. That’s why you make regular wellness visits to the vet, buy the right kind of food, and ensure your pet receives any medications recommended by their doctor. But what about oral health and hygiene? It’s easy to […]
Fashion and Function: Tips for Dressing Up Your Dog
It’s not uncommon to see dogs donning clothing, and this trend can be both for fashion and function. Some people enjoy dressing their dogs up just because, while others stick with reflective gear for safety or coats for bad weather. Regardless of the reason, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when selecting […]
Should You Bathe Your Dog in the Winter?
As winter weather kicks up, you may be wondering if you still need to regularly bathe your dog. After all, they likely aren’t spending as much time running and playing outside due to the cold and shorter daylight hours, and you may be concerned about dry skin. But keeping up with your dog’s grooming routine […]
Supporting Your Senior Dog’s Health and Fitness
As your dog gets older, they may start to slow down, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still have a lot of life (and love) left. Pay attention to your aging dog’s changing abilities so you can adjust their care and support them in living a quality life. Being proactive can keep them more comfortable […]
Reducing Tangles in Your Dog’s Fur
If your dog has long fur or a thick coat, you have probably experienced how easily it can get tangled and knotted. If left untreated, these knots can become thick, tightly woven mats of fur that are hard to untangle. Matting is difficult to brush out, especially while being gentle with your dog. Being proactive […]
What is Rabies? Protecting Your Dog
Rabies is a virus that dogs often contract after being bitten by or coming into contact with bodily fluids from an infected animal. Wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, bats, coyotes, squirrels, and foxes are common carriers of the virus. Unfortunately, rabies is almost always fatal in dogs, but the risk of contracting this disease can […]
Out After Dark: Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog at Night
As the seasons change and we move into fall and then winter, the sun starts setting earlier. You may have barely finished dinner and it’s already dark outside. But that doesn’t mean your dog can wait to go out until morning light. Some dogs need to be walked to use the bathroom and release some […]
