Did you know that as many as 70% of dogs suffer from some type of canine anxiety? Whether it’s situational anxiety (ex. noise phobias – a fear of fireworks or thunder) or behavioral (ex. separation anxiety), many dogs display signs of anxiety throughout their lives. If your dog displays signs of anxiety, there are various ways you can help keep […]
The holidays are here friends, and that means it’s time to (socially-distance) visit with friends and family, cuddle up by the fire, and spend some quality time with our pets! But, and this is always important, it’s also a time when we forget the heightened risk that may arise over the season. From food to
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The first time I walked my own dog I was 12. My puppy, Kelly, a rescued red bone hound was all over the place, but something clicked. The feelings I had for Kelly were different from what I’d felt for my pet guinea pig, Squeaky. For the first time, I had a responsibility to a
Many pet parents know to keep antifreeze well away from their animals. It’s a common warning animal owners get once winter weather rears its snowy head. And for good reason. Once the snow and freezing cold hits, cases of antifreeze poisoning in dogs jump, and unfortunately, this is a life-threatening scenario. So, what is it
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With winter weather upon us in many areas, we’re loving all the pictures we’re seeing lately of dogs enjoying that first romp in the snow. The joy on their faces as they plow through the snow piles, rolling in the soft, cool fluffy stuff, or racing to catch each snowflake before it hits the ground.
Winter Paw Protection: 5 Tips to Keep Those Paws SafeRead More »
The countdown to turkey dinner is on, and that means we’re already drooling just thinking about all those delicious dishes spread out across the table. Of course we’re also looking forward to spending some quality time with friends and family. But each and every year we hear about cases of pets who’ve gotten into something
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets: Enjoy the Season with No IssuesRead More »
The holidays are right around the corner, and for many of us, that means a turkey dinner and all the fixings. Gathering around a festive table, laughing and talking, and sharing all the things we’re thankful for – It’s one of the best times of the year. One of the things we’re most thankful for
Did you know that studies on American dogs typically classify those who are ages 6 and older as geriatric? In human terms, that is a ripe age of 42. As a 42 year old woman, I don’t think I am ready to be put out to pasture. As a society, we have begun to accept
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I’d wager a guess that, if you have a dog, at least once you’ve had to deal with it. The smell of skunk on a dog is so strong, and can last so long. It gets into your home, and can follow your dog around for ages. And we won’t even mention what happens when
Over the years, garlic for dogs has somehow gained this terrible reputation. Ask most pet parents what foods dogs absolutely can’t eat and you’re almost sure to hear these 4: onions grapes chocolate garlic And while the first 3 are definite no-nos, how did garlic end up on the list?? Here are Farm Dog we’re
