Did you know that estimates suggest that most dogs show signs of periodontal disease (AKA gum disease) by age 3! It’s true. And since the primary sign of gum disease is bad breath, most pet parents don’t even consider it because bad breath is often considered a “normal” dog thing. But when it comes to […]
We pay a lot of attention to dog poop. That might sound weird, but it’s true. You can tell a great deal about your dog’s health by taking a quick peek at her poop. Do you know what to look for? Or what it means when poop doesn’t look like typical, well, poop? Give this
Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Blue: A Guide to Dog PoopRead More »
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
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
Even as we welcome the changing of the leaves and a cooling down of the temperature outside, I am reminded that so many of us are still dealing with that dreaded pest… Spring, summer and fall are ripe with the enemy. To successfully win the war, you must start planning now. And that means exploring your options
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