Should You Feed Your Dogs Bananas? My dogs have always hated bananas. They don’t even like the smell of them, and will barely give them a glance. I always assumed this was the case with all dogs. You know, some ingrained thing that tells dogs that something isn’t good for them? Recently, though, a friend … Read more
The Truth About Dachshunds Recently, I had occasion to chat with Jessica Rhae Williams, owner of two beautiful miniature Dachshunds, Chester and Gretel. Jessica writes a very fun blog called, “You Did What With Your Wiener?” You should go check it out. Jessica informed me that a lot of people have misconceptions about the Dachshund … Read more
15 Great Dog Breeds to Have as a Pet Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will benefit, just a little (teeny tiny) bit. 🙂 Are you thinking about getting a dog but can’t make up your mind what type you’d like to have? … Read more
The Science Behind Tick Prevention Guest Writer: Kate Flannery Before we start discussing the methods and the process of tick prevention and possible removal and cure, let’s be clear about how much harm this small but dangerous parasite can cause your beloved pet. Ticks are ectoparasites that feed on an animal’s blood. These vile little … Read more
Best Types of Floors for Pet Owners Guest Blogger: Lizzie Weakley When you share your home with pets, it’s important that you select flooring that can withstand the mishaps and activity that comes with having an indoor pet as part of your family. Having indoor pets doesn’t severely limit your flooring options. There are numerous … Read more
Best Dog Life Jacket Vest Written by Guest Blogger It is said that Dogs are man’s best friend and I would say that in many cases that goes both ways in that people can be a dog’s best friend. As summer comes around it can be fun to go to the lake or perhaps the … Read more
Shaving Your Pet for Summer? (Think Again) Are you thinking of shaving your pet for summer? Maybe you already have. But, even though it makes sense, it might not be such a great idea after all. Why? An animal’s coat is designed to protect it, whether that means keeping it warm in the winter or … Read more
Why You MUST Include the Kids in Your Dog’s Obedience Training It’s such an exciting time when your family gets a new puppy or dog! Whether it’s your first one or you are expanding your canine family, a new family pet can bring so much joy, especially to the kids. And while you should encourage … Read more
How to treat hot spots on dogs What are Hot Spots? Written by: Craig Davis If you have a dog or if you’re interested in dog health, you may have heard of hot spots on dogs. Hot spots are also referred to as acute moist dermatitis and are basically hot, moist, red spots usually found … Read more
Keeping Your Pet Safe All Year Long Cool Cats and Hot Dogs Keeping your pet safe all year long means knowing how to recognize the warning signs of danger for conditions such as heatstroke during hot weather, or hypothermia in winter. The following infographic gives you the basics of what you need to know. It … Read more