The season of tricks and treats is upon us. Soon, the pumpkins will be set aglow and the candy bowls will overflow. For your pet, it’s a spooky scene that can quickly turn scary if you’re not properly prepared. Continue reading “Tricks – and Treats – to Keep your Pet Safe this Howl-oween”
We all know the saying, but no one in your house has to fight like cats and dogs – least of all the cat and dog! And really, is there anything cuter than interspecies friendships? Just think of all the photo ops if you could just help you fur friends get friendly. Continue reading “The Truth About Cats and Dogs: 5 Ways to Keep the Peace”
Do you ever look at your rescue pup and think, “who saved whom”? We know the feeling. Even though they were technically adopted, they feel like one of your own. You can’t imagine your home without them, and life before Fido seems like a distant memory. Though your shelter sweetie has no doubt enriched your life, he or she may exhibit some anxious or unruly behaviors you’d like to see shift. Continue reading “10 Ways to Adopt a Shelter Sweetie During Adopt a Dog Month”
Welcome to part two of our summer series that reveals key characteristics of specific small dog breeds. In these pages, you’ll discover health and wellness info to help you better care for your fur friend. Whether you’re curious about key facets of their personality, potential health complications, or ways to support their diet and style their coat, read on. Continue reading “Top Health and Personality Traits of 6 Popular Small Dog Breeds”
Welcome to part one of our summer series that investigates the defining characteristics of certain special dog breeds. Here you’ll find health and wellness info on everything from personality traits and health complications to dietary needs and grooming practices. Continue reading “Top Health and Personality Traits of 6 Popular Large Dog Breeds”
“Variety is the spice of life,” said no dog ever. At least not when it comes to food. In fact, constantly changing up the dinner menu is likely to result in a digestive upset. Still, there are times when a new food is necessary. Just not all at once. Continue reading “How to Safely Transition to a New Dog Food”
For the past decade, one of the fastest growing trends in the pet food industry has been the “grain-free” diet. These diets do not include corn, soy, and wheat, which are often seen as the “bad guys” by some pet parents. However, recently some dogs fed “grain-free” diets containing mainly potatoes, peas, lentils, and other legume seeds as the main ingredients have been implicated in the development of a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DC). Continue reading “Grain Free and Taurine”
Every dog has its day in the sun, and we have the photos to prove it. In Texas, summer is in full tilt with triple digit temps to boot. If just a mere mention of the weather forecast has you sweating, we have the perfect remedy: sunny pics of some cool pups. Continue reading “3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest Recap”
Notice your dog moving slowly to greet you when you get home? Are they more vocal when laying down? Has the spring in their step turned to a slow trot? Time to take action. Continue reading “Is Joint Pain Slowing Down your Dog?”
The sweat on our brows – and everywhere else – has us swimming in summer. The heat is on, and so is our 3rd annual dog days of summer photo contest! Continue reading “3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Contest”
