If you have a dog with joint problems such as arthritis you're probably already aware of the benefits swimming can provide to your dog. New research has found that swimming not only improves mobility in dogs with joint issues, but that it improves … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Vomit?
Raise your hand if you've seen your dog throw up their dinner and then immediately start scarfing it right back up. I think it's happened to all of us dog owners at least once, and it's an image we don't easily forget. "No kisses for you tonight, … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Carrots Make Great Dog Treats
Did you know that the average American eats 10.6 pounds of carrots per year? I'm pretty sure we go well above that in this household, and my dog Laika might even come close. Call me weird but carrots are one of the few veggies I enjoy eating plain … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Judge People For Medicating Dogs With Anxiety
Every once in a while you read an article that really gets to you. One that makes you say yes, damnit! Well for me it was Rant(ish): Don’t Tell Me I’m Doing Too Much With My IVDD Dog! It brought up all the mixed feelings I have about receiving … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Dog Eats Yeast
We used to joke all the time about my previous dog Carter and his love of carbs. He was obsessed with bread. If you gave him a choice between a slab of meat or a dinner roll he'd choose the roll every single time. And it's that love of bread that got … [Read more...]
Can You Get Poison Ivy From Your Dog?
I moved out of the suburbs and into a wooded area a few years back, and it wasn't long after that I got poison ivy for the first time. I shrugged it off and attributed it to bad luck. Since I don't have a habit of reaching out and touching all the … [Read more...]
5 Everyday Habits That Help Keep Your Dog Fit
We all know the secret to losing weight, right? Eat less & exercise more. But unfortunately it's not always quite so simple. The good news is by breaking it down into mini goals it becomes much easier to manage. Just like us many of our dogs … [Read more...]
Xylitol: The Artificial Sweetener That Can Be Fatal to Dogs
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in many sugarless gums and candies, and unfortunately it can be fatal to dogs. And sadly since it's still used in many products, the number of animal poisonings continues to increase. The number of cases … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help a Dog That Limps at Night
If you met my dog Laika during the day you'd have no idea she has arthritis. She'd gladly run 5 miles, hike a mountain or swim for 7 hours straight. And that's what makes arthritis hard to manage - she still wants to do all those things during the … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Ear Cropping
Should our dogs be subjected to elective cosmetic surgeries such as ear cropping? Supporters of the practice cite the reduced risk of ear infections that come with it, while those against call it completely unnecessary. Here's what you need to know … [Read more...]
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