Health & Safety

All dog owners want to ensure their dog has a healthy diet. The nutritional value in the food they eat plays a critical role here. It’s no mystery that when it comes to dog food, there are dozens of options available. In order to select the best diet and snacks for your canine companion, you’ll…

While your canine buddy may not be able to express themselves in words if they are under the weather, detecting dog sickness early goes a long way in ensuring they are treated before their condition worsens. Luckily for you, even the most subtle changes can be a big tell sign that they are not feeling…

Anxiety in dogs is when they feel nervous or scared in certain situations. Some dogs might get anxious when they are left alone, while others might feel scared by loud noises like fireworks or thunderstorms. New places or meeting new people can also make some dogs anxious. When a dog is anxious, you might see…

Like their human counterparts, dogs need additional vitamins and minerals to maintain their health and happiness! Unfortunately, some essential vitamins dogs need are missing from regular dog food, including vitamin E for a shiny coat and vitamin C for maintaining a healthy immune system. Dog supplements are not necessary but beneficial for dogs with common…

Since the popular TV show, Game of Thrones, many fans and other people hopping on the trend have taken up the affinity of owning wolf dogs. Wolf dogs are dogs that have some sort of shared DNA with wolves. But these hybrid dogs are not your typical pup, wolf dogs are very different from the…

Summertime isn’t complete without a pool day with your pooch, right? And with all the excitement that comes with a day full of water fun with your dog, you can’t forget about pool safety! It’s important to know what to do to make your pool day memories as safe as can be. Unfortunately, it can…

Taking care of your pet can be expensive, even if they don’t have any major medical issues. It may even seem more expensive than our own health care. Pet insurance has a lot of options to help alleviate that burden. It can help with accidents and illnesses, and some cover routine care. Plans are generally…

With summer in full swing, you may be considering taking your pooch for a dip in one of your local lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers. Before you head out, though, and let your pup wade in the water, there are a few waterborne diseases you should be aware of and how to avoid them. Giardia…

There are a variety of things you could be stressing over right now. Whether it be over your health, the health of loved ones, or economic stability – there’s a good reason you might be feeling overwhelmed. But can that stress reflect onto Fido? Let’s find out. If You’re Stressed, Chances are Fido is Too…

If you are a pet parent, it would be rare if you never encountered a tick on your beloved furry friend. Ticks can carry awful diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and so much more. The point is, you don’t want these little pests anywhere near your canine companion. To help keep ticks off…