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Keeping Your Dog Safe During Mardi Gras

Want to bring Fido to the Mardi Gras festivities? Read below for tips on keeping your dog safe during Mardi Gras. Stress Test First off, know if your pal will be comfortable outside of the house, around more strangers, more noises, and more sounds. If you don’t think your pal can handle the day out,…

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Toys That Will Keep Your Dog Busy

Having an energetic dog can be difficult when you don’t have as much energy as they do. So, read below for toys that will keep your companion busy! LIDOK Auto Moving Rubber Chew Toy This rechargeable dog toy is motion activated and provides hours of fun! It has two modes: shaking or bouncing and rolling….

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Fun Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Your Dog

There is no question that our furry friends have to be there to celebrate every achievement, milestone, and holiday. So, read below for ways to celebrate Hanukkah with your pup! Toys Dreidel Plush This dog toy can keep the tradition of playing a game of dreidel. Though your four-legged friend cant play a traditional game…

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These Thanksgiving Foods are Toxic for Dogs

Thanksgiving is all about the food for us! However, keep in mind what foods are safe and which are dangerous to your companion. Read below to know the foods to keep away from Fido. Grapes/Raisins Salads or stuffing containing raisins or grapes or off-limits to your pup. Small amounts can cause vomiting and nausea. However,…

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Why an Overprotective Dog is Dangerous

A protective dog is very different from an overprotective one. Overprotective dogs can be dangerous. So, read below to learn more. Dangers If you have an overprotective dog, it can cause a lot of trouble for you. For instance, they may bite others and you must stay vigilant and control your pal around others in…

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How to Stop Dog Pee From Damaging Your Grass

You spend a lot of time and money to keep your yard looking nice. Between watering, mowing, weeding, raking, and everything else you do to have a well-manicured lawn, you take pride in keeping everything pristine. And then your dog pees in the grass and now you have a big dead spot in your yard….

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Dog-Friendly Patios in East Bay

Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your furry friend in East Bay? Below are some restaurants with dog-friendly patios that you and your companion will love visiting together! Sideshow Kitchen This restaurant is small but offers a fantastic menu! The restaurant features classic American street food that is bold and fresh….

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Why These Dog Breeds Can’t Swim

The name “doggy paddle” may be misleading because not all dogs are natural swimmers. Why Can’t Some Breeds Swim? Generally, dogs that can’t swim share characteristics. For example, breeds with flat faces and short snouts have trouble keeping their face above the water. This characteristic makes it easy to get water up their nose and…

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Protecting Your Pup’s Paws from the Hot Pavement

We love taking our furry friends on walks to enjoy the beautiful warm summer weather with them. But, we can’t forget about the hot pavement being a risk for causing burns on your pup’s paws! So, a good rule of thumb is that if you can’t leave your hands comfortably on the pavement for at…

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These Pups Inherited Big Fortunes

Many people will provide for their families by creating a will. And since dogs are family too, it only makes sense that they are included in the will. The rich and famous certainly think so. Here is a list of dogs who have inherited massive fortunes. 1. The Rivers Dogs The late comedian Joan Rivers…

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A Guide to Cleaning Your Dog After the Beach

There is nothing better than a day spent in the water and sun with your fur baby. Unfortunately, the beach also comes with a mess. Most dogs love to splash around in the water, roll in the sand, dig in the dirt, and repeat until they exhaust all of their energy. Although it makes for…

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Should I Give My Dog Glucosamine?

Your canine companion loves to play hard, their joints, however – not so much. Over time, the lubrication and cushioning between your dog’s bones wear down at the joints, usually caused by age, trauma, or disease. If you’ve ever thought about adding a hip and joint supplement to your dog’s daily regime to help combat…

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Which Dogs are Hypoallergenic?

There’s a long list of dogs considered to be hypoallergenic, so we’ve narrowed it down to our top three. Hypoallergenic dogs are perfect for those who dream of owning their own but have terrible allergies. These types of dogs either don’t shed or don’t shed too much and are small enough to not produce an…

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Alternative Therapies Made for Fido

Alternative holistic therapies have been around for years and years – they’ve just been made more popular in the canine community as of recent. Most of these treatments are aimed at helping senior dogs with rare or inoperable conditions that cannot be helped further with traditional veterinary medicine. Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation Hydrotherapy, such as underwater…

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What You Should Know Before Flying with Fido

Traveling with a pet can be tricky under any circumstance, but it can be especially so on a plane. There are a lot of mistakes you can make, even if you’re an experienced flyer. We’ve compiled a list of a few things you should know before flying with Fido.  Understand the Airline’s Pet Policy Every…