Health & Safety

Comparing a Warm vs. Cool Diet for Your Dog

If you are interested in how different foods and diets affect your dog’s energy and health then learning about warming and cooling foods may be of interest to you. Energy Balance We evaluate food based on things like calories, fat content, sodium, and many other things. However, you may not even realize it, but we…

Is it Safe for My Dog to Drink from a Stream?

Hiking and having outdoor adventures with your furry friend are fantastic ways to spend time together! But, can fido drink from the stream for a refreshing drink? Dangers of Streams Streams can contain microorganisms that can make your pup sick. The untreated water may contain bugs that will cause your pup to have symptoms such…

How to Know When the Pavement is Too Hot for Fido

Starting your summer body prep in the winter isn’t just for humans anymore; pets too! Fido needs to prepare for the summer heat by walking on asphalt in the winter to build up calluses on their paw pads. Being proactive about their paw durability will cause them to be able to withstand mild or hot…