Health & Safety

Having a pool in your backyard can be a refreshing and enjoyable way to beat the summer heat! However, if you’re a proud dog owner, you may wonder whether letting your furry friend dip in the pool with you is safe. While some dogs are natural swimmers, there are essential factors to consider before allowing…

All dogs are generally considered excellent swimmers; however, certain breeds are built differently! While the majority of dog breeds have long faces with boop-able noses on the end of them, the shorter, rounder varieties have noses that are pushed in like a snout! Dogs with flat or short snouts are called brachycephalic breeds; they cannot…

No, peppermint oil is not safe for dogs or cats. According to the American Kennel Club, peppermint oil is highly toxic to pets if swallowed or externally applied. Dog’s noses are incredibly more powerful than humans, so the concentrated liquids can cause an array of physical effects if Fido gets ahold of it. Use this…

If you were walking at the park and a stranger came up to pet you, you’d be a bit concerned, right? Imagine you’re almost to your destination, and a group of children stop you to pat your head and say you’re a good boy, awkward. Pet parents need to vocalize that their dog doesn’t always…

Dogs can cough or gag for a variety of reasons. To help your pup in times of scratchy throats or stuck objects, it’s essential to pay attention to the type of cough they are producing. Why Do Dogs Cough? Just like their human counterparts, dogs cough or gag to move something out of the airway…

If you’ve ever seen a litter of puppies, you’ve probably had the urge to adopt all of them at once. Or at least 2 or three. It’d probably be easier to raise them that way anyway, right? That might not actually be the case. When you take two puppies home at once, you run the…

Does your pup have a keen interest in your cat’s litter box? Maybe does a little more than sniffing? Being scent-oriented, opportunity and curiosity about a litter box full of tasty little treats can be just too good to pass up for some pooches. How Does It Affect My Dog? Litter comes in a variety…

Taking care of your oral health is part of taking care of your overall health. The same applies to dogs and cats. It is important to brush their teeth at home and have their teeth professionally cleaned. Not cleaning their teeth can lead to health problems. It is recommended to brush your dog’s teeth 2-3…

When we see our dog eating grass, we immediately think about the vomit we might have to clean up later. However, there are many reasons a dog might partake in the green substance. While sometimes a dog may eat grass to settle an upset stomach, the truth is most are not eating grass because they…

With fun in the sun also comes some dangers: Overheating, dehydration, and burnt paw pads. Many forget about the latter – forgetting our pooches don’t have protection from the pavement like we do when we wear shoes. If you’re not cautious, Fido could end up receiving a nasty burn on their paws. Let’s dive more…

We’re well aware of our furry friend’s heightened sense of smell and hearing that help them perform their day to day duties, whether that be as a guard dog, hunting dog, or couch cuddler. Even with their strong abilities in other sensory departments, our pups still rely heavily on their vision to get around as…

No surprise, your canine companion probably doesn’t like getting their teeth brushed. But oral hygiene is an essential part of your dog’s overall health. So here are some tips on successfully maintaining Fido’s dental health! Bristly Bristly is by far one of the best tools for cleaning your furry friend’s teeth, and a big plus…

CBD oil has become more and more popular in the past couple of years, yet we still have little evidence on its benefits and risks. To learn a bit more about CBD oil, what it is, and if you should consider using it on your dog, read below! What is CBD Oil? CBD is cannabidiol…