Health & Safety

Pride Month is here, which means you may be planning to get out in the summer sun and celebrate with your loved ones! Whether you’re a part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you’ll have fun at one of the many celebrations sprinkled throughout June! Pride parades are the perfect way to spend some…

New Year’s Eve can be hard for our pups, especially if they fear fireworks. Follow these tips on how to prepare your pup for fireworks this new year. Create A Safe Space Create a cozy place your dog can use during New Year’s Eve Celebrations. While it’s very hard to completely soundproof a room for…

Did you know dogs have baby teeth? They’re called puppy teeth! Just like humans, dogs lose their puppy teeth as they get older. Please keep reading to learn all about dogs and their different teeth stages. Puppy Teeth & Teething Teething As puppies grow, their adult teeth start to grow in, which is when dogs…

While we know sunburns and skin diseases can affect humans, did you know dogs can be sunburned too? Dogs need sunscreen and other sun protection during the summer! Read on the learn about how to protect your dog from the sun this summer!  Doggy Sunburns  Dog sunburns are similar to human sunburns. The skin appears pink,…

Dental care for dogs is an important area of care that can easily slip your mind. While it is important to take care of the teeth of all dogs, some dog breeds are prone to dental diseases making it even more important to focus on. Also, if your dog has had dental issues in the…

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, can occur in many animals like cats and dogs. Although all dogs can get a UTI, there are some that are more likely to develop them than others. Signs and symptoms of UTIs vary in severity from dog to dog, but ignoring signs can lead to larger issues. Causes…

Your dog has a range of emotions, just like you. He can be happy, sad, excited, or just plain neutral. Each one of these emotions causes changes in your dog. If you noticed that your dog has been particularly stressed out lately, then it might be helpful to understand how stress actually affects them. First,…

It looks like the “dog days of summer” refers to more than just hot weather. That’s because August has been namedNational Immunization Awareness month. August is a perfect time (and there’s never a bad one) to make sure your canine friend gets his necessary vaccinations against potentially deadly germs. While the decision to immunize and…

Picture this: you come home to a house that looks like it’s been hit by the world’s first indoor tornado. There is stuff EVERYWHERE. Couch cushions are scattered, stuffing  misplaced. Papers are shredded all over the  floor. Your coffee table is demolished. Maybe there is a little poo in the corner. And who is there…