Health & Safety

The Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Dogs are more than just faithful companions.  They can significantly impact our health and well-being in various ways. If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely experienced the joy and love that these furry friends bring into your life. However, did you know that your dog may also be contributing to your overall health? In this…

Keeping Your Dog Safe During Florida’s Sweltering Summer

Florida’s picturesque beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture attract millions of visitors each year. However, the Sunshine State is also known for its scorching temperatures and high humidity levels, especially during the summer months. While you bask in the warmth, spare a thought for your furry companion, who may struggle to cope with the intense…

How to Check Your Dog's Vitals from Home

How to Check Your Dog’s Vitals from Home

Sometimes our fur babies are our actual babies, which means we would drop everything to make them happy. Whether it’s an extra treat, more time playing fetch, or a cozy new bed, dog-parents will pretty much do anything for a wagging tail! But, when it comes to keeping our pooches healthy, we can’t always keep…

How Much Exercise Does My Dog's Breed Need?

How Much Exercise Does My Dog’s Breed Need?

Our dogs are unique in every way, including their exercise needs. It’s no surprise that every breed requires exercise of some sort in order to stay healthy, but some breeds need much more energy burned off than others. So, how much exercise does your dog’s breed need? Read on to find out the specifics on…

Recognizing Joint Pain in Your Dog

Recognizing Joint Pain in Your Dog

Our canine companions deserve nothing but happiness and health, but sometimes they suffer in silence without us even knowing. Being able to recognize your dog’s discomfort is the first step in figuring out how to alleviate it. Joint pain in dogs can be extremely distressing, but here are some ways you can help your pooch…

Ideas for Managing Canine Separation Anxiety

Ideas for Managing Canine Separation Anxiety

As pet parents, we hate to see our furry companions sad or in any sort of pain. Separation anxiety is is a condition that can negatively impact our dog’s quality of life. It’s fear and anxiety that occur when a dog is separated from his caretaker. While there is no cure for separation anxiety, there…

Help! My Dog Isn't Eating

Help! My Dog Isn’t Eating

Is your dog not eating his food like he usually would? Or maybe you’ve just adopted your first puppy and he won’t eat. What do you do? We have created a guide to help you find reasoning and solutions. There are a variety of reasons for loss of appetite in dogs. It’s important to determine…

Toxic Essential Oils to Dogs

Essential oils have become quite popular over the years. They are known for their power to naturally heal a wide range of conditions, including headaches, autism, acne, psoriasis, cancer, anxiety, and ADHD, among others. While essential oils have some proven benefits for humans, others are toxic to dogs. As pet parents, it is our job…

2020 Hurricane Safety Tips for Dogs

2020 Hurricane Safety Tips for Dogs

Hurricane season ranges from June to November, with the most dangerous month being September each year. After several devastating storms, many residents of hurricane-impacted areas want to be prepared for their families and pets for the upcoming storms. Whether you choose to evacuate with your dog or stay home and ride out the storm, it’s…