The Doggie Bowl
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9 Delightful Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Furbaby
Your dog is the best cuddler in the world and always knows how to put a smile on your face. They’ve seen you through your best and worst times and loved you unconditionally through it all. I don’t know about you…
What to Expect when your Dog is being Vaccinated
Let’s dive right in… What are vaccines? Vaccines are substances used in medicine to encourage the formation of immunity to certain diseases. The most common vaccines given to dogs are rabies and DA2PP (canine combo). Some vaccines will be administered…
FAQ: Why do Dogs Lick their Paws?
Dogs have many behaviors which, as pet parents, we often ignore or deem as normal. However, sometimes our dogs are trying to tell us something. Like, when they lick their paws, although sometimes normal (see below when this is considered…
Vets in the City feat. Dr. Barrack of Animal Acupuncture
When searching for a Vet for your furry friend, it’s hard to really understand why your Vet became a Vet, what their specialties are, and their background. That’s why we have begun a series of interviewing local Vets in NYC….
Dear Mary Puppins, My Dog is Eating Sh*t, What Do I Do?
Tess Marty (aka Mary Puppins) is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in the process of getting her CPDT-K, you can find her on Instagram at @Dog_Trainer_Tess in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure…
Dear Mary Puppins: Building Confidence and Trust with a Fearful Dog (step-by-step guide)
Erica Salinas (aka Mary Puppins) is a certified dog trainer and owner of Salinas K9 Training in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at jamie@dogspotted.com!
As Told By a Vet: The Best Dog Bowls for your Dog
People don’t often think about dog bowls, let alone think there are better and best dog bowls for your pet. They’re sitting there quietly, minding their own business. But if you were to take a microscope to the party of…
2 Simple Steps For Dog Ear Cleaning at Home
Dog ear cleaning at home is a skill set you can learn to keep your dog healthy. Keeping ’s skin and coat healthy is an important part of dog care maintenance. Did you know that the lining of the ear…
Vets in the City feat. Dr. Dan of ABC Animal Hospital
When searching for a Vet for your furry friend, it’s hard to really understand why your Vet became a Vet, what their specialties are, and their background. That’s why we have begun a series of interviewing local Vets in NYC….
5 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a Labrador Retriever (Bonus tip at the end!)
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. With their friendly personalities and quick-to-learn training ability, these pups make wonderful companions for so many people! They are also frequently used as working dogs and…