The Doggie Bowl
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Tick Prevention & Removal
I don’t know about you, but I do not like bugs. Typically, my fear increases exponentially if it can sting or bite me, so you can imagine how I feel about bugs that burrow in your skin and hang on…
As Told by a Vet: Top 4 Reasons to Spay or Neuter your Dog
What is spaying and neutering? A spay is the surgical removal of a female dog’s reproductive organs (including the ovaries and uterus), and a neuter is the surgical removal of a male dog’s testicles. “Fixed” or “altered” are some other…
8 Must-Have Apps for Doggy Parents
From dating to shopping, ordering in to watching your favorite shows, playing games to logging your bowel movements (yes, really!), there’s literally an app for everything these days. It’s not surprising that there are quite a few apps for doggy…
The Latest Discovery About Grape Toxicity In Dogs
There are several foods that we know are totally safe for humans, but are toxic to dogs. Grapes (and raisins, which are just dried grapes) are one of those foods that we have known can be very dangerous. While veterinarians…
Dog Kibble… How Good is it REALLY?
There is such a vast amount of kibble types on the market and all have significantly different ingredients, but is any of it really that good for your dog? As a dog owner, I’ve thought about this many times myself…
8 Tips on Flying With your Dog (with bonus airline by airline info)
I don’t know about you but after the tough year we’ve all had, the one thing I’m most looking forward to is traveling again and there’s no one I’d rather go on a vacation with than my beloved pooches. Back…
How to Pick and Choose Food for Your Dog
I became passionate about canine nutrition after I lost both of my childhood dogs within 3 months of each other. Xander and Frances were on a rotation of Hill’s Science and Blue Buffalo. These were brands I thought I could…
4 Unknown Facts about the Dangers of Puppy Mills from a DOGtor
If you are considering getting a puppy, it is important to know the facts about puppy mills and why to avoid getting a puppy from one. The term Puppy Mill is used to describe large-scale commercial dog breeding, that focuses…
8 Best Fruits and Veggies For Your Dog
Our furry family members bring us years of joy and companionship. Feeding them a diet rich in nutritious foods will keep them healthy and happy throughout their lives, which is what every dog owner wants, right? But sometimes you run…
Is Crate Training Right For You?: 5 Tips for Crate Training
Are you considering crate training a new puppy, or wondering if it is the right thing for your furry friend? There is a stigma against utilizing a crate as it’s often associated with neglectful behavior from the pet owner, but…