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5 Best Ways to Introduce your Dogs and Toddlers
Their hands are often sticky, they tend to wobble when they walk, and they scream, cry, and burst out laughing all within a span of five minutes. Toddlers are known for being mercurial, curious, and energetic, and perhaps nobody picks…
NYC Dog Trainer shares 5 Tips for any NYC Dog
When living in a busy urban environment like NYC, it’s important that we are versed in all things dog before adding a member to our family! We talked to Tess Marty, a NYC dog trainer, and she’s going to be…
Top 5 Tips on Reading a Dog Food Ingredients List
Sometimes reading a pet food label and dog food ingredients list can feel like the most overwhelming thing in the world. The average pet parent often has limited knowledge of the “rules” that govern ingredient lists. And there are rules,…
What does it mean when a Vet is Fear-Free Certified?
Fear Free certified is a philosophy that focuses on animals’ mental health and stress in addition to their general health. For many years, most veterinarians believed that animals were simply going to be scared at the vet and there was…
Top Two Vets in 2022 of NYC: Upper East Side
Dog Spotted here, your one and only source into the doggo lives of New York City’s elite… We are always on the lookout for the best care, accessories, and things to do in NYC with your dog. And who better…
Top 3 Things to Know Before Adopting a Tripawd
Whether you’ve ever had or met a Tripawd, you’ve surely seen inspirational photos and videos of amputee dogs living life to the fullest. A little bit of Tripawd awareness, however, can help make life easier on three legs for dogs…
How to Train your Dog to go in their Travel Bag (and love it!)
As obsessed dog parents, we want to take our dogs everywhere with us. But how can we make the process smooth? For little kids, a bribe of a new toy may do the trick. For dogs, it’s not that easy……
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…
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….