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Over The Counter Medications That Are Safe For Dogs.
While veterinary care, lots of TLC, and a healthy lifestyle is the best way to keep your pet feeling well, all dogs will experience at least some of injury or illness in their lifetime. Did you know that there are many over the counter human medications that can be safe and effective for dogs when […]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Pets
Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and food. But also a time for possible distress for our pets. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or an unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Please check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving your […]
Ways Dogs Help Humans Be Healthy and Happy
Dogs lower stress. Studies have shown that getting a dog or cat can release the oxytocin hormone and decrease the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, resulting in a more relaxed state. Studies show the dogs reap the same benefits from being pet. Dogs are now being brought into airports, nursing homes, even school campuses […]
Don’t Feed Your Dog These Foods, FDA Warns
The Food and Drug Administration has just confirmed what veterinarians and dog experts have been saying for years. Beware of feeding your dog certain human foods. The top foods to avoid according to FDA are: Raw Meat. Red meat and poultry can contain certain harmful bacteria. Like E Coli or Salmonella, and therefore should be […]
Are You Bathing your Dog Correctly?
Bathing your dog is a great thing to do, it keeps them healthy and clean. But, there is a right way to bathe your dog; if you are not doing it correctly, you could be making your dog uncomfortable and even cause health issues. The following are signs that you are not bathing your dog […]
Are You Making These Top Training Mistakes?
You don’t train your dog often enough. Instead of “training then forgetting ” keep your dog’s established behaviors sharp by working them each day. You repeat commands over and over again. This often occurs when practices have not been adequately taught to your dog, or with a dog that does not like to perform. Headstrong […]
Does Your Dog Love You?
If you believe your dog loves you, you are right. It may not come as a surprise, but research confirms what most of us experience from our dog. Dogs do rely on us for food and shelter, but they also look to us for social comfort and bonding. Here are 4 signs that your dog […]
5 Essential Commands to Teach Your Dog
SIT. This is one of the easiest commands to teach. Hold a treat above your dog’s head and tell them to sit, give them treat once they sit. COME. This command can help keep a dog out of trouble, bringing him back to you if you drop the Leash or accidentally leave the front door […]
10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Trick or treat candy is not for pets. Especially baking or dark chocolate can be dangerous or even lethal for dogs and cats. Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween. Pranksters can tease, injure, steal or even kill your pet. Keep pets confined and away from a door. Strangers dressed in costumes and loud […]