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Natural Remedies for Common Dog Ailments
From unexplained limps to dry skin, dogs always seem to be finding ways to make you worried about their health and wellness. Any serious issues should be addressed by a vet, but is there anything you can do at home to help soothe more minor irritations or encourage healing? Absolutely! Dogs were domesticated over 30,000…
Read MorePreparing Your Dog for Vet Visits
As a pet parent, you can give your canine some essential tools for maneuvering through the world with confidence. This preparation can help them tackle scary situations, like a visit to their doctor. Going to the vet for a simple check-up can be an unpleasant experience for many pets. Just like how some people don’t…
Read MoreCan Pets Really Improve Your Mental Health?
Having a pet in the home certainly changes our day-to-day life in huge ways. Pets bring out the nurturing side of their humans, and, in turn, they become better caregivers, but how can having a pet improve a person’s own wellness? Mental health is impacted by many factors and is, in some ways, far less…
Read MoreSenior Dog Care: Tips for Aging Pets
For a dog, the golden years can be full of relaxation, affection, and delicious new treats, but they’ll need help from their owner to adjust to their new abilities and limitations. A senior dog won’t be able to do all of the same things that they enjoyed in their younger years, but with your help,…
Read MoreThe Impact of Music and Sounds on Dogs
“Music is the universal language of mankind,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote. But could that appeal transcend across species? Countless dog owners tell tales of pups who have a strong relationship to music and sounds: both those they prefer and those they’d rather do without. Other dogs seem to largely ignore the background tunes, no…
Read MoreWhat Dog Owners Should Know About Pet Insurance
Owning a pet is typically a joy, but certain obligations can make it stressful — and expensive! Vet bills are, of course, the prime example of why owning a dog can lead to such a big financial strain. Between annual checkups and standard treatments, your pup’s well-being can become quite pricey. Factor in unexpected emergencies,…
Read MoreCanine Fitness: Exercise for Your Dog’s Health
An active pup is a happy pup. Building an exercise routine for your dog can promote an array of health benefits and can even act as a tool for both training and bonding! From puppyhood to the golden years, sticking to a fitness routine will enhance their overall well-being and maintain their vitality through all…
Read MoreThe Importance of Consistent Training: Tips for Dog Owners
Everyone’s heard that “practice makes perfect,” and the adage holds true for dogs trying to learn or maintain certain behaviors. At the same time, consistency is just as important as repetition while training. In fact, repeating the same training exercises inconsistently can serve to confuse your dog and delay their ability to fully understand commands,…
Read MoreTraveling With Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide
On the road again? 2024 is going to set a new high watermark for seasonal travel, as people all over the U.S. gear up for summer break and sunny weather ahead. For many different reasons, dog owners may prefer to take their fuzzy family member along for the trip. This can be a great idea,…
Read MoreBreed Spotlight: Understanding and Caring For ‘Long Dogs’
You know what they say: when you want to live happy like they did on the homestead, that’s when it’s time to “get a long, little doggie!” Groan if you want, but jokes like that are emblematic of the adoration owners of long dog breeds hold for their precious pups. Dogs with “long but low”…
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