You know about the Food and Drug Administration, right? It’s the federal government agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the supervision of food safety (among other things). The FDA rules don’t only apply to humans, the agency regulates dog food, too. That’s good to know. But what does a dog food nutrition label mean? You … [Read more…]
In a recent survey, a large percentage of American dog owners reported that they tend to feed their pets a similar diet as they themselves follow – be it Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, etc. – and this had many veterinarians on edge. Why? Because dogs process food differently than we do: they negatively respond … [Read more…]
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) have released the top list of common household toxins most frequently ingested by dogs, according to cases handled by the APCC. To help pet parents avoid more toxicity tragedies, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also released a new mobile app … [Read more…]
Finally, a safe, ultra-durable chew toy that will keep your dog busy for hours! Our power-chewers here at the iHeartDogs office have been testing the Love To Chew ™ YumBones for a few weeks now, and our we’re pretty impressed with how they are holding up! The genius part of these ultra-durable, nylon bone is the mini … [Read more…]
Jim, a USMC combat veteran, suffered from PTSD after war and was in a really rough state. He frequently fell into trance-like episodes of anxiety and depression. These episodes would keep Jim from engaging in every day tasks, such as getting out of bed, going to the grocery store, or spending time with family. “We … [Read more…]
I am lucky enough to work in veterinary medicine. I LOOOOOVE dog training, but interesting enough I also love veterinary medicine. We joke at work that it is an addiction. I make low pay. I don’t have 401(K) I don’t have medical benefits The job is hard on my body and requires I lift large … [Read more…]
It’s said that “every dog has their day,” and Rocky Kanaka is making sure that they do! Rocky Kanaka’s Dogs Day Out is one of our favorite series. In each episode, Rocky takes one lucky pup out of the shelter to have the best day of their life. That means special treats, trips to the … [Read more…]
We often thank those in our military for their service, but how often do we thank them for their sacrifice? This story has been passed around the internet for years – it’s a touching reminder of the hearts that are broken and sometimes never mended when our servicepeople have to leave their loved ones behind. … [Read more…]
It’s National Dog Week! In honor of our furry companions, Trupanion looked at their database to identify each region’s signature breeds—that is, the breeds that are more frequent in their respective region than the rest of the US. Mixed breeds top the list as the most popular dogs in the US—followed closely by the Labrador Retriever. These … [Read more…]
The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is the incredibly cozy, hi-tech pet facility in Los Angeles that is changing the way that people think about shelters. They’re so excited about National Puppy Day (March 23) that they’ve decided to celebrate it all month! This week they’ll be unveiling their brand new Paws Lounge – a room that … [Read more…]