Advertisement We love our pups so much that it hurts to think we could be doing something that our dogs dislike. Or that makes them uncomfortable, sad, or scared. They love us so much in return that sometimes, they don’t make it obvious when we’re doing something they hate. Since they can’t tell us, we’ve compiled a list … [Read more…]
Have you noticed that your dog’s nose has been drier than usual lately? A crusty, flaky nose on your dog is not just an eyesore – it can actually be quite sore and uncomfortable for your dog. Dry, cracked skin isn’t just painful. A wet nose is actually required for your dog to smell properly. … [Read more…]
Puppies are such a wonderful life force! Almost nothing is as cute and full of life and energy as a new puppy! Personally, I love young puppies and old dogs. Young puppies are experiencing the world and life each exciting event at a time. And, old dogs are full of all of those experiences. I … [Read more…]
Your dog’s slobbery kisses aren’t the same without that cold, wet nose pressing up against your face. And if your senior dog’s nose is dry or cracked, you have more than the quality of their kisses to be concerned about. As one of a dog’s most important features, the health of their nose is always … [Read more…]
Advertisement You’ve probably seen these questionable headlines flying around lately saying that our dogs aren’t as smart as we think they are. These lame, lame headlines. Screenshot: nytimes.com To be fair, the articles aren’t calling our dogs dumb, they’re just saying that our dogs aren’t exceptional. But even saying that much seems like an insult … [Read more…]
Advertisement Dental health is one of the most neglected issues in dogs. Yet, neglected teeth can quickly lead to canine dental disease other serious–and often fatal–diseases. Dr. Kathryn Primm, owner of Apple Brook Animal Hospital, and Dr. Denise Petryk, Director of Veterinary Services at Trupanion, shared with us some of the illnesses that can result from … [Read more…]
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In 2o14 we decided we needed to take action. Looking at the landscape – shelters were over crowded, under funded and making major pleas for help. Amazing animals were being euthanized just to save space. It was horrible. We knew we couldn’t make a difference alone and that we would need a group of Heroes … [Read more…]
As dogs age, their health deteriorates, and the most common health problem in senior dogs is osteoarthritis (1). Unfortunately, canine arthritis is not exclusive to geriatric dogs, and younger adult dogs may also suffer from this problem as well (2, 3, 4). A dietary change for arthritic dogs is key to alleviating the symptoms, so what’s … [Read more…]
Advertisement Dogs are incredible creatures, and humans have loved them for thousands and thousands of years. It’s not without reason. If we could count every kiss, every swish of a tail, every smile, we would be able to tell our dog-less friends exactly how many benefits there are to having a dog in our lives! … [Read more…]