Everyone loves summer – the sun, the warmth, and the fresh air. Everyone wants to spend more time outside during the warmer months, and chances are your dog does, too. Here are some tips on how to care for your dog during those hot summer months.
Chill Out: Keeping Your Dog Cool in the Hot Summer Sun
Summer is typically a time of great family fun and activity. The days are long and warm, the kids are on vacation, and the sun worshipers are out in full force. Unfortunately, the season also brings with it some very specific hazards – sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Pet Essentials – What You Need to Pack in Case of Evacuation
If you are a pet owner, you know how close the family pet can be to your heart. When an evacuation is necessary and you and your family must flee your home, it is necessary to take your pets along. Pets who are left behind rarely survive. So, be sure to prepare for your pet [...]
Adoption: What to expect from your new dog when adopting
When considering the birth rates among animals, it’s not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be adopted. Shockingly, it has been calculated that over a seven year period, one female cat and her offspring will produce approximately 420,000 kittens. Likewise, one female dog and her offspring will produce [...]
Dippy Dog – Choosing the Best Times to Flea Dip your Mutt
Nobody likes fleas. Fleas are pests. They spread disease and make everyone in your household uncomfortable. Here are some tips to help you choose the best times for dipping your dog.
Wiggly Worms – Possible Treatment for your Dog’s Tapeworms
Tapeworms are parasitic flat worms with segmented bodies. The head of most tapeworms consists of suckers or grooves, which enable them to attach themselves to your dog’s intestine. Each of the segments of the tapeworm has its own reproductive organs.
Are You Ready for Dog Ownership? Thoughts to Ponder before Fetching a Fido of your Own
Owning a dog can be a rewarding experience. Dogs offer us companionship and lifelong friendship, as well as endless entertainment with their antics. Owning a dog is a serious responsibility and you should think about it thoroughly before you bring a pooch into your home.
Pet Protection Plans in an Emergency
With the world experiencing more natural disasters than ever, it is necessary to develop emergency plans for your household and family. If you are a pet owner, this also means including your pets in your emergency plans. Often times, during events such as hurricanes, pet owners leave their pets behind, thinking they will be able [...]
Vested Interest in your Vet – Choosing the Right Doggie Doctor Makes All the Difference
Choosing the right vet can make a big difference on how both you and you dog feel about veterinarian care. Here are some tips to help you decide on which doggie doctor is right for you.
