How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws in Summer Heat
Walking barefoot on the warm ground is a wonderful sensation, but if the ground is too hot, you will find yourself hopping, skipping, and jumping to get on to cooler terrain. The hot ground feels…
Walking barefoot on the warm ground is a wonderful sensation, but if the ground is too hot, you will find yourself hopping, skipping, and jumping to get on to cooler terrain. The hot ground feels…
Ticks are arachnids. Most tick species are classified as either a hard tick or a soft tick. Mature ticks are eight-legged creatures with either ovoid or pear-shaped bodies. Hard ticks are called thus because because…
A dog’s mouth is an indicator of more than just their dental health. If their teeth and gums are under par, it could spell big trouble for their overall health, with heart disease, bone loss,…
It’s official. Summers are getting hotter. As Bloomberg reports, the last five years have seen a steady rise in temperatures… and we aren’t the only ones to notice its effects. If you’re wilting in the…
With age comes a few health issues both in humans and animals. It is common to hear of seniors complaining of back pain and joint pain, and usually, doctors prescribe a dose of glucosamine to…
Dog bites are a real problem, and can often be more serious than they first appear. Even a minor little ‘nip’ can, if left untreated, lead to any number of complications, including bacterial infections, nerve…
If you’re heading on a camping trip with your dog, you’re going to need to consider their needs as much as your own. While you might be happy enough to live on S’mores and cold…
When two breeds of dog are bred to create a new breed that has the best attributes of both, the resulting dog is often referred to as a designer breed. One such dog is the…
A dog is man’s best friend, but just like we have to be picky with our human friends, we also have to get the dog that fits into our lives. Knowing the traits of each…