During the pandemic, many of us have been spending a lot of extra time disinfecting and sanitizing our homes and hands to help protect our families from the COVID-19 virus. Is this additional chemical exposure having an adverse effect on our dogs and cats? For almost a year now, many of us have been using […]
Regular veterinary checkups and antioxidant supplements can help keep your pet’s vision in check. As dogs and cats age, they may experience some of the same vision concerns we do. But because these animals are good at compensating for vision loss, you may not notice early on that their vision is changing. Their senses of […]
Summer means lots of time outdoors with your dog, but don’t forget the sun protection and insect repellent! Summer is here, bringing with it lots of outdoor fun for you and your dog. But too much sun can cause burning and even lead to skin cancer. Meanwhile, mosquitoes, ticks and other nasty pests are ready […]
Seeing the veterinarian on a regular basis is a necessary part of being an animal parent. Recognizing and managing your dog or cat’s emotional state and primary needs can help take the stress out of vet visits. Dogs and cats experience varying “moods” or emotional states that can shift instantly in response to different circumstances […]
Pet theft is a serious problem and the pandemic has made it worse. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to protect your dog or cat from being stolen. While it’s not something we like to think about, pet theft is a growing problem in both the US and Canada. According to the Animal Legal Defense […]
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental problems in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways […]
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental issues in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways […]
Make grooming your pup quick and easy with this 15-minute weekly regimen! Raise your hand if you’ve ever been too busy to groom your dog. We’ve all been there! When you juggle a lot of responsibilities, brushing Fido can slip a little too low on the priority list. But regular grooming is an extremely important […]
Incorporating these ancient Ayurvedic principles and techniques into your dog’s lifestyle will help prevent illness while increasing his everyday health and well-being. The oldest tricks in the book are sometimes the best. This is certainly true of the timeless healing science of Ayurveda. This proven and highly effective 5,000-year-old modality can be applied to our […]
Not all dogs are food-motivated, which can make treat training ineffective. Here’s how to use toys as training rewards instead. This may be hard to believe, but not all dogs are motivated by food — and that’s okay. Food is not the only reward in the world. This article is aimed at dogs who are […]
