The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The desire to chase is an instinctive and innate drive in most breeds. At its most basic, dogs evolved as predators and scavengers, and so this natural instinct can be difficult to curb or eradicate, especially with certain breeds.  Still, it can be possible to train, distract, and prevent your dog from chasing small animals […]

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Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Most of us probably don’t think about our pets sweating. After all, how would we know with all that fur? Pets don’t have any of the tell tale signs of sweat, and they don’t have a body odor. But how do our pets keep cool? Do pets sweat?  Keep reading to find out how our […]

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Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

We all know that dogs are our best friends – after all, they are hard-wired to want to be with us all the time. And many of us would love to take them everywhere we go. Unfortunately, there are times when our dog pals can’t accompany us. Work, social functions, and other obligations sometimes dictate […]

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Help! My Dog Eats Cat Poop!

Help! My Dog Eats Cat Poop!

Living with both cats and dogs can be really fun and rewarding, but an interspecies household is not without certain challenges. Dogs are notorious for sleeping in cat beds, playing with catnip mice, eating kitty kibble, and perhaps worst of all, stealing “snacks” from the litter box. A dog eats cat poop for various reasons, […]

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Is It Time to Go Camping With Your Pet?

Is It Time to Go Camping With Your Pet?

The visions that pet owners may have about experiencing the great outdoors with their best furry friends don’t always match up with the reality. But, like anything else, the more you prepare for contingencies, the better off you’ll be. In other words, camping with your pet probably sounds like a great idea – and it […]

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Leash Laws: How To Pick A Safe Dog Leash

Leash Laws: How To Pick A Safe Dog Leash

If you’re looking for a place for your dog to roam free, there’s no shortage of dog parks, recognized off leash areas, and even your own backyard. But if you’re walking your dog, a safe dog leash is a necessity.  Not only do leashes provide you with some control over your dog, they also keep […]

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Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

For most dogs, toys are not a luxury – they are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom, provide a mental and physical outlet for energy, and keep dogs comforted in new and unfamiliar situations. Balls, rope toys, and chew toys are popular choices, but many dogs will play with absolutely anything they can get their […]

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In The Swim Of Things: Where Should And Shouldn’t Your Dog Swim?

In The Swim Of Things: Where Should And Shouldn’t Your Dog Swim?

The weather is heating up, and we can’t wait to get out on the boat, in the lake, and to the pool this summer. Of course, our dogs almost always accompany us on these water adventures. But it begs the question – where should and shouldn’t your dog swim? Are there hazards to be aware […]

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The Truth About Dog Bite Prevention

The Truth About Dog Bite Prevention

An owner of a mild-mannered, well-behaved dog might find it hard to believe that their dog could actually bite someone – and yet it happens all the time. There are many things that can unexpectedly scare or upset a dog, leading them to react uncharacteristically aggressive or defensive. As a result, we recommend that every […]

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Ask a Vet: Are Dog Parks Safe?

Ask a Vet: Are Dog Parks Safe?

These days, it seems that nearly every community has a dog park (or three), and for good reason! They offer the opportunity for dogs to enjoy freedom, exercise, and socialization, and they give owners a chance to kick back while their pups have some fun. What could be better? However, before you and your furry […]

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