8 Strategies for Simplifying Travel with Pets
Traveling with your pet can be both exciting and fulfilling. From planning road trips or flying across borders to discovering new spots, traveling with pets requires careful preparation to ensure their comfort, safety, and wellbeing while on the road. Research pet-friendly transportation options, accommodations, and requirements or restrictions at your […]
Seven Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe During the Summer
The summer is the perfect time to explore and enjoy nature with your dog. The longer days allow for more picnics and barbecues. trips to the beach and lakes, camping and trips to the Dog Park are also possible. Keep safety in mind as you and your dog enjoy the summer sun. These tips will help […]
Nurturing a Positive Connection Between Children and Pets: Strategies for Building a Strong Relationship
Growing evidence shows that pets, particularly dogs, can provide numerous advantages to children1. While this evidence helps convince their parents of this claim, forming a lasting positive bond between both animal and child doesn’t always happen instantly – adults must do everything possible to encourage a harmonious relationship and maximize […]
Comprehensive Guide to Pet Hospice Care
As your dog or cat ages or is diagnosed with terminal illness, hospice care could provide invaluable support in keeping their beloved furry friend comfortable for as long as possible. As pet parents learn what hospice care entails as well as how best to provide it and whether or not […]
Four Dog Breeds Exhibiting Blue Tongues
Most dogs naturally possess pink tongues, while certain breeds naturally possess blue or “black” tongues (commonly called black tongues). At least two breed standards mandate having solid blue tongues: The Chow Chow and Shar-Pei both always feature solid blue tongues; Eurasier and Thai Ridgeback may feature black-spotted or solid blue-black […]
Exploring Various Pet-Friendly Camping Options
Camping can be one of the more pet-friendly trips you take with your animal companion. No hotel needs to accommodate them, while an outdoor environment provides comfort and enrichment to many pets. Spring camping weather provides some of the ideal camping conditions, from mild days that don’t overheat to crisp […]
Fifteen Breeds of Dogs Originating from Russia
Russia is the world’s largest country and in addition to being famous for creating submarines and radios, it has also given birth to many dog breeds. Russian dog breeds can be as varied as its landscape – from fluffy snow-loving dogs such as Samoyeds or vocal huskys like Huskies all […]
Is it Safe for Dogs to Share Water Bowls?
When out and about with your pup and you come across a public dog water bowl, you may be tempted to give them a drink from it. But is it safe? While drinking from shared dog bowls might seem harmless and even convenient, shared bowls may contain pathogens that could […]
The “Cone of Shame”: When Your Dog Requires It and Alternative Options
Due to a famous Pixar film, we now all refer to Elizabethan collars for dogs by another name – “cone of shame”. Dog cones of shame is an incorrect description, however. Contrary to Dug’s evil master in Up, real-world cones serve an invaluable purpose: protecting wounds from being nibbled at […]
What Makes Dogs Enjoy Belly Rubs?
One of the greatest joys of pet ownership is cuddling. Many dogs seem to take great delight in having their bellies scratched; flopping on their backs with tongue lolling out, tail wagging in anticipation for this service. Some dogs do this to send a message; these gestures could not mean […]