If your beloved dog has recently had or is about to have surgery, then you know just how much of a labor of love it is for you, the doting pet parent. Prepping for your pup’s surgery involves countless trips to the veterinarian, determining the best course of action, figuring out how you’re going to…
If you have a dog, you’ve probably heard the calculation that 1 dog year equals 7 human years, right? Well, not quite. While this idea of the 1:7 ratio has been prevalent for a surprisingly long time (since the 1950s!), it turns out the reality is not so cut-and-dried. How your dog ages depend quite…
First things first, don’t panic. For the most part, dogs shed – it’s what they do. Shedding is a normal process in which your dog’s body naturally removes old or damaged hair. Even shedding that seems excessive (i.e. when the lint roller has become your new best friend) can be normal, depending on your dog’s…
The Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Dogs Identifying an Overweight Dog Risk Factors for Weight Gain Are You Overfeeding Your Dog? Health Issues in Overweight Dogs Creating a Doggy Diet Plan Creating a Doggy Exercise Routine Weight Loss Tricks for Dogs Who Love to Eat The Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Dogs Be…
Giving medication to your dog after surgery can be a stressful part of the recovery process, but it doesn’t have to be! There are several ways to get the job done and we are here to help you find what works best for you and your dog. For starters, it’s important to check with your…
These days, there is an app for everything, even your furry baby! We’ve compiled some of our favorites below. Best Dog First Aid Apps 1. ASPCA Pet Safety App for Lost Pets, Disaster Prep, and Emergency Alerts “This free app shows pet parents exactly what to do in case of a natural disaster. It also…
Dogs Don’t Always Show Their Pain Here’s the thing: dogs don’t cry. They’ve evolved to hide their pain. In their pack mentality, pain is a sign of weakness – it means you could be left behind by the group, not be able to pull your weight or become a liability to the pack as…
First things first: we get it. It can seem hard to justify spending money on preventative joint supplements for your dog when your dog doesn’t have joint problems (yet!). But we’re here to convince you: it’s more than worth it, for both of you. First, take into consideration the fact that it’s been estimated that…
If your dog is suffering from joint pain, you may have heard that glucosamine can help. Glucosamine is one of the most popular supplements for canines (and with good reason), but because of this, all the information out there can feel overwhelming. So to help you out, we’ve done the work and compiled all the…
