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No matter how prepared you may be, things happen in life. From medical emergencies to natural disasters, we need to be ready for just about anything. When it comes to emergency planning, many people forget about their pets. But the truth is, we need to consider what we would do in the worst-case scenario concerning our dogs (and any pet). The first step you can take to prepare yourself for an emergency situation is to build an emergency kit and preparedness plan. Emergency supplies This is self-explanatory but is worth reviewing to ensure you aren’t missing any key items. Your… Read More

As spring approaches and the warm weather returns, so too do flowers and grasses. This means pollen and other allergens fill the air, causing many humans a myriad of miserable (but easily treatable) symptoms. But we aren’t the only ones affected by seasonal allergies – our pets are too. Many dogs (and cats) experience similar suffering to their owners as the seasons change. In order to keep your dog feeling his best, it’s important to know the symptoms and treatments that are available to you. Seasonal allergy symptoms No two dogs are the same, so the ways allergy present can… Read More

Communication is a key part of success in any relationship – personal, professional, and all the in-betweens. The same is true of your relationship with your dog. There’s just one catch…we don’t speak the same language. Most dogs can understand basic English words, and their vocabulary of understanding is similar to that of a toddler. Commands like sit, stay, and roll-over is commonly known for dogs. In some ways, dogs understand how we communicate. But do we know how they tell us things? Dogs communicate with each other and humans primarily use their bodies. From their tails to their lips,… Read More

If you’re an experienced dog owner – there are a few things burned into your mind. Perhaps one of the first lessons any dog parent learns is what not to feed your dogs. No chocolate. No grapes. Avoid rawhide and chicken bones. Overall, human foods seem to be off the table for our pups but that’s not entirely true. With extensive research being done on the components of our dogs’ food, science has learned a lot about what our dogs can and cannot have. In fact, much of what is good for us is also good for our dogs. Here… Read More

We all love that fresh-from-the-salon feel and few things are cuter than picking your up from her grooming appointment, complete with a bow in her hair. Any professional groomer will tell you that it’s not an easy task bathing, trimming, and clipping a dog. There’s a reason the profession exists, after all. But for the days when schedules don’t line up, or maybe your dog prefers to not visit a groomer, here are the dos and don’ts of grooming at home: Do: Invest in the right tools If you want to do it right, take the time to research and… Read More