Pup parents work at great lengths and try everything possible to comfort their dogs. Dogs are loveable furry balls that are true family members. These fur balls impact our lives in so many positive ways. It is scientifically proven that living with a companion dog promotes the development of antidepressant hormones. In addition to this, our dogs keep
Keeping your home completely clean can be difficult on its own. Not to say whether you own a pet or perhaps two that are continuously messing with your house’s cleanliness. Lots of scattered fur on the furnishings, dirty paw prints on the mats and unpleasant scent all around the home are the main components of having a pet
All of the wonderful things that come with summer like cookouts on hot and steamy days filled with visiting family and friends come with hidden dangers to your furry family members. Here are a few pet safety tips to help you and your pets enjoy the warmer days ahead. Cookouts Cookouts are surprising source of pitfalls for your
We often hear about the physical health benefits of having a pet but as important is how pets improve mental health. There is a lot of press lately on techniques to help with our mental health including: meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and keeping a positive attitude. These are all great tools that we can use to help alleviate anxiety and stress.
Sleeping habits can vary widely among members of the animal kingdom. You may be surprised at how much some animals sleep, and how little others do. If you are interested in learning more about some of the more curious sleeping habits within the animal kingdom, why not check out this fascinating infographic courtesy of the team at Greyhounds
We all love having a clean, healthy, and nice smelling dog, but getting him that way can break the bank. Just because you don’t have the means to take your pup to a professional groomer doesn’t mean that you are a bad owner. After all, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to properly
The numbers are in for 2017 and, unfortunately, the pet obesity epidemic remains on the rise. The 2017 U.S. pet obesity survey, conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, has concluded that 56% of all dogs and 60% of all cats are overweight or obese (in 2016, these percentages were 54% and 59% respectively). These numbers are
I have a lot of clients ask me about a board and train program for their dogs. In theory this sounds like a great idea, you leave your dog with someone and he comes back to you perfectly well behaved. Unfortunately this is not always how it works out. My main concern with these programs is that you
Pet owners are always looking for ways to keep their pets healthy and happy. What is an appropriate diet? How much exercise should they get? How often should I take them to the veterinarian? What safety measures should I take? There are various answers to these questions. This article speaks to these and other topics to help you
For many dog owners the word grooming means pompom haircuts, beribboned bangs, and doggy perfumes. Fine for little Fifi maybe but not for Andy, he’s all dog. However, Andy needs it too. Grooming is not just a matter of good looks though that certainly is a side benefit. A better word for it would be cleanliness. It takes