It’s back-to-school time, although this year it is a little different! Many parents had to make the tough decision whether to homeschool their kids or send them to school. We all know that school is important because you’re never too old to learn! Too many dog owners put up with annoying or nuisance behaviors because it is easier to ignore … Read More
Could Your Senior Dog Be Depressed Because of COVID?
Could your senior dog be depressed? Everyone thinks that our dogs are overjoyed because we are home with them more often during COVID. However, what they’re not considering is that dogs are very intuitive about their owner’s moods. Many owners have lost their jobs and money is tight. Other owners are wrestling with sending their kids back to school or … Read More
Swimming Is Great For Senior Dogs
There are basically three types of dogs – dogs who are natural swimmers, dogs who aren’t built to survive in the water, and dogs that can be taught to swim. For senior dogs, swimming is a fantastic exercise because it is joint friendly, particularly for arthritic dogs who have issues with bones, joints and cartilage. Swimming is great cardiovascular exercise, … Read More
Where Did Everyone Go?
Chances are your dog got used to you being home as we sheltered in place. Or maybe you adopted at dog during the Covid-19 shutdown. Because dogs are social creatures, having you home has been a dream come true for them. We’ve had the time to take more walks, play more games, and even the kids have been home! However, … Read More
Dog DNA Testing
Ancestry.com, 23 and ME and CRI Genetics have become extremely popular as tests have exploded in recent years, with the number of people signing up more than doubling in 2019. People want to learn more about their family history, their ancestry, their personal identity, and important health information. DNA tests are becoming popular for dogs as well, especially among mutt … Read More
Working From Your Home With Your Dog During COVID-19?
Do you suddenly find yourself with a new co-worker at home who barks and begs for attention? Who can get into mischief while you’re on a conference call? Or better yet who sticks their head in right in the middle of a video chat? If your kids are home too, this compounds the problem. So much activity and noise for … Read More
Could You Be Confusing Your Dog?
Our world and a dog’s world are very different, yet we want them to integrate into ours. Can you imagine how confusing it must be for them? Think about a new puppy. At around 12 weeks, we take them away from their parents, brothers and sisters and the only security they have known. We take them to a new home, … Read More
February is Pet Dental Health Month
When was the last time you looked in your dog’s mouth? If you’re like other dog owners, the answer is “never” or “infrequently.”
Does Your Dog Have a Cold?
Achoo! It’s that time of year when the sniffles and sneezes abound and the boxes of Kleenex and Lysol fly off the shelves. The Center for Disease Control estimates that adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more. However, it’s not just about humans – your dog could have a cold too.
Walk With Your Senior Dog
Turn on any TV or radio, and it won’t be long before a pitch for the latest fad diet, exercise gadget, or weight loss book surges through the speakers. But missing from the over-hyped offers is the most critical ingredient for success-the motivation to stick to the plan. Enter our furry canine friends and the desire to walk with your … Read More