Just as you put your baby or toddler in the car with a car seat, it’s important to keep your dog or cat safe whether you’re on a car ride, a trip to the veterinarian or a family vacation. January is a time when pet travel safety awareness is uppermost in our minds. Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying … Read More
Consider Fostering a Dog
Although many of the shelters were cleared out during the pandemic, it seems that many are full again. Have you ever considered fostering a dog? Here we’ll talk about what it involves and the fantastic opportunities it may provide for you and your family. What is fostering a dog? Fostering a dog means you provide temporary care for a predetermined … Read More
A Special Thanks to Dogs
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means overstuffing yourself with turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. It’s also the kickoff of a busy season, where giving thanks can often get lost in the shuffle. Today we are going to take a moment to give thanks for one of the most important members of your household, man’s best friend … Read More
How Do You Know If Your Senior Dog Is Healthy?
With October being Pet Wellness Month, we wanted to talk about the signs you can look for that your senior dog is doing well. As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your dog is healthy physically and psychologically. Since you are with him the most, you are the best qualified to notice any changes in his … Read More
Is Your Senior Dog Going Deaf?
Is your senior dog suddenly becoming less responsive to you? Started ignoring commands? One of the culprits may be your aging dogs hearing loss.
Is Your Senior Dog Going Blind?
As we age, there are physical changes in our bodies including a change in our vision. Although you may have been born with 20/20 vision, you may lose some vision as you age. This same can hold true for dogs. Just like us, dogs can go blind in one or two eyes. Fortunately, most causes of vision loss in dogs … Read More
Top Nine Senior Breeds
It is often said that the only bad part of being a dog owner is that dogs are on this earth for too short of time. So true! The most you can hope for is for your dog to live a long, happy life and enjoy his senior years. How well you take care of your dog – regular vet … Read More
Summertime Tips For Your Senior Dog
June signals the official start of summer and hopefully a break from the pandemic. Summer can also mean high temperatures, ticks, sunburn and even heatstroke so you must be careful. It is important you keep you and your dog safe by following these safety summer tips, whether your dog is a senior or puppy! Made in the Shade You need … Read More
Springtime Means Fun Time But Be Wary
As the days are longer and the weather is better, you can have even more fun with your dog, senior or not! Dogs can get easily There are many things about spring that can be downers and some great activities that lead to lots of run. First, we’ll talk about some dangers, then we’ll hit the highlights you won’t want … Read More
Dog Bite Prevention
With April 11 – 17 being Dog Bite Prevention Week we thought we would remind you about some important preventative tips.