Dogs have a natural tendency to want to chew, and many pet owners turn to bones to satisfy this need. Bones provide important benefits, but they also come with some risk that needs to be considered every time you give… Read More
Archive for the ‘Dog Health and Wellness’ Category
The Benefits of Joint Supplements for Dogs
When our dogs are our family and an important companion in our lives, it’s hard to see them in pain. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis sneaks up on many dogs and can be a troublesome condition that progresses steadily throughout the dog’s life…. Read More
Butt Scooting: Sign of a Bigger Problem?
However you react when your dog scoots their butt across your floor, it’s almost guaranteed that you do react. Butt scooting is a little bit gross and a little bit amusing, but dogs typically don’t do it for fun. Scooting… Read More
TPLO Surgery Aftercare
Dogs that have suffered a Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) rupture—which is similar to a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in humans—often need corrective surgery to mitigate the injury and slow the onset of arthritis. According to the American College of… Read More
Can You Take Your Dog on a Kayak?
There’s something so soothing about kayaking down a river, or out on open water. When you love kayaking but you have a dog waiting for you at home you might be wondering if you can safely bring them with you… Read More
Tips on How to Give Your Dog Pills
When our dogs are sick, injured, or going through surgical recovery, they often have to take medications to deal with symptoms and potential secondary issues. Many owners dread a pill prescription for their dog because medicating a dog can be… Read More
Keeping Your Dog Safe While Boating, Part 2
In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed products and training that will help keep your dog safe while boating. Now that your dog is safe while they’re on the boat and you’re equipped with dog sunscreen and first… Read More
Keeping Your Dog Safe While Boating, Part 1
The warmth of summer means that there are a lot more boats out on the water. If you’re an avid boater, or you want to be, you might be wondering how to take your dog on the water safely so… Read More
What is Screw Tail?
Screw tail is kind of a silly name, but it refers to a serious condition that affects some dogs. Also called an ingrown tail, or a corkscrew tail, this condition most commonly affects English and Australian Bulldogs. It is also… Read More
The Importance of the E-Collar & Suitable Alternatives
When you pick up your pet from surgery, your vet will likely have put them into an Elizabethan collar, or e-collar for short. These ridiculous-looking plastic cones serve an important purpose after your pet’s surgery to keep them on the… Read More