February 26th is National Spay Day USA. Typically held on the last Tuesday of February, this national observance provides an opportunity for shelter and rescue programs to highlight the importance of spaying or neutering your pets. This year is the 25th anniversary of annual World Spay Day and a perfect opportunity to recognize the important … Read More »
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Celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day by Making These Homemade Dog Treats
Saturday, February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day. In observance of this national day, celebrate by making homemade dog treats for your fur baby. There are so many types of homemade dog treats you can whip up for your pup. One advantage of baking at home is to make sure there are no known allergens … Read More »
Healthy Easy Homemade Dog Treats
We love our dogs; incredibly, about 89.7 million dogs live in the U.S. as pets. That adds up to a lot of wet noses, paws and hungry mouths to feed! While it was once considered okay to give dogs any type of dog treat, dog goodies are much more complicated today. Not all dog treats … Read More »
5 Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Dog
There are many memes and jokes about fat dogs on the internet, but dog obesity is no laughing matter. Obesity is the most common preventable disease among dogs. According to a study conducted by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 25 – 30 percent of dogs are obese. As dogs age, that number increases to … Read More »
Walk Your Dog Week Reminds You to Exercise With Your Dog
National Walk Your Dog Week is this week, October 1-7, 2018, and what a great time to celebrate how important – and wonderful – it is to walk your dog regularly. Going for walks together is a great way to cement the bond between you and is essential for the health of your dog (and … Read More »
15 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know About Rabies
It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare – rabies. Every mammal is susceptible to rabies, and it is fatal. Tens of thousands of people die every year worldwide from this deadly disease. Only 6 people have ever survived the full-blown virus; those 6 only survived due to a groundbreaking new treatment. NOTE: Everyone is required BY … Read More »
Does Your Dog Have Hidden Dental Disease?
Dental health is one of the most neglected health issues in dogs. Unfortunately, neglected teeth in dogs can lead to other serious diseases, some of which are fatal. Few dogs show signs of dental disease, so it’s up to the family and veterinarian to uncover what may be a hidden – and oftentimes painful – … Read More »
What Everyone Should Know About Puppy Mills
Saturday (September 15th) is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day, giving us all reason to pause and consider the plight of the many animals that are bred and born in these types of facilities, and forced to endure horrific, squalid conditions. Puppy mills are large-scale businesses that breed dogs. The primary focus of a puppy mill … Read More »