I moved out of the suburbs and into a wooded area a few years back, and it wasn't long after that I got poison ivy for the first time. I shrugged it off and attributed it to bad luck. Since I don't have a habit of reaching out and touching all the … [Read more...]
5 Everyday Habits That Help Keep Your Dog Fit
We all know the secret to losing weight, right? Eat less & exercise more. But unfortunately it's not always quite so simple. The good news is by breaking it down into mini goals it becomes much easier to manage. Just like us many of our dogs … [Read more...]
Xylitol: The Artificial Sweetener That Can Be Fatal to Dogs
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in many sugarless gums and candies, and unfortunately it can be fatal to dogs. And sadly since it's still used in many products, the number of animal poisonings continues to increase. The number of cases … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help a Dog That Limps at Night
If you met my dog Laika during the day you'd have no idea she has arthritis. She'd gladly run 5 miles, hike a mountain or swim for 7 hours straight. And that's what makes arthritis hard to manage - she still wants to do all those things during the … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Ear Cropping
Should our dogs be subjected to elective cosmetic surgeries such as ear cropping? Supporters of the practice cite the reduced risk of ear infections that come with it, while those against call it completely unnecessary. Here's what you need to know … [Read more...]
Do Yourself a Favor and Teach Your Dog to Chase Bubbles
Entertaining a dog doesn't get much easier than blowing bubbles. When it comes to keeping your dog busy and active you're golden if you can teach your dog to chase bubbles. I'm not sure how this came about but Laika had an epiphany this month. It … [Read more...]
How Dogs Are Stunting Ecoli Growth & Saving Penguins
Border Collies & Maremmas have quite a strong work ethic, and some creative researchers are putting all that dedication, energy & natural instinct to good use. Here's how dogs are stunting ecoli growth on beaches & saving Penguins. Dog … [Read more...]
Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes In Children
From helping children with autism to sniffing out and detecting cancer, new research is finding more evidence of the health benefits our canine friends provide. New Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes in Children We've known for awhile that … [Read more...]
Why Does My Dog Itch So Much?
Has your dog been itching more than usual? Every dog is different when it comes to their itching & scratching habits, but if your dog has been itching more than usual it's time for a closer look. Here's a look at the most common causes of itching … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Go Grey Early?
Laika's already going grey, though she's only 3 years old. Looking back all of my dogs went grey eventually, but it never started quite that early. So it got me wondering -- why do dogs go grey early anyway? It it all genetics? Is it stress … [Read more...]