Walk Your Pet for Bone & Joint Health
Walking your pet is a great way to keep them moving and to increase your bond with one another. It is also an excellent way to monitor their movement. This is especially important as your pet grows older since geriatric conditions such as arthritis are becoming more common. Arthritis is a general term for joint […]
Keeping Your Pets Warm This Winter
Just like their owners, pets can catch colds. So as the weather turns bitter this winter, it is important to keep an eye on your pet’s health to ensure they are in top form. Cold Weather and Dogs Dogs rely on their respiratory system to stay warm. When the air is icy, their bronchial tubes […]
Is Thanksgiving Dinner Safe for My Dog?
With the holidays just around the corner, it is common for people to share some of their table fare with their pets. Unfortunately, it’s also common to see an increase in urgent care visits to veterinary practices nationwide. While some foods from your holiday meal are okay to share with Fido in moderation, there are […]
Halloween Treats Pose a Danger to Your Dog
Treat Your Dog Right This Halloween Halloween can be a scary time for dogs. The danger lurks in your child’s treat basket and the candy bowls we leave out. So we will look at what you need to keep away from your pet and a better alternative! Chocolate–The Darker It Is, the More Toxic It […]
Is Your Dog Ready for Hunting Season?
Get Your Dog To Peak Hunting Performance Minnesota hunting season has begun, or depending on what you hunt, it could be around the corner. Whatever state you live in, we know your dogs make great companions, but they can be especially helpful when you go hunting. Make sure you are doing everything to keep your […]
4 Natural Remedies for Mobility
Watching your dog lose his mobility can be heartbreaking. Suddenly, your formerly active four-legged friend is unable to run, play, climb stairs or otherwise act like the dog you used to know. For dogs, just like for people, mobility is a key factor in a happy, healthy life. Fortunately, there are many easy and effective […]
Muscle and Strength Supplement for Dogs
There are a lot of reasons you might wonder what you can feed your dog to gain muscle. There are also many options on the market claiming to help your dog bulk up and gain muscle or strength. Just like in the market for human supplements, there are as many potentially bad options as there […]
Five Best Supplements for Homemade Dog Food
Dog owners spend a lot of time thinking about how to best care for their beloved companion, and perhaps no other topics get more attention than those related to your dog’s diet. Is the commercially prepared dog food you’re feeding your dog really providing the best possible nutrition without added fillers? Would my dog benefit […]
Dog Joint Health Supplements
There’s no doubt that pet owners are dedicated to their animal companions and only want the best for them. When your dog experiences health challenges or discomfort, you want to help. One of the most common concerns throughout a dog’s life is joint health, with causes ranging from old age to developmental issues that certain […]
How to Keep Police Dogs in K-9 Units Ready for the Field
A police dog working with a handler in a K-9 unit is truly an extraordinary animal. These dogs are practically officers in their own right—they receive specialized police dog training and conditioning, and they form a close bond with their handler. Police dogs always strive to do the job they were trained to do, and […]
How to Get Your Pup Ready For the Dog Show
When you look at your puppy or adult dog playing or jumping astoundingly high to catch a frisbee, do you sometimes think your dog must be pretty special? While the love of a pet owner can blur reality a little bit, (it would be hard to prove your dog was the cutest after all), you […]
Do Dogs Really Have Iron Stomachs?
Here’s a sentence almost every dog owner can relate to: “My dog ate something she shouldn’t have.” Our canine friends lick, chew, and eat things that an average human wouldn’t touch with rubber gloves. When many pet parents see their dogs gnashing down raw meat, old grass clippings, and abandoned honeycombs, they assume that their […]
