October 18, 2021 Is your dog nuts? It’s one thing if your dog acts a little nuts, it’s another thing if they’re eating them. Nuts can be a delicious and healthy natural snack for humans, but the same can’t necessarily be said for our canine companions. So, are nuts safe for dogs to eat? Find out the […]
August 6, 2019 85 million families, and around 68% of all households, in the United States own a pet. Of those households, 60.2 million have at least one dog and 47.1 million have a cat. These statistics come from the 2017-18 National Pet Owners Survey, conducted by the American Pet Products Association. All of this data shows that both dogs and cats are […]
Some of the most comforting foods are winter foods and drink – from Christmas staples like ham and eggnog to Hanukkah favorites like Latkes and jelly donuts to seasonal sweets like gingerbread and hot chocolate. But most of these we can’t share with our dogs. Fortunately, there are ways to modify the recipes for our pups. So here are pet-safe versions of your […]
July 7, 2021 Have you ever seen a dog with two different colored eyes? The scientific term for this phenomenon is heterochromia. Our family dog actually has one of the three types of heterochromia. Though it seems like it would be rare and unique, this condition is more common than you may think. Why are there dogs […]
Coconut has become increasingly popular, with people incorporating it into their diets as well as using it in hair and teeth care, moisturizing skin and beyond. This popularity is understandable, as coconuts are quite nutritious. (Interesting fact: when considering botanical classification and using loose definitions, coconuts can be considered a fruit, seed and nut) So coconut is quite useful for […]
December 7, 2020 The Golden Retriever’s origin starts in Scotland in the mid-1800s. Wildfowl hunting was a popular sport for the Scottish elite, but existing breeds weren’t so effective at retrieving game from both land and water. In addition, gun improvements allowed game to be downed at greater distances, but that lead to more being lost. Thus, […]
July 19, 2021 Our younger dog Luna is quite the social pup, except when it comes to really big dogs. She almost always becomes afraid around dogs who are larger than her. We aren’t totally sure why, (especially since her older brother is a big dog), but have a theory. She has a scar on her face […]
April 6, 2020 Easter is a holiday filled with chocolate, egg hunts and bunnies. While these things may be fun and harmless to us humans, the same cannot be said for our canine companions. Here are 10 things to keep away from your pets for a safe and fun Easter for all to enjoy. 1. Chocolate Easter baskets are usually […]
February 6, 2023 We’ve already covered why some dogs love snow, but what about those that don’t? There are plenty of dogs who aren’t the biggest fans of the wintery white fluff (which can be especially difficult when it’s time to take your dog out for a bathroom break) and plenty of explanations behind the aversion. Here are seven reasons why some […]
October 15, 2019 On average, dogs spend 50% of their day sleeping or between 12 and 14 hours per day. This is nearly twice as much as the average human. With all that time spent sleeping, you’re bound to see a few different snoozing habits and positions. But why do dogs do these things and what […]
October 16, 2018 So you have a new puppy! And while he or she is an adorable bundle of love, they’re also teething. This phase of puppydom can be difficult to handle for you, but remember that teething means your furbaby’s teeth are hurting. Chewing relieves the pain, which is where the troubles can come in. […]
July 16, 2019 Spring and summer bring lots of sunshine and rising temperatures, which feel great after a long winter. But sometimes it gets too hot and we need to cool ourselves down. We, humans, use sweat to naturally cool off, but do dogs? Read on to find out if dogs sweat and what other mechanisms they use to cool […]
March 5, 2019 We’ve reached that point of the year where it feels like it’s been winter forever. This is also when you and your dog may start to get a little stir crazy. It’s not like you two are getting to walk, play or socialize outside as much. But there are some fun, indoor alternatives to help beat the winter boredom. […]
October 23, 2018 We are our dog’s entire world. Their whole lives revolve around us. So it’s not surprising that we can leave lasting emotional scars from negative experiences. And you don’t have to be a bad person to hurt your dog’s feelings – sometimes, we do so without even knowing it. Here are some […]
