Author: Alicia

Health + Wellness

How to Keep Your Yard Safe for Pets This Fall

The fall season is a wonderful time for people (and pets) to spend time outdoors. Everyone tends to spend a bit of time cleaning up lawns, backyards, and properties, not to mention sprucing things up before the upcoming holiday season and winter. It’s also cool enough to enjoy some good,

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Health + Wellness

7 Ways to Freshen Up Your Dog’s Dental Health

When was the last time you caught a whiff of your dog’s bad breath? It’s not exactly a pleasant experience, even when your dog’s mouth is healthy. While all dogs have “doggy breath,” some have it far worse than others. Believe it or not, the average dog has some variation

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Health + Wellness

Are E-Cigarettes Harmful to Pets?

The growing popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has given some people a false sense of security. There are a small number of individuals who truly believe e-cigarettes are less dangerous than regular nicotine products, but in reality, the debate over their safety isn’t finished. In the meantime, the relaxed

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Training + Obedience

Correcting Your Puppy’s Early Chewing Habits

Puppies are undoubtedly adorable and fun to have around; they’re great companions and incredibly loyal. Unfortunately, the younger the puppy, the higher your odds of coming home one day to find your loving friend has chewed something to shreds. Puppies actually chew for a reason. In addition to their keen

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Health + Wellness

Candidiasis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

The organism known as candida albicans exists naturally not only in the human body, but in the bodies of our canine companions as well. Good intestinal health will keep the balance of candida and other organisms in check. Unfortunately, if something throws off that natural balance, the ratio of candida

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Health + Wellness

Should Your Dog Be Taking Probiotics? Here’s What to Consider

Most people don’t realize that the majority of a person’s immune system is actually located in the gut. The same is true for your dog, with the intestines housing approximately 70 percent of his body’s immune cells. It’s no surprise that having a healthy, functioning digestive system is critical to

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Golden Retrievers

These Athletic Dog Breeds Will Help You Stay Fit-Motivated

Forget the treadmill. Get a dog! Do you consider yourself an active person? Love to spend time outdoors? If you want a four-legged friend, but want to be able to take him with you as you enjoy your adventures, we have some great news for you. Certain breeds are naturally

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Training + Obedience

Adolescent Puppy Behavior: Taming the “Teenage Beast”

Because dogs don’t have the same life expectancy as humans, it’s often difficult to look at them and think of them as anything other than a puppy or a full-grown adult. The reality is that puppies also go through an adolescent period similar to human teenage years – a period

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Canine Companions

Is Your Dog a Good Therapy Dog Candidate?

You love your dog. To you, he’s the goodest boy of all good boys; the top-tier pooch, the best behaved, the most handsome, and the best at play. Whether or not those claims are factual doesn’t so much matter to you, because all dog owners think they own the best

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Health + Wellness

Addison’s Disease in Dogs: What Is It?

Canine Addison’s Disease (AD), also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is similar to Addison’s Disease in humans. It is caused by faulty or malfunctioning adrenal glands that fail to produce sufficient levels of cortisol and aldosterone hormones, both of which play a critical role in canine health. Deficiencies in one or both

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