Author: Alicia

Health + Wellness

What’s in Your Dog Food?

Recalls from Ol’ Roy because it contained euthanasia drugs, pet owners reporting maggots in bags of kibble, dogs getting sick from pathogens found in foods made at sub-par factories – these are just a few of the terrifying examples of what can go wrong in the pet food industry (and

Read More »
Health + Wellness

Why Homing Puppies Is Often a Breeder’s Hardest Challenge

Finding good homes for puppies is one of the most challenging aspects of breeding. Unfortunately, not every home is a good home; far too many people adopt when they can’t really afford a pet or aren’t ready to look after a dog. These are the dogs that are most likely

Read More »

Canine Companionship Helps Your Heart – Literally

“And they called it puppy love…” If you’re singing this in your head, we can’t blame you! This 1972 Donny Osmond song totally captures how many of us feel about our canine best buds. The love of a good dog is deep and endless, filling our hearts to the brim

Read More »
Vizslas

11 Lesser-Known, PAWsome Facts About Vizslas

Sensitive, playful, loyal, high-energy and (very) active! No, this isn’t explaining one of your friends; they’re all words we use every single day when expressing our love for the beloved Vizsla! Just one look into that adorable, sweet face and you’ll find yourself falling in love with the Vizsla, too.

Read More »
Health + Wellness

Does Your Dog Have the Flu? Beware These Early Signs & Symptoms

For the last few years, every spring has brought with it an outbreak in Canine Influenza (H3N8 or H3N2 specifically). This disease is highly contagious, meaning that it often spreads rapidly in multi-dog homes, doggy daycares, and even local dog parks after just a few minutes of exposure. Unfortunately, preventing

Read More »
Understanding Dogs

Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats, New Study Finds

  To woof or to meow? That is the question! And that’s also a question humans have been going back and forth on since the beginning of time itself. Depending which era of history you review, either cats or dogs come out on top. Ancient Egyptians treasured their cats, as

Read More »
Health + Wellness

Dogs Reduce Risk of Childhood Asthma, New Study Finds

If your child has Asthma, you already know just how terrifying the disease can be when it’s at its worst. Whether your child only suffers the occasional bout of wheezing or full-on life-threatening attacks, it’s an incredibly helpless feeling to see your little one struggle just to breathe. New treatments

Read More »
Activities + Adventures

Safety Tips for Winter Adventures with Your Dog

It’s officially winter! Well, at least according to the calendar – some places are still waiting for their first snow. Depending on who you ask, that’s either a good thing or a bad thing! If you do have wintery weather already, and you enjoy taking your canine pal with you

Read More »
Safety Tips + Advice

Tips for Pet Wildfire Preparedness

As we look back on 2017, we reflect on what was truly one of the worst years for wildfires in the United States. California suffered the worst, with multiple fires raging for months, each destroying homes, wildlife habitats, and lives along the way. Even today, when most of the fires

Read More »