Category: Health + Wellness

Health + Wellness

The 7 Most Common Poisonous Plants to Avoid If You Have Dogs

Picture this: you’re whiling away the afternoon in the backyard, hanging out with your favorite pup by the garden. Every so often, he gets up to sniff a flower, maybe take a little nip at the grass. The sun is shining and everything is right within your little paradise…Or is

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Health + Wellness

Why Dog Pacing Occurs

Dogs are really special – but they’re also complex creatures with very unique needs. Like humans, they, too, feel nearly a full range of emotions, and some of these emotions are directly linked to certain canine behaviors. A dog who shows the whites of his eyes, for example (called being

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Health + Wellness

10 Small Ways to Enrich Your Dog’s Life

We all strive to live a high-quality life, and our pets want the same for themselves and their best human companions. The only difference is that we have control over our choices; our furry friends depend on us for everything. We’re responsible for feeding them, sheltering them, training them, vet

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Dog Parents

Dog Health Myths That Pet Parents Should Stop Believing

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pro – you will at some point encounter someone, somewhere, who will offer you some unsolicited advice on how to care for your dog. No matter how well-intentioned people are, some just don’t realize they’re spreading ridiculous myths.

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Health + Wellness

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Anxious or Stressed

Some dogs are simply genetically prone to anxiety and separation issues. Others can develop anxiety and stress symptoms in response to certain triggers, including physical illness or disease. It’s sometimes difficult to tell if your dog is simply having a bad day or if something persistent is developing, but we

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Health + Wellness

How Often Should You Feed Your Dog?

We all know how much our dogs love to eat. Traditional dog foods, treats, and even table scraps are the stuff of puppy dreams. Our pups would eat a lot more than necessary if left to their own devices, but eating too much can be just as bad as eating

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Health + Wellness

Why Dogs Should Never Eat Grapes

Fresh or frozen, grapes can make a delicious treat — for humans. Dogs, on the other hand, need to avoid grapes at all costs. It doesn’t matter if they’re freshly picked fruits or dried into raisins, this otherwise harmless fruit contains a substance that can really make your pup super

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Health + Wellness

Keeping Your Dog Safe, Warm During the Winter

Your dog has a thick or fuzzy coat – shouldn’t that keep him warm in winter? Well, actually, not always! In fact, that fuzzy covering doesn’t necessarily give your dog a free pass to run around all day in the frigid winter cold without risking frostbite or hypothermia at all.

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Keeping Dogs Healthy + Happy During the Holidays

The holiday season is a lot busier than any other time of year. There are more parties and gatherings to enjoy, sparkling gifts to wrap, and twinkling lights to hang. It’s truly a time of year to celebrate the people we love, the reason for the season, and yes –

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Health + Wellness

How Do You Know If Your Dog’s Sick or in Pain?

Animals are resilient; dogs are no exception to this rule. Your loyal companion will work hard to make you happy and will stick by your side at all times. He’ll also do everything he can to make sure you don’t see his pain. Your dog will show signs he’s hurting

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