Golden retrievers are a well-loved breed for good reason — they’re intelligent, loyal, energetic and gentle. Keeping your golden retriever happy and healthy is an intricate task because your pup needs proper exercise and a healthy, balanced diet for sustained long-term health. With so many brands on the market, choosing
You want your golden retriever to stay as healthy as possible, and this includes monitoring your dog’s weight. Dogs can avoid numerous health issues by staying at their goal weight. Becoming overweight can raise blood pressure, increase the risk of heart disease, hurt joints and damage liver function. How much
Cleaning your golden retriever’s ears is more than a way to keep your very good boy clean — it also offers owners an opportunity to check for infections and pests lurking in a dog’s coat. When you see your dog shaking or scratching its head a lot, it’s time to
STOP! Put down the clippers! Yes, that means you, reader with the double-coated dog. And you, too, pet parents of senior dogs who can never seem to stay clean. Before you evict your dog’s fur for offending you with shedding behaviors, you need to read this post. Just because summer
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
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
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
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.
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
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