Category: Health + Wellness

Health + Wellness

Veterinary Wellness Exam Checklist for New Puppy Parents

One of the most important ways you can keep your pet healthy and happy is to see the vet regularly. For new puppy parents, this is especially important as your puppy will receive his first wellness check and vaccinations shortly. Your calm and friendly presence will help your puppy get

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Health + Wellness

How to Keep Dogs Stress-Free During a Move

You’re moving – on to the next adventure, to a new city, to the country, or maybe to a new country altogether. You’re excited and can’t wait – but what about your dog? Unfortunately, he or she most likely isn’t so much excited as they are confused and potentially upset.

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Health + Wellness

As Temperatures Drop, Don’t Forget Your Pets

Doggy, it’s cold outside! As you bundle up in your hat, coat and gloves, don’t forget to make arrangements for the health and comfort of your pets (including your dog) at the same time. When the cold winter weather strikes, don’t forget your pet’s comfort and safety; because as man’s

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FDA Issues Warning to Pet Parents Who Smoke

Do you smoke? If so, do you smoke around your pets? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, we want to caution you that you could be causing your pet harm. New evidence from a selection of recent studies shows what many veterinarians knew already: smoking around

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Activities + Adventures

5 Brain-Boosting Games for Puppies

So you finally made the jump and got a puppy. Congratulations! You’re in for an incredibly fun first six months, a few some-odd challenging years in between, and a lifetime of unconditional love and sweet, treasured moments. Your pup will start as a distracted little bundle of energy, and will

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Activities + Adventures

5 Dog-Friendly Fun Fall Activities

Crisp fall temperatures. Quiet moments in front of the fireplace with hot cocoa (for the humans, at least). Giant piles of leaves to pounce, run, and jump in. In the northern USA, there’s hiking among the summer leaves. In the south, there’s still swimming and sunbathing (just without the typical

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Health + Wellness

Healthy Diets = Healthy Dogs

There’s a ton of information out there regarding what foods are healthiest for your dog — so much that it can get pretty confusing trying to figure out the truth. One site claims something is truth, while the other claims it’s a lie. It’s no wonder pet owners are confused!

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Health + Wellness

If Your Dog’s Bark Suddenly Changes, Do NOT Ignore It

A dog’s bark can tell you much more than when the mail carrier is in your driveway or whether your kids are home from school. It’s also a key indicator for overall health; hoarseness, wheezing, or changes in pitch can point to serious unaddressed illnesses. Though many of these do

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Health + Wellness

Alleviating Your Dog’s Pain With Holistic Healing Therapies

You love your dog. That’s why you faithfully bring him to the vet at least once a year and ensure he’s protected against intruders like heartworm, fleas, ticks, and ear mites. It’s also why you ensure he’s fed a wholesome food that meets his nutritional needs. Canine physical health and

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Health + Wellness

2017: The ‘Worst Tick Season in Years’

Ticked off about ticks? Count yourself among millions of other dog owners in the United States. This year was one of the worst tick blooms in recorded history. Tick bites are also more dangerous than ever: they’re carrying diseases like Lone Star, Lyme, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in record

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