Category: Health + Wellness

Dog Parents

STUDY: Dog Walks Help Seniors Stay Active

Your dog is a faithful companion; he’s by your side everyday, playing, exploring, and being generally just about the best friend you could possibly ask for. Whether you originally adopted her as a service dog, a hunting companion, or just a treasured family pet, you already experience the incredible benefits

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Health + Wellness

Alabama Rot (CRGV) Disease: Everything You Need to Know

Could your dog be at risk for Alabama Rot disease? Recent reported illnesses show that this devastating canine disease may be spreading. Alabama Rot, or more commonly known as Idiopathic Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), was first discovered in the 1980s, but diagnoses have waxed and waned with periodic outbreaks

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Health + Wellness

Top 5 Summer Illnesses to Watch for in Dogs

The dog days of summer – it’s supposed to be something to look forward to. Fortunately, that’s the case for most dog owners, who find that summer is a blissful time of relaxation and fun. As thrilled as we are that summer’s almost here, it’s important to talk about how

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Health + Wellness

Diarrhea Remedies to Soothe Your Dog’s Tummy

There’s nothing quite like waking up first thing in the morning to diarrhea on the kitchen floor. Despite your dog’s best attempts to wake you, a rumbly tummy can lead to indoor accidents even if your dog hasn’t had an accident since puppyhood. Very often, this isn’t a sign of

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Health + Wellness

Keeping Your Dog Mentally, Physically Fit

We know that human children require support, encouragement, brain-stimulating activities, and exposure to new objects regularly to learn, grow, and develop. From early childhood socialization to learning the ABCs, we put a tremendous amount of time into ensuring that our kids are mentally and physically fit as they age. As

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Health + Wellness

Safe, Effective Remedies for Motion Sickness in Dogs

Moving or traveling with a dog can be stressful right from the get-go. Not every pup handles being in the car, on a boat, or in the air. Some dogs become extremely stressed and anxious, while others experience canine vestibular upset – better known to most pet parents as motion

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Health + Wellness

6 Surprisingly Common Food Allergies in Dogs

Is your dog a picky eater? If so, you know how challenging it can be to convince her to eat her dinner. Dogs, just like humans, have tastes and can prefer certain flavors, much to the chagrin of owners who just want them to eat their kibble. Although most dogs

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Health + Wellness

PSA: Canine Influenza H3N2 Outbreak

If you are a dog owner, then you need to understand the ramifications of the H3N2 canine influenza virus. Originally, H3N2 was an influenza virus that affected birds, leading to the name avian influenza. However, this virus has mutated, and it now can affect canines, including domesticated dogs. This disease

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Health + Wellness

6 Tick-Borne Diseases You Should Know About

If you love to take your dog with you on summer vacations, this article is for you. After all, what’s the point of enjoying a few days camping, hiking, or otherwise having fun if your furry friend isn’t by your side? Most pet parents think of everything when going away:

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Golden Retrievers

Keeping Your English Cream Golden Retriever’s Coat Shiny

If you’ve been fortunate enough to find companionship with a particularly white-coated Golden Retriever, you know already how joyful it is to see that beautiful coat flouncing as he runs.  Strong, healthy fur is an earmark of well-bred Goldens; when maintained correctly, your pup’s fur will stay shiny and protective

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