Protect Your Dog from Tick-borne Diseases

Sep 4, 2017 | dog health

Ticks transmit many parasitic, bacterial, viral and other diseases, such as Lyme disease, among animals and from animals to humans. The salivary secretions of some female ticks are toxic and can produce a syndrome known as “tick paralysis”. Tick exposure can lead to a...

Living Successfully With an Epileptic Dog

Aug 8, 2017 | dog health

Living with our epileptic dog Sammy for over five years taught me a lot. She taught me about love—and the value of waterproof pee pads! Most of all, being Sammy’s human taught me that your dog doesn’t have to be perfect to be the perfect dog for you. Of...

Endless Fun for Your Dog With a Plastic Pool

Jul 26, 2017 | dog health

Kids aren’t the only ones who can have a blast with a simple plastic wading pool. Dogs also love this classic way to stave off the heat. Animal experts often say that a pool is the quickest way to cool a hot dog, in fact. This is especially true if it’s kept in a...

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Jul 23, 2017 | dog health

Does your dog consider an overgrown lawn a delicious salad bar? Why do some dogs seem to love “mowing” the grass with their teeth? And is it safe for dogs to eat grass? We’ve got the dirt on grass-eating dogs and what their behavior means. The Main Reasons Dogs...

Why Dogs are Afraid of Fireworks, and How to Help Your Pup

Jun 30, 2017 | dog health

Every 4th of July, Jon gives his Lakeland terrier, Scout, a mild sedative. He drives her as far from the local fireworks as possible, cranks up the radio, and makes a heroic attempt to keep her calm. Scout isn’t alone Fireworks are the most common trigger for...

The Best Cooling Beds for Your Dog

Jun 26, 2017 | dog health

Now that summer is here and it’s getting hot outside, we have to pay special attention to our four-legged friends—you know, the ones who can’t escape their thick fur regardless of the humidity outside. Luckily there are plenty of new and improved cooling beds...