Archives: Dog Care

ID Your Pet Day

July 1, 2019

Today, July 1st, is ID Your Pet Day! This unofficial holiday is definitely timed well, as lost pet reports usually spike around July 4th. In fact, this is the biggest … Read More »

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Meet the AKC’s Newest Breed: The Azawakh

June 1, 2019

The ‘puparazzi’ are all buzzing about the latest dog news: the AKC has just welcomed another new breed into their ranks. The Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) was formally inducted on January … Read More »

How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Memorial Day

May 15, 2019

Memorial Day is coming up quickly––for many, it’s a great occasion to kick off summer. If you’re going to be gathering with family and friends this year, make sure your … Read More »

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Key Vaccinations for Dogs

April 15, 2019

One very important part of dog ownership is making sure your dog stays up to date on his vaccinations. This is actually required by law in many places, and with … Read More »

The Building Blocks of Your Pet’s Nutrition

April 1, 2019

Proper nutrition is a must for any healthy pet. Modern pet foods are specially formulated to give great nutrition to your companion, and there are plenty of options out there. … Read More »

All About Antibiotics for Pets

March 15, 2019

Human patients commonly use antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Did you know that antibiotics are also very commonly prescribed to pets? They’re essential for helping pets with infections make full … Read More »

Teaching Your Puppy His Name

February 15, 2019

If you’ve recently adopted a puppy or plan on getting one soon, one of the first orders of business will be teaching young Fido his name. It’s the foundation of … Read More »

5 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

February 1, 2019

Has your dog or cat been fixed yet? If not, we strongly recommend that you see to this right away. Although spay/neuter surgery should ideally be performed before your pet … Read More »

Tips on Choosing a New Canine Companion

January 15, 2019

Are you thinking of adding a dog to your family’s ranks in the near future? There are plenty of considerations to make before deciding on your next canine companion. Here … Read More »

6 Ways to Keep Fido Warm This Winter

January 1, 2019

Are you enjoying winter? Or are you counting down the days until spring? Just like people, some dogs do better with the cold than others. If you have a snow … Read More »