Recent Blog Posts

• Detecting Allergies in Dogs

  May 1, 2012
  Man’s best friend can suffer from allergies in the same way many humans are affected by them. In fact, a wide variety of things may cause allergic reactions in dogs, and it may be difficult to pin down the exact cause in your dog.
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• Four items for cleaning your dog’s teeth

  March 1, 2012
  Just like humans, dogs also need their teeth cleaned in one way or another. If not, the bacteria from their teeth can be ingested and damage their organs over time.
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• Keeping your Pet Healthy During the Winter

  February 1, 2012
  As it gets cold outside, the potential for harsh weather conditions requires some extra care for your canine and feline friends. Here are some tips to help your pet remain safe and comfortable during the winter months ahead. Provide fresh, clean water at all times.
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• How to introduce a new dog into the family

  January 1, 2012
  Though coming home with a new dog is always exciting, there are a few things an owner, old or new, shouldn’t overlook. The dog should be approached slowly, at least until he becomes familiar with his new family.
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• Why your bird is "biting"

  September 1, 2011
  While your bird is resting on you, you may find that he is biting you. In fact, it may not be biting at all:Just curious? Birds, just like a lot of your household pets, are curious animals.
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• Ridding your dog of skunk smell

  September 1, 2011
  If you live in a rural area the threat of your dog getting sprayed by a skunk is always looming. If you’ve never had the distinct “pleasure” of your dog getting sprayed, it’s like having a wet dog come into your house…times 10.
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• Road Trip! Transporting a dog in a car

  June 1, 2011
  Driving with your dog may be a regular occurrence or maybe you’ve never done it before. Either way, going on a long road trip is a whole different experience.
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• Dog Tricks: Four steps for teaching your dog to fetch

  April 15, 2011
  Armed with just a few tennis balls, you can train your dog to fetch - an activity that’s fun for a day in the park or in your backyard. Here are some steps to teach your dog:1) Get your dog interestedGet your dog interested in the ball by teasing him a little bit with it.
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• Stopping your dog from chewing things up

  December 6, 2010
  Did your dog just chew up your favorite pair of sneakers or that great book you were just about to finish? I would probably bet that you’re pretty angry and want that behavior to stop.
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• Choosing the right dog food

  November 18, 2010
  Whether you've aquired a new dog or whether you've decided you want to change your current dog’s food, you should do some research. Different dog foods have different ingredients that are essential for the health of different aged and sized dogs.
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