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10/31/2024

Have a safe and happy Halloween!!! 🤩🎃👻🐾

10/30/2024

Just in time for Halloween! (sorry mom...) 🫣😆😍

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09/18/2024

Planning a little getaway or road trip with your dog(s)? Here's a collection of helpful articles, travel tips, and dog-friendly destinations:

Optimize your travel experiences with your furry companions

09/14/2024

Indeed. ❤

09/11/2024

...and we couldn't be more grateful. 🥰🫶❤

09/08/2024

Today is National Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember pets who are no longer with us but remain in our hearts. For those who have recently lost their fur person, here are some books that might be helpful:

The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember those pets who are no longer with us in person but remain in our hearts forever. For those who have recently lost their favorite fur person, I want to take this opportunity to recommend some books that might be helpful du...

09/06/2024

Fall is skunk season, and if your dog has a close encounter, the only way to get rid of the smell is to neutralize the oily sulfurous compounds called thiols. Forget the old claims about tomato juice. Water alone won't do it either, because those smelly compounds simply reactivate with water.... even months later. Here's what to do:

Don't panic, but act quickly if you want to remove skunk smell from a dog who has been sprayed. A few quick steps can help get rid of the skunk spray.

08/09/2024

"C'mon, I got a job to do here, Fluffy...." 🐑🙄😉🥰

07/08/2024

Go Skyler go!! 😍🏄‍♂️🐾

07/04/2024

Our annual reminder... (if only we didn't have to...) 😕

06/28/2024

“Dogs’ sense of hearing is more than 10 times more sensitive than ours. ... If you think fireworks are loud, can you imagine how they sound to a dog?”

Thundershirt? Weighted blanket? We asked veterinarians for tips on how to ease your dog’s anxiety. Here’s what they said.

06/17/2024

Not surprisingly, the dream pattern in dogs appears to be very similar to the dream pattern in humans... 😴🐰🥎🤗

What do dogs dream about? While we don’t have all of the answers, scientists are taking steps to figure out more about dog dreams.

06/15/2024

Or a nice steak for the dog... 😉🥩

06/12/2024

⭐️ 3 super helpful tips for when you need to take your pet to the E.R. ⭐️

06/10/2024

Here's a super helpful article about NSAIDs for dogs -- from Aspirin, Rimadyl (Carprofen), and Galliprant, to Metacam, Deramaxx, and Previcox -- with comparisons, pros and cons, side effects, and alternatives:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aim to reduce pain and inflammation in dogs struggling with chronic conditions and acute injuries.

06/08/2024

Your dog AND your plants will thank you this summer! 😋💦🌱

06/05/2024

A clinical trial is underway for a new vaccine that has shown promise in reducing the risk of cancer in dogs, and if you know someone with a dog breed that matches the study and lives within 150 miles of the three clinical trial sites -- Colorado State University, UC Davis, or the University of Wisconsin in Madison -- be sure to let them know!

More info about the clinical trial at this other link:
https://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/vaccination-against-canine-cancer-study/

A new canine cancer vaccine may be able to prevent cancer from developing in dogs. Find out how it works and when it will become available for your dog.

06/04/2024

Important information to know (or refresh if you already do!)...

As devoted pet owners, our furry companions become cherished family members. We go to great lengths to ensure their health and safety, but emergencies can still arise unexpectedly. In such critical moments, having the knowledge and skills to perform pet CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can be the...