Feb 13
Understanding Canine Seizures Seizures are temporary involuntary disturbances of normal brain function that are usually accompanied by uncontrollable muscle activity, and they are one of the most frequently reported neurological conditions in dogs. Watching a dog experience seizures is one of the most disturbing things a dog parent can ever experience. The first time your …
Jan 30
The Benefits of Bone Broth for Pets (And Recipe) Bone broth has a long health history—the clichés about chicken soup’s healing powers stem from its aid in reducing cold symptoms and preventing cell inflammation. Since the Victorian era, the British have sipped ‘beef tea,’ and Chinese medicine still relies on bone broth to help kidney …
Jan 23
Pet-Related Tax Benefits Most pet owners will tell you that their pet is a member of their family, but when it comes time to do your taxes, the IRS disagrees. That means you get no tax exemption for all the love and care that you provide for your pet. But, there are situations where you …
Jan 09
Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs Coconut oil is extracted from mature coconuts and takes the form of an edible oil that is used in food and beauty products. It is high in saturated fat and medium-chain triglycerides, which are thought to be behind the recognized health benefits for both humans and dogs. Coconut oil can …
Jan 02
Dementia in Dogs After bringing us many years of love, joy and devoted companionship, our dogs inevitably start to slow down and show their age. The passing of time is a fact of life, and one that can start to show its effects on our dogs. This is usually difficult for us to realize and …
Dec 12
Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Most dogs’ ears do not require regular cleaning and can mostly be left alone. In fact, it’s better to leave normal, healthy ears alone and not attempt to clean them for the sake of it, because this can disrupt the delicate pH balance and natural environment there. Some dogs require occasional cleaning …
Nov 28
Trimming Your Dog’s Nails Nail trimming and grooming are chores that are often feared by both dogs and owners. The best way to calm your fears is to ask your Vet or a professional groomer to train you in the proper techniques for nail trimming if you feel that you need help. The best way to calm your …
Nov 21
Dog Paw Care: Tips For Year Round Safety As vulnerable as a human foot, your dog’s paws need to be taken care of and pampered. You wouldn’t walk across a hot parking lot or a snow covered field without the proper protection on your feet, so please be aware of your dog’s paws in extreme …
Nov 07
The Benefits of Pet Massage Everyone knows that petting and scratching dogs or cats is one of the great pleasures in life, for the pets and for their devoted people. When we pet and scratch them, we can see much our fur babies enjoy it. Petting, scratching and rubbing are aspects of pet massage, but they …
Oct 31
Autumn Pet Care Now that autumn is well underway, the weather is cooler, holidays are around the corner, and some of us will prepare for winter. While seasonal changes are beautiful and herald happy celebrations, they also bring about a few concerns regarding your pets. 1. Beware of anti-freeze! Ingesting antifreeze is lethal for …
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