Have you checked your dog’s teeth lately? Although cavities are much less common in dogs than people, they can still have many of the same dental problems that we have. By the time your pet is three or four years old, he or she may already have started to develop periodontal disease. Not a funContinue reading “Doggie Dental Care”
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Pet-Friendly Gardening
During this time of year, it is pleasantly bearable in the south to be outside. To take advantage of the temperatures below 80, I’ve been spending quite a bit of time upgrading and redoing my back yard. Not having a green thumb for vegetables, other than some simple curly kale and assorted herbs, I focusContinue reading “Pet-Friendly Gardening”
Paw Power!
Canine feet are a well-designed cushion for your dog’s travels, as well as a clever tool. Thick leathery skin protect the fatty inner shock absorbing layer of each pad. Dogs have a type of sweat gland called merocrine glands, which are located in dog paw pads. Strong toenails provide traction and allow digging. Overgrown nailsContinue reading “Paw Power!”
We’re All Ears… and Eyes
What are your dog’s eyes and ears trying to tell you?
Whiskers and Tails
You probably already know that dogs use their tails to communicate. But did you know a dog’s whiskers are an important source of gathering information? Cats’ whiskers are extremely important too, because they are sensitive touch receptors, which send tactile signals to the brain and nervous system. They help cats detect vibrations in the air,Continue reading “Whiskers and Tails”
Expanding Your Knowledge
In the past few months, I’ve been learning online about different pet products through a retail training program. It’s called ExpertVoice. Among the perks are deep product discounts, coupons, and free products once you complete the mini courses with a perfect score. It is intended for expanding your knowledge on things you can recommend forContinue reading “Expanding Your Knowledge”
Tips on Feeding Dogs Safely
There are sooo many dog foods out there that the thought of finding a new food for a pet is downright overwhelming. This is the number one question customers ask at the pet store. As I briefly mentioned in my very first post, there is no easy answer nor is the answer the same forContinue reading “Tips on Feeding Dogs Safely”
It’s a Brand New Year
With a new year comes new hope and new beginnings. Mine will be to keep a blog with weekly posts that are intended to help care for our furkids, the best way we can. I’ll offer up what I’ve learned over the years about dog food and dog care, as well as the occasional rescueContinue reading “It’s a Brand New Year”
CBD for Pets- What’s All the Buzz?
Technically there is no buzz. At least not the old college dorm kind. The recent flood of CBD-based products on the market is overwhelming. They are marketed as an alternative to prescriptions for pain management, seizures and anxiety relief in our pets. And yes, for people too. Going back to basics, CBD, or cannabidiol, comesContinue reading “CBD for Pets- What’s All the Buzz?”
DCM and food confusion
So many dog foods, so little time (to read each and every label). If you are confused about the news reports and conflicting information about dog foods and grains, you are not alone. Were you to believe every news report out there, you’d be convinced that every grain-free dog food will kill your dog. NotContinue reading “DCM and food confusion”
For The Love of Dogs 