Photo by TheGiantVermin via Flickr Dogs like to go outside. They stand by doors, stare out windows and even dream about being outside – just watch those legs trying to run as your pooch snoozes away. The outdoors is filled with smells and excitement, as well as new dogs to play with and old friends READ MORE…
Allergy sufferers who also want to become dog owners have traditionally opted for breeds like Labradoodles, Bichon Frises, and Border Terriers. While these dogs certainly don’t shed as often as others, it seems that new research has found that the idea of a hypoallergenic dog might be completely false. According to MSNBC.com, a recent study READ MORE…
When it comes to our homes’ beautiful hardwood floors, most of us are willing to let them take a lot of wear and tear for the sake of our pets. Pet adoption shouldn’t hinge on your floorboards’ health. But over time, hardwood floors that share the house with a pet do take a lot of READ MORE…
[Photo Credit: chefranden via Flickr] Whether you’re planning a week-long excursion into a national park or you’re simply roughing it in the woods for a few days, there are some precautionary measures you’ll need to consider if you’re bringing your dog with you. While your canine may have no problem adjusting to the great outdoors READ MORE…
While some dogs take to the water like ducks – leaping off docks, paddling their way after tennis balls or even swimming alongside you – others won’t let it near them. Whether you believe in canine hydrophobia or not, there’s nothing more frustrating and exhausting than giving an unwilling dog a bath. So if you’re READ MORE…
While your dog may still have that spring in his step and seem healthy at first glance, now is the time of year when you should bring your pooch in for a veterinary visit to handle many seasonal dog wellness concerns. Skin and coat health is a major issue during the spring and summer, as READ MORE…
Owning a pet can be a major expense of time, energy, and money. As a pet parent, you’re probably looking for any way to cut down on your monthly costs. One of the best ways to foster animal wellness is to invest in a quality dog food, which can inevitably help your pooch drop weight, READ MORE…
Most of us are very good about brushing our teeth two or three times a day. A few of us are even good about flossing after at least one of those brushings. And dog owners are always reminded of their pets’ dental health whenever Fido gives one of those signature canine smiles. But cats are READ MORE…
If you happen to live in an urban area, now is the time of year when many tenants will be relocating to new neighborhoods or cities altogether. As a cat owner, this can be a tough balancing act from a pet wellness standpoint, as the process of moving can be stressful on your furry friend. READ MORE…
Pets love the outdoors – even the apartment-dwelling Pug who’s most at home on his Upper West Side Manhattan dog bed or the housecat who’s never been outside except for those few walks from the car to the vet’s office. While our dogs and cats love to curl up inside with us, no matter the READ MORE…
