If you are a professional dog groomer or you have decided to groom your own dog at home, you will want to make sure you are able to protect yourself as you are performing the job. Dog grooming aprons can help protect your clothes while getting the job done. This post will look at what […]
Finding out your dog has cancer is devastating for any pet parent and hearing your pup has Acute Myeloid Leukemia even more so. Acute Myeloid Leukemia in dogs is an aggressive cancer that can affect any dog, and often progresses rapidly. This post will look at what Acute Myeloid Leukemia is, signs and symptoms to look […]
Is your dog not eating? Do they suffer from a medical condition affecting their appetite? Are they picky eaters and you just can’t get them to eat their food? Dog appetite stimulants can help encourage your dog to eat and get the nutrients they need to get through their day. This post will look at […]
For those of us who suffer from allergies or asthma, the idea of getting a dog needs careful consideration. Will the dog trigger my allergies or an asthma attack? Are there any breeds of dogs that won’t trigger my symptoms? Fortunately, there are some breeds of dog that are less likely to cause symptoms for […]
For those of us with older dogs, there is not only concern about various physical maladies that may affect them, but also cognitive ones as they advance in age. Alzheimer’s disease in dogs, also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), mirrors the progression of cognitive decline seen in humans with Alzheimer’s. As our dogs […]
Training your dog can be a great way to bond. Short training sessions and positive reinforcement go a long way in teaching your dog to respond to different commands. As our dog is getting older, and hearing loss may be in her future, we have come to realize the importance of hand signal training our […]
Every dog we have adopted has been from a shelter and has been spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering our dog wasn’t something that we really thought about. If you are going to be getting your dog from a breeder or a friend, you may want to think about what you need to do to […]
A few years ago, our dog became very excited to go for a walk. As a result of her exuberance, she slipped and ruptured her ACL. This resulted in an expensive surgery and she was never as stable in her leg as she was before her injury. If your dog has an injured or unstable […]
A friend of the family went outside to check on their small dog and came out just in time to see a coyote trying to grab their dog. Luckily, the coyote left the dog alone and went on its way. And who can forget the story on the news of the man who wrestled with […]
If your dog is anything like ours, they shed CONSTANTLY! It seems like every day there is just more and more hair to pick up. It is never ending! But what can you do to make cleaning up your precious pup’s hair easier on you? A robot vacuum for dog hair may help make things […]