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It’s SUMMER and you want to take your dog with you on vacation. Please be smart!! Don’t ever ever leave your dog in a car even if in shade and the windows are down. A car can get hot very fast and many states have...

Did you ever notice your dog twitching, shivering, making funny noises or barking in their sleep? Well they may be just dreaming!! YES dogs do dream just like us humans but what do they dream about? Just what you would think, doggie things. A great...

So how often do you need to bathe your pet? Most professionals suggest no more than once a m9nth to avoid drying our their skin. AS a puppy get them used to a bath, make it fun and always reward with a treat or special...

So you just got a dog, so what should you name him or her? It depends, if a puppy, make it a fun family activity , base it on Personality, a special thing they do, or maybe a birth mark or fur color. Some people name...

Wow hard subject, but anyone who has owned a dog, has been through this tough time. It is true, it is  hard and VERY real to feel grief after the loss of a dog. You will go through the stages of loss just like when...

For many years dogs went without brushing their  teeth, but as time evolved they need regular dental check ups just like us. They can have gum disease, and an get an  abscessed tooth and even a broken tooth and you would never know! Some gum...

Does your dog occasionally munch on a blade of grass? Don’t  worry it is not bad for them unless it has been chemically treated, then a trip to the vet may be in order. Dogs are not born carnivores or omnivores, they are scavengers and...

So what should you feed your beloved dog? How often? Raw or dry, packaged or homemade? The choices are ENDLESS. What I can suggest is do YOUR HOMEWORK!! READ labels!! There are so many choices out there, but feed what works best for your dog....

Did you know your pet would like a massage just like you?! YES !! There is a special technique to massaging your pooch and there are many health benefits too just  like us humans!! IT can reduce stress, help with circulation, make aching bones and...

Around the holidays many people can get depressed and be withdrawn. Did you know your DOG can too? Yes even your cute adorable canine can become depressed. Watch for signs of withdrawal  lack of wanting to play, eat or greet you after work. Check for...

Grooooooosssss!! My dog eats poop!!! What do you do? Why? Don’t be alarmed it will not hurt them and is very common in puppies. If not corrected as a puppy this behavior can follow into adulthood. Some of the reasons your dog eats poop is...

Did you know dogs can get allergies too? They can be allergic to food, or the environment just like us! Be sure to check for extreme itching ,licking and scratching or dinner that was regergitated  instead of emptying the bowl. Whatever you do don’t self...

Now the holidays are here and you will be on the move. Rover wants to  go too so what do you do? If flying and the dog is small enough he can be with you in your seat. If not, be sure to get an...

Do you leave for work and poor Fido will be alone all day, so what do you do? Do you leave a radio on? Great idea but did you know dogs don’t prefer classical but classic soft rock instead? Yes Bach and Beethoven are beautiful...

Did you know that certain holiday plants are toxic to your pet?!!!!! keep your dog away from the Christmas Tree, poinsettia plants, mistletoe and holly , Lillie’s and Christmas cactus to name a few!!! if you feel your dog decided to munch on any of these call...

So the kids are ready for a new dog so what breed do you get? First choose a dog that FITS your family lifestyle and space. Choose a dog that you can work with and be consistent with. NEVER get a dog based solely on...