Dogs who don’t like their teeth brushed

According to the latest studies, as many as 80% of dogs over three have active dental disease. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly is the best way to improve their dental health, but what about dogs who don’t like their teeth brushed? While you will want to keep up with brushing as much as you can, …

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5 Top Tips To Keep Your Dog’s Muscles In Good Health

Like human health, effective dog health must cover a wide range of issues. There are many elements to consider, all of which play into and support each other. Your dog’s muscles are one of several important factors in wellness. Here are a few tips to keep your dog in good overall health. 1- Focus on …

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How to massage your dog at home

Most of us love it when we get to indulge ourselves in the luxury of a spa massage. But we all have busy schedules and money seems to have a million places it needs to go before we book an appointment. If we are lucky, a significant other might just have the right touch and …

The importance of picking up your dog’s poop

Do you ever walk your dog and see fecal matter left on the grass or sidewalk from other dogs? Unfortunately, if you are like most of us, you see it far too often. It’s hard to say what people think when they leave their dog’s poop on the ground. Maybe they think the rain will wash …

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Are fermented veggies right for your dog

Fermented veggies are full of great benefits for your dog. You’ve probably heard of the benefits of eating fermented foods for yourself, but did you know your dog can derive those same benefits? Fermented veggies for dogs are a wonderful way to boost your dog’s immunity, aid in digestion, and promote a healthy gut environment. But not …

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Keeping your dog cool in the summer heat

Summer heat can be hard on your dog. Not paying attention to the temperature can have pretty big consequences for your fur baby. Heatstroke, which can be fatal, can happen within minutes. Keeping your dog cool in the summer heat is vital to his health and wellness. All dogs are vulnerable to heatstroke, but some are …

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Can my senior dog safely get a dental cleaning?

If you are someone who is worried about your senior dog going under for a dental cleaning, you are not alone. Pet parents often put off dental cleanings for their dogs because they are concerned about their dog going under anesthesia. Those concerns grow greater as their dogs become seniors. This is unfortunate because senior dogs …

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Anesthesia-free dental cleanings; Are they right for your dog?

You may have heard of anesthesia-free dental cleanings from your veterinarian or groomer. Non-anesthetic dental scaling is commonly referred to as NADS. They have been a very controversial topic for over a decade. They sound great; your pet does not need to go “under” and the cost is significantly less, but is it right for your …

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Acupressure to strengthen your dog’s immune system

There is minimal risk of your dog getting COVID-19. But the virus has been a huge reminder to all of us about how important our immune systems are. Here are five acupressure points that will help strengthen your dog’s immune system. They are great for seasonal allergies, reactions to medications or vaccines, or if your …

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Cleaning products can be hazardous to pets

Many household cleaners are toxic to pets With all of the concern about COVID-19, we need to be extra vigilant about cleaning. But what about the impact of those cleaning products on your health and that of your dog? Many cleaning products are highly toxic and contain bleach, ammonia, chlorine, glycol ethers, or formaldehyde.  These are …

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Rabies vaccine and medical exemption laws

A bill was recently passed in Delaware, which allows rabies medical exemptions and titer tests in lieu of rabies vaccine for pets. Delaware was the first state to pass this groundbreaking bill that allows titer testing to assist in determining the necessity of the rabies vaccine. The vaccine has long been over administered due to …

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Valentine’s Beef Heart Treats for Dogs

Your furry valentine will love these beef heart treats. Beef heart is loaded with great nutrition for your dog and these yummy treats are super easy to make.   Benefits of beef heart for dogs Heart is made up of cardiac muscle. It is rich in protein and a great source of B-complex vitamins and coenzyme …

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Your Dog’s Nose and the Importance of Sniffing

Your dog’s nose is an amazing sensory organ and sniffing is vitally important to your dog’s ability to gather information about his environment. When you grab the leash and get ready to take your dog outside, do you say “let’s go on a sniff?” Probably not, but maybe you should. You might even get annoyed …