During the summer, most people love to spend most of their time outdoors. Of course, their furry best friend is also in on the fun. But with temperatures at or above 90° F during this time of the year, even the healthiest pet can be at risk of heat stroke and dehydration. The good news [...]
Do you feel appreciated when your dog excitedly wags her tail before you take her to a walk or when she runs to greet you at the door? Now, it’s time to thank your furry friend for all the ways she makes your life better. A well-loved dog will feel safe, secured and cherished. Here [...]
While the warm temperature has been great for getting your pets outdoors, ticks thrive better when the weather is warmer. Because of this, your dogs become more susceptible to tick bites and tick-borne diseases in spring and summer. Ticks can cling on your dog’s fur or skin and gorge themselves on its blood. What makes [...]
Stress. Everyone knows how it feels like, including your dog. You may think that your four-legged friend got it easy, but a dog’s life is actually more stressful than you think. As a pet owner, you might be interested to know that your dog may experience stress when changes come up in your life. For [...]
All dogs are created equal, but some of them have more energy than the others. While some dogs are naturally hyper, some become like that due to boredom. Unfortunately, these dogs do not come with a snooze button. They will continue to bounce off the wall or dig holes in your backyard unless you do [...]
Swimming can be a great way for pets and their owners to cool off and have fun during the summer. Unfortunately, not all owners go home with a smile on their faces. Some end up in tears after the death of their beloved pet. Survey reveals that about 40,000 pets die in drowning accidents every [...]
The weather is warming. That said, most people prefer to spend more time outdoors and bring their pets along. Sure, it can be fun to hang out in the beach all day or go hiking during the summer, but this puts your furry friend at risk of heat stroke. Too much heat can be dangerous [...]
We all know that working out with a partner can make exercising more fun. If you can’t convince your best friend or your spouse to exercise with you, why not bring your four-legged pal instead? Regular exercise is important to your dog’s health. Plus, spending time together will strengthen your bond. With that in mind, [...]
Everyone loves a good game of fetch with their dog. While exercise helps release pent up energy, dogs get bored with the same old routine. Bored dogs tend to develop destructive behaviors. Because of that, it is important to find new ways to challenge, not only their bodies, but their minds as well. Mental exercises [...]
Just like you, your dog uses his 5 senses to interact with the world. However, they do it differently than you do. To truly understand how dogs perceive the world, let’s explore your furry best friend’s senses. Smell Your dog’s nose is a thousand times more sensitive to odors as compared to yours. If humans [...]