How to Turn Your Dog's Natural Instincts Into a Fun Activity
Turn your dog's love of sniffing into a fun, mentally stimulating activity you both can enjoy.
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Why Dogs Need Time to Sniff
If you hurry your dog along through walks, not letting her stop to sniff, you're depriving her of one of the key methods she uses to explore the world. All dogs need time to sniff to their heart's content, both on walks and through more structured activities like K9 nose work.
6 Things to Do if Your Dog Is 7 Years or Older
Once your dog reaches seven years of age, she's officially a senior, even if she still acts like a puppy most days. You now have the unique opportunity to give your pet a healthy and happy second half of life. Make sure you're doing your part by checking off these six essentials.
Six Signs of Doggy Dementia and What to Do
There are six top signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a very common condition in older dogs. Similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans, CCDS develops slowly and can be subtle. Know the signs - the sooner you take action and provide effective nutraceutical support, the better.
This Novel Therapy Helps Injuries Heal While Easing Pain
It's one of my favorite therapies for dogs as it provides countless benefits as well as emotional perks. It's perfect for after surgery or an injury, or if your pet has arthritis or a mobility issue or is getting up in years. If you have a smaller dog, you can do it yourself right at home.
Does Your Pet Really Need 'Biologically Appropriate' Food?
If you ask a conventional veterinarian or even a board-certified veterinary nutritionist if you should feed your dog or cat biologically appropriate pet food, you're bound to get a rapid response that it's not scientifically proven to be superior. But here's the dark secret they're not telling you.
9/11 Rescue Dog's Statue a Tribute to All Rescue Dogs
In 2021, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a search and rescue dog named Brittney was remembered.
Potentially Toxic to Pets, Be Wary of This Popular Preventive
This may be one critical time to take your vet's advice with a grain of salt, and dose by the zones on these 2 maps instead. Otherwise, you'll be rolling out the red carpet for toxic exposures you may live to regret.
Helping Dogs and Their Owners When Trauma Strikes
On this final day of our Creating Healthy, Happy Pets Week, my guest is one who made the leap from humans to animals, recognizing the immense challenges dogs face with mobility after sustaining an injury or profound trauma. Could your dog benefit from online mobility coaching?
