Missing Your Animal Companion? Loving Memories Help Us Heal
There is no single way to memorialize your lost animal companion. But those memories are important and can bring a deep comfort during difficult times.
Dog Tips
These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
30 Ways to Keep Your Dog's Love, Memories and Legacy Alive
The death of a dog is a heartbreaking event, leaving many owners to struggle afterwards to make sense of life. While you can't bring your pet back, you can honor his or her life through words, actions and tributes. Here are 30 ideas for keeping your dog's memories and love alive.
Turn Your Heart Toward the Furry Friends Most in Need
Are you ready to save a life? That's exactly what you do when you turn your heart toward the estimated 3.3 to 4.5 million dogs waiting in shelters to find a home. Forget the fancy breeders and pet shops. Rescue a pup that is truly in need and open the door to unimaginable unconditional love.
If Your Dog Could Talk, He'd Say 'Don't Pet Me Here'
Surprisingly, the way many people pet a dog isn't necessarily how he likes it. The two areas, in your dog's mind, that should be taboo for petting, and two other areas that can unleash feel-good emotions in both of you and help lower your blood pressure. Plus, how petting feels to your dog.
Dog Breeds That Need Extra TLC When Facing Surgery
Some breeds face additional risks with surgery. They take longer to recover and face risks other breeds don't have. Serious risks, like heart disease, medications accumulating in their brain, breathing problems, and more. What to know before your dog goes under the knife.
8 Effective Non-Chemical Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks
While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
Don't Outsource This, Your Pet Prefers This Home TLC Version
It need not be a dreaded 'avoid at all cost' chore - even if you or your pet are plagued by bad memories. Do as I did with my Rosco - and it may be so quick and nearly pleasant that your pet won't have time to stress out. And that TLC would be an extremely rare gem anywhere else.
Even Better Than Hamburger and Rice for Loose Stools
Should you offer your dog food during bouts of diarrhea, and if so, which ones are best? Many veterinarians prescribe bland foods like beef and rice, but I recommend two other foods that do a better job of soothing irritated bowels and delaying gastric emptying to help stop loose stools.
7 Tell-Tale Emotional Signs That Dog Owners Often Miss
These signs can be subtle, so you have to take the time to learn and recognize them in your pet. But it's well worth the effort as you'll likely feel a stronger connection and bond with your pet when you do. How many of these soul-baring signs can you observe in your pet?
