If you’re like any loving dog owner, then you probably want to take your canine companion with you whenever you leave the house. A trip to Home Depot would certainly be no exception. The aisles are spacious and roomy enough for you to walk your canine companion around in. The only question is, does Home … Read more
While you may enjoy a trip to a salon for a bit of pampering in order to get your nails done, this is not always true of your pet. Your dog may be nervous or frightened at the prospect. This situation may require a little more than a pat on the back and some encouraging … Read more
At some point or another, your pup might get sick, and you will need to determine if he needs to be seen by a vet. If your dog has been experiencing some signs of illness and not acting like his usual self, you may want to check his temperature. Fever in dogs can be a … Read more
You love your dog, you really do. But that doesn’t mean he can’t be annoying at times. Like when you want to enjoy a relaxing time on your comfy couch. And like a constantly crying child, a constantly barking dog can try the patience of a saint. But, unlike a child, a dog may be … Read more
Many of us may be familiar with adorably incontinent babies. But how upset would we be if they left their little surprises on the floor instead of in their pampers. And how pleased are we when we awaken in the morning to find that our beloved dog is not quite as considerate as the baby? … Read more
What parent can resist a child begging for treats? And are we any better at saying “No!” to our beloved pets? Who can resist the imploring look, the fetching tilt of a little head? Sometimes, sugar seems to buy love. But is it safe to purchase affection from our pets with a sweet snack? What’s … Read more
Irritating as it can be, many dogs are prone to begging for scraps. They love a piece of meat tossed to them from the dinner table. But how healthy can it be, or even safe, to indulge your canine companion’s hunger for chicken innards? You may think it looks like something out of a nature … Read more
You’re sitting there, relaxed, and your trusty canine companion comes over, just wanting to share the moment with you. You reach down to gently ruffle the fur on his head, and you notice a slight warmth. Is that normal? He may seem a bit warm, like a child running a fever. But can you diagnose … Read more
Dogs are well known as scavengers, eating many different things that are well outside their normal diet. If it’s within reach and its smell tells your pup that it may be food, then it has probably been consumed. For dog owners, the real concern is whether to induce vomiting or take other action that might … Read more
So, looking down at your pup, you see he looks a little worse for the wear. That last trip to the park, along with the rolling in the dirt with his canine buddies has made him look more like a neglected stray than your beloved companion. But you’re out of dog shampoo. Would your persnickety … Read more
