July 30, 2025 Have you ever thought about how often you clean the dog’s dishes? Their bedding? Their brushes and nail clippers? Let’s take a look at how often you should clean the dog’s things and why it is important. Food bowl When dogs eat out of their bowl, food and saliva get left behind.…

July 8, 2025 Dogs can come in contact with ticks when they are outdoors. Ticks can be on your pet and come indoors, putting you at risk of getting bit. People and dogs alike can become infected with tick borne diseases. Ticks are most active during the Spring and Fall of the year. Prevention is…

June 17, 2025 What are fleas? Fleas are tiny oval shaped, blood sucking parasites. They are so small they can easily be overlooked as specks of dirt. They can be brown or more black in color and have six legs. You can see them quickly crawl through your dogs fur. What is flea dirt? Where…

May 26, 2025 Have you been petting your dog and find a clump of knotted fur? Mats are quite common in dogs with longer or curly fur. While the dog above on the left is an extreme case of matted fur, mats can lead to serious health problems. A brushed and well groomed dog is…

April 29, 2025 When choosing to get a dog, there are a lot of questions you should ask yourself. Size does matter! There are five sizes of dogs. What size dog will fit in your household best? A teacup weighs up to 5 pounds. Toy dogs weigh between 5-12 pounds. Small dogs come in at…

April 8, 2025 A dog’s largest organ is their skin. It can be 12-24% of their overall weight. The skin provides a barrier to the weather, helps regulate their temperature and helps to resist infection. The dog’s skin can tell the vet about their nutrition, allergies and even provide important signs about their internal organs.…

March 18, 2025 Our dogs love treats and chew sticks. They can be pricey. I like to change it up for the boys and give them some variety. I found this recipe, so I gave it a try. The boys love them and they are easy to make. Ingredients: – 1 cup rolled oats or Oat…

February 25, 2025 Nothing is sweeter than a dog that knows how to do tricks. It is fun to have that bond, but the basics provide a built in safety catch. If your dog can sit and stay, it can be an invaluable tool if they get loose. The basics of training There are three…

February 4, 2025 It is typical for a dog to develop hearing loss late in life, generally at 12-15 years of age. It is your job to keep your dog safe and learn new ways to communicate with them. Oliver has some hearing loss that we have noticed. He doesn’t respond to some noises or…

December 31, 2024 Tips to keep you and your dog safe Our dogs perk up the minute we ask them if they want to go for a walk! They love to snoop, sniff and run around. By following a few simple measures, their walks can be fun and safe. Choose the right equipment Use a…