October 7, 2025 It is a question that is an important one for good health. While there is no one rule, twice a day is most often recommended. More important than how often, is how much? Meal portions are based on breed, age, size, sex and their health. Vets recommend feeding a dog at least…

September 9, 2025 It is important to be in tune with your dog, whether it’s their health, eating habits or recognizing fearful behavior. Reading the signals that your dog feels afraid can help you not only understand their fears, but help them feel safe. There are several reasons a dog can show signs of fearful…

August 19, 2025 It has been proven that owning a dog is good for your health. There is science and medical research to back this up. What are the benefits? Did you know? Mood elevator Dogs are a great way to combat loneliness, teach your kids responsibility and fight stress. With enjoying a dog comes…

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…