Dog Clothes

  Brrr!  We are right in the thick of winter, and it can sure get cold here in Canada.  You may be all set to get through the winter, but what about your dog?  Does your dog have everything she needs to stay warm, or should you be shopping for winter gear for dogs?  Here are some must-have items to add to your shopping list if you don’t already have them!   Dog snowsuit   If you enjoy going for long walks on snowy days, you want your beloved furry pal to be just as comfortable as you are.  You..  - Read More

  Every dog needs to spend ample time outdoors going on walks and playing in the yard.  If you live in a location with a lot of ferns, ivy, flowers, and shrubs, however, you need to take extra steps to protect your pet from toxic exposure.  As a human being, you really only need to worry about running into poison oak or poison ivy.  Dogs however can have adverse reactions to many plants which are innocuous to humans.  Sometimes brushing against a toxic plant is enough to cause a reaction.  Other times, dogs get sick because they eat a plant..  - Read More

  Trying to figure out the secret for getting rid of dog fleas?  Once they find their way into your home, it is pretty tricky to remove them from your environment.  You might think finding a single flea is no big deal, but odds are that flea is a sign that there are hundreds of eggs and larvae nearby just waiting to grow into adult fleas and breed more.  And if your dog has a lot of fleas, you are dealing with a full-on infestation.   Controlling fleas on your dog isn’t just about removing them from your pet.  It..  - Read More

Most pets don’t have a fun time going to the vet, but an annual checkup is necessary for your dog, and it’s very important that you follow through each year.  What’s equally important though is that you make smart, healthy decisions for your pet which protect his health year-round.  Doing this will ultimately mean fewer trips to the vet outside your annual checkup schedule, and will prevent health problems over time.  What do veterinarians wish you knew about taking care of your dog?   When in doubt, bring your pet in for a diagnosis, even if that means going to..  - Read More