33 ViewsThe FDA’s July 2018 alert regarding grain-free diets and their potential links to the canine heart disease Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) had dog owners everywhere worried about the possibility of their pets getting sick. In June 2019, the FDA went …
26 ViewsAuthor: Linda Stephenson As you may know, the FDA put out a warning about grain-free pet diets and the heart condition known as Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). While the findings of the report are inconclusive and the investigation is still …
8 ViewsAuthor: Jim Stephenson When the media gets ahold of a story that involves pets and their health, the news often spreads quickly. Understandably, people love their pets as family members, they want them to lead healthy lives and demand …
12 ViewsTips for Grooming Your Dog at Home Money saving tricks for the savvy do-it-yourselfer Who doesn’t feel good after a day at the hairdresser or spa? But giving your pooch a similar pampering experience can get expensive quickly. To …
97 ViewsAccording to the National Multifamily Housing Council, more than 36% of Americans live in rental-occupied units. With an estimated 90 million dogs living with U.S. families, invariably many of these pups will live in an apartment at some point …
4 ViewsWhile being a dog owner can be a hobby itself, it can be fun to find new activities that incorporate the love of your pooch. Many of these hobbies can be done with your dog, giving you more time …
3 ViewsWhile ticks are primarily irritating for your dog, they can be downright dangerous for you as well. Ticks can transmit serious diseases and infections, including babesiosis, Lyme’s disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. If your dog spends time outside or around …
7 ViewsDog owners are saturated (pun intended) with information about the dangers of high-fat diets. For good reason, as these diets can lead to increased heart disease risk. As is true, for people and dogs, there must of course be …
10 ViewsRaising a healthy pup isn’t too complicated. They require exercise, access to cool water, fresh air and the food they eat is vitally important to their overall health. Many dogs that are lethargic of just seem “off” can see …
4 ViewsDogs need vitamins just like humans. However, they need the right amounts. It’s not possible to make your dog “extra healthy” by giving them more vitamins. Certain supplements (such as high doses of Vitamin C) can prove deadly to …