Top 5 Dog Poisons

Top 5 Dog Poisons

Dog poison No. 1: Prescription medications for people. Drugs that might be beneficial or even lifesaving for people can have the opposite effect in pets. And it doesn’t always take a large dose to do major damage. Some of the most common and harmful medications that...
NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY

NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY

March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day. A lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Oil, leather and rubber were rationed. Men were drafted. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies. And dogs were called to duty. During the...
International Ear Care Day

International Ear Care Day

Floppy, folded, small, large—dogs’ ears come in many shapes, but they all serve the same purpose: as funnels for sound. Did you know that at least 18 muscles work to tilt, raise and rotate these furry appendages, helping the dog identify and capture sounds from...
Dogs In Autumn – 8 Things To Avoid!

Dogs In Autumn – 8 Things To Avoid!

1. Night time walks Things To Avoid! Night time walks can be very popular for dog owners as they can fit in with their busy schedule. As the days get shorter these can become more frequent, sunset might come sooner than you think. It is always wise to have some kind...
Have A Heart For Chained Dogs

Have A Heart For Chained Dogs

Negative effects of chaining your dog There are many opinions on whether keeping a dog tethered or chained is a malicious act. Some people think the dog enjoys being in his confined area outside or it is the only way to keep it from running away. They don’t realize,...
Walking the Dog Day

Walking the Dog Day

The origins of Walking the Dog Day are a bit obscure. Presumably it was started by an animal lover, or maybe it was the dogs themselves that got together and decided they needed a way of getting us humans off the couch and on the end of a lead. Whoever started it,...
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