Category: Dog Health
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Fall Dog Trail Gear Necessities
It’s the perfect time to dive into the woods… and an even better time to bring your dog! If you’re new to taking your dog on the trail, there are a few items you’ll need to bring to ensure their safety. And maybe a few more for their simple comfort.
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Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene
Fur Maintenance | Dogs Require Regular Brushing || Your dog’s fur routine depends on its coat. Double-coated dogs require more frequent care—long coats should be brushed daily to avoid matting. Short fur is more forgiving and can be brushed at least once a week. When brushing long-haired dogs, take care to get down to their…
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New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Dog Edition
New Year, new you! In 2022, there was a lot to learn about owning dogs, from feeding to training. We’ve all grown a lot. Great job! Below, I compile the big points a new pet parent should know before and after bringing a dog into their home in 2023. Dogs are way more permanent than…
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Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?
Any strays, or previously owned dogs, tend to have a small tattoo on their stomach to show they’ve been neutered or spayed. This is done primarily to confirm with certainty that there aren’t any reproductive organs to remove. It serves a purpose: vets can visually confirm at a surface level instead of costly scans or…
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Non-Prescription Products for Your Dog’s Dental Health, VOHC Accepted
Have you ever smelled a less-than-pleasant aroma from a dog’s mouth? And you know they hadn’t gone through the trash recently? Unfortunately, bad dog breath often signals a bigger issue than kitchen-trash diving. Bacteria in the mouth cause the stench, but those bacteria can wreak havoc on a dog’s teeth and gums. So how do…
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All About Dog Dental Health: Plaque and Tartar on Your Dog’s Teeth
If it eats, it probably gets its teeth cleaned—from your little Maltese to hippos! Table of Contents Yes, it’s a fact that many wild animals don’t need us to oversee their dental care. Wild animals are lucky enough to eat and chew on foods such as hard nuts, bark, bones, and more, introducing a mechanical…
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