Archive for the 'Seasonal issues' Category
Fido Fears Fireworks?
July 3rd, 2009With Independence Day less than 24 hours off and the fireworks already in full swing in many locations, I know there are many cowering pooches out there! All you concerned owners may be able to help alleviate your dog’s stress this holiday with a few simple tips. Check out Firework Frenzy: How To Keep Your [...]
Health Alert: Does Your Pet Have Seasonal Allergies?
April 21st, 2009I’m feeling it again. My throat is congested, my eyes sometimes water and I sneeze. I sneeze at the sight of the beautiful flowers blooming all around me. It’s Spring again and my allergies are back with full force. Seasonal allergies aren’t just limited to humans, many dogs suffer from them as well. Photo by [...]
Classic Dog Article: Introducing Your Dog To The Water
April 20th, 2009Are these upcoming warm months going to be the first ones you’re spending with your puppy or dog? You’ve probably seen numerous happy dogs cooling off in summers past, swimming in lakes or ponds (or even fountains) as their owners looked on. Now you’re wondering how to introduce your dog to the water? Today’s classic [...]
Classic Dog Article: Heartworms
April 13th, 2009Spring is here and in some places the warm weather has led to the start of mosquito season. While these biting pests can be itchy and annoying to us, to our dogs – they can prove to be very serious and even deadly. In today’s classic article you’ll learn about the life-cycle of heartworms, treatment [...]
Does My Dog Really Need A Coat?
February 24th, 2009The groundhog saw his shadow this year, meaning that winter is going to last another 4 weeks or so. Today when the dogs and I woke up, it felt like a chilly 10 degrees out with the wind blowing. Though my dogs are large (and extra large), both of them have faux-wool lined “horse blanket” [...]
