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Taking Care of Your Pup’s Pearly Whites

Did you know that an estimated 85 percent of dogs and 75 percent of cats over 3 years of age display some form of oral disease? Periodontal disease is considered the most common disease in companion animals. But what is it?

Choosing the Best Dog Food

One of the most important decisions you will make as a dog parent is what type of food you will feed them. Nutrition affects every aspect of your companion’s life— resistance to allergies and disease, energy levels, and neurological activity.

Poisonous Holiday Plants

Many of the plants we associate with the holiday season have a reputation for being poisonous. Deck the halls with boughs of holly — just don’t eat them!

Just Say “No” to the Shock Collar

Dog training has seen an increasing number of pet dogs with problem behaviors due to harsh training methods, especially electronic stimulation devices such as shock collars or e-collars. Unfortunately, well-intentioned dog owners looking for a quick fix are hiring trainers who use shock collars or are buying shock collars and attempting to train dogs themselves.

Fearless Nail Trims

Your dog’s least favorite grooming chore doesn’t have to mean stress and conflict. Learn how to keep your dog’s nails nice and short – the fear-free way!

Can Fearful Fido Be Festive?

While it can be exciting to get together in large groups with our family and friends, this may be scary for our furry four-legged friends. If Fido is nervous about any variation in his environment, adding visitors or other dogs can pose a challenge to future gatherings.

The Perfect Howliday Card

If you’ve ever tried to include your dog in holiday photos, you know it’s not as easy as it sounds! A photoshoot can be a stressful environment for dogs. The good news is a little prior training, and some gradual acclimation can go a long way toward helping your dog be the star of your holiday greeting cards.

Festive Feasts: Holiday Meals for Your Four-Legged Family Members

You can prepare a holiday feast for your dog that is both safe and healthy. The rule of thumb is to keep it simple, use healthy ingredients, and avoid processed foods. We provide you with holiday recipes that are dog and people-friendly for festive feasting.

Avoiding Those Ghoulish Halloween Mishaps

Halloween is a spooktacular time for many. The most social dogs may love children and joyfully engage in goblin gatherings. No matter how social or timid your pet may appear to be, holiday precautions are always the sensible and safe thing to practice. Here are easy ways to keep your tail-waggers safe… and kids, too!