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For many people, the warm weather means road trips, beaches, swimming, boating, barbecuing, hiking, and so many other outdoor activities! While you already know it’s important to protect your skin from the harsh sun, did you know your dog needs protection too? You may not realize it, but your fur baby can get sunburned. In fact, your pup is at risk of all the same dangers as we are when it comes to UV rays. I’m talking about painful sunburn, tumors, skin cancer, etc. While al

Don’t you wish you could simply walk into a pet store, pick up a bag of kibble, and know you’re doing something good for your pup’s health? Today, there are so many different dog food options, but it seems there is something controversial about each and every one of them. They either use by-products or sketchy protein sources. While making your pup’s food may sound time-consuming and challenging, it certainly doesn’t have to be. If you have a slow cooker at home, it can be a

Nobody wants to think about their canine companion getting sick or hurt. The thought of a dog choking or lying on the floor breathless is a scary one. But, unfortunately, these things can and do happen. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. As you scroll through this article, you’ll find several instructional videos that show you step-by-step what you can do in case you ever find yourself in need. 3 Dog First Aid Must-Knows Ca

You’ll be happy to know that dogs usually grow out of this phase. It’s actually quite common for puppies under one-year-old to pee when they are excited because they don’t have full control over their bladders yet. My little Gigi just turned one and I do notice a huge difference. While this issue will usually resolve itself when your pooch get’s a little older, there are a few things you can do in the meantime to help stop excited peeing. Keep Greetings Low-Key (I Mean, Real

I don’t know about you, but my living room floor is always covered in dog toys. Anyway … the more toys we collect, the more I have to clean. While my pups aren’t big slobberers, the toys do still get dirty. Aside from any dust that may be collecting in the fabric fibers, my dogs hold the toys with their paws. The same paws that were just outside in the grass that they … okay, I think you catch my drift. Since I want my dogs to put clean toys in their mouth (as I’m sure you d

The thought of a helpless dog in pain is a scary one. Often times, they’re forced to suffer in silence because they can’t simply tap us on the shoulder and say, “Hey – I’m not feeling so well!” That’s why it’s important to monitor your dog’s day-to-day behavior, stay alert to any changes, and know the top warning signs of pain in dogs. While the following symptoms can mean several different things, they shouldn’t be ignored. If you suspect your pooch is in pain, don’t self-

While you shouldn’t load your dog’s system with an overwhelming amount of herbs and spices, small amounts can be beneficial to their health. You can either add these 8 safe herbs and spices to your dog’s food or mix them into some homemade treats. 8 Herbs and Spices That Are Safe For Your Pup 1) Turmeric Turmeric is a yellow spice that’s often used to flavor Indian cuisine. Along with its blasts of flavor, the powerful spice has been used for its medicinal purposes for cent

Okay … so this is probably one of the most disgusting things some fur babies do. Eat poop. I recently got an email from a fellow dog mom telling me that her 13-month-old Shih Tzu/ Lhasa Apso puppy likes to dine on doggy dung. And she’s not alone. While my dogs don’t personally feast on their own feces, I know other dogs who do. It’s actually quite common. In one study, researchers from the University of California, Davis collected internet surveys to learn more about dog copr

We hear the same story over and over—a helpless dog left in a burning hot car with their human nowhere to be seen. Despite lawmakers, judges, and news reporters spreading the word about the potentially deadly situation, dogs across the nation are still left in hot cars every day. One North Carolina veterinarian set out to show pet parents why they shouldn’t use the excuses: "But I left the windows cracked open” or “I’ll only be a few minutes.” The Experiment Dr. Ernie Ward

One of the things you learn as a new puppy parent is what human foods are safe for your pooch to eat and which ones are major no-nos. Chocolate definitely tops the no list—theobromine and caffeine are two compounds in chocolate that stimulate the nervous system, which can cause severe symptoms. While most of us know that chocolate is toxic to canines, have you ever noticed a chocolate-looking coating on gourmet dog biscuits (like the photo above)? What’s that about? Well, the