8 Hurricane Safety Tips For Pet Parents
Hurricanes, floods, — devastation comes in many forms. But when dealing with any forecasted natural disaster, preparation is key. Today’s article is sparked by Hurricane Florence. To my fellow pet parents, here are some tips to help you prepare and keep your pets safe during the rocky road ahead. 1. Load Up On Food and Water When you know a storm is coming, load up on fresh water, non-perishable foods for yourself, and your pup’s food. If your dog is on a special diet that
4 Tips To Easily Give Your Dog Medicine
If you’ve ever had to give your dog medicine then you know it can be a difficult task. For some pups, just the sight of a pill bottle or medicine-filled syringe is enough to send them running to the other room. But here’s the good news: Medicine time doesn’t have to be stressful for you or your pooch. Read on for four tips! 1. Create Your Own Pill Pockets Dogs are food driven creatures and will typically scarf down a treat without realizing (or caring) there’s medicine hidi
How To Remove Pet Hair From Every Surface
Since I’m not the only one on the planet cleaning up pet hair, I figured I would share this awesome infographic by Neato Robotics. It offers some helpful cleaning tips to easily remove pet hair from every surface.
Dog Sunburn: 4 Tips To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Harsh Sun
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
Moving? Tips To Help Your Dog Adjust To A New Home!
Moving is tough on every member of the family, including the ones with fur and four legs. According to the American Kennel Club, some breeds are so averse to relocating that they may stage an escape from the new residence in an attempt to return “home.” This good-hearted effort on their part could end in a frantic search for your missing friend, or even worse. So it’s important to do whatever you can to make your dog comfortable in her new residence. Here are some tips to h
Anxious Dog?
Does your pooch pace or hide during storms, appear unsettled when driving in the car, or act up when left home alone? Maybe he begins drooling when company comes over or gets nervous around other dogs. Whatever the case, you’re not alone! Anxiety in dogs is more common than you may think. The good news? There are a few natural solutions that have been proven to help calm an anxious dog. One powerful remedy: Aromatherapy! Since a canine’s sense of smell is way more powerful
