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Dos And Don’ts of Omega-3s For Dogs
Understanding Omega-3s Do: Know the Benefits of Omega-3s Omega-3s provide so many health benefits for dogs. Just as they do for humans, they can make a big difference in your dog's overall health and wellness. Some of the best benefits of Omega-3 supplements for dogs...
Best Indoor Dog Games To Beat The Heat
Importance of Indoor Games for Dogs During Poor Weather When dogs are bored, they often resort to destructive behaviors like chewing furniture, barking excessively, or digging. The problem is that keeping them mentally and physically stimulated can be hard when it's...
The Power of Dog Hydrotherapy: Healing and Rehabilitation for Your Best Friend
What is Canine Hydrotherapy? Canine hydrotherapy involves exercises in water to treat different conditions. It's actually more than taking your dog for a swim. With hydrotherapy, the buoyancy of water supports your dog’s body. This reduces the stress on their joints...
Preventing and Treating Dog Heatstroke: A Guide to Keeping Your Pet Safe
Understanding Heatstroke In Dogs Heatstroke is a severe and potentially fatal condition that occurs when your dog's body temperature goes over 104°F (40°C). Unlike humans, dogs can’t sweat to cool down, so they rely on panting to regulate their body temperature. When...
The Importance of a Strong Dog Core
Weak Core Muscles: The Hidden Threat to Your Dog’s Health Weak core muscles can significantly impact your dog’s health and well-being. They can affect your dog's posture, which can make it difficult for them to sit or stand properly. This weakness increases the risk...
The Ultimate Dog First Aid Kit: What’s In Yours?
Why Do You Need a Pet First Aid Kit? Dogs are part of our family, and just like we keep first aid kits ready for our human family members, we need to have them for our dogs, too. Dogs are curious creatures, always getting into something, and sometimes that means...
Joint Health Supplements for Dogs Post-Surgery Recover
Common Reasons for Joint Surgery in Dogs Generally speaking, some common conditions require surgery for dog joint health. They include the following: Hip Dysplasia A genetic problem where the hip joint doesn’t fit right. Causes pain and arthritis over time. Surgery,...
Puppy Blues: It’s Normal to Wonder if You Made the Right Choice
Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy and exciting event, but it's totally normal to wonder if you made the right choice. New science from Helsinki shows that many new puppy parents feel anxiety, tiredness, or frustration during their dog's puppy stage. Almost half...
Dog Days of Teething: Simple Support for Puppies
Understanding Teething in Puppies: Baby Teeth Vs. Adult Teeth Puppies are born without teeth. Around three weeks old, their baby teeth, which are also called deciduous teeth, start coming in. By eight weeks, most puppies have all 28 baby teeth. These tiny teeth are...
Dos And Don’ts of Omega-3s For Dogs
Understanding Omega-3s Do: Know the Benefits of Omega-3s Omega-3s provide so many health benefits for dogs. Just as they do for humans, they can make a big difference in your dog's overall health and wellness. Some of the best benefits of Omega-3 supplements for dogs...
Best Indoor Dog Games To Beat The Heat
Importance of Indoor Games for Dogs During Poor Weather When dogs are bored, they often resort to destructive behaviors like chewing furniture, barking excessively, or digging. The problem is that keeping them mentally and physically stimulated can be hard when it's...
The Power of Dog Hydrotherapy: Healing and Rehabilitation for Your Best Friend
What is Canine Hydrotherapy? Canine hydrotherapy involves exercises in water to treat different conditions. It's actually more than taking your dog for a swim. With hydrotherapy, the buoyancy of water supports your dog’s body. This reduces the stress on their joints...
Preventing and Treating Dog Heatstroke: A Guide to Keeping Your Pet Safe
Understanding Heatstroke In Dogs Heatstroke is a severe and potentially fatal condition that occurs when your dog's body temperature goes over 104°F (40°C). Unlike humans, dogs can’t sweat to cool down, so they rely on panting to regulate their body temperature. When...
The Importance of a Strong Dog Core
Weak Core Muscles: The Hidden Threat to Your Dog’s Health Weak core muscles can significantly impact your dog’s health and well-being. They can affect your dog's posture, which can make it difficult for them to sit or stand properly. This weakness increases the risk...
The Ultimate Dog First Aid Kit: What’s In Yours?
Why Do You Need a Pet First Aid Kit? Dogs are part of our family, and just like we keep first aid kits ready for our human family members, we need to have them for our dogs, too. Dogs are curious creatures, always getting into something, and sometimes that means...
Joint Health Supplements for Dogs Post-Surgery Recover
Common Reasons for Joint Surgery in Dogs Generally speaking, some common conditions require surgery for dog joint health. They include the following: Hip Dysplasia A genetic problem where the hip joint doesn’t fit right. Causes pain and arthritis over time. Surgery,...
Puppy Blues: It’s Normal to Wonder if You Made the Right Choice
Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy and exciting event, but it's totally normal to wonder if you made the right choice. New science from Helsinki shows that many new puppy parents feel anxiety, tiredness, or frustration during their dog's puppy stage. Almost half...
Dog Days of Teething: Simple Support for Puppies
Understanding Teething in Puppies: Baby Teeth Vs. Adult Teeth Puppies are born without teeth. Around three weeks old, their baby teeth, which are also called deciduous teeth, start coming in. By eight weeks, most puppies have all 28 baby teeth. These tiny teeth are...
Decoding the Labels: The Truth Behind Canine Joint Health Supplements
The Old Guard: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM Once hailed as the holy trinity of joint health, glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM have been the go-to for years. But why? Are they still the must-haves when it comes to dog joint health ingredients? Part of their...
Tips For Reducing Joint Stress In Large Breed Dogs
Strong Joint Health for Large Breed Dogs Due to their size and body weight, large breed dogs often place more stress on their joints than their smaller counterparts. This can make them more prone to developing issues like arthritis, hip dysplasia, and other orthopedic...
Tips For Managing Dog Mobility Issues In Cold Weather
Baby, It's Cold Outside: Why Cold Weather Affects Your Dog's Joints Sure, the chilly embrace of winter can be delightful for some, but for our furry friends, it can pose unique challenges. Cold weather can have a direct impact on your dog's mobility, especially in...
Canine Joint Health: 20 Tips For Preventative Care
Canine Joint Health: What's It All About? So, what exactly are dog joints? In simple terms, joints are the points where bones meet. They're surrounded by soft tissue—ligaments, tendons, and cartilage—that provides cushioning and allows for smooth movement. Imagine...
Building the Best Joint Health in Young Dogs
Building the Best Joint Health in Young Dogs Building robust joint health for young dogs is like investing in their future. A strong foundation you build early on can significantly reduce joint-related issues as your best friend ages. There's a difference between...
How To Detect The Early Signs Of Joint Issues In Dogs
Detecting Canine Joint Concerns: The Most Obvious Our four-legged friends can't communicate with words, so they often rely on behaviors and subtle cues to tell us when something isn't right. Just as in humans, dogs can suffer from joint pain. Some of the symptoms of...