Aging is inevitable — for humans and for the dogs we love. November has been designated, “Senior Pet Month” and we want to take some time today to share some of the benefits of senior dogs, how to care for your senior dog and how wonderful the love of a senior dog is!
As our dogs age we need to … [more]
Halloween is fast approaching. It’s a day that is great fun for children in costumes who are going door-to-door with the cries of “Trick or Treat!” They’re always hoping for the treat, of course, usually in the 
form of a candy bar!
Halloween, though can be a scary time for your dog and a scared dog is one who is … [more]
If you’ve decided that you’d like to add a dog to your household and your family, choosing to adopt an older or abandoned dog can be exciting, stressful, and truly rewarding. With an estimated 3.3 million dogs entering shelters each year, there are countless dogs out there looking for a new home and a new chance at life.
However, while … [more]
Is there a way to adopt the “best” dog for your family? Yes, there is. It involves knowing your family’s
unique lifestyle and finding a dog who can match that. For example, if you and your family love to run and bike and hike you won’t want to adopt a dog who can’t keep up. If, however, you and … [more]
College is tough no matter what your circumstances are, but having a dog while in college can make things even trickier. You might think that bringing a dog along with you will be a great way to stave off loneliness and keep a responsible routine, but owning a dog while attending school full-time can be another full-time task.
You may not be able to prevent all dog bites, but you can certainly protect yourself from a dog bite by practicing preventative measures. No one wants to believe that their loving family pet can “snap” and bite a friend, family member or stranger, but it does happen.
In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that close … [more]
No pet parent wants to think his or her dog could bite someone, but it can happen even to the “best” of dogs. Dogs, like humans, can be unpredictable. If you understand your dog and his body language, 
though you will be alerted when he is uncomfortable and when he might bite whether out of fear, anxiety or out of … [more]
Some people walk into dog ownership (or to being a pet parent) without knowing what costs are involved
in shareing their lives with a dog. In the first year of a puppy’s life, they spend inordinate amounts of time at the veterinarian’s office for health check-ups and vaccinations.
As your dog ages, as long as she remains healthy you may … [more]
July is Pet Loss Prevention Month and is a campaign spearheaded by PetHub as a way to raise awareness of the importance of not only microchipping your dog, but to making certain he or she is wearing a collar with your up-to-date contact information.
Many pet parents put a leash and collar on their dogs when they let them outside … [more]
The United States Fire Administration found that house fires affect 500,000 pets annually, with about 1,000 of the incidents being caused by pets themselves. Many of these fires are easily preventable, which is why July 15th has been named National Pet Fire Safety Day to focus on helping pet owners prevent fires and plan for emergencies.
Even a … [more]