Have you ever looked at that sack of dog food you put in your shopping cart, and said to yourself, “Wow, I spend more on food for Doodles than I do on food for myself”? You just might be right. … Continue reading
I was driving around the neighborhood the other day, and it seemed as though there was a pet store on just about every block! Being of a naturally curious mindset, I set about doing some vigorous Googling, and I discovered … Continue reading
In the course of writing this blog, I make every effort to ensure the accuracy of my statements. I do my research only on sites that I know to be reputable, and I cross-reference the information that I get with … Continue reading
Have you ever seen a seizure, or cluster seizures? When such a thing happens in dogs, or in kids, it can be really scary. I remember seeing a classmate have a seizure when I was in elementary school. It was … Continue reading
You love your dog, and you want to ensure that he enjoys peak health for as long as possible. So you feed him a healthy diet, take him to the vet for regular checkups, and you don’t overdo it with … Continue reading
When I’m at the dog park with my human and canine friends, I often find myself observing the various breeds that are matched up with their humans, and sometimes I marvel at how in the world some matches ever happened! … Continue reading
Every single year in the United States, at least 100,000 pets experience poisoning. In many cases, the causes of the poisoning are substances that are entirely harmless to humans. Many humans enjoy indulging in things like chocolate, coffee, and alcohol … Continue reading
Here’s the thing about insurance of any type – it’s something you buy hoping that you’ll never have to use. You could spend thousands of dollars on one type of insurance or another over the course of your lifetime, and … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard stories about random aggression in dogs that go something like “I don’t understand it; my dog was just sitting quietly on the sofa between me and my girlfriend, and all of a sudden, he turned around and … Continue reading
I’ve often talked about things that dog should never ingest (see Your Dog is Not a Human, So Don’t Feed Him Like One for more on this), but somehow I never expected to end up blogging about the dangers of … Continue reading
Have you ever wished you could visit a city where you could get both quality coffee made with modern techniques and experience friendly, educated baristas? One of the best locations to experience both of those things is none other than … Continue reading
As someone who has typically had very long-lived dogs, I have frequently had to deal with various types of illnesses and disorders, including canine spondylosis. The name of this condition sounds scary, but it’s actually quite manageable with a little … Continue reading