Categories for Dog Health

How to Help Your Dog Maintain a Healthy Weight Through the Holidays

November 25, 2021

Everyone faces challenges keeping the weight off over the holidays—including your dog. The holiday season is associated with numerous yummy foods, and your dog is bound to get in on it one way or another. Whether it’s racing under the table to collect the scraps or finding that one family... View Article

Human Food: What Can and Can’t I Give My Dog?

October 20, 2021

Pet owners want to give their dogs the best, but sometimes the foods that dogs express the most interest in are the foods that are the worst for their health. Many people give their dogs table scraps on a regular basis, and that can cause a lot of health problems... View Article

How Can I Get Rid of My Dog’s Bad Breath?

April 19, 2021

You may have heard the saying that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth. The smell of most dogs’ breath would point to this not being true—and it isn’t. A dog’s mouth isn’t generally cleaner than a human’s mouth, because they are different animals, literally. But, like humans,... View Article

Why You Need to Spay and Neuter Your Pets

July 2, 2020

All too often, people think that spaying or neutering a pet is just intended to limit the animal from reproducing uncontrollably. However, there are so many other medical and behavioral benefits to having your furry friends spayed or neutered. In fact, most veterinarians consider it a necessary element of pet... View Article

Why You Should NOT Feed Your Pets Table Scraps

June 3, 2020

Dogs and cats are more than just pets, they’re part of the family, and pet owners want the best for their four-legged friends. However, sometimes owners can actually harm their pets even when they try to do what’s best to care for them. Feeding your pets table scraps might seem... View Article

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