Annual Veterinary Exam for Older Dogs
Senior Pet Care By Jennifer Woodward, RVT How often do you take your pets to the veterinarian? Every owner should have his pet examined at least once a year. If your pet is older, you should take him in for a checkup every six months. Why Do Older Dogs Need to Be Seen More Often? […]
You Won’t Believe What You, Cats and Taylor Swift Have in Common
Taylor Swift + Cats = You Two things the internet loves: Taylor Swift and cats. We bring these titanic forces for your reading and viewing pleasure. While some claim other influences, we believe every single one of her songs is based on her delightfully furry friends. 1. Whenever you see your ex and you shake […]
10 Diagrams Show You the Correct Way to Pet Animals
How to Properly Pet Animals BuzzFeed blogger Adam Ellis displays his hilarious take on how to pet animals. Though this may not be entirely accurate, these diagrams are great for a good laugh. 1. Dog Photo Credit: Adam Ellis (BuzzFeed) 2. Cat Photo Credit: Adam Ellis (BuzzFeed) 3. Chinchilla Photo Credit: Adam Ellis (BuzzFeed) 4. […]
Dog Park Basics
Dog Park Etiquette By Cara Lederman Dog parks are excellent places to socialize and exercise your dog. However, if you’re not prepared, it can be a bad or even traumatizing experience for your dog. Safety is the No. 1 concern when at a dog park. Following the advice below can help make it a fun […]
How to Give a Dog a Pill
Giving Your Dog a Pill By Cara Lederman Remember the time you hid your dog’s pill in his food bowl and watched him gobble his food while you smirked, thinking how clever you are? Then, your dog walks away and the bowl’s only contents are the tiny pill. We’ve all been there. No matter what […]
West Highland White Terrier Grooming
Grooming Your Westie By Colleen Riley Springtime is the right time to groom your West Highland White Terrier, as it will give her a comfortable amount of hair in the warm days ahead. West Highland Terriers can get two different types of haircuts. You can hand strip them or use clippers. Professional dog groomers typically […]
3 Stages of Puppy Development
Puppy Development Stages Socialization is an unending process and must start very early in a puppy’s life. Your puppy must have ongoing exposure to all of life’s experiences. The goal of socialization is to help your dog learn to act appropriately around people and other animals as well as in the many public and private […]
