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Walks are an important part of your dog’s daily routine. Not only are they a good form of exercise, but they’re also a great way to satisfy your dog’s need to socialize and explore.  Understandably, those daily walks are an exciting part of your doggo’s day! Sometimes, though, our pups...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM Corkscrew tail, aka screw tail, is a common condition in certain dog breeds where there is a vertebral malformation of the tail. It is common in English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boston Terriers but it can occur in other breeds as well. It’s an inherited...

We know that hydration is important for our pets, especially during hot weather or strenuous activities. As a general rule of paw, dogs should be drinking about one ounce of water per pound of body weight each day (though this can vary based on health, activity level, weather, and more). ...

While your kitty spends her days snoozing in her favorite sun spots, her immune system is hard at work. Like humans, cats need a healthy immune system during each stage of their lives—it’s their body’s first line of defense against toxins, bacteria, viruses, parasites, and more.  Simply put, a stronger...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM It’s no fun having a dog that isn't feeling well and it’s no fun cleaning up after one either. Dogs can get diarrhea frequently. Luckily, there are some things that can be done so dogs have healthy, solid stools more consistently. Nobody likes talking about poop,...

Are you looking for some fun new ways to exercise and spend some quality time with your dog? If you’ve got a big enough backyard and are willing to invest some time and energy into training your dog to follow new commands, consider building Fido his very own agility course! ...

Dogs and bones are a well-known pair—but does that make them a good pair?  The short answer: it depends. Some bones are perfectly safe and even healthy for dogs to chew on. Others, not so much.  With all of the contradictory information out there regarding dogs and bones, it’s important...

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, many of us look forward to spending our summer days soaking up the sun with our dogs.  We know that it’s important to protect our own skin from the sun, but what about our dogs? Can dogs get sunburnt? Do...

No cat-friendly home is complete without its share of catnip. If you’ve got multiple pets in your home, your dog may try to get in on your kitty’s catnip from time to time, leading you to wonder: is catnip safe for dogs?  As it turns out, catnip isn’t just safe...

You know exactly how your dog likes to take his meals, where he prefers to do his business, and his favorite roads to cover on your daily walks. But, there’s probably still a lot you don’t know about your dog...or dogs in general. And that’s exactly why we’ve compiled this...