Having a dog means that you need to go to the vet on a regular basis. Vet visits will be more frequent if you adopt a puppy. Puppies Puppies normally have their first vet visit around 2-3 weeks old. From then until 16 weeks old, or 3 ½ months, puppies will have frequent vet visits.… Continue reading How Often Should You Take Your Dog to the Vet?
Month: March 2023
How to Recognize and Prevent Your Dog From Overheating
Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat to cool down. They can only pant, but sometimes that’s not enough to help with cooling down. Some dogs may suffer more than others. For example, a lab vs. a pug. Pugs have a shorter snout so it will be harder for them to breathe, making it easier to overheat… Continue reading How to Recognize and Prevent Your Dog From Overheating
How to Travel With Your Dog
If you’re going on a short trip for a few days, going a long distance, or overseas, then it’s best to leave your dog at home with a pet sitter. They would miss you terribly, but it would be more comfortable at home. If it’s absolutely necessary, however, then here are some tips on how… Continue reading How to Travel With Your Dog
Dog Superfoods: 10 Healthy Treat Alternatives
Instead of giving your dog a potato chip for a special treat, there’s actually better food to offer them. Here are some superfoods your dog can eat: Blueberries Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. They also contain fiber and vitamins C & E. You can buy this berry fresh or frozen. You can sprinkle a few… Continue reading Dog Superfoods: 10 Healthy Treat Alternatives
How to Find Dog Friendly Hotels
If you’re taking your dog with you on a road trip, you’ll want to make sure the hotel or B&B you’re staying at allows dogs. A great and easy way to find pet friendly hotels is through Bring Fido. You can go online or download their app. What you do First you’ll want to go… Continue reading How to Find Dog Friendly Hotels
How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
Obviously, not every dog is a water dog. But if you have a pool or enjoy going swimming in a creek or lake, then of course you want your dog to have fun with you. So if you want to teach your dog how to swim, or at least play in the water, then you’ll… Continue reading How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
There’s a few reasons why you may need to clean your dog’s ears. They may have an ear infection, they’re active, or they have floppy ears. Here’s how to clean your dog’s ears, as well as what you should look for if they need to be cleaned. Possible infection/allergies Are you noticing that your dog… Continue reading How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
How to Walk Your Dog Off Leash
If you want to train your dog off leash, you’ll want to make sure you’ve covered their basic training, such as the “come” and “heel” commands. It’s important that you know they’ll listen to you, and not just run off. Starting out Start practicing with a long leash. At this stage you and your dog… Continue reading How to Walk Your Dog Off Leash
5 Best Dog Shampoos
In no particular order, these are some of the best shampoos you can use for bathing your dog. Burt’s Bees You may know Burt’s Bees for their lotion and lip balm, but did you know they made shampoo for dog’s also? Burt’s Bees is an oatmeal and honey shampoo. The oat flour helps with sensitive… Continue reading 5 Best Dog Shampoos
What to Know Before Adopting a Dog
So you’re thinking about adopting your first dog? Here are the main things you should consider before you do so. Adopting a dog, especially a puppy, is a big responsibility to take on. You’ll want to be 100% sure that you’re willing to take care of a puppy that will need all your love and… Continue reading What to Know Before Adopting a Dog