Paws, Tails, and Trails: Exercising with Axel, Tango, and Piper
[caption id="attachment_188032" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Well-raised and trained Malinois are usually active, intelligent, friendly, protective, alert and hard-working.[/caption] Oh, the joys of aging, they say! Well,...
A Dog Is Not Your Shield
Don't rely on a dog to protect you from the world. Dogs are wonderful companions, but they are not shields. The energy you give off will...
Dog Collars: The Hazards of Choke Chains
Choke chains are collars that tighten around a dog's neck when they pull on the leash. This is intended to discourage the dog from pulling...
Playing it Safe: The Hidden Dangers of Dog Collars – Part One
Every morning, like clockwork, the impatient tail thumping of three dogs forces me out of bed. Whiskey, Tango, and Piper are almost breathless in anticipation...
Unhealthy Air Sucks For Us and Our Dogs
We’re living in a different world these days. The latest air quality alerts have affected you and me [as an old guy] and dog lover....
The Importance of Picking up Doggo Poop
Can your pets pass parasites to your kids? Find out here….
How Does Heartworm Treatment Work
Keeping your dog free of heartworms is an important job. It’s your responsibility to have your dog tested yearly for the disease and to renew...
WARNING—This Pet Food Has High Levels Of Toxin—28 Dogs Dead
Federal regulators are warning pet owners that some pet foods “may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.”
Pet MD: Do Fleas Die In Wintertime?
Though not as prolific during the winter, external parasites like fleas pose a risk to you and your pet’s health during every season.
How to Keep Large Dogs Healthy at Every Life Stage—Belgian Malinois
The Belgian Malinois is a sheepdog that is sometimes mistaken for a German Shepherd. It is, however, more elegant and lighter-boned.
9 Home Remedies That Don’t Work Against Fleas
Flea and tick medications are the most effective preventative strategies that you can use during tick and flea season.
How Much Water Does Your Dog Need?
Water is the main component of healthy, living cells of the body. Without water, your dog’s body will not function properly.
How Do You Show A Dog That You Love Them?
You show your dog you love them in many ways. Here are just a few…. Take your dog with you as much as possible. Dogs...
Can Our Dogs Get Sunburned?
[caption id="attachment_184227" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Image: lazyllama via Shutterstock[/caption] Whether we’re hitting the beach, taking the field at a ball game, or simply heading out for a walk,...