Count your blessings if you’re unfamiliar with foxtails and dogs! These annoying plant bristles grow in abundance. When dried, they find their way into a dog’s ears, nose, eyes, mouth and every other opening. Foxtails cause the most trouble for dogs during spring and summer, especially in dry climates. This…
For July, the National Lost Pet Prevention Month, we decided to write about what you need to know about microchipping your dog. Did you know 1 in 3 dogs gets lost in their lifetime and according to a statistics by the American Humane Society, only about 17% of them are recovered?…
With rising temperatures around the country, it is important to keep your dog in mind when it comes to keeping cool. Here are our top 10 tips to keep your dog cool in the summer. 10 Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool In Summer 1. Walk your dog earlier in…
Do you have a plan in place for your pets if there is an earthquake, fire, or any other type of unexpected emergency? Planning ahead of time is the key to preparing your pets for an emergency to keep them safe. For National Pet Preparedness Month in June, we…
For Dog Bite Prevention Week from May 15th to May 21st, I’ve decided to share amazing low-stress techniques that can help both dog owners and professionals prevent dog bites. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually. Most of these bites could…
Humans aren’t the only ones who have health emergencies requiring first aid; our furry friends sometimes find themselves with cuts, bumps, scrapes, etc. needing attention. April being the National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, is an excellent time to learn animal life-saving skills and have a well-equipped up-to-date pet first…
Are you getting ready to bring home a new puppy? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of how cute a puppy is from their little paws, their cute puppy breath, and the enthusiastic way a puppy comes running towards you, only to go bonk! Straight on their…
Naturally, pets are curious, and they may eat anything interesting to them. If they accidentally consume toxic substances, this can lead to critical medical problems. However, if you are aware of common household items poisonous to pets that may be left out in their reach, you can protect your pets…
In Los Angeles, we are experiencing high temperatures this Spring that feel more like July than March. Both today and tomorrow will be over 90 degrees in Sherman Oaks, when the average temperature for this time of year is in the 70’s. When walking dogs on hot weather days, there…
There is nothing I hate more than pet parents and dog walkers who don’t pick up dog poop when walking their dogs. It irks me so much that I will pull over when driving or stop when walking to ask the offender if they would like a poop bag. I…
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