Doggie Duds: Does Your Pooch Need a Jacket This Winter?
Your Husky can probably do without that fleece-lined dog sweater or those polka-dotted rain booties this winter. Learn the right way to bundle up your pup on the coldest days of the year.
Product Review: PAWfect Smile Pet Dental Pen
Looking for an easy way to keep your pup’s teeth healthy and his breath smelling fresh? We took the PAWfect Smile pet dental pen for a spin.
Massage for Dogs: 4 Rejuvenating Techniques to Try at Home
Canine massage is much more than fancy petting. The use of deliberate and repetitive strokes alleviates stress, increases flexibility, reduces pain and accustoms your pup to all-over touch. Here are some basic techniques to try at home.
10 Common Household Foods That Are Dangerous for Your Dog
Buddy’s bound to lick your plate or nose through the trash every now and then. What’s the big deal? If your pup is eating people food, he could be exposing himself to toxins. Many items that are perfectly safe for humans, like onions, walnuts, and potato peels, can cause serious illness--and even death--if consumed by your dog. Here are 10 foods to keep away from your pup and what to do in the case of an emergency.
Veterinary Acupuncture: Poking Around for Answers
Poking your pet certainly seems like an unsavory idea at first. But when you think about it, veterinary acupuncture is gentle, noninvasive and can help treat everything from dermatitis to diarrhea. Still not sold? You’re not alone. Many people are wary when it comes to holistic medicine, especially when it comes to their beloved pets. That’s why we’ve done a little digging for answers to the top 10 questions on acupuncture for dogs and cats.
Have a Ball with These Cheap (or Free) Dog Toys
Keeping your pup happy and energetic doesn’t have to break the bank. For just pennies, you can create some of the best dog toys Fido will ever lay his eyes on (or more likely sink his teeth into). Browse through our list of DIY or cheap dog toys, then dream up your own ideas.
Save Your Pet’s Life by Learning Cat or Dog CPR
We hope you never have to do it, but pet CPR could be a real lifesaver if your cat or dog is hit by a car, falls from a high-up place or chokes on a broken toy. If you know how to administer human CPR, animal CPR should be a breeze. And if you’re new to resuscitation altogether, now’s your chance to learn.
Dogs & Infants: Our Experience Bringing Home Baby
If you own a dog, chances are he already considers himself the baby of the family. That’s why bringing your new infant home can be tough on the dog, even if he’s accustomed to being around children. Dogs and kids can be a tricky combination--here’s our story.
