Booking Summer Vacation?

Don’t forget to book your pets’ vacation at DogServices. We’re excited about the upcoming summer season and look forward to keeping your dog happy while you’re out of town. Our summer booking season is already underway. Know your vacation dates? Call our Thalbro Street location at (804) 288-3647 or Little DogServices on West Marshall Street […]

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Allergy Alert: Pollen on Pets

This year, Richmond ranked #8 on CNN’s list of the 10 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers. We’re even hearing from non-allergic friends who’ve fallen sick from this season’s bumper crop of pollen. If you’re suffering, remember that pets carry pollen on their coats, bringing allergens into your home and making symptoms worse. Defuse your […]

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Dental Treats: Chew on This

Chew-treats marketed as ‘dental health’ products often get dogs and their owners into trouble, vets report. Rawhide chews, pigs ears, or hooves all make for great chewing fun for dogs, but can result in dental fractures, digestive-tract obstructions, and expensive trips to the vet, says Dr. Patty Khuly, a Miami vet and dog-health blogger. Watch […]

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What’s in the Bag? Decoding Dog-Food Names.

Your dog food’s name contains hidden messages. Can you spot them below? Beef Dog Food Beef Dinner for Dogs Beef and Lamb Dinner Dog Food Beef Flavor Dog Food with Cheese The wording on each label corresponds to specific FDA guidelines for animal feeds and corresponds to percentage of nutritious ingredients in the formulation. Here’s […]

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Your Inner Dog?

What does your dog’s breed say about you? A lot, says Donna Morgan, author of Your Inner Dog (TFH Publications). Over decades of writing about dogs, Morgan noticed a strong connection between breeds and the people that own them. Here, a few inner-dog traits, adapted from her book: Labrador lovers are friendly, popular, and cheerful. […]

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