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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We Love Our Dogs!

We weren’t surprised to learn that Americans spent $815 million on their pets last Valentine’s Day, with one in five of us buying gifts for our four-legged sweethearts. And that’s not counting the homemade love tokens (consider the crocheted heart cap on Etsy, below). Still, if you want to win your dog’s heart, we’d suggest […]

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Cold-Weather Grooming Tips

Nippy weather brings its own set of dog-grooming reminders, especially important during this season of icy sidewalks and muddy dog parks: Paw-Pad Care: The dark skin-pads on your dog’s paws can become dry and cracked during the winter months, especially when exposed to salt or de-icing agents on snowy sidewalks. A moisturizing product like Espree […]

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When It’s Cold Outside, Think Pet Safety

If you’re shivering, your dog (or cat) probably is, too. Here’s what the American Veterinary Medical Association wants you to know about cold-weather pet safety: Cold-Tolerance Varies.  Short-legged dogs with short coats and little body fat are most vulnerable to cold (think dachshunds). Also cold-sensitive: older dogs and puppies. Dogs with health issues like diabetes, […]

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New Year, New Puppy? 5 Resolutions for a Good Start.

Ready, Set, Vet.  Schedule a visit with your vet to begin immunizations, implant an identity chip, and discuss pet-insurance. Bring paperwork from your breeder or adoption center to document your puppy’s prior medical treatments like worming or immunizations. Puppy-Proof Your Space:  Outfitted with a blanket and a chew toy, a crate is your puppy’s secure […]

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Making Merry with Pets in Mind

Christmas and New Year’s holiday fun can pose specific hazards for pets.  Keep them safe and happy with these holiday reminders from our DogServices staff:    Glorious Food:  Holiday table food can make your dog sick. Turkey and steak bones are especially dangerous for dogs because they can splinter and causes choking or internal puncture […]

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