by Carrie Watko | Feb 5, 2014 | Wagging Tales
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)....
by Carrie Watko | Jan 30, 2014 | Wagging Tales
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...
by Carrie Watko | Jan 22, 2014 | Wagging Tales
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...
by Carrie Watko | Jan 15, 2014 | Wagging Tales
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....
by Carrie Watko | Dec 17, 2013 | Wagging Tales
We’ve all heard what the experts say: A Christmas morning puppy isn’t a great gift-idea. Still, you can make Christmas dreams come true with some advance planning. Here’s our best advice: Unwrap the Box: A gift box filled with dog-adoption goodies will let children...
