Health

Boredom Busters

These cold winter months can be painful for all of us. We can’t get outside to play and our dogs are saying a big old “nope” at the front door. To keep away those winter-time blues, keep your pups’ brains active with some mental activities in limited space.

Pet First Aid Kit

My handy pet first aid kit is always traveling with me and the critters, especially with unpredictable winter weather.  You never know when things might come in handy or necessary.  There are many first-aid kits you can purchase that are directed towards pets but if you’re like me I like to be frugal and make …

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Lactose Intolerance for Dogs – Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

When it comes to lactose intolerance, it is a common problem for pets to have a negative response to digesting milk and other dairy products. Several affected canines do not have a crucial enzyme, called lactase, which is essential for them to be able to absorb lactose, among the primary sugars in milk. Undigested lactose …

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Dry Nose! Oh No!

First thing’s first, don’t panic. A dog with a dry nose does not always mean he’s sick, this is just silly a myth. FACT: A dog’s nose is wet on occasion due to the fact that some of their tear glands actually empty into their noses. Reasons why your dog’s nose may be dry: Dehydration – …

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Cold Weather Fun

With cold weather fast approaching we’ll probably start to spend more time indoors, meaning our pooches may get shorter walks and less tiring exercise than during the warmer months.  With all this sitting around, dogs can build up some energy that they need to expel before they tear up the couch of favorite pair of …

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