Ideally, your puppy’s first vet visit should take place within the first few days after bringing your puppy home. Once you’ve got him settled (refer to this article, Preparing for a New Puppy), get him acquainted with your family, …
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Exercising Elderly Dogs
As dogs get older, they don’t need as much physical activity. Unlike puppies or younger dogs, they don’t have a ton of energy they need to burn off every day. Senior dogs are usually content to sleep a lot and …
Which Food is Best For Cats? Canned Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food
Diet is as important for cat health as it is for human health. “We are what we eat” applies to us, as well as our pets. Cats have a much better chance for optimal health if they are getting the …
Can Dogs Stand Cold Weather? When is it Too Cold for Dogs?
I live in Western New York, so I know what cold is. Winter can be dangerous here – not only because of snow and ice that make driving hazardous, but because the temperature gets so cold that people and animals …
Helping Dog’s Separation Anxiety – How to Teach a Dog to Stay Home Alone
My mini doxy, Taz, breaks my heart into a million pieces every time I leave the house. Sometimes she’ll actually try to sit on my feet while I’m putting my shoes on. I hate to leave her, especially since she …
Do House Cats Need Vaccinations? What Veterinary Care Do Indoor Cats Need?
It’s true that indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats, but that doesn’t mean they can skip their annual wellness visit to the vet. Indoor cats are just as prone to developing illness as outdoor cats, and catching diseases early
Best Pet Health Insurance Review – Pet Plan is the World’s Largest Pet Insurance Provider
Why Petplan?
I’ve researched this one and there are actually a lot of reasons to choose this company if you’re looking for pet insurance, the biggest being that they are the world’s largest pet insurance provider! And that’s not the …
How to Make the Dog Lose Weight – Dog Obesity is More Dangerous Than You Think!
Your dog being overweight is more serious than you think. It may be cute that your dog is chubby and loves nothing more than to eat. And I know from my own experience that making your dog happy by giving …
Why Does My Dog Keep On Coughing? – Collapsed Trachea in Dogs
There are many possible reasons why your dog is coughing, one of them being a collapsed trachea. My little doxy, Taz has this. It sounds like she is choking and hyperventilating – like dogs sometimes do when they pull …
How to Keep the Dog Out of the Garbage – Tips to Prevent the Mess and the Danger!
This is a picture of the mess I found upon returning home one day. Little dachshund, Taz had helped herself to the garbage! I have to say that yes, I was shocked and overwhelmed with the enormous mess – but …
