National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Did you know that May 17-23 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week? While all of our and your dogs and well trained, well behaved angels, not every dog out there is. As the weather gets warmer, schools let out, and we all spend more time outdoors, there are ever increasing opportunities to come across one of these "less than ideally trained" pups. In fact according to a study in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association an alarming number of dog bites involve children. So keep your kids, your dogs, and others safe by following these tips Spay & Neuter[...]

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What You Don’t Know About Pet Food May Surpise You

What You Don't Know About Pet Food May Surpise You... Many faithful dog owners tend to buy pet foods that are readily available. The ones that are low cost and familiar to us. How many times have you grabbed a bag of dog or cat food because it’s the same brand your parents used to buy? So out of habit, and sometimes lack of awareness of current pet health discoveries, we end up purchasing bags with brand names that end with “chow” and “feast” without any more thought. However, just like with fast food, substandard pet foods can be terrible[...]

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Every Dog Owner Should Know This Before Boarding Their Dog

Before I Board My Dog, I Make Sure I Know This...At some point, there will come a time when you have to travel and cannot take your dog with you. Though you may have no choice but to leave your dog behind, you will want to be sure that your dog has a comfortable, safe place to stay while you are away. If you are considering dog boarding, make sure you find out about the following before making a reservation for your dog. Living Space It is important that you take a look at the temporary living space where your[...]

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