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How to Make an Impact as an Animal Welfare Nonprofit
Animal welfare is an issue that hits close to home. More than half of American households have companion animals at home and an increasing number are searching for cruelty-free alternatives to everyday purchases. Yet despite the growing concern around animal welfare,...
Dog-Friendly Yard Improvement Projects
You’ve done your homework, you did your research before choosing your newest family member, now it’s time to do the same when getting your home ready for them. Each breed will have their own outdoor needs, so you’ll want to prepare the appropriate space ahead of time....
Is a Goldendoodle Puppy the Right Choice for Your Family?
Goldendoodle puppies have been a popular choice almost since the cross-breed was first introduced in the 1990s. There are lots of very good reasons why, but how do you know if a Doodle is the right dog for you? Breed Basics: The Goldendoodle As the name implies,...
7 Great Breeds for City Living
Choosing a dog when living in the city can be difficult, especially when the dwelling is an apartment. Individuals may have their heart set on a certain breed, but before subjecting a Great Dane or Greyhound to a life of cramped living, remember that there are dozens...
Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance
You never expect your animal companion to experience a catastrophic accident or injury. If your pet sustains a major injury or illness, veterinary services can be as expensive as those of a human physician. However, you need to choose your pet insurance carrier...
Creating Boundaries with Your Dog
Dogs need boundaries just like children. Canines need to know what’s acceptable behavior and as the pack leader, it’s your responsibility to teach them. It can be helpful to start setting boundaries with your dog while they’re on a leash. It’s important to reward...
New Puppy Necessities
Puppies are a bundle of fun, but many individuals are surprised to discover the number of essential items a puppy will need. The following is a list to keep them healthy, happy, and entertained. Vaccinations Before taking a puppy out into the wider world, be sure...
I Want a French Bulldog!
Fads in dog breeds come and go just as in the fashion industry. Purchasing a canine is a serious, lifelong responsibility and should be based on an individual’s lifestyle – not on a breed that happens to be popular at the time. A successful human-dog relationship...
5 Basic Training Tips for your new Puppy
Many people choose to bring a new puppy into their home without fully understanding what’s involved. Puppies will need to learn acceptable and unacceptable behavior. A puppy is similar to a toddler – everything is new and infinitely fascinating. Gentle Consistency...
Breeds that Don’t Always Mix Well with Children
There are dozens of cute dog breeds, but not all of them are kid-friendly. That puppy with such an adorable face isn’t necessarily a good fit for households with children. The problem typically arises when there are small children in the house and it’s even worse when...
Why Socialization is Important for Your Dog
Socialization is best done for canines when they’re puppies, but it’s never too late to teach a dog how to behave in an extensive range of environments and to different stimuli. Depending upon the level of previous training and the dog’s age, a professional trainer...
Why Is My Pet So Itchy?
What seems to be causing my pets to itch? Well, that is a loaded question with many answers. When speaking of our canine friend it really depends. These things will be generalizations. Please understand that not all pets fit the same mold. Dogs who are less than...
Caring For Senior Pets
Senior pet care is hard. Seeing their faces get more grey, or their eyes becoming more opaque, or struggling for them to get up, is tough on us and them. What can we do for our senior pets to make sure they age well? Being a veterinarian, I believe it is important for...
Top 10 French Bulldog Facts From Google’s => People Also Asked
Top 10 questions asked about French Bulldogs from Google's Search data:Since they don’t bark a lot, French Bulldogs are great apartment dogs. French Bulldogs are very good with young children and other dogs, but someone should always supervise the situation. French...
Which Dog Should I Get?
Which is the best dog to get, best breed, and best age. That’s a loaded question. The better question is what is best for you and your family’s needs. Do you have young children or old children, a child with special needs, or allergies? Puppies Typically puppies are...
Toxic Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat
By now most people know that certain foods are not safe for our animals. For example, chocolate for dogs has the main ingredient theobromine, which causes cardiac abnormalities. The richer the chocolate, the higher the levels of theobromine. So put down those truffles...
Best Pet Insurance – 2019
I am often asked, "what is the best pet insurance." Pet insurance in general seems to be a controversial discussion. The best pet insurance of 10, or even 5 years ago, is not the one that I would recommend today. Ten years ago most insurance companies would use the...
Fleas & Ticks, Oh My
Year-Round Concern For Pets Fleas & Ticks Carry Diseases This category may be unsettling for some but it’s an important one to discuss. Fleas and ticks carry several diseases. In California right now they have a resurgence of Typhus, a disease caused by bacteria...
Dog Dental Care Tips
Every animal has the potential for dental disease. A dog has 42 adult teeth. Experience shows that by three years of age, most dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease. We tend to see a significantly higher incidence of periodontal disease in small toy breeds....
Recommended Schedule for Puppy Vaccinations
It is very important that you keep your new puppy away from any “Public Places", until all shots are completed. This is usually around 4 months. Your vet can tell you when he feels your puppy has been fully vaccinated. 6 – 8 weeks Distemper, measles, parainfluenza...
15 Tips For New Puppy Parents
Bringing a new puppy home can be one the great joys of your life, but it also requires you to act more responsibly.So to help first-timers feel a little less stressful, here are 15 tips that will help you give the care your new best friend deserves. 1. The Basics of...
Buy Puppies Safely Online – How To Do It
How To Buy a Puppy Safely Online - How To Do It Buy Puppies Safely Online - How To Do It Buy puppies safely online - How To Do It. Is it even possible? It depends on who you ask. If you ask someone who has never gone through finding a puppy they will say, “Probably...