Dog parks have been in the news more and more these days. As populations grow and families move closer to cities, we need places for our dogs to be dogs. Dogs experience many benefits from playing at the dog parks. They get a chance to socialize, expend some energy, interact with other pets, and fine tune their social skills. In most cases, your dog will come home content … [Read more...]
May 15th National Police Dog Day – A History of Police Dogs
Police dogs have their own special day this month (National Police Dog Day is on May 15), and it’s easy to see why. Working dogs whose job it is to help law enforcement protect the public are among the most important canines in our society. Scientists aren’t sure if dogs were originally domesticated for their guarding abilities (it could have been their hunting skills … [Read more...]
How Smart Are Dogs?
By Nicole Etolen How smart are dogs? If you ask any canine parent, they’ll tell you “pretty darn clever!” Of course, like parents of human kids, pet parents are prone to exaggeration, so you might have a hard time taking their word for it. Turns out you don’t have to! Scientists have spent generations trying to answer this question. Read on to find out what they’ve … [Read more...]
April 30, 2019 – National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – How to Prepare for Your First Rescue Pet
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day By Audrey Pavia Have you ever wished you could help all the homeless dogs and cats in the world? Since you are just one person, it’s impossible to save them all. However, you can make a huge difference in the life of at least one animal by adopting a shelter pet. April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which has been set aside to … [Read more...]
March 13th is National K-9 Veterans Day
There are many heroes in the archives of history. While we never want to diminish the importance of our human heroes, it’s important to also remember the animal heroes of war. Horses, cats, dolphins and even rats were called to duty. In nearly every war, the military relied on animals to locate bombs and landmines, act as sentries, carry important messages and more. Dogs … [Read more...]
The Importance of Dental Cleanings – National Dental Month 2019
Good oral hygiene is directly tied directly to a pet’s overall health and longevity. February is advertised at Pet Dental Month. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage of deep discounts offered by veterinarians on dental cleanings and check-ups as well as a wide variety of products that promote a healthy mouth so that pets can have a great dental routine year-round. Dr. … [Read more...]
National Seeing Eye Dog Day – January 29, 2019
January 29th marks National Seeing Eye Dog Day. It is also the 90th anniversary of The Seeing Eye organization, the first guide dog school founded in the United States and the oldest existing in the world. Seeing Eye® dogs or, guide dogs as they are also called, are more than companion animals for someone who is visually impaired or legally blind. They are truly … [Read more...]
To Vaccinate or Not: That is (NOT) the Question
We live in a world of information. Some of that information is science-based, some of it is opinion-based. Never have we had so much choice in our lives and the lives of our pets. Recently, the arrival of the “anti-vax” movement has caused some pet owners to begin questioning the value (and potential danger) of vaccines. Manufacturers and veterinarians have come under … [Read more...]