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Chubby Pups: What to Do When Your Dog is Overweight
By Hannah Whittenly
on Dec 13, 2016
It can be difficult for a pet owner to accept the fact that their dog has gone from slightly overweight to dangerously obese. Unfortunately, dogs that are overweight have a very high risk of developing many of the same chronic illnesse...
11 Holiday Foods that Could Be Deadly for Your Dog
By Rover.com
on Dec 7, 2016
As a pet owner, you know there are foods your dog shouldn't eat (chocolate being the most obvious one). But there are a few other human treats that pop up this time of year that are dangerous for dogs. Even if you don't feed your dog s...
Creating a Pet Escape on Your Patio
By Kerrie Kelly, ASID
on Nov 21, 2016
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Now that winter temperatures are here, it’s time to recreate your pet’s outdoor oasis to match rainy or cool-weather elements. While you’re redoing your patio space, keep your pet’s needs in mind. From napping in cozy bedding to playin...
Momo Monday - One Pug Can Make a Difference this Movember
By Momo the Pug
on Nov 19, 2016
Momo is willing to give up her beauty sleep and some of her kibbles to help ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer raise vital funds and awareness to end prostate cancer. While she can't grow a stache of her own, it doesn't mean she can't do her part...
Furry Friends: 4 Ways Pets Can Improve the Quality of Life of Seniors
By Hannah Whittenly
on Oct 28, 2016
You have probably heard how pet owners petting their dogs or cats experience a period of lowered blood pressure. This is more than just a theory; it was proven in a study conducted by the University of South Carolina. Right off the bat...
Getting A New Puppy? 4 Tips for Welcoming Another To The Family
By Emma Sturgis
on Oct 25, 2016
Dogs make great family members because of their unconditional love and loyalty, but that doesn’t mean you can just grab a new puppy and welcome it into the family with open arms. In fact, it means just the opposite. Much like you take ...
Moving To a New Place? How to Help Your Pets Adjust
By Hannah Whittenly
on Oct 10, 2016
A move can be a source of extreme stress on pets. Like small children, they cannot understand what's going on around them when they are inexplicably thrust into a new environment. A lot of their reaction will be based on yours. If the ...
4 Ways to Make Your New Puppy Feel Right at Home
By Rachelle Wilber
on Oct 5, 2016
Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time for you and the puppy. To make your new addition feel right at home in its new environment, you'll need to make some preparations, take steps to assure its safety and commit to devoting tim...
The Best Outdoor Surfaces for Pets
By Kerrie Kelly, ASID
on Sep 16, 2016
Don’t get us wrong—we love our pets, but sometimes the maintenance and clean-up that goes along with being a pet owner is time consuming and just plain frustrating. While we love the cuddles, we could do without the accidents, paw prin...
Another Reason to Adopt Instead of Shop
By Deborah Feng
on Sep 13, 2016
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The dog days of summer are almost over, but that doesn’t mean we’re anywhere near clearing out the thousands of rescue shelters across the U.S. There are still plenty of pups looking to find their forever homes, and you know how we her...
Best Area Rugs for Pet Owners
By Kerrie Kelly, ASID
on Sep 8, 2016
With their furry little faces and unconditional love, you can’t help but treat your pets like one of your own—that is, until they destroy your favorite rug while you’re away at work. While many pet owners inevitably let their homes go ...
The Lo-Down: National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
By Ailo the Cat
on Aug 18, 2016
And so the idolatry of cats continues. Except that this time, we're specifically celebrating ginger cats, also known as the best cats ever. I'm saying that not because I'm a ginger, but because it's true.
Here's three reasons why ging...
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