How and when to switch from puppy to adult dog food
Part of your dog’s growth is learning how and when to make the switch from puppy to adult-formulated dog food. Such changes aren’t made outright, as your dog’s stomach needs to adjust slowly to a new formula. If done improperly, indigestion can happen. Before we...
3 tips on how to socialize your dog
Just like introducing someone to others for the first time, your dog needs to be comfortable with other people to be socialized properly. Doing so takes time to build trust and can’t be done outright, especially if it’s a new dog or a rescue that hasn’t had much human...
Foods you can safely feed your dog this Christmas
Christmas is a time for family gatherings and feasts. Of course, some of us can’t resist the urge to feed our dogs so that they don’t feel left out from the festivities. Even so, there are foods that can harm dogs even if they are safe for us humans. ...
Things to do if your dog has an upset stomach
Upset stomachs in dogs can stem from various causes, but they all have a common factor: your dogs ate something that they shouldn’t have or something they’re not used to digesting. These can happen for a variety of reasons like suddenly switching from an old dog food...
Diabetes in cats and dogs – 5 symptoms and how to prevent them
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, which is why cat and dog owners need to be familiar with symptoms of this disease and ways to prevent it. According to a 2016 report by the Banfield Pet Hospital, instances of diabetes in dogs were recorded at 23.6 cases for...
Why feed Lamb for your dogs – Health benefits and more
If you’re looking for a protein-rich food for your dogs, Lamb is one of the best choices you can have. Dogs are arguably more active than cats. Compared to the latter, most dogs often need to take walks or exercise. There’s also the fact that some even work with...
A first-time cat parent’s guide to buying the right cat food
Choosing the right cat food, especially for first-time owners can be challenging. You have to consider not just the nutrient content and the ingredients, but also whether it’s fit for the current life stage of your pet. Still, even if you go through such a selection...
Meat allergies in dogs, why they develop and how to live with them
Many people believe that dogs are carnivores or natural meat eaters. However, generations of domestication have made dogs omnivorous, even if they are descendants of the wolves. This makes them perfectly adaptable to eat fruits and vegetables. While this seems...
What’s your Pet Pampering Style?
Whether it’s cats, dogs, or both, we all like to pamper our pets. There are lots of ways to do this as well: taking them with you on a vacation, treating them to good food, or even giving them high-quality massages or spa treatments. If you’re looking for ideas...
Osteoarthritis and 4 Tips to Maintain Bone and Joint Health for Dogs
Healthy bones and joints are important to large dog breeds, but maintaining them requires specific types of nutrition. From the diet right down to the amount of exercise needed, these steps are vital to preventing osteoarthritis. What is Osteoarthritis The US...
