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Five Things Your Puppy Needs To Know Or Have Before You Take It To A Dog Park

22 January 2021
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If you've recently decided to include a puppy in your household, you're probably looking forward to spending many happy hours with your furry friend. Naturally, you want the best for your canine companion, and this includes making sure that it gets plenty of outdoor exercises and has the opportunity to play with other dogs. Dog parks provide a great way to make this happen, and they're becoming more and more popular around the country, so chances are good that there is one near your home. Read More …

Why Is Your Dog’s Leg Suddenly Not Working?

17 December 2020
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Dogs are cunning little creatures, and dog parents might have heard that some dogs even fake an injury to get attention. If your dog suddenly experiences lameness in a hind leg, your first thought might be that they're faking it, simply due to the rapid onset of the problem. Hopefully, they are faking it and their injury will miraculously go away; otherwise, the other primary cause of sudden lameness is a torn cruciate ligament in their leg. Read More …

Subtle Signs Your Dog Needs Vet Care

13 November 2020
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When your dog is throwing up, lethargic, or severely injured, it is obvious that they need vet care. But some other signs that a dog is struggling and needs vet care are not so obvious. If you're able to notice any signs early on and get your dog to the vet promptly, then you can keep things from getting worse. Here are some of those warning signs you should not ignore: Read More …

The Problem With Retained Puppy Teeth

19 October 2020
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Here's a riddle: How can tooth retention be a bad thing, before becoming a good thing? This is because you want your first set of baby (deciduous) teeth to naturally loosen and fall out. They're replaced by your adult (permanent) teeth, which you definitely want to retain. In fact, retention of baby teeth can cause developmental issues when it comes to the correct growth of adult teeth. It's exactly the same for your dog. Read More …

Canine Parvo: Frequently Asked Questions

15 September 2020
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As a dog owner, you want to make sure that your furry best friend is as safe as possible, which means providing your dog with the scheduled vaccinations. Unfortunately, there is one illness that dogs, especially puppies, are vulnerable to which is potentially life-threatening: canine parvovirus. Understanding parvovirus is the best way to protect your puppy from this unfortunately common illness. Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions you might have about canine parvovirus. Read More …