Avoid these holiday hazards for pups. Holiday decorations Additives in the water for Christmas trees could be harmful if your dog thinks the tree stand is an extra water bowl. Don’t add anything that could be toxic. Broken ornaments, tinsel and homemade ornaments made of salt-dough can cause intestinal blockages or be toxic in other […]
Putting on pounds can shorten the lifespan of your dog. Dogs, and cats, that are overweight carry the burden of increased health problems, including the following: Osteoarthritis/joint problems Type 2 diabetes Respiratory and heart disease Kidney disease High blood pressure Chronic inflammation Skin disorders Many forms of cancer – especially intra-abdominal cancers A 2016 survey […]
This Sunday we spring ahead to daylight saving time. The loss of an hour doesn’t seem like it should matter that much to schedules. But dogs beg to differ. Canines are creatures of habit. They have circadian rhythms just like humans. A dog’s internal clock doesn’t change with a couple quick clicks. On Sunday, dogs […]
The most serious health threat to dogs this year is a big one. Obesity. Who says? Dr. Ernie Ward, founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention –“Over half of the nation’s dogs and cats are now overweight or obese…it literally is a growing problem.” The Association estimates that 54% of dogs in the U.S. […]
Congratulations to Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control. Its “Home is Where the Heart is” adoption countdown had a goal of finding forever families for 448 pets by December 31. It topped that goal – 464 pets were adopted by Christmas Eve. AC&C waived adoption fees because of the support of partners, including Subaru South […]
Looking for a gift to give to a favorite dog or their human? Here are award-winning ideas from Pet Business Magazine. Rock ’N Bowl is a puzzle feeder. It looks like a standard dog food bowl, but its design requires dogs to paw and nudge the bowl to get their food. It holds up to […]
Is your dog sad? Maybe SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder – is the cause. It’s not as outlandish as it sounds. Winter can be ruff on pups, just like humans. Days are shorter. Dark nights are longer. There’s less time to enjoy walking and playing while it’s light. It’s enough to distress some dogs. Signs […]
Are there times two – or more – dogs in the family are better than just one? We sometimes take care of dog friends. That can mean we have five or six dogs around the house, not just our three. The dogs are great. The time together is great. I probably wouldn’t have more than […]
Almost 4 million dogs end up in animal shelters each year. Many never leave. To help more dogs be adopted, Wahl Pets and GreaterGood.org partnered to help clean up shelter dogs so their true self shines through. Lots of times, strays and rescues haven’t had a bath or any other grooming for a while – […]
What do you do when your pup needs to calm down? Try turning to your playlist. Music does have an effect on dogs. There’s research to prove it. A couple studies found similar results. Researchers exposed shelter dogs to five types of sounds: humans talking, three kinds of music – classical, heavy metal and pop […]
