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Muddy Yards & Muddy Paws

Warm days and cold nights, combined with precipitation have also created a perfect storm for nasty mud in our yard, and of course, the inevitable muddy paws that come back inside. So, what to do about this?

Time for Ticks

As the weather begins to change we will be outside much more often with our dogs. Just like we are becoming more active, so is the rest of nature, including ticks.

How to Stop Dog Urine Burns in Your Lawn

There many ways to stop dog urine from burning or yellowing grass on your lawn. These are all healthy and safe suggestions to stop your dog from creating those unsightly urine burns on your grass.

Activities For a Dog Day Afternoon

Many of us have dogs that need to do more than just lazing around all day. There are many dog sports out there that can help us teach our dogs new things and get a little exercise while doing it. Here is a brief description of several sports that you can choose from.

Fleas: Commonly Asked Questions

Fleas are a nuisance that we never want to deal with. Treatment can get confusing. Here are some frequently asked questions and treatment methods.

Choosing the Right Flea and Tick Control for Your Pets

Let’s face it, fleas and ticks are the stuff nightmares are made of. If they serve a higher purpose, other than grossing us out, I haven’t been able to find it. It’s best to just prevent them from ever becoming a problem. There’s a lot of different ways to treat and many different options. So, making the decision is really a matter of preference and what you are willing to “stick with” to keep your pets parasite free. This article covers treatments for your dogs or cats. Controlling them in the yard and around the house will be covered in later articles.

Dental Health Month

February is Pet Dental Health Month which means it’s a good time to take a look at your animal’s pearly whites. Studies show that two-thirds of our pets don’t get the dental maintenance they need to have healthy teeth.

Your Pets New Years Resolutions.

With the new year well on its way, many of us have made various personal resolutions related to our health. I think it is a great time to think of our dog’s health too. There are several quick easy things you can do that that can drastically improve the health of your best friend.

Making Your Backyard Summer Safe.

As summer heats up we need to re-evaluate what type of environment our dog needs in the heat. Many of us leave our pets outside during the day so here are some simple tips to making your backyard summer safe…

What Collar?

There are many different collar types out there to choose from. This is a brief overview of some of the most widely known.