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The unconditional love of a pet is one of life’s blessings. Pets don’t talk back, they never judge and they somehow know when we are happy and when we’re not. Best of all, they ask for nothing in return. We have many ways to show our affection to our dogs. Some owners show it through giving their dogs their favorite treat. Others give physical affection. Some use play-time to show their love. That being said, […]

If your dog hasn’t given you enough reasons to love him as unconditionally as he loves you, here is another one. Pet owners might actually live longer lives! A new report from the American Heart Association suggests having a canine companion may help lower the risk of heart disease; in fact, studies linking pet ownership to better physical and mental health have been popping up for decades. “People who have dogs live longer than people […]

What types of nuts are safe for dogs? Have you ever thought of giving nuts to your dog? As humans, we seem to have an inherent desire to share the things that give us pleasure, especially foods, with our beloved furry friends. With a world of information available at our fingertips, it only makes sense to inquire as to what foods are safe for dogs to eat before we offer them to our pets. In […]

Being able to quickly tell if your puppy is sick or just worn out is really important. If only dogs could talk, what would they say? We know, just because it’s obvious, they would routinely tell their owners, “I love you,” but what else would they say? Surely, as dog lovers, we wish our beloved pets could and would tell us when they do not feel well so we could immediately address their concerns before […]

Guest Post by: Dr. Lori Hehn from Canyon Animal Hospital The heat of the summer is upon us! Heatstroke cases are on the rise and can be very dangerous to your pets. Let’s review the dangers of heatstroke. What is Heat Stroke? Heatstroke is the state of hyperthermia that leads to damage of the internal organs and death in some severe cases. It is most common in dogs that are overweight. The normal temperature of […]

Understanding Single and Double Coat Are you looking for a dog that doesn’t shed? Newsflash: all dogs shed! So, if you’re looking for a dog that doesn’t shed, you’ll be looking for a very long time. There is no dog breed, purebred or mixed, that will not shed its hair. However, in this blog, we’ll present you with what dogs don’t shed a lot. Included In This Article:   Single-Coat vs. Double-Coat Dogs Single-Coat vs. […]

The heat is on! We want you and your pets to be safe and happy this summer. Pets should never be left in the car this time of year; in fact, they should never be in the car at all when the temperature outside is higher than 70 degrees. With our current temperatures a car can become a death chamber for your pet within minutes, so if you see a pet left in a hot […]

Guest post by: Consumers Advocate When you bring a pet into your home, there are many decisions to make. You want to make sure that your pets have the proper food, a nice place to sleep and plenty of toys. In order to keep our pets in the best possible health, we make sure they get their daily exercise and take them every year for their annual vet check-ups. But, what happens if your dog, […]