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Your comprehensive guide on how to deal with dog bee stings

Handle the Buzz: A Guide to Dog Bee Stings

Picture this: a sunny day, your dog frolicking in the yard, and then – ouch! A bee sting. It's a scenario that can turn...

Arthritis Supplements for Dogs

Does your dog have arthritis? Here’s a rundown of natural supplements that can help alleviate the pain and stiffness of those achy joints. Arthritis is...

Summer Road Trips with Your Dog—What You Need to Know

Factoring your dog’s health, safety and comfort into your travel plans makes for a summer road trip that’s fun and stress-free. Over 100 million Americans...

How Manuka Honey Helps Heal Wounds in Dogs

You’ve likely heard about Manuka honey, and that it offers health benefits that go beyond those of regular honey. What exactly is it, and...

New Study Measures Stress in Guide Dogs

Being a guide dog means being on the job almost 24/7, and that can be stressful to some canines. The Human Animal Bond Research...
The right dog supplements can make all the difference to your dog's vitality and longevity

Unleash Your Dog’s Vitality: The Case for Daily Dog Supplements

In an ideal world, your pooch is getting all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs through their food. Newsflash: we don’t live...
Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The bond between pooch and pooch parent is undeniably strong. You love that furry being more than life itself. You would do almost anything...

How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog

From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog...

Adaptogenic Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats

Adaptogens are compounds found in plants that can help the body to manage stress. We know they’re present in roots, herbs, and other plant...

Bone Broths—Why They’re So Good for your Dog or Cat

Simple to make and packed with nutrition, bone broths give a healthful boost to your dog or cat’s diet (and your own). Whether we call...

9 Ways to Manage Canine Hip Dysplasia—an Integrative Approach

From acupuncture to regenerative medicine, an integrative approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from...

Can Geriatric Dogs Benefit from Chiropractic Care?

Geriatric dogs are often prone to a host of health problems, from arthritis to kidney disease to cognitive decline. Here’s how chiropractic adjustments can...

The Truth About Pet Mushroom Products Real Mushrooms

Pet parents who buy supplements have a reasonable right to expect that product names and labels accurately reflect supplement ingredients. If you buy a...

Dog Grooming Tips for Different Coat Types

Is your dog’s coat long or short, smooth or coarse? When it comes to successfully grooming her at home, knowing her coat type and...
Wild Alaska Salmon and Pollock are great food options for dogs with sensitivities

The Best Food for Dogs with Sensitivities

Some dogs can stomach just about anything and be none the wiser. Many dogs, though, have food sensitivities that can cause digestive upset and...

Dealing with Your Dog or Cat’s Allergies—From Both Sides of the Skin

A successful resolution to your dog or cat’s skin allergies means tackling the problem from both inside and out. When we talk about skin allergies...

How the “Mushroom of Immortality” Can Benefit Your Dog

With its treasure trove of health benefits, Reishi is an important medicinal mushroom that can help with your dog’s allergies, arthritis, and more. Selecting the...

Nutritional Support for Your Dog or Cat’s Gut-Brain Axis

An imbalance in the gut microbiome can affect your dog or cat’s brain and cause changes in their mood and behavior. Learn more about...

7 Things Dogs Need to Be Happy and Healthy  

Dogs are beloved companions and family members. Their unwavering loyalty, unconditional love, and playful nature have brought us great joy and happiness. However, being...

Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats

Your dog or cat’s skin is her largest organ and her immune system’s first line of defense. As such, skin and coat health isn’t...
Is Your Small Dog's Fearful Behavior Small Dog Syndrome or is it Separation Anxiety?

Is Small Dog Syndrome Actually Anxiety?

You may think your small dog’s extreme reactions to the world around it are simply Small Dog Syndrome. But what if their big dog...

Tui Na Helps Prevent Spring Injuries in Active Dogs

Most dogs are less active during the winter months. Find out how Tui na can help prevent early season injuries as your canine “springs...

Lion’s Mane for Dogs and Cats to Support Brain Health!

We humans want to get the most out of our later years, and we want the same for our animal companions. There are things...

The #1 Way to Brush a Dog’s Teeth (and 4 Ways Not To!)

Your dog’s dental hygiene is critical to their overall health, and the right product can make it easy to get into a good routine....
Identify and treat ringworm and hot spots in dogs

How to Identify and Treat Ringworm and Hot Spots in Dogs

As much as we love our furball best friends, there’s nothing quite like the sounds of a slurping tongue in the dead of night...

How Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Health Boosts Immunity

A properly-functioning immune system is vital to your dog or cat’s overall wellness, and it starts with supporting their gut health. Among the many things...

Biofilms and How They Affect Your Dog or Cat

We hear a lot about biofilms these days, but what exactly are they, and what impact can they have on your dog or cat’s...

Make Kibble More Appetizing with Homemade Dog Food Toppers!

The tastiest food will get boring if you have to eat it every day, so imagine how your dog feels eating the same old...
How to choose the right, high quality CBD oil for dogs

How to Choose a Quality CBD Oil for Dogs

In a recent trial of retired working dogs being treated with CBD oil for mobility issues, 24 out of 30 saw considerable improvement. What’s...

Is Dental Health Really About Plaque and Tartar?

Dental health has little to do with white teeth free of plaque and tartar. In fact, a dog or cat can have beautiful teeth...

Do Dogs Dream?

The answer is yes! Take a look at what we know about canine sleep patterns, why dogs dream — and what they dream about! On...
Keep your dog safe under scorching summer skies with these top 10 summer dog walking tips.

Top 10 Summer Dog Walking Tips

Summer is upon us, bringing with it long hot days and long cool drinks. You know what else it brings? Hot dogs… and we’re...