In case you had any doubts about having a dog, here’s a definite pro: dogs are good for your health! Having a pet, particularly a dog, may well lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. “Pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is probably associated with a decreased risk of heart disease” said Glenn N. Levine, … [Read more...] about Reasons to Love Dogs: Dogs are Good for Your Health
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Poisonous Plants for Dogs
Poisonous Plants for Dogs Keeping Kilo the Pug Safe in the Garden I recently read that there are hundreds of potentially poisonous plants for dogs. I am not a knowledgeable gardener by any stretch. However, I have been working with my husband on the little front garden in our new house over the last few weeks. I like a good mix of green and white plants, as well as … [Read more...] about Poisonous Plants for Dogs
How to Get ACTIVE Indoors with your Dog!
January is always a challenge as I plan to get fit with Kilo the Pug, especially when it gets down to minus 30 with the windchill. Some dogs stay warmer than others in very cold temperatures and love the snow, but we both hate the cold. Kilo refuses to wear boots or coats and does not like going outside at all. Get Active Indoors on this snowy day with Dog Tricks, Dog … [Read more...] about How to Get ACTIVE Indoors with your Dog!
The Loving Bowl Is A Cool New Way To Feed Your Dog
Feeding Your Dog Safely There’s now a bowl made just for flat-faced breeds! Introducing The Loving Bowl, a new way to more safely feed your dog. "It's like giving your pet a Knife and Fork." - Bill, The Loving Bowl Founder Pet parents who have dogs with squishy faces like Kilo the Pug (brachycephalic breeds), know all too well the difficulties when it comes to feeding. … [Read more...] about The Loving Bowl Is A Cool New Way To Feed Your Dog
What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?
Chocolate is a tasty treat for humans that can be fatally toxic for dogs. It is probably one of the most common forms of poisoning in dogs, so it’s vital to know what to do if it happens to your dog like it did to mine. Kilo the Pug stole and devoured a whole tray of dark chocolate and walnut brownies when we were first fostering him. I rushed him to my vet and the vet … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?