djw22812Jul 7, 20223 min readHappy 4th of July and beyond...The fourth of July and fireworks, in general, can be an exciting time for us humans but not so much for our canines. Exposure to loud,...
djw22812Feb 11, 20221 min readChocolate & Canines Don't MixWhat makes chocolate so lethal to dogs is two things...Theobromine and Caffeine. The higher the amount of Theobromine the more toxic it...
djw22812Nov 19, 20212 min readHOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR PUPSThe holiday season is a joyous time of year for humans but it can be a dangerous time for our canine companions with all the social,...
djw22812Aug 30, 20211 min read Dogs and Antifreeze Don't MixThe active ingredient in antifreeze is ethylene glycol and due to the sweet taste dogs tend to be attracted to this liquid that drips...
djw22812Jul 21, 20212 min readBEWARE DOGS OVERHEATING!The canine species is typically bad at dispelling body heat and this puts them at higher risk of "heat stroke" which is a...
djw22812May 4, 20212 min readFIRST AID KITS FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDSSo...what exactly should I put in my first aid kit if I want to make one on my own? Make sure to include important paperwork, including...
djw22812Apr 14, 20212 min readTOP 16 MOST COMMON POISONOUS PLANTS FOR PUPSBelow are the list and the symptoms your dog may exhibit if he/she ingests these plants. Please keep your pup away from these plants and...
djw22812Mar 1, 20211 min readNice Dogs Do Bite given the right circumstancesMany dog owners are guilty of agreeing with the commonly held belief that their "nice dog" would never bite someone, but they would be...
djw22812Feb 8, 20212 min readRehoming Your Pandemic PupRecent research suggests that 3 out of 4 pandemic puppy owners will consider rehoming their pups once the pandemic comes to an end due to...
djw22812Jan 12, 20214 min readA Yawn is Not Just a YawnHow our pups calm themselves and others down through the use of "Calming Signals" According to Turid Rugaas author of On Talking Terms...
djw22812Dec 9, 20202 min readService Dogs v Emotional Support Dogs vs Working Dogs vs Therapy Dogs{Excerpted from The American Kennel Club article} Dogs have been helping humans for a long time in many ways but the titles bestowed upon...
djw22812Nov 22, 20202 min readIs Turkey Safe to Feed Your Dog?{Excerpted from the American Kennel Club article AKC.org} Although plain turkey is not toxic to dogs and is a common ingredient in...
djw22812Nov 15, 20201 min readCould Dogs Help Detect COVID-19? {excerpted from the American Kennel Club}Why not? They’re already being used to sniff out other vital information we may be seeking such as explosives, drugs, and most recently...