As loving pet owners, we want to provide the best care for beloved pets. From nutritious meals to regular exercise, we do all we can to ensure their well-being. But have you ever wondered if dogs can get sunburned? Dogs are susceptible to sunburn, just like us, so it’s essential to understand how to protect them from harmful UV rays. In this guide, you will learn the causes and signs of sunburn, and how to keep your pet’s skin safe. Understanding Sunburn in Dogs To understand sunburn in dogs, we must first understand their skin. Like us, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can also damage dogs’ sk ..read more

Our furry friends’ well-being is of utmost importance, and as pet owners, it’s our responsibility to ensure they stay happy and healthy. One crucial aspect of their health often overlooked is their paw pad health. Dog paw burns can be painful and distressing for our beloved companions, but fear not! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of identifying, treating, and preventing burned dog paws. Identifying Burned Dog Paws: Signs and Symptoms Our dogs can’t talk, but they sure can communicate! Look out for visual indicators and behavioral cues to identify if your furry buddy’s paws are ..read more

We know that pup parents always have their dog’s best interest at heart. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we can end up putting our dogs in harm’s way without knowing it. Here are some of the most common mistakes that you may not realize put your dog in danger. 1. Not Properly Securing Your Dog When You Travel This is our longest tip, but it’s also one of the most common mistakes dog parents make—your pup is too important! By “not properly securing your dog,” we’re talking about situations like: Allowing your dog to stick half their body out of the car window to catch a breeze Le ..read more

Woohoo! You survived the toughest months of your puppy’s first year (hopefully with your sanity still intact). Give your pup a congratulatory snoot boop. In this 5th and final edition of our Puppy Survival Guide series for puppies aged 10–12 months old, we finish breaking down the most vital info to set you up for a successful and happy life together—covering health and wellness, training, behavior, nutrition, safety, and physical development. Cheat Sheet Checklist For 10–12 Month Old Puppies This essential task checklist rounds up key points from the article below. Essential Task Checklist ..read more

Your pup told us to tell you you’re doing a great job! Reach over and give those toe beans a high five. In this 4th edition of our Puppy Survival Guide series for puppies aged 7–9 months, we continue to break down the most important info for their health and wellness, training, behavior, nutrition, safety, and physical development. Skip Ahead To… Cheat Sheet Checklist For 7-9 Month Old Puppies What Should You Already Be Doing Before Your Puppy Hits 7 Months? Physical Growth & Development Behavior & Personality  Health & Wellness  Nutrition & Exercise Training Puppy ..read more

For Pups With Short Attention Spans… Fleas are parasites that live can live on the skin of your dog, feeding on blood and laying eggs, and ultimately causing your pup a lot of discomfort and itching. Luckily there are many treatments for fleas including topical and oral medications, as well as special collars. The key is consistency to make sure the fleas are dealt with and don’t come back. If you have had a flea infestation, you should also launder all fabrics and steam furniture to get rid of infestation sites, as well as make sure to keep your dog on a monthly flea preventative going forwar ..read more

For Pups With Short Attention Spans… A dog’s teeth can chatter for a number of reasons. It could be something simple: they may be cold (give them a sweater!), excited, or reacting to certain smells. It could also be something more serious, like a neurological issue, reaction of medication, seizures, dental disease, or hormonal imbalance. It’s always good to consult with your vet if you are concerned about your dog’s teeth chattering. Sometimes the reason behind your dog’s teeth chattering is obvious. Maybe you forgot to put their cozy sweater on before running out for a walk. Maybe they just ..read more

We all want quick and easy fixes to life’s problems. Unfortunately, when it comes to dog dental & gum disease, it may be trickier than you might imagine (and sometimes impossible!) to reverse dental damage. What’s The Difference Between Dental Disease And Gum Disease? “Dental disease” in dogs is a bit of a misnomer – teeth are very rarely diseased all by themselves. Dogs get periodontal disease – meaning inflammation and infection of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth – which eventually translates to damaging the teeth themselves. “Gum disease,” or gingivitis, is inflammation of the ..read more

Dogs have been keeping a huge secret from us! This entire time our pups actually have been able to talk to us! We just keep making the mistake of expecting them to learn our languages when we should be learning their language—a.k.a dog body language. How Do Dogs Communicate? As much as you probably wish your dog could just talk to you and tell you about their day, or finally explain to you what they’re staring at down the hallway (seriously, is it a ghost!?), that’s unfortunately not how dogs communicate. If you’re paying attention, though, they’re telling you a whole lot more than you may re ..read more

As pet parents, we know we need to keep our dogs’ teeth healthy, but we also understand what a pain-in-the-fluffy-butt our pups can be when it comes to keeping their teefers clean. That’s why we’ve put together this list of tips to help you create a dental care routine that fights mouth gunk and garbage breath from multiple angles. Why It’s Important To Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean The number of innocent pups with bad teeth is too dang high! A staggering 80% of dogs have periodontal disease1 by age three! We’re not just talking about some leftover food-gunk on your pup’s teeth after forgetting ..read more