Parvo and Your Dog’s Long-Term Digestive Health - What Pet Owners Need to Know When a puppy is lethargic, refuses to eat and has sudden diarrhea and vomiting, parvovirus is an immediate concern. Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a common and highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. Young, unvaccinated dogs between six weeks and six months old
Can Dogs Sense Stress in Humans? They can sniff out cancer, COVID, corpses and the forgotten shrink-wrapped cheese stick in the bottom of your pack in the back of your closet. But can dogs smell stress? What about happiness? And what does that mean for the health of our furry family members—and for the dog-human
Stress-Free Holiday Travel with Pets: How to Travel Safely With Your Dog Will your dog travel with you when you visit your relatives this holiday season? Or are you planning to take them along on your holiday vacation, meaning they’ll be with you in your hotel, at the Airbnb, or in your tent or camper?
Ah, ‘tis the season for hanging outside with fellow fans of ball-throwing, game-playing, and eating lots and lots of meaty, carb-y foods. How is tailgating (c’mon, tailgating) a practice that hasn’t been firmly established for dogs? We’re sharing dog party ideas for allowing your pooch to get in on the yummy fun. Time to get
Dog Dental Care 101 - How to Care For & Clean Your Dog’s Teeth Your dog loves to give wet kisses—but their doggie breath is too terrible for that kind of affection. An oral hygiene routine can help. Dogs need regular dental care. Poor oral hygiene is linked to a host of canine health issues
What Can Dogs NOT Eat for the Holidays? A Guide to Pet-Friendly Holiday Foods There were at least two dogs at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Plantation. They actually came over on the Mayflower. A 25-year-old passenger names John Goodman brought his Mastiff and his Spaniel with him to the New World. According to written
Can You Train an Older Dog? Your Guide to Training Older Dogs Despite what you may have heard, a dog’s willingness to learn does not disappear with age. Older dogs still have a trick or two left up their sleeves, and if you challenge and engage them in a training routine, their eagerness to learn
The Pet Parent’s Guide to Caring for and Adopting a Senior Dog Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? If you've been thinking about adopting another pet, a dog in its golden years could be an outstanding choice. You may never have considered the possibility of adopting an older dog, but
PetPlate’s Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs If you’ve ever sipped a steaming cup of chamomile tea to wind down at the end of the day or chewed on ginger to fight nausea, then you appreciate the power of natural remedies to help soothe common ailments. You can also harness Mother Nature’s power for your
Training Tips: Dog Costumes and Clothes There’s nothing cuter than dogs dressed in hoodies, sweaters, raincoats, and costumes. It’s clear that they tolerate it. But do they actually like it? Most canine companions can be trained to wear clothes without protest. And yes, even sorta kinda like it, if it keeps them cozy and earns