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You brush your teeth every day – at least, I hope you do. But you do so because you know good dental hygiene is vital to your health. And much like us, our dogs need their teeth regularly maintained to maintain their overall health. Giving your pup a dental chew or rawhide does not equate to proper dental hygiene, just as chewing a piece of gum does not pass as approved teeth cleaning by your dentist. Why Is It Important to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth? If a dog’s teeth are not regularly maintained, medical complications can arise that can become

The 4th of July can be stressful and traumatic for our pets. To help prepare for the festivities, we must understand how and why animals naturally react to fireworks. Dogs use their nose, eyes, and ears to experience the world around them. The sudden booms, burning smells, large gatherings, and flashing lights can cause our pets to feel anxious and afraid. More pets go missing on the 4th and 5th of July than on any other day of the year. Preparation is critical to ensuring that everyone in your pack stays safe. In the video below, Cesar explains some essential

There is only one downside to having a pet, and it’s a minor one: they shed—a lot. And depending on the breed of your pet, they can easily shed enough fur to create a small army of fur balls. But regardless of how much our pets shed, we still love them and wouldn’t trade them for the world.Of course, this doesn’t mean we’re not always in the market for tips and tricks to clean up after our pets easily. Nothing is more embarrassing than having a guest over and making them sit on a sofa covered in pet hair –

If you look on Instagram under any of the hashtags pertaining to homes and home decor, you’re bound to come across that wonderful boho-chic look that turns your home into a mini greenhouse with loads of plants. Terrariums are particularly popular. Either way, many of us may love the aesthetic of plants in our houses or apartments, so we go a little crazy on that front. Of course, if we have pets we also have to conscious that we’re purchasing plants that won’t be harmful to them as well. So, as pet owners, before we go out and go crazy

If you look on Instagram under any of the hashtags pertaining to homes and home decor, you’re bound to come across that wonderful boho-chic look that turns your home into a mini greenhouse with loads of plants. Terrariums are trendy. Either way, many of us may love the aesthetic of plants in our houses or apartments, so we go a little crazy on that front. Of course, if we have pets, we also have to be conscious that we’re purchasing plants that won’t be harmful to them. So, as pet owners, before we go out and go crazy buying all

Just like us, dogs are living longer, fuller lives these days with support from improved veterinary care and loving owners who understand and want the best health care and support for the four-legged members of their families. But, just like with us, old age eventually catches up with dogs. One of the telltale signs of aging in dogs that owners often talk about with vets is mobility concerns. Your dog simply might get up more slowly after a nap. It might not have the energy it once did and start avoiding obstacles such as stairs. It might be experiencing discomfort

Dogs are the furry members of our families that bring us endless amounts of love and joy. Unfortunately, they don’t have lifespans that are as long as humans. And when it is their time to pass on, it always leaves a devastating hole in our hearts and our homes. Dealing with the loss of a beloved pet is always hard. And those who own pets often feel like they’re burdening the grief alone because it’s not something that is easily understood by those people who’ve never had a pet of their own.  While it is never easy to process the

Most dogs have soft pink tongues that feel like wet erasers when they cover us in their kisses. But there are several different dog breeds that don’t have the typical pink tongue. Instead, they have dark blue or black tongues. These dogs are typically the Chow Chow dogs. There are other dog breeds that have dark spots on their tongues which has led to many speculating that these dogs probably have some amount of Chow in their DNA, but that’s not necessarily the case. Other dogs that have black or blue tongues, or spotted tongues and gums are breeds such