Dog Food Recall: Purina Beneful & Pro Plan!! March 12, 2016 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Nestle Purina has announced it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its Beneful and Purina Pro Plan wet dog foods because they may not contain the recommended level of vitamins and...
Why A Retractable Leash Should Be Avoided March 8, 2016 Dogwalking, Gear reviews I see it all the time – a dog that appears to be walking on his own until you look 10 feet behind and see a human trailing behind holding a big, bulky plastic mechanism. This dog is being walked with a...
The Importance of Dog Walking Insurance February 17, 2016 Dogwalking Whether you’re looking to hire a dog walker or you want to become a professional one, I cannot stress enough the importance of insurance and being bonded. As a professional dog walker myself, it was one of...
A Yellow Ribbon Tied To A Collar Or Leash Identifies A Dog That Requires Space February 15, 2016 Dogwalking A yellow ribbon tied to a collar or leash is to help people identify a dog that requires space. This means the dog should not be approached by you or your dog. This does not necessarily mean that he is...
Hound finishes 7th place in half-marathon! January 28, 2016 Media It's all over the news and social media... A 2 1/2 year old bloodhound by the name of Ludivine finished 7th in an Alabama half-marathon! What makes this so funny is that hound wasn't even a registered...
Kids Who Grow Up With Dogs Are Less Likely To Develop Asthma January 28, 2016 Health & Nutrition Studies are suggesting that children who grow up with dogs are less likely to develop asthma. Why is this? Because pets, namely dogs, may protect infants from the effects of a common virus, respiratory...
Dog Food Recall: Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée!! January 19, 2016 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has announced it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs due to possible...
53% Of Dogs In The U.S. Are Overweight Or Obese January 14, 2016 Dogwalking, Health & Nutrition Taken from CBS News Article: "According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, roughly 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The group's research shows that...
Walking Your Dog in Winter January 12, 2016 Dogwalking The cold weather is upon us and there are a few things to keep in mind when walking your dog. 1) Depending where you live, some cities insist on over-salting, therefore making it really difficult for your...
The Truth About Salmon Oil January 6, 2016 Health & Nutrition Have you ever wondered about the difference between farmed salmon oil and wild salmon oil? According to Grizzly Pet Products, one of the leading producers of salmon oil and treats, "Omega-3 content is like a...
Dog Food Recall: Big Dog Natural Pet Foods!!! January 5, 2016 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Big Dog Natural of Brick, NJ, has announced it is voluntarily recalling a select lot of its Big Dog Natural Chicken Supreme raw dehydrated dog food because it may be contaminated with...
Walking your dog can burn 200 calories per hour! December 30, 2015 Dogwalking, Health & Nutrition While walking the dog is a great way to keep your dog healthy and happy, it has the same benefits for us! The amount of calories you burn while walking the dog will vary based on your height, weight, gender,...
Dog Food Recall: Bravo Dog Food!!! December 11, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Bravo Pet Foods has announced it is recalling select lots of its Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The products being recalled are the...
Dog Food Recall: Dave’s Dog Food!!! December 4, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Dave’s Pet Food of Agawam, Massachusetts, has confirmed a voluntary dog food recall on a single batch of its Dave’s Simply the Best Dog Food due to the presence of a strange odor. The...
Why You Should Neuter Your Dog December 3, 2015 Health & Nutrition Neutering your dog involves the removal of the testicles. This renders him unable to reproduce and reduces (or even eliminates) male breeding behaviors. Below are some reasons as to why it’s beneficial to...
Market Withdrawal of Select Hill’s Canned Foods!!! November 30, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Hill’s Pet Nutrition is conducting a voluntary market withdrawal of some of its canned dog foods for reasons unknown. (Please note that a market withdrawal is different than a product recall - a market...
Dog Food Recall: Blue Buffalo Chew Bones!!! November 26, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The voluntary recall is...
Why You Should Spay Your Dog November 9, 2015 Health & Nutrition Spaying your dog involves removal of the uterus and ovaries. It’s considered a major surgery and much more invasive than when a male is neutered. Your dog will be sore following the surgery but your vet will...
EXPANDED – Dog Food Recall on Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks!!! October 26, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Salix Animal Health has expanded their recall of “Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes the 2.8 ounce bag...
What Foods Are Toxic For Your Dog? October 24, 2015 Health & Nutrition Below is a list of foods that are toxic for your dog. Please avoid giving any of these to your dog, no matter how you might be tempted or think “it won’t happen to my dog.” The potential outcome just...