Things to ask yourself before getting a dog August 25, 2016 Dogwalking, Health & Nutrition So you’re thinking about getting a dog? Dogs are truly man’s best friend – very loving and loyal, however there are some things you should ask yourself and take into consideration before making this huge...
Green Tripe Is The Stomach Of Grazing Animals – And It’s Awesome For Your Dog! March 31, 2016 Health & Nutrition Like the title says, green tripe is the untreated stomach of grazing animals (sheep, cows, pigs, etc). While the thought of it might make your stomach turn, green tripe is highly nutritious for your dog (or...
Dog Food Recall: Smallbatch Pets Duckbatch Sliders!!! March 26, 2016 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Smallbatch Pets Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen dog Duckbatch Sliders due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected...
Dog Food Recall: Fromm Family Canned Food!!! March 22, 2016 Health & Nutrition, Recalls Dog Food Recall: Fromm Family Foods has announced it is voluntarily recalling some of its canned food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. Below are the three canned foods that are being recalled: Fromm...
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...
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...
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...
Dog Food Recall: K-9 Kraving Raw Dog Food!!! October 6, 2015 Health & Nutrition, Recalls K-9 Kraving Dog Food of Baltimore, Maryland, has announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Patties Dog Food because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The products were...