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Perhaps your lucky dog will be spending summer weekends on a canoe or a week-long stay on a yacht in the Mediterranean Sea. Regardless what watercraft your dog will be on, here are a few things to keep your dog safe: (more…)
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Dogs Make Excellent Sailors
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It’s hard to resist an evening walk with your dog during the summer months. Next time you head out with your furry walking partner after the sun sets, please consider your safety. Depending on where you live, some community sidewalks aren’t lit after dusk. Therefore, motorists may have a hard time seeing you and your dog if pathways are poorly lit. Here are some simple tips to enjoy the summer evening breeze: (more…)
Can you think of a creative caption for this AMAZING photo?
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With our days getting darker earlier, dog owners should keep in mind low visibility during the late afternoon and evening walks.
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The holidays are a lot of things: fun, family-filled, frenzied, frantic, festive. They’re all part of what makes the holiday season such an exciting one. It’s important, though, through all the fancy festivities, not to forget your furry friends. Here are a few tips to make sure that the four-legged fare well:
Careful when cooking: Many foods that are perfectly fine for humans can be dangerous and even deadly for dogs. Onions and chocolate are well-known for being poisonous to canines, but other common foods contain risk: mushrooms, potatoes, dough (it can expand in the stomach and lead to problems), macadamia nuts, marijuana…A good rule of thumb is not to change your dog’s diet, and warn any guests not to feed your dog scraps.
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With the 4th of July weekend coming up, why not enjoy Independence Day with your friends and their dogs at a national park. Most parks allow for picnics and make sure you bring your dog’s regular food to avoid her snacking on cheeseburgers and corn on the cob. With all the excitment you may want to pack your dog’s favorite chew toy and supply plenty of fresh water. Here are a few parks to celebrate and view the fireworks from: (more…)
For some dog owners who may reside or visit part of the country that traditionally experience hurricanes (June 1st – November 30th), here is a simple checklist to keep your dog safe during these potential emergencies:
- two weeks worth of food, water, and any medication administered daily
- manual can opener if your dog eats canned food
- bowls for food & water
- portable crate or carrier that your dog can rest in comfortably with contact info on tag (more…)
Who doesn’t like a dip in the water on a hot summer day? Take care with your dog this summer when splashing around. Make certain your pup is comfortable in the water and has mastered the doggy paddle. Don’t push her to get in as this will only stress her out. (more…)
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