Do Dogs Feel Pain When You Cut Their Nails? What Every Pet Parent Should Know

Trimming your dog’s nails is one of those necessary pet care tasks that many of us approach with a bit of anxiety I’ve personally seen my Golden Retriever give me those sad puppy eyes whenever the nail clippers come out, and it’s made me wonder – am I actually hurting him? If you’ve ever questioned … Read more

Have you noticed strange white patches appearing on your furry friend’s nose or face? Is your pup’s black skin suddenly turning pink in certain areas? You might be wondering, “Does my dog have vitiligo?” I’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you understand this uncommon but harmless skin condition that affects our canine companions. … Read more

You’re out there scooping your furry friend’s “deposits” from the yard again. and suddenly a thought crosses your mind – “Could I just toss this into my garden bed instead of the trash?” I mean we use cow manure so why not dog poop. right? Well, hold onto your pooper scooper, my friend! This question … Read more

We have acorns in our yard but we don’t have an oak tree, our neighbors do and it sits right on the outside of our property line. Every fall this oak tree drops thousands of acorns in our yard and over the years, only 2 out 6 of our dogs have been attracted to them. … Read more

People who say that pets don’t understand human emotions clearly have never had their laps nuzzled or tears licked away during an ugly-cry session. They have a special way of picking us when we’re down, and their unconditional love can be a salve through life’s trying moments. If you’ve ever wondered what your pet is … Read more

So, you’ve written the perfect song to honor your pet. You’ve found every word that rhymes with “Fluffy,” workshopped the bridge, and sounded out a catchy tune to tie it all together. But do our pets really appreciate when we sing to them, or do these little songs we make up fall into the “more … Read more

Have you ever seen someone with a cute puppy wearing a vest that says “Service Dog in Training” and wondered if they can go anywhere they want? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. As someone who’s researched this topic extensively, I’m gonna break down exactly what you need to know about service … Read more

Puppy exercise Yes you absolutely can exercise a puppy too much – and many new pet parents don’t realize this until they’ve already made this mistake! As someone who’s raised several puppies (and made plenty of errors along the way) I want to share what I’ve learned about proper puppy exercise. Too much activity can … Read more

If you’re just travelling a short distance in the United States, it can often be quicker and cheaper to travel by train instead of flying, especially if you are travelling between city centres. Luckily then, for a number of years Amtrak has allowed small pets to travel on many of its train services, similar to … Read more

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