Hey there, fellow dog lovers! If you’re anything like me you probably enjoy taking your furry bestie along for shopping adventures whenever possible. One question I get asked a lot is whether Five Below – that awesome store where everything’s $5 or less – welcomes our four-legged friends. Let’s dig into this topic and find … Read more
Sign up our newsletter focused on dog digestion health, cute pup stories, and the latest scoop from Nextrition. Have you ever turned your back for a minute only to find your furry friend has gotten into something they definitely shouldn’t have? I’ve been there too, and let me tell you – discovering your dog has … Read more
Humans have been brewing and drinking alcohol for centuries. The oldest known archeological evidence dates the practice of beer brewing by ancient humans starting about 13,000 years ago. Similarly, the domestication of dogs is estimated to have occurred 15,000–40,000 years ago. In short: Dogs, humans, and beer have been together for a long time. However, … Read more
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements, or rules, contain updated requirements, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards). … Read more
When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any … Read more
Dogs often seem to know what’s happening around them! Whether your furry friend scurries into another room when you wheel out the vacuum cleaner or hurries to your side when you open a treat pouch, their mind can anticipate what’s about to happen next. This may have you wondering if your pup is capable of … Read more
Winter brings snowfall that turns our neighborhoods into a doggy paradise. There’s nothing quite like watching your furry friend bound through fresh snow with pure joy! But along with this winter wonderland comes a hidden danger – road salt. As a dog parent myself, I’ve seen firsthand how winter sidewalks can be absolute hell on … Read more
Bowie, our husky-German shepherd mix, loves riding along on the raft when we go out on local rivers here in southwest Montana. But, perched precariously on one of the tubes, he slipped and fell off in a Class 1 rapid last summer. Bowie knows how to swim, but he wasn’t wearing a life jacket, and … Read more
Dogs chew on their feet because it makes them feel good and is the perfect illustration of compulsive behaviour that many dogs demonstrate in times of anxiety. The behaviour is undesirable because when a dog chews on their own feet they can hurt or injure themselves and can lead to the bigger problem of a … Read more
Dog vaccinations are critical to ensuring your four-legged friend stays healthy from puppyhood into their senior years. Vaccines are the safest and most cost-effective way to protect your dog from many infectious preventable diseases. The science behind canine vaccinations has progressed significantly over the past decade, enhancing both their safety and efficacy against existing and … Read more