Pets

If you’ve ever boarded your dog before — or just known a friend who has — you may have heard of the dreaded “kennel cough.” More formally known as “infectious tracheobronchitis,” kennel cough is a highly contagious illness where one of the main symptoms is, of course, coughing. So how do you keep your dog […]

You may assume that, once you’re done with puppy potty training, your pup is good to go for life. No more puddles in the house. No more mistakes on the hardwood. However, don’t be so quick to assume this. Dogs can develop later-in-life accidents for all kinds of reasons — meaning you’ll need some dog […]

This article was written by a guest contributor. For guest contribution guidelines, please visit this page. Nikhil is a pet enthusiast and a true pet lover. He loves to read and write about pets nutrition, pet health and common pet care issues.  Human hair and dog hair don’t have a lot in common, but one […]

As cat parents, we’re constantly being bombarded by the latest and greatest products from brands that claim their items will make our lives and our cats’ lives better than ever before. For starters, there’s the Litter-Robot, which is an automatic litter box, and it is awesome if you can afford to shell out $500 for […]

There are so many different things to consider when shopping for a new bed for your pup. In addition to just thinking about their breed and any particular health issues that they might have, you also have to consider their age.  The bed that was best for your canine companion a few years ago might […]

It typically happens at some point. Your child comes to you with hearts in their eyes, pleading with you for a new family member. “My new baby brother is fine,” they say, “but what I’d really love is a dog.” From there, they list off a number of the reasons why it’s a good idea.  […]

If you have a larger dog, you may find it a little difficult to pick the perfect dog bed. The longer beds built for large-breed dogs that you buy at the big-box pet store seem to lose their padding after a while. The smaller but thicker round beds don’t allow your favorite furry friend to […]

This article was written by a guest contributor. For guest contribution guidelines, please visit this page. Nadine Westwood is a health coach and writer who helps her clients achieve phenomenal and sustainable results by combining nutrition, fitness and fun! She believes primarily in living a happy life, and that the backbone of any lifestyle is […]