Top 5 Waterdog Breeds: Facts & History

Top 5 Waterdog Breeds: Facts & History

Sassafras Lowrey, MFA, CPDT-KA, CTDI Sassafras Lowrey is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor and author of “Tricks In The City,” “Healing/Heeling,” “Bedtime Stories For Rescue Dogs,” and the activity book “Chew This Journal” forthcoming in Summer 2020. Follow Sassafras...
Loss of Pet Gifts: 4 Personal & Meaningful Ideas

Loss of Pet Gifts: 4 Personal & Meaningful Ideas

As a dog lover, you know just how much your friends’ pets mean to them. So when a friend loses a dog, it can be difficult to watch her go through the many emotions associated with grief. How can you let her know that you understand the significance of the loss and...
5 Best Eco-Friendly Dog Toys to Try

5 Best Eco-Friendly Dog Toys to Try

When selecting an eco-friendly dog toy, look beyond flashy packaging and buzzwords. “An eco-friendly toy is made from materials that help our planet,” says Spencer Williams, CEO of the B Corp-certified pet product company West Paw. His criteria for an eco-friendly dog...
Blue-Green Algae & Dogs: Toxicity & Treatment

Blue-Green Algae & Dogs: Toxicity & Treatment

You may have heard horror stories of dogs dying after swimming in or drinking from a pond with an alga cover. This is a true danger that can be avoided. The term blue-green algae is a misnomer, as this organism is, in fact, a single-celled organism called...
Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What to Do

Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What to Do

The danger of coffee toxicity depends on the amount of grounds eaten versus the weight of your dog, says Dr. Natalie Isaza DVM, owner of Access Veterinary Services in Florida.Knowing this information saves valuable time. Regardless of your dog’s size, a dog eating...