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It is hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end and as you plan your New Year’s Eve parties, take into account your pets. It may be a joyous night for you, but for your little fur baby, it may be a night of anxiety. Much like the fourth of July, New Year’s Eve is full of loud noises that may stress out not only dogs but cats as well. Let’s take a look at our recommendations to keep your pets calm and safe through this year’s celebration. Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise earlier in the...

    Christmas is the season for baking homemade cookies with your loved ones! One of the joys of the holiday season is making dog Christmas cookies. Your house will smell so good and your pup will stare at the oven until they are done.  Enjoy these yummy and healthy dog treats and let your fur baby taste test some before offering them to her or his doggie friends.   Christmas Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Treat  Ingredients:  1 1/2 cups of organic whole wheat or white flour 1 1/2 cups oatmeal flour (run regular oatmeal through the food processor and grind fine) 1 cup of fresh...

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and holiday feasts! But for our furry family members, can pose possible distress and many threats to their safety. 1)     Keep thanksgiving dinner on the table Let’s face it, we love our pups and want to share our tasty meals with them. But unfortunately, many human foods are dangerous for dogs, especially carved turkey, whose bones can cause internal damage if digested. Cooked bones can cause damage to a dog’s throat and intestinal tract, requiring surgery. Keep the turkey well out of the way on the back of the counter or in the center...

Halloween can be a festive and fun time for the whole family, but for pets can be a very stressful experience and present them to a new set of hazards. To ensure that both your children and dogs enjoy a fun and safe holiday, please remember the following tips:   If you are planning on dressing your pet in a costume and he or she is not used to wearing a costume, start slowly and watch for their reaction to make sure they are not annoyed or scared. Pick a comfortable costume that doesn’t cover their eyes, or anything that might...