Own A Dog? Make Sure You Understand The Risk Of Zinc

People often discuss how things such as chocolate can poison dogs; however, many people are not aware that dogs can also be poisoned by items that have zinc in them. Here is what you need to understand about the risk of zinc to your dog. What Zinc Can Do To Your Dog When your dog is exposed to zinc, there are a variety of consequences that your dog can experience. Your dog can experience both short and long term consequences. [Read More]

Doggy Hurt Its Paw? 3 Steps To Take To Treat The Wound

Dogs are on their feet a lot during the day. They're also in a lot of different locations. They may be playing outside in the dirt, digging through trashcans, or romping on the carpet. All those locations have the potential of causing an injury to your dog's toe nails – such as getting caught in the carpet fibers, or being ripped out while digging a hole. If your dog has an injured toenail, you'll have to act fast to get it cleaned out. [Read More]

How To Trim A Timid Dog's Nails

Some dogs sit still and let you trim their nails without issue. Others put up such a fight that owners don't even attempt the trimming anymore—they just let the vet do it during their annual appointment. If your dog is truly vicious and dangerous when you try to trim their nails, you are probably best off leaving this to your vet so you don't get bitten. However, if your dog is just on the timid side (acts shy and tries to get away when you trim their nails), it is usually safe to trim the nails at home. [Read More]

New Dog Owner? The 4 Vaccines Your New Puppy Needs

If you just got your first puppy, you need to make sure that your puppy gets all the right vaccinations as part of its dog care. The vaccination schedule for dogs is not set in stone and changes over time. Here are the four most recommended vaccines that currently top the list that you need to make sure that your new puppy gets. #1 Parvovirus The first vaccination that your puppy needs to get is the parvovirus vaccination. [Read More]