Recently at the dog park, the topic of dog blindness due to cataracts came up. Dog parents and walkers at the park were surprised that cataract surgery was an option for dogs as it is for humans. I think it's fantastic that there is an option of cataract surgery for dogs, but it is appears […]
It's important to have a first aid kit for your dog. You never know when you'll need it and be glad to have it when your best friend has an accident. Here's our recommended list of Dog First Aid kit items: Keep a list of your veterinarian's contact information, as well as, a 24hr ER […]
It's travel season and you're probably looking at taking a trip(s) with your family, which of course includes your dog. While many dogs love to be free in the car, safety concerns make many of us pet parents put our dogs in a dog bag, crate or kennel (and then secure it with the seat […]
With all the latest news about bad dog food, we thought it was important to do a post on reading dog food labels. There are so many dog foods out there today. How do you pick the right one for your dog? The best way is to start by reading the dog food label for […]
Sunscreen for dogs...this might sound a bit crazy, but just like us, dogs can get sunburned and suffer from pain, peeling and skin cancer. Severe burns may also cause skin infections. So it's possible your dog might need some sunscreen, especially if you're going to the beach where there is a lot of sun due […]
A dog’s nose is highly sensitive and can become very painful when their nose tissues are dry, chapped, burnt or cracked. Same with their paws, your dog doesn't wear shoes, so they need to keep their paws in good shape. No dog owner wants to see their best friend in pain or discomfort, so the […]
Do you have a dog that keeps on shedding their fur all-around your home? Are you tired of having to clean up their messes? Well, I hate to break it to you but dog shedding is unavoidable. It’s part of the package deal when you signed up to be a pet parent. Luckily, that does not mean that there aren’t things that you can do to help minimize this excessive shedding.
Snuffle mats are essentially custom mats with loose pieces of fabric that hide treats inside them. They are often used by pet parents who are looking to teach their dogs how to eat their food slowly but also to exercise their general sense of smell and mental acuity.
The AlphaPaw PawRamp happens to be the #1 veterinary-approved choice and is specially designed to be a simple, soft yet sturdy dog ramp that also provides sufficient grip for your pooch to climb up and down from. It also happens to offer a height adjustment from 12 inches to 24 inches, thus providing a wide range of areas to use both indoors or even outdoors!
If you have had a dog for longer than a couple of months, chances are dog hair has started to become a problem in your home, am I right? But, while it is a healthy thing to see your furry friend get rid of damaged hair by dog shedding, that still doesn’t change the fact that some pet parents may not be so calm about the whole situation.
Generally speaking, either one will suffice for use in daily activities. So, it’s really quite difficult to make a straight decision to be fair. This is also why the question isn’t so much about which one is better, but rather which one is more suitable for your needs?
