Restrain your dog when she’s in your car. Have you seen slow-motion videos of what happens to items in a car that’s in a head-on collision? Everything not tied down or seat-belted continues to travel forward – coffee mugs, purses, backpacks, tablets. And dogs. An unrestrained dog in your car can become a projectile –…
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Health Tip: FDA Guidelines for Pet Food Handling and Sanitation
"Do you wash your dog’s water and food bowls after every meal? Do you wash your hands after feeding your dog her meal and treats? If you answered “No”, you’re inviting bacteria and illness for you and your pet. Tips for Preparing Pet Food Begin and end with clean hands. Both before and after handling…
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Health Tip – Dog-on-Dog Interactions
During the COVID-19 pandemic dogs spent significantly more time with their human families and little-to-no outside dog-on-dog meetings and playtime opportunities as humans maintained social distancing. Because of this, many dogs now experience separation anxiety when the family heads off to school, work and even shopping. Puppies adopted during the pandemic didn’t have the opportunity…
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Health Tip: Weight Loss
Lots of pups put on pounds during the pandemic. Don’t add more to your dog’s waistline during the food-laden December holidays. Help your dog shed a few pounds by following these simple steps: Read the feeding guidelines on the back or side of the dog food bag, pouch or can.Measure accurately the amount of food…
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