By Jessica Mabie

February is when my dad and his dog Clyde hit the road for a few weeks to visit friends and soak up the sun. This year’s destination is Texas and the surrounding southwestern states. Before my dad left, he asked me what I thought of Royal Canin. He is currently feeding Science Diet but was […]

By Jessica Mabie

As several of you may know, I have two dogs that suffer from severe allergies and one, Calvin, that is prone to hot spots. Calvin is on an assortment of medicine for his allergies and his Irritable Bowel Disease. His IBD requires that he is on a unique steroid, but between the steroid and one […]

By Jessica Mabie

By now, I’m certain we are all conscious of the benefits of coconut oil for dogs. But what about the coconut itself? It was a question I’ve been pondering. I’ve wondered if oil would be more concentrated than the coconut meat itself, so of course, I had to satisfy my curiosity. Also, since I see […]

By Emily Pierce

There’s always something new that dog stores want you to buy for your furry best friend. It might be a new squeak toy or a collar but I mostly find new food. It’s natural to want to give your dog a diet with some variety. Still, that doesn’t mean all dog food is good for […]

By Emily Pierce

People often think dogs are happy animals that will go along with anything. It’s true that dogs are some of the most cheerful pets I’ve ever seen, but they definitely have strong opinions on what they like and dislike. When I first tried to cut Maggie’s nails at home, she freaked out and stayed out […]

By Emily Pierce

Dogs like to have fun, but they also thrive when they have an established routine. Maggie knows when she gets bathroom breaks while we’re home, but if we’re visiting family, she may be inside or outside more often than usual. Keeping an established routine is better for dogs, especially since it’s easier to note when […]