Just about every day you'll see a car going down the road with a dog's head sticking out of the window. I know, my dogs do it too. The youngest enjoys sticking his head out the back window of our Jeep Wrangler. With all the bugs, dirt, and debris flying through the air, imagine the damage if your poor dog should get hit in the eye by something. Doggie sunglasses (or doggie goggles) can be quite useful when it comes to protecting your dog's eyes. Here's what you need to … [Read more...]
As long as I can remember, there's always been controversy surrounding the safety of tap water for human consumption vs bottled water. Now, some dog owners are wondering whether tap water is safe enough for their pets as well. Tap water is marginally accepted as a source of water for dogs but is generally not recommended. If you know the exact number of total dissolved solids in your tap water, you may choose to use it. Water containing less than 5000 parts per million of total … [Read more...]
Trying to think of someplace fun that you can go and take your dog with you? Following are some dog-friendly places to consider for a day-trip -- or a vacation -- with your four-legged friend. Speaking of vacations with your dog, did you know there are actually summer camps for dog owners and their dogs?! It's true. Here's a sampler of summer dog camps that both you and your dog will enjoy. Now, onto all the fun places you can take your dog closer to home... … [Read more...]
While most dogs do just fine out in the sun, there are a few important things you should know about dog sunburn and dog skin cancer. Beyond the facts, it's up to you to do everything in your power to protect your dog from ever getting a sunburn in the first place. Following are 5 simple things you can do to prevent your dog from getting a sunburn... … [Read more...]
Most of us don't really think about the sun and how it affects our dogs -- except to be sure that we provide plenty of water and shade for our four-legged friends during the summer months. Right? Well, believe it or not, your dog's skin can be seriously damaged by the sun! Yep, just like people, dogs get sunburns too. And you may not realize this, but dogs also get skin cancer from too much exposure to the sun. Here's what you need to know about dog sunburn, doggie skin cancer, and … [Read more...]
Some say that the best dog toy in the world is a tennis ball. Others thing Kong toys are best. I have a hard time arguing against either of those, but I'd have to say in my dog's eyes, the best dog toy is the Splash Bomb ball.Most people aren't familiar with Splash Bombs by name, but I bet you or someone in your family has played with them before!It was by accident that I learned they were the best (also cheapest and longest lasting) dog toy for our dogs to play with... … [Read more...]
If you have pet-proofed your home, then you have taken very important steps to ensuring the safety of your pet. However, if you have not pet-proofed your yard yet, then your dog could still be in danger. Here are all of the things you need to look for in order to make sure that your dog stays safe in your own backyard. Dog Dangers In The Yard #1 There are plants that could be in your yard that are hazardous to dogs. For example, foxtail grass, which is considered a … [Read more...]
In response to my article, Does Your Dog Love Boating?, Marianne asks: Question about dogs and boating: is there a rule of thumb as far as life vests for dogs? My dogs are decent swimmers, but I'm afraid if we take them out on the lake they could swim too far out and get tired. Should a life vest be standard, or are there any alternatives?" photo by aschwertfeger I think Marianne's is a great question, and her perspective is one that I would guess many dog owners share. Which got me … [Read more...]
I guess dogs are not only man's best friend... By the looks of this video, dogs are whales' best friends, too! Check out the incredibly touching story of Luna the whale... Two interesting things about this video: #1 I first saw it on the Ellen Degeneres Show. You could tell it tugged at everybody's heartstrings. #2 This whale actually has an interesting story... According to "orcagirl": Luna the killer whale socializes with dog. Luna/L98 was a southern resident (fish eating) … [Read more...]
We don't have a boat yet, but we're going to soon. That's because we're building a new log home on a lake. And a boat will, therefore, be mandatory. And since we have 2 dogs, we can't wait to take our dogs out boating with us! We already know that our dogs (especially Destin) like Jeeps... now we'll see how they feel about boats. photo by Suviko Anyhoo. If you like dogs and boats, then you'll like this new commercial from Discover Boating, followed by some great photos of dogs on boats... … [Read more...]
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