Articles for author: Lynnette

Dog Halloween Safety Tips: 7 Things You Might Not Think Of… Really!

Obviously, you wouldn't want your dog to become ill or injured due to your own negligence. Your dog trusts you to keep them safe. Your best bet is to keep your dog indoors and away from the commotion on Halloween night -- to prevent them from becoming frightened, anxious, or injured. Here are some ways to include your dog in Halloween, without stressing out your dog!

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Euthanize Your Dog? (Valuable Info I Learned While Working For A Vet)

According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here's everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it's time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs -- to help you gauge your dog's quality of life.

Can You Rename A Dog? (Yes!) Here’s How To Change A Dog’s Name + How To Get A Dog To Learn Its Name

Wondering if changing a dog's name is something you should do? And can you change a dog's name regardless of age? Here's WHEN it makes the most sense to change a dog's name, the times when you should NOT change a dog's name, a few things you should do BEFORE renaming a dog, HOW to change a dog's name now to avoid problems later, and how to get a dog to LEARN its name quickly!

What To Do If Your Dog Ate Chicken Bones (…Or Turkey Bones)

Wondering what to do if your dog eats chicken bones?! First, don't panic, most likely your dog will be ok. My dog ate chicken bones and he passed them just fine -- but it depends on whether your dog gulps down the bones (bad), bites them into smaller pieces (bad), or grinds them down thoroughly before swallowing them (good). Here's what to do if your dog ate chicken bones... OR turkey bones.

Changing Dog Food: HOW To Transition Your Dog To A New Food + WHEN To Switch To Adult Dog Food And Senior Dog Food

Switching dog food will happen at least twice in your dog's life: 1) as they transition from puppy to adult, and 2) as they transition from adult to senior dog. You can't just change dog food overnight though! Here are the steps to transition your dog with ease to a new food in 5 or 10 days -- whether you're switching from puppy food to adult dog food, from adult food to senior dog food, or there's some other reason for you to switch food (like allergies, weight issues, health concerns, etc.)