Articles for category: Car Rides With Your Dog, Fun Dog Stuff, Home & Garden

Dog Travel Tips + Clever Dog Car Accessories You Might Not Think Of!

I have 2 large dogs and they pretty much go wherever I go! I've whittled down my list of dog travel necessities to 7 dog car safety items and 7 clever dog travel accessories -- the most important things to pack for dog car travel, plus a few clever dog car accessories that you probably haven't thought of. These are the items that we take along whenever we're traveling with our dogs in the car. Perhaps you'll find them useful as well!

List Of Hybrid Dogs & Their Unusual Mixed Breed Names

Have a mixed breed dog? (Me too.) Here's a list of mixed breed dog names -- so you'll know what to call cross breed dogs other than mutts! According to the American Canine Hybrid Club, this is the official list of recognized hybrid dog breeds and their unique mixed breed dog names. These are all cross breed dogs with unique names that were created by combining 2 popular dog mixes. (Some call them designer dogs or designer dog breeds.) Pictures included!

My Dog Died From Bloat – 5 Things You Need To Know About Bloat In Dogs That Might Save Your Dog’s Life

Knowing the symptoms of dog bloat could actually save your dog's life -- because bloat comes on quickly and can kill a dog within hours if left untreated. Here's what you need to know about the signs of bloat in dogs, risk factors that predispose your dog to getting bloat, and tips for preventing bloat in dogs. These are all things I wish I had known before my dog died of bloat.

Dog Parvo (aka Canine Parvovirus) – What You Need To Know About The Symptoms Of Parvo And The Treatment Of Parvo In Dogs

Thousands of dogs get the canine parvovirus each year. Of those, 15% will die. Without treatment, 100% will die. Here's what you need to know about dog parvo disease including: the symptoms of parvo, how it's spread, and the treatment for parvo. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from parvo, take your dog to the vet right away! Most deaths from the canine parvo virus occur within 48 to 72 hours.