
Stay informed with articles about dog health conditions, training tips, grooming routines, nutrition, and much more.

Stay informed with articles about dog health conditions, training tips, grooming routines, nutrition, and much more.
Fruits and Vegetables For Your Pets That You Can Grow
April 9th, 2021 by Christy TrueKey Takeaways If you have a surplus of produce from your garden, many fruits and vegetables can be fed to your dog or cat, in small amounts. Most fruits and vegetables that can be fed to your dog are also healthy for your cat, although they may be less interested. As gardening season approaches, people… Read More
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Fruits and Vegetables For Your Pets That You Can Grow
04/09/2021 by Christy TrueKey Takeaways If you have a surplus of produce from your garden, many fruits and vegetables can be fed to your dog or cat, in small amounts. Most fruits and vegetables that can be fed to your dog are also healthy for your cat, although they may be less interested. As gardening season approaches, people… Read More
April 9th, 2021 by Christy True -
Flea Collars in the News and Flea Preventive Alternatives
04/06/2021 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMFleas are tiny parasites that pack a big, annoying punch. They can cause intense itchiness and skin irritation for dogs and be a frustratingly hard-to-eliminate pest for dog parents. Keeping fleas off of your dog and out of your house is essential. But how do you do that? Fortunately, many flea prevention products and methods… Read More
April 6th, 2021 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Pet Insurance Story: Merlin The Mini Aussie Undergoes Multiple Surgeries For Autoimmune Disease
03/25/2021 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: Autoimmune disease Claims Covered: $50,229 | Healthy Paws paid: $40,085 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Two-year-old Merlin is a mini-Australian Shepherd with tons of personality who makes friends with all the other pups at the dog parks. Before COVID-19, when pet parents Amber and Mike were working in offices, Merlin enjoyed coming… Read More
March 25th, 2021 by Christy True -
Pet Insurance Story: Shepherd Suffers Pneumonia, Then Stomach Surgery
03/12/2021 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: Pneumonia and stomach issues Claims: $6,960 | Reimbursed $5,177 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Rumba is a 72-pound German Shepherd with big brown eyes, who, like a typical shepherd, is highly communicative and barks and ‘talks’ a lot, said her pet parent Alison, who lives in Portland, Oregon. She thrives on challenges… Read More
March 12th, 2021 by Christy True -
Heel Training: How to Teach Your Dog to Walk Nicely On A Leash
02/22/2021 by Sarah-Anne ReedKey Takeaways Leash training, also known as ‘heel’, is an important skill for your dog, both for safety and more pleasant walks. Heel training should be done in phases, starting first off-leash in your home and gradually moving to walking in your neighborhood. When you start, you will be rewarding your dog with treats every… Read More
February 22nd, 2021 by Sarah-Anne Reed -
9 of the Most Common Health Problems in Small Breed Dogs
02/17/2021 by Stacy PainterYou never knew something so small could take up so much room in your heart, but here you are, the proud pet parent of a small breed dog. Though they share the same ancestors, the common health conditions faced by small dog breeds are vastly different than those of large dog breeds. Learning about the… Read More
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Study Shows How Dogs Find Their Way
02/09/2021 by Christy TrueStories of lost dogs showing up at home or locating their families after a long and perilous journey have been making the rounds for decades. The movies and TV show “Lassie” that aired from the 1950s to the 1970s have recurring themes of Lassie making incredible journeys to find her way home or locating her… Read More
February 9th, 2021 by Christy True -
Pet Insurance Story: Skeeter Recovers From Stomach Emergency
02/02/2021 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: Sensitive stomach Claims: $832 | Reimbursed $662 Coverage options: 90 percent | $250 deductible Skeeter is a 14-pound mixed-breed pup with a huge personality. Pet parent Kristy rescued him from a shelter in Maine and was told his mother was a puggle, and they think his dad was a Chihuahua. “He’s very smart and… Read More
February 2nd, 2021 by Christy True -
10 of the Most Common Health Problems in Large Breed Dogs
01/29/2021 by Stacy PainterLarge and giant breed dogs include the Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Saint Bernard, and Mastiff, to name a few. With proper training, these gentle giants make steadfast companions, and those that live with children also serve as noble nanny dogs. Part of caring for a large dog is being aware of the health conditions they… Read More
January 29th, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Choosing an Online Dog Training Program
01/28/2021 by Sarah-Anne ReedWith COVID-19 continuing to ravage communities and the vaccine rollout moving slowly, many people continue to social distance, avoid gatherings, and wear masks. At the same time, there’s been a spike in the number of people adopting pets as they spend more time at home. The combination of more people at home with untrained puppies… Read More
January 28th, 2021 by Sarah-Anne Reed -
Breed Guide: Goldendoodle
12/31/2020 by Christy TrueReviewed for accuracy on March 30, 2021 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Table of Contents Introduction to Goldendoodles Size of Goldendoodles Characteristics of Goldendoodles History of Goldendoodles Goldendoodles Standard Information Caring for Goldendoodles Common Health Problems of Goldendoodles Diet and Nutrition for Goldendoodles Where to Adopt or Purchase Goldendoodles Related Breeds Pet Insurance for Goldendoodles Introduction… Read More
December 31st, 2020 by Christy True -
Breed Guide: Golden Retriever
12/24/2020 by Christy TrueTable of Contents Introduction to Golden Retrievers Size of Golden Retrievers Characteristics of Golden Retrievers History of Golden Retrievers Golden Retrievers Standard Information Caring for Golden Retrievers Common Health Problems of Golden Retrievers Diet and Nutrition for Golden Retrievers Where to Adopt or Purchase Golden Retrievers Related Breeds Pet Insurance for Golden Retrievers Introduction to… Read More
December 24th, 2020 by Christy True