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Cooling Collars for Dogs for the Dog Days of Summer
We’re in the dog days of summer, and it’s HOT out there. It’s important for everyone, human and canine alike, to stay cool and hydrated to avoid overheating, bad moods, and heat stroke. While keeping hydrated is fairly straightforward–this is your reminder to get a drink of water for both you and your pup–cooling is…
The Best “Dog Days of Summer” Quotes
The dog days of summer are nearly here, with their scorching, sweltering, oppressive heat. This period of time is named after the position of Sirius, the Dog Star. Since astronomy has been around for thousands of years, that means that the concept of the “dog days” have too. So it’s no surprise to find mentions…
Handmade Ceramic Dog Bowls for Every ✨Aesthetic✨
I spend a lot of time looking at my dog’s food and water bowls: filling, cleaning, checking to see whether she finished her dinner before I give her a treat… so why not give myself (and my dog) something pretty to look at? Handmade ceramic bowls allow you to match your dog’s gear–which, let’s be…
25 Dog Breeds With Curly Tails
Dog tails have many purposes, from communication to stability to, ahem, sharing their scent with other dogs. Dog tails are also cute. Who doesn’t love to see a dog happily wagging its tail? There are many types of dog tails, including curly tails. There’s even variety within the “curly” category, including snap, corkscrew, sickle, and…
A Review of Pit Pat Dog Activity Monitor
Last Christmas, my sister gave me a Pit Pat Activity Monitor for my dog. Much like a fitness tracker for people, it tracks activity length and intensity, among other metrics. I’ve used it more or less consistently with my dog since I received the monitor. There are things that I both like and dislike about…
My Dog Won’t Let Me Cut His Nails, What Can I Do?
Cutting nails is a stressful activity for a lot of dogs, and for their owners. It’s something that has to be done, so that your dog is able to walk comfortably and stay active. That means it’s important that your dog is used to the process of having their nails trimmed, whether that’s by you,…
What Do Healthy Dog Gums Look Like?
You know how when an unconscious human is rushed to the ER, one of the first things doctors do is check their pupils? For dogs, gum color and texture are equally important indications of health. Dog gums can tell us if they’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, heart conditions, or malnutrition among many other conditions. But…
Ty Tags for Dogs: Make your pup look like a Beanie Baby!
90s kids (and their parents) will remember the absolute craze known as Beanie Babies. These cute stuffed animal toys were recognizable by their distinctive “Ty” heart tag. Beanie Babies were created in 1993 and by the mid to late 90s, there were appraisal guides to track your plush investments, as some Beanie Babies resold for…