Our pets are a never-ending mystery. Sure, we know where they like their bellies scratched, their favorite foods and what their potty dance looks like. But have you truly ever pondered some of the unique traits of your pet? Over at My Brown Newfies & Me,… read more
It seems as though insects are running rampant this summer across the country. From fleas to mosquitoes to bees and ticks, it’s evident our pets are being bugged… and so are we! Lyme disease is an issue about which pet parents are concerned. We found this… read more
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess On Tuesday we hosted a rousing #BlogPawsChat on Twitter that focused on pet safety. Because pet safety is such a crucial factor in being a responsible pet parent we have devoted the entire month of July to it, but remember… read more
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess I want a Siamese kitten. There I’ve said it out loud. Yes, I realize I have four cats right now but Siamese cats have long been my absolute favorites (don’t tell Calico Lucy!). Do I need another kitten? I would… read more
As pet parents there is nothing worse than losing a beloved pet. We also know that as pet parents we will do whatever it takes to help our pets live longer, healthier lives, right. This article from petMD offers five life-lengthening tips for your pet. What… read more
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess The recent flooding in and around Phoenix, Arizona was close to home for me as I used to live there and instantly recognized many of the areas in which cars were disabled on the highways with water covering their roofs.… read more
Guest post by Diane Silver It’s not always easy to motivate to get off the sofa and out to the gym. But with a little help from your own canine coach, there are plenty of activities you can do together to get and stay in shape.… read more
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess In a perfect world there would be a test for those who want to become pet parents or pet guardians. Sadly, as we see all too often people get pets without thinking what it will actually mean to: Have a… read more
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess It’s a fact of life that your puppy will grow up, get older and eventually be a senior pet. In fact, it was brought up at a recent Twitter chat by one of our team members that her two dogs,… read more
It’s always galling when news article reports on an attack by XYZ breed, but what the news outlets typically fail to report is that it’s not the dogs’ fault. It is the fault of the irresponsible pet owner who allowed the dogs to run, unrestrained, and… read more
