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Dog Health & Safety

When it comes to your pet’s health, don’t bark up the wrong tree!

Get trusted advice on everything from basic dog care to safety do’s and don’ts.

Pet-Friendly Gardening Tips for Spring

With the long cold winter behind us, many of us are itching to welcome the warmer weather by getting out and doing some gardening. However, the last thing that we want to do is to create a yard that is impractical, or even unsafe, for our pets. Here are some pet-friendly gardening tips that can help to ensure that our gardens are safe and enjoyable for the whole family.

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The Best Indicator of Your Dog’s Health Is in the Last Place You’d Look

It never fails. I’m walking my dog Chilly and suddenly he comes to a screeching halt, nose to the ground, unwilling to budge. I don’t even have to look to know what it is: another dog’s poop. For some reason, he finds the “deposits” of other canines intensely interesting.

Personally, I find it interesting that some people don’t bother to pick up poop in the first place.

Now, I know this isn’t the most fun chore in the world, but it’s the right thing to do. So the next time you responsibly stoop to scoop, take a moment to learn from it.

Seriously!

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Don’t Let a Treat Lead To Trouble

Lately, I’ve been snacking on red grapes—one of my summertime healthy faves. Occasionally, one or two will roll off the counter onto the floor. When that happens, Chilly springs to attention and lunges forward in hopes of capturing one of the wayward, juicy balls of sweetness. It’s hard to believe that a little round grape …

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