Blog: dog care

Dog lying on a dog bed

Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Xylitol may be a familiar word that you have heard before, or it may be entirely new for you. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is becoming more common in food products because it has 40% less calories than regular sugar.

Pug with Signs of Heat Stroke

That’s One Hot Dog!

The snow is melting and the heat is rising! You know what that means – green grass, trips to the beach and… hot dogs? 

summer dog

Heat Stroke

As the warmer weather approaches, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of heat stroke in your dog. It can be common in dogs when the weather is very hot. You want to watch for excessive panting and signs of distress, they both may indicate overheating.

Dog Sleeping in its crate

Crate Training Your Dog

Crate training is essential and beneficial for your dog. A crate should never be used as a punishment; it should be a positive and safe place for your dog to be.