Category: Dog Health
Pet Plate is the latest in-home delivery dog food, a fairly new concept where dog food comes to you (or, more accurately, your dog).
How to Properly Dispose of Dog Waste
Of all the things we cherish about our pets, dealing with their waste isn’t one of them (unless you have a very strange hobby). But being a responsible pet owner means cleaning up after your pooch – you’re not doing it to protect your neighbor’s Nikes; you’re doing it to protect community health. The Diseases in Dog Waste Sure, piles of dog poop mar sidewalks and parks, but the true danger exists in the form … Continue reading “How to Properly Dispose of Dog Waste”
Xylitol: A Danger to Dogs
The use of Xylitol is growing in popularity. It is extracted from trees and found naturally in certain foods (like oats, mushrooms, berries, and plums). It’s also used as a sugar substitute (in things like pudding, gum, baked goods, breath mints, children’s vitamins, gummies, and toothpaste). It is better for the teeth than overt sugar and provides a low glycemic index (making it a mainstay for diabetics as well as those on low-carb diets). It’s … Continue reading “Xylitol: A Danger to Dogs”
Exercising Senior Dogs: Precautions Worth Taking
Dogs are preprogrammed to love exercise – utter the word “walk” and tails start wagging! But, while the will remains, the body ages. For older dogs, the walks they once savored are hindered by aching joints and hurting muscles. Of course, this affects their quality of life and not just because it takes away their beloved workout. A lack of exercise can also cause obesity and stiffness, making underlying issues worse. Thus, it’s up to … Continue reading “Exercising Senior Dogs: Precautions Worth Taking”
The Benefits of Petting a Dog
Dogs love to be pet – a pat on the head is the key to their heart. But, it turns out, petting a dog isn’t just beneficial to the canine; it’s beneficial to the humans too. In fact, the entire dog-person-connection is based on mutual benefit, with each getting back in return what they give. When a human and dog make contact, it reduces stress and anxiety in both species. The science behind this lies … Continue reading “The Benefits of Petting a Dog”
The Pros to Jogging with Your Dog
Some people jump out of bed at dawn, clap their hands, and go for a six-mile run (and others hate those people!). But, if you’re among those jumping to jog, your dog would love to join you. In fact, jogging with your dog has many more benefits to jogging alone. Some of these include: Jogging together promotes safety: Jogging with a dog is safer than jogging alone, especially if you’re running in the dark or … Continue reading “The Pros to Jogging with Your Dog”
