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Science Says Talking to Your Pets is Totally Normal
April 25th, 2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIt’s easy to poke fun at ourselves when it comes to the relationship we have with our furry companions. We go above and beyond to make sure they have the most comfortable bed, that their food is served just how they like it, that they have more than enough toys, and that they look perfect… Read More
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Science Says Talking to Your Pets is Totally Normal
04/25/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIt’s easy to poke fun at ourselves when it comes to the relationship we have with our furry companions. We go above and beyond to make sure they have the most comfortable bed, that their food is served just how they like it, that they have more than enough toys, and that they look perfect… Read More
April 25th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe?
04/25/2019 by ScritchThe quick answer: Yes, cantaloupe is a healthy fruit you can share with your dog. Benefits of cantaloupe Cantaloupe is a member of the melon family of fruits, and just like watermelon, it’s a low-calorie hydrating fruit with lots of nutrients. Cantaloupes contain vitamins A, B6, and C as well as potassium, niacin, folate, and fiber. To… Read More
April 25th, 2019 by Scritch -
April’s Happy Tales
04/24/2019 by Colleen WilliamsWe receive so many emails from happy pet parents every day that we wanted to make sure all these pets got a chance to be featured on our blog! In our ongoing series, “Happy Tales,” we get to share a little bit of these pets that not only make their families joyful, but those of… Read More
April 24th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Do Dog Parks Cut Crime?
04/23/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldHow many weekend mornings have you woken up — or how many evenings have you come home from work — to your pup basically begging you for an exciting outdoor excursion? There are only so many times you can lap around the block or frolic in the backyard before both of you start craving a little… Read More
April 23rd, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Potty Training an Older Dog
04/22/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMOlder rescue dogs can bring so much joy to their new pet parents. Like puppies, though, older dogs need proper house-training, starting from the day they come home. Older rescue dogs may not have been house-trained as puppies. For example, they may have been kept outside or trained to only eliminate on puppy pee pads,… Read More
April 22nd, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Coccidia in Cats and Dogs
04/19/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldCoccidia is a microscopic parasite that takes up an unwelcome residence in your pet’s intestines. While it’s most commonly an issue for puppies and kittens (newborns don’t have a hearty immune system yet), it is possible for mature pets to become infected as well. Once the parasites have entered your pet’s system, they tend to… Read More
April 19th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Can Dogs Eat Mango?
04/18/2019 by Danielle GuercioQuick Answer: Yes, mangoes are safe for dogs to eat in moderation, and only if the skin is peeled and they aren’t ingesting the pit. Around springtime each year, more varieties of mango start to creep into U.S. stores (besides the usual red and green Tommy Atkins mango you normally see). More mangoes means more… Read More
April 18th, 2019 by Danielle Guercio -
Decoding the Dog Anti-Vaccination Movement
04/18/2019 by Colleen WilliamsAs we’ve often noticed, trends in human medicine usually trickle down to our pets – and while we like to see the advancements in cancer treatment and orthopedic surgeries, it seems as though anti-vaccination sentiments are now spilling over into pet parenting. “Often issues in veterinary medicine spill over from human medicine, and over the last… Read More
April 18th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
The Pet Parent Experience: Having a Pet with Chronic Conditions
04/16/2019 by Colleen WilliamsNot only is Healthy Paws dedicated to helping our customer’s pets, we also have many pet parents on staff who have enrolled their furry family members as well! A member of our Customer Care Team, Katie, has a sweet pup named Easton who has suffered multiple chronic conditions. We reached out to get her story,… Read More
April 16th, 2019 by Colleen Williams
