
Stay informed with articles about dog health conditions, training tips, grooming routines, nutrition, and much more.


Stay informed with articles about dog health conditions, training tips, grooming routines, nutrition, and much more.

Can I Give My Dog Naproxen (Aleve)?
February 16th, 2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: no, do not give your dog naproxen (brand name Aleve). Aleve (known generically as naproxen) is a medicine utilized to help with inflammation and pain. Occasionally referred to as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), countless people suffering from menstrual pain, headaches, sore throats, or sore joints swear that Aleve reduces or eliminates the… Read More
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Can I Give My Dog Naproxen (Aleve)?
02/16/2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: no, do not give your dog naproxen (brand name Aleve). Aleve (known generically as naproxen) is a medicine utilized to help with inflammation and pain. Occasionally referred to as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), countless people suffering from menstrual pain, headaches, sore throats, or sore joints swear that Aleve reduces or eliminates the… Read More
February 16th, 2019 by Megan Scussel -
How to Know if Your Dog is Bonded to You
02/14/2019 by RoverThanks to Rover and Elisabeth Geier for this guest post. Find her full bio below and keep reading to find out more. Why is it so important to be bonded to your dog? It leads to a happier, healthier life together. That bond typically develops through your life with your dog, as you play, train, exercise, and live together…. Read More
February 14th, 2019 by Rover -
8 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Dog to the Vet
02/14/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIf you’ve ever struggled with not knowing when you should take your dog to the vet, you’re not alone. It’s a frequently searched topic, and many times the answer isn’t exactly clear-cut. Nobody wants to “jump the gun” and spend lots of money on an unnecessary visit, but you also don’t want to misjudge the… Read More
February 14th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Are Lizards Poisonous for Dogs and Cats to Eat?
02/13/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMLeft to their own devices, our pets can eat the strangest things. Why dirty socks are delectable to dogs or why rubber bands have a tasty appeal to cats can leave pet parents scratching their heads. Just when you think your pet’s taste buds couldn’t get any stranger, consider that lizards—yes, lizards—can also be the… Read More
February 13th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
What To Do If You Miss a Heartworm Preventative Dose
02/12/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM”Oh no! I missed my dog’s heartworm preventative dose!” Many pet parents have felt this sense of panic at one point or another. Despite their best intentions, even the most attentive and diligent pet parent can occasionally forget to give their dog their monthly heartworm preventative. If this has happened to you, realize that you… Read More
February 12th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Can Dogs Fall in Love?
02/11/2019 by RoverThanks to Rover and Elisabeth Geier for this guest post. Find her full bio below and keep reading to find out more. We all remember the iconic scene from Lady and the Tramp: over a candlelit dinner at Tony’s Restaurant, Lady and the Tramp stare into each other’s eyes. As they slurp up a shared piece… Read More
February 11th, 2019 by Rover -
Can I Give My Dog Ibuprofen?
02/09/2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: No, do not give your dog ibuprofen. Advil, also known as ibuprofen, is a drug used to help people deal with inflammation and a variety of painful conditions. Those suffering from pain or fevers tend to reach for Advil in their times of need. But can you give it to your dog? No…. Read More
February 9th, 2019 by Megan Scussel -
Helping Your Dog Combat Anxiety
02/08/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIf you’ve experienced any sort of anxiety in your lifetime then you may be familiar with how exhausting, and at times, debilitating it can be. If you haven’t, perhaps you have loved ones who combat anxiety and have expressed this to you. Dogs can experience anxious feelings, too, which can lead to a lower quality… Read More
February 8th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Poisonous Bites: Snakes & Spiders
02/07/2019 by Colleen WilliamsNo matter what season, nor if you’re outdoors or inside, you may encounter creepy crawlies in search of shelter or food. And unfortunately, these creatures don’t usually mesh well with a cat or a dog. Pet parent Kara remembers her pup, Toby, falling mysteriously ill in February 2018: “My parents noticed that Toby wasn’t feeling… Read More
February 7th, 2019 by Colleen Williams