Although chocolate is a delectable treat for humans, it is not appropriate for dogs. Chocolate poisoning is a prevalent condition in dogs, and it’s usually caused by inadvertent intake. While chocolate is poisonous to dogs, the degree of toxicity varies depending on the type of chocolate consumed, the amount consumed, and the size of the…
There are certain commands in a dog’s life that they should be taught from a young, puppy age. Leave is one of these – and this forms the basis of today’s article. In short, if you are mulling around in the kitchen and drop one of the foods that we are about to mention, make…
Just as I was sitting down to compose this blog, my phone buzzed, indicating that I received a text message. Little did I know that my next topic of discussion was texting its way into my writing. It was a message from a friend that simply said, “My 25-pound dog ate about 3 ounces of…
The time of year has come for us to start getting ready for the holidays, whatever that might mean to you. No matter what holiday you celebrate or don’t, there are a quite a few household plants that have become normal for this time of year. Yet, did you know that more than 700 plants…
Pet Poisoning should be the concern of every dog owner, as well as having other pets in the house. Some pet owners fear that an unfriendly neighbor might deliberately poison their dog because of some real or imagined misbehavior. But cases such as these are, fortunately, very rare. More often, pet poisoning is the result…
For those of you that keep your dog inside of the house at all times and away from outdoor dangers from poisonous plants, you may feel relatively safe but there are plenty of precautions to take in what indoor plants you choose to have around the house. Let me guess, you probably have plants decorated…
As you stand in your backyard, envisioning the new landscaping plans and garden design that have been in development all winter long, you imagine what your new backyard haven will look like when it is finally landscaped. You try to visualize how green the new lawn will be, the right plants and shrubs that will…
