Tag: Dog Care

The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. That means it's the autumn season! Fall is an ideal time to...

For most people, summer is the most enjoyable time of the year. But for others, the sun and the heat can be too much. Our dogs likely...

Summer is a great time to spend afternoons in the sun, at the beach, hiking, and participating in many other fun activities with your...

Skin tags are small, benign growths that can appear on any dog of any breed, gender, and age. Some breeds are more susceptible to them,...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - There are different reasons why your dog is scared of you. It could be their past traumatic experiences, frequent accidents, they are...

What is imprinting? Do dogs imprint on humans? Many people use the word “imprinting” to describe a filial bond between animals and humans. A filial bond or filial relationship is one resembling that of a son or daughter. For example, some animal behavior experts believe that baby birds imprint on the first animal or human that they see after hatching.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: -  Poop color is a good indicator of any underlying health concerns your dog may have. - Your dog's diet, the presence of blood,...

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.

Dogs do a lot of strange things leaving owners to wonder about their odd behaviors. If you’ve been wondering why do dogs shake their toys aggressively, I’ve got the answer! Humans domesticated dogs between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. Through selective breeding, humans have been able to change just about every aspect of a dog’s genetic makeup. We have created bigger, stronger dogs than ever before. We’ve also created smaller breeds than ever before. Dogs that are faster, jump higher and even dogs that don’t shed have been developed by selective breeding over hundreds of years.

Have you ever really looked at your pet’s whiskers? They are much different than the hair on the rest of Fido’s body. Why do dogs have whiskers, and what do they do?

Are you tired of getting the same old gifts for your dog or the other canines on your holiday shopping list? Everyone buys their dogs treats, toys and maybe even a cute Christmas sweater, but these unique Christmas presents for your dog will add a little flare to your holiday!

Fall is officially here. The weather is getting cooler, the days are getting longer and the foliage is starting to change color here in Maine. Fall brings with it a lot of wonderful things, but there are also some fall dangers for dogs and cats that you should be aware of.