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If you buy and feed commercial food and treats to your pets, the following statistic may shock you! In just the last 10 years, there has been 173 pet food recalls posted on the FDA website and the number continues to rise. Your pet is relying on YOU to be his educated advocate for his optimal health and life. Keep reading to learn more. There’s More to the Story While 173 recalls is shocking enough, in reality, there’s much more to the actual story. Here’s why: These 173 recalls ONLY represent the number of recall press releases issued by the FDA;...

If you love tackling your dog into the bath tub, welcome the challenge of clipping toe nails while avoiding sharp teeth, enjoy cleaning stinky teeth and cruddy ears, and don’t mind inhaling clouds of dead dog hair, you can stop reading right now. For the rest of us, this article is for you! To Groom or Not To Groom? Your friends may think professional grooming is a luxury you could do without, but the truth is that regular and proper grooming is essential for your pet’s overall health, comfort and cleanliness. It’s the perfect opportunity to identify and address any...

It’s definitely not a dinner table subject; but what you know – or don’t know – about anal glands (or anal sacs) is critical to your dog’s (and even cat’s) overall health. Why? Anal glands that are not routinely and correctly expressed (or emptied), or are not functioning properly, can become swollen and lead to discomfort and even infection. According to Dogs Naturally Magazine, 12% of dogs will have issues with anal gland disease. Here’s what you need to know about this very “delicate” and stinky topic. Let’s start with the basics and what you can do to help prevent...

Spring and fall is the time that skunks become more active and your pets are at the highest risk of becoming sprayed by these pesky little creatures! It is August in Colorado and we have had 3 telephone calls TODAY for pets that smell like a skunk! Sometimes they don’t get a direct spray but are in the vicinity or rub up against skunk oil. Yes, oil…..the skunk oil is so long-lasting because it soaks into the skin and mucous membranes such as the nose, mouth and even the eyes. How to Avoid A Run-in with a Skunk! ~Don’t let...

Housetraining a puppy can be a challenge, but what about an adult dog? No matter what the age of your canine companion, there are ways to housetrain an adult dog and help improve their potty habits. Why an Older Dog May Need Housetraining An adult dog may need housetraining for many reasons. If the dog has been adopted, it may never have been housetrained previously, or it may have spent a long period in a kennel or shelter and lost its housetraining habits. Dogs that have always lived outdoors may not have been formally housetrained, or older dogs may need...