It’s that time of year again! The time of year of warmth and long, sunny days; the time of year when people hike on trails through forests and up mountains, camp in grassy meadows, etc. Sounds nice, right? Well, if you are doing these activities with your pet, be aware that these are all possible…
There’s an adage that says that a tired dog is a happy dog. It’s an adage because it’s true. Dogs need to be stimulated, both mentally and physically. Dogs that are left to their own devices within a kennel or within the home may overtime develop destructive behaviors—but even if they don’t, we want our…
A dog who is socialized well, who understands how they are expected to behave around other people and animals, is a dog that is much more enjoyable to be around. Socialization is important; it’s important for the reasons listed above but also to teach the dog how people and animals are likely to respond to…
When you bring your pet to your professional groomer at Groomingdale’s, your pet will leave with a clean coat, clean nails, and clean ears. But it’s important between grooming session to be sure that your pet’s ears are clean. Certain breeds are more susceptible to dirty ears and the problems associated, but any pet after…
Bad breath is common for dogs. It can be bad enough that it ruins the time we spend with them. It is possible that a dog’s bad breath is caused by troublesome, underlying conditions, conditions discovered and treated by your dog’s veterinarian, but it’s more possible that the cause is simple and easily treatable at…
Many of our animals behave as if nothing bothers them; they don’t seem overly affected by environmental conditions and rarely would they ever overtly complain about being cold. But in the wintertime, it’s important to keep your pet safe from the snow and ice; it’s very possible for your pet to develop frostbite on their…
Pet food, especially which type to feed your pet, is a perplexing topic. There are dog and cat foods formulated with ingredients that benefit some animals, but are a detriment to others; animals even within the same breed have different calorie and protein needs, and they all need foods that promote proper digestion. And while…
Running with your dog is fun and it helps to keep both of you in shape. Having a dog as a running partner can help to keep you motivated. Like their human owners, dogs benefit greatly from cardiovascular exercise. There are a few tips and tricks to being able to run with your dog, and…
Dogs and cats are naturally clean animals. It may not seem that way when your dog is out rolling in the mud (or something worse!), but they have an innate ability to keep clean themselves. For instance, when your dog sheds, they are continually renewing their fur (Like a change of clothes for us), it’s…
Ticks are an unfortunate consequence of the warm spring weather. Those creepy little bugs will get active soon, and unfortunately your pet is a choice target. Ticks have barbed legs that grasp clothing and pet fur easily; they hang out in shrubs and trees, tall grass, and wait with open arms for something to pass…