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04/18/2022

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An in depth and accurate animation to help better understand the TPLO surgery and it's benefits.

02/28/2019

Do you change your dog’s diet during the winter? It’s easy to overlook the importance of altering your dog’s diet, but it needs to happen for many reasons. Your dog may not be as active, so they won’t be burning off as many calories as they need to be healthy. Sometimes simply changing the portion size is enough if they are already on a strict diet. Here are some things to consider when it comes to your dog’s nutrition in the winter:

Winter signifies more than just a change of season. It also signifies a change in your dog's daily diet. Many pet parents are unaware the importance of switching up their dog's nutritional regimen this time of the year. Let us here at PetCareRx help you keep your dog healthy during the winter months...

02/21/2019

Neither dogs nor dog owners want to go for a walk outside when there are freezing temperatures. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get your exercising in still. The winter months just mean you need to be creative with your exercise routine. This can involve going to classes, running up and down the stairs in your house and much more. This article highlights several effective ways to ensure your dog stays healthy and in shape during the winter months:

Read the creative ways to exercise your dog. A lack of exercise can lead to several problems including destroying furniture & many more behavioral issues

02/14/2019

Each breed of dog reacts differently to the change in climate. However, most dogs need some extra care and attention during the brutally cold winter weather. Bringing them inside is always the best option, but sometimes it’s not possible with your job and other commitments. Preparing their surroundings for the winter can keep them healthy and warm until you return home. Here are some great winter care tips to always keep in mind for your dog:

Winter can be a fun time for your dog, but it can also pose a few risks. Use these winter safety tips to protect your dog all winter long.

02/07/2019

Most dogs love to sleep with their owners in their bed. However, not all dog owners are willing to allow this to happen. Plenty of studies indicate letting your dog sleep with you brings psychological benefits you may have never thought of. Some studies even show people suffering from chronic pain experience relief with their dog by their side. Read this article to see some of the benefits you could experience as a chronic pain sufferer if you let your dog sleep with you:

For chronic pain sufferers, it may be smart to let sleeping dogs lie, a new University of Alberta study suggests.

01/31/2019

When it comes to taking care of your dog during the winter, you have to go beyond simply providing them with a sweater and a blanket. Dog owners often overlook the importance of things like altering their diet, giving them a warm bath, keeping their paws covered and more. All of these aspects are necessary to ensure your dog makes it through the winter with great health. This article covers some of the most overlooked actions you should be taking with your dog this winter:

Whatever your viewpoint on winter, one thing remains the same for all of us with pets: it’s a time when our beloved babies need a little extra care. Luckily, PetMD has compiled a list of tips to protect your pet from the dangers of winter.

01/24/2019

Having a dog gives us many joyous moments. If you’ve been considering getting a dog, there will be plenty of challenges, but the benefits will easily outweigh them. In fact, research has indicated people with dogs are generally happier than people who don’t have them. Of course, there are many other factors and variables that go into happiness, but here are some interesting tidbits on how dogs drive our emotional well-being: http://ow.ly/FEMX30n3ZHL

01/17/2019

Some people are completely against their dog sleeping with them in their bed, while other people can’t imagine not sleeping with them. Every dog loves sleeping in bed with their owner, but is it the right thing to do? From a psychological standpoint, both you and your dog may benefit from sleeping in the same bed. Here are some of the main reasons why you should consider letting your dog sleep with you:

Gaining Comfort, Strengthening the Bond, and Feeling Safer While You Sleep

01/10/2019

As humans, we often become less active in the winter due to the shorter days and colder weather. As a result, our dogs also become lazier and don’t want to exercise as much. However, dogs need exercise just as much or more than we do, so you may have to get creative in how you exercise them. Here’s a great article to help you generate some ideas on how to give your dog the exercise they need during the winter:

The cold weather makes just about everyone want to stay inside and drink hot cocoa. Lots of people stop or drastically reduce their exercise routines this time of year. Unfortunately, the weather also means your pets probably aren’t getting as much outdoor exercise as they want or need. Here are s...

01/03/2019

One of the best tips for protecting your dog in the winter is to keep them indoors if you are cold when you step outside. However, sometimes it’s not possible to do that when you have work or other commitments and won’t be at home for a while. That’s when you need to prepare more by giving them shelter, blankets and other ways to warm up. Here are some cold weather tips to help keep your dog safe this winter:

As responsible pet owners, it's important to take special care of our dogs the same way we do ourselves.

12/27/2018

Adults often find themselves speaking to their young child in similar manners as they do their dog. There are some psychological reasons as to why we naturally do this at times, but is it the right thing to do? Some studies indicate it may not be the best idea for the child’s psychological development, and some of the reasons are obvious. See the impact of how you speak to your child and your dog:

We speak to our little dogs much more lovingly than we do to our little boys. How can we change that?

12/20/2018

Winter is just around the corner, so now is a good time to remind yourself on how to best protect your pets. No pet wants to stay outside in the cold, and doing so could harm them significantly. They need your love and warmth during the winter more than ever, so here are some of the best ways you can ensure they are comfortable and happy during these cold months:

Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold