A Complete Guide to First-Aid Kits for Dogs

As a responsible pet parent, ensuring the safety and well-being of your fur baby should always be a top priority. Just like humans, dogs can experience accidents and injuries, making it crucial to have a pet first-aid kit readily available. We’re going to break down everything you need in a first-aid kit for dogs.

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Safely Introducing a New Dog to Your Cat

Despite the cliché about fighting like cats and dogs, it’s perfectly possible for the two species to live happily under one roof. However, it’s also perfectly possible for a cat to injure a dog, and for a dog to seriously hurt or even kill a cat. To keep your home a peaceable kingdom, you’ll want to arm yourself with some know-how before you add a new four-legged resident. Here are some pet parenting tips for safely introducing a new dog to your cat.

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How to Choose Dog Treats and Dog Bones

To share food is to share love. Most dogs love to have a treat handed to them, and food that smells like your hand is a big deal. Your dog will also appreciate a variety of flavors and textures. You don’t want to go overboard, however, since treats count in your dog’s total daily caloric intake. Think moderation, or you’ll soon be taking away all treats and putting your dog on a diet. We’re going to help you choose the best dog treats and dog bones for your pup.

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Why Summer Heat Can Be Deadly For Brachycephalic (Short-Muzzled) Dogs

At first glance, it may seem like a small French Bulldog can handle the heat than a heavy-coated Siberian Husky. After all, Frenchies have shorter fur and generally like to take it easier when it comes to exercise than Huskies do. But French Bulldogs, along with other breeds like American Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pugs, and Boston Terriers are brachycephalic dogs, and that means they don’t do well in summer heat.

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Everything You Need to Know About Microchips for Dogs

Despite our best intentions, dogs get out when we’re sure they can’t. They run through open doors, dig under fences, hop out car windows, and squeeze through tiny little cat doors that you’d swear couldn’t accommodate a squirrel, much less your bouncy dog. In combination with an ID tag, a microchip is your safest bet for getting your lost dog returned to you safely. These tiny chips are embedded between your dog’s shoulder and, when scanned, can be used to identify your dog and reunite them with their parent. Here’s everything you need to know about microchips for dogs.

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