Blue Buffalo Dog Food Review

The dog food you give your dog is very important for many reasons, such as the taste, ingredients, and health benefits. If one of these factors is out of balance your dog may not enjoy eating the food or may enjoy the food but not gain health benefits from it. Many dog foods are made …

How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?

If your dog has just come in from the outdoors only to be covered head-to-toe in mud, she’ll obviously need a bath. Same goes if she smells like she’s been rolling around in the dirt all day long. But what if your dog hasn’t gotten dirty in days? Or even weeks? She seems clean and …

The Pros And Cons Of Melatonin Supplements For Your Dog

What Is Melatonin? Melatonin is a naturally produced hormone that is created by our pineal glands when we are in darkness. Melatonin is the result of the amino acid tryptophan being converted to serotonin, which is known as a “happy” neurotransmitter, which is then converted to acetylation, methylation, and finally melatonin. Melatonin is produced in …

Luxating Patella In Dogs – Why It Happens And How To Deal With It

What Is Luxating Patella? Issues with luxating patella are unfortunately common among smaller dog breeds, such as miniature and toy breeds. Luxating patella is a fancy name for the knee, the patella, moving out of place which causes discomfort and possibly pain for the dog. Certain dog breeds are more prone to having shifting knees …

Barkbox Subscription Box Review

Subscriptions boxes are a wonderful way to try out new products, such as different treats and toys, and something that you and your dog can look forward to. We first started trying out Barkbox over a year ago and it’s something that my Boston terrier, Nickel, has happily dove into. My family and I have …

Brachycephalic Syndrome In Dogs And How to Deal With It

As an owner of a dog with brachycephalic syndrome, I wanted to learn as much as possible about the potential side effects in order to best care for my dog. My Boston Terrier, Nickel, struggles with many of the symptoms of the brachycephalic syndrome and I’m excited to share the many tips and tricks we’ve …