Author: k9perfection

It’s that time of the year when our thoughts turn to making improvements for a happier, healthier new year. Whether it’s losing weight, incorporating more exercise or eating healthier, most of us have entertained those changes with a big Jan. 1 starting date....

With the cooler days of fall right around the corner, many dog owners look forward to exploring the woods and countryside with their pets. But as welcoming as the woods appear, we must also be aware that we are sharing the area with hunters and...

The warmer winds of spring and summer are finally blowing in to our winter-weary area, but along with the comforting warmth of the season, uncomfortable fleas and ticks become a unwelcomed nuisance—and a health hazard, both for us and our treasured pets. ...

Your treasured pet will give you a lifetime of companionship, love and enjoyment. But just like humans, your dog’s health will inevitably be impacted by aging, and in dogs, this can happen as early as their sixth or seventh year. ...

The holiday song tell you it’s the “most wonderful time of the year.” And the Christmas season can definitely bring delightful family gatherings and celebrations. But your pet might be facing a holiday nightmare if you’re not careful about some festive traditions that can prove...

It’s that apple-crunching, pumpkin carving, leaf raking time of the year, culminating in that most fun and festive of holidays—Halloween! But while good treats and tricks can be fun for kids, the holiday can be downright scary for your pet, unless you take precautions to...

August is a funny month. There’s still plenty of good weather ahead to enjoy summertime activities like swimming, picnics, biking and hiking. But…looming ahead is the thought of going back to school. But…did you ever think that your pooch might have some adjustments in his...

Dog parks can be great places to give your dog much-needed exercise and socialization. But it is imperative that you know a few things before you “release the hound” on the dog park grounds....

Nothing says Fourth of July like parades, barbecues and fireworks. And while you might be looking forward to these celebrations, your pup could easily be dreading them, and in particular, the fireworks....