by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Feeding a Dog with Diabetes Most people ask, How can I feed a dog with diabetes? The body of a dog suffering from diabetes is not able to generate all the insulin it needs. This hormone is important since it helps to transform the foods that the animal ingests into...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Choosing between wet diet or dry diet for my dog Choosing what your dog is going to eat is not as simple as approaching the pet section of the supermarket and tossing any of the hundreds of feed or cans on display. Not all have the same quality, nor are they advisable...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
A Book Can Help Kids (and Adults) Deal with Loss of a Pet The heartbreak of losing a pet is often a traumatic event in anyone’s life. For children, especially, the death of a beloved pet and even euthanasia can be very difficult concepts to understand. There are very...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Doggy Diapers in CT Before my German Shepherd “Holly” was spayed she and I got to experience several cycles of her coming into heat. I’d had cats all my life and was no stranger to that feline phenomenon. However, the canine version was much more than I ever bargained...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Which Cartoon Dog is Your Pooch? He or she is your best friend. The two of you, hopefully, spend quality time together frolicking in the Connecticut countryside or at suburban dog parks and sharing meaningful moments at home. But have you ever thought Fido or Fiona...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Doggy Love ‘Nose’ No Bounds The noses have it – true love, that is. Scientists recently revealed that our pooches — courtesy of their discriminating sense of smell – cannot only identify their pet parents with their talented noses but have chosen our...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are Mushrooms Dangerous for Your Pup There’s a good chance that mushrooms bloom in many yards and parks that you and your dog frequent. In both the rural and urban areas of Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven and Stamford, CT, these fungus can be...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mental exercise for Pooch important too! Most dog owners realize the importance of daily physical exercise for their pooches and develop a routine to keep their pets at the top of their game. However, the importance of mental exercise to their dog’s overall wellbeing...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Does your pup have ‘all the right stuff’ to be on the big screen (or even the Internet)? Believe it or not, the answer to that question is pretty simple: If your dog is great on off-leash obedience he or she may have a future in Hollywood! Even if your pooch hails...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fall’s Outdoor Activities Mean Exposure to Pests Autumn is just about here. There are ample venues for hiking, hunting and biking in Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven and Stamford, CT. The arrival of cooler weather doesn’t have to mean you curtail quality time with...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Facts about Lyme Disease every Dog Parent Should Know Most pet parents have heard of Lyme disease. And many already know that it is carried by a tick and that humans and animals can be infected. But how much do you really know about Lyme disease? Ticks do not...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Introducing a Rescue Dog to the Family You’ve just brought your new rescued pet home! Now what’s the best way to introduce him or her to their new household? Here are some tips from the experts at Petfinder.com <http://petfinder.com/>. “The first few days in...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pooches and Footgear Winter in the Northeast (and New England, in particular) can be brutal. Nor’easters, ice storms and knee-high slush are tough enough for we humans to navigate on foot. But what about our beloved four-legged friends? Even though I’m not...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Flying with Your Pooch; Keep it Safe I really dislike flying, and my dog isn’t too fond of it either. Over the years, I’ve learned to make as many road trips as possible with my pup in mind. But on the rare occasions we must fly I’ve learned to follow a list of dos...
