After the storms we've had in the past week, we want to spotlight a new product. It's by the makers of the Thunder Shirt ( www.thundershirt.com) and it's called the Calming Cap.  The principal is simple. CalmingCap The Calming Cap is a great way to ease your dog's...

Summer is here and you're out and about with your dog.  You remember to bring a water bottle for you, but what about your best friend? Dogs sweat just like we do and increased activity brings increased water loss. It is very important to keep your dog hydrated. Older...

You love your dog. You love spending time with him.  If only you knew why he barks so much. The question is why does your dog bark so much but you neighbors dog never utters a sound? Both dogs have great homes. Both dogs are healthy. It doesn't make sense.  Well,...

  Astraphobia, also known as astrapophobia, brontophobia, keraunophobia, or tonitrophobia, is an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning, a type of specific phobia. It is a treatable phobia that both humans and animals can develop. The term astraphobia derives...

Possibly.  Believe it or not, dogs (and cats) can get allergies just as we human's do. Dog allergies can be to;       Tree, grass and weed pollens       Mold spores       Dust and house dust mites       Feathers       Food ingredients (e.g. beef, chicken, pork, corn,...

Now that Summer is *finally* here, a lot of us are looking to swim our dogs. Swimming is one of the very best exercises for a dog and the added benefit of them staying cool while doing so, well, what's not to like? Those of us with swimming dogs, the ones that were...

A representative from Dogswell (The makers of Nutrisca) will be in the Pet Pantry on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. He will gladly answer any questions you may have about diet, nutrition, calories, content, ect. Don't miss this opportunity!    

Those of us with dogs constantly worry if they are warm enough in the Winter or cool enough in the Summer. Short haired dogs can get hot in the high heat and humidity especially in the sunlight. The sun shines through their fur and warms the skin. Long haired dogs...

We hate to admit it, but our dogs are getting older. They age a lot quicker than we do too which makes it not only harder, but unfair as well.  What age is a dog considered a senior?  Well, it depends a lot on the breed but, if you go by size and weight, it is easier...

So, the quest for a dog has begun.  You're not sure whether or not you want an adult dog or a puppy.  You've already decided on the breed and for the sake of this blog post we'll say you've decided on a Golden Retriever.  We'll cover puppies as well as adult dogs....