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Everything You Need to Know About Kennel Cough

Kennel cough is a common illness in canines that can be described as a “chest cold” for dogs. It can cause your pooch to have sneezing, runny noses, and a chronic cough that has a “honking” sound to it (sound familiar?!). With the proper knowledge of this common illness, you can take the proper steps to protect your dog during the winter months and all year long.

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Tips for Traveling with Your Pet for the Holidays

f you are traveling with your pet to spend time with family or friends for the holidays, consider these tips to help make it a successful trip for all.

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How to Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with Your Dog

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month and dogs across America are wagging their tails in anticipation of the creamy, sweet goodness that this month has to offer.

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All About the Saint Bernard

  The iconic image of the Saint Bernard breed is known from the cartoons as the dopey brown and white dog with a barrel around its neck, that pours some sort of liquid to weary travelers. These days the barrel is replaced with cute bow ties or premium dog collars — all kinds of different accessories for every day of the week. But what is the story behind the barrel the Saint Bernard once carried?  Find out more about the infamous mountain dog, that loves snow as much as they love people. The gentle giant The Saint Bernard is a gentle giant that is among one of the most beloved breeds in the US, but way before the cult hit...

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Caring for Your Dog this Winter: Part Two

  In our last blog we covered some tips on when you might need doggy clothes, such as sweaters and coats, as well as a few others. In this blog, we’ll continue the conversation and offer more tips for your pooch in the winter weather.     Help your dog avoid heaters Just like humans, dogs love to be close to a heat source, but unlike humans, dogs tend to get very close to heaters and end up burning themselves. To prevent your pup from getting burned, avoid space heaters completely and install radiator baseboard covers. In addition, fireplaces also pose a potential risk for doggy burns, so pet-proof your fireplace as well! Help your dog maintain a healthy coat...

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