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Why Does My Dog Scoot Her Rear on My Carpet?
It never fails. One of our pups will scoot her rear-end on our carpet when: It has just been professionally cleaned In front of guests WHY do dogs do this? Well, scooting is a dog’s way to alleviate...
Where Should You Put Your Cat’s Litter Boxes?
Where is the purr-fect spot for a litter box? Go ahead. Ask your cat. She probably will tell you, “in the middle of an empty room with a 360-degree view,” ensuring that there are no surprises....
Do Pets Make Good Christmas Gifts?
With the holidays upon us, everyone is brainstorming the perfect gift for their children and loved ones. Though animals bring much joy and comfort and may look so cute by the Christmas tree, dogs...
Winter Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Holiday celebrations are plentiful in December. One of the things that can put a damper on holiday celebrations is an emergency trip to the vet for your pet. These holiday tips can help you and your...
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. Just as diabetes affects 30 million Americans, diabetes is also affecting our pets in increasing numbers. Obesity is a contributing factor. Over 50% of our...
5 Tips for Camping with Your Dog
It’s Fall in North Texas and for our family, that means…CAMPING SEASON! The 100+ degrees days are behind us. WOO-HOO!!! Camping is a great way to de-stress for both humans and pups and enjoy the...
Packin Method
Is your pup “counter surfing?” Maybe your pup is chewing your shoes or chomping on a sofa leg. Or maybe your pup is recovering from surgery? Maybe a torn ACL and the treatment is to “take it easy”...
Help! My Older Rescue Dog Isn’t Potty Trained
We had a few criteria a pup needed to meet before we would consider adding her to our family. First, she had to be a female pup. 2. She needed to be potty trained. 3. She needed to be a good fit...
Moving Day Tips for Pet Parents
Moving. Who likes to move? Come on, raise those hands. Yep, no hands. No one likes to move. While moving into a new home can be exciting, no one likes the actual task of moving. It’s expensive. It’s...