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Cooling dog beds

During our recent heat wave, Lewis & I were both pretty wilted. I found a cooling dog bed online, and think I’ll get one for him. I wonder if they come in queen size?

Here’s the scoop:

Thermoregulating Pet Bed in Reversible Paw Print – (tan w/ black paw print on one side, solid tan [...]

Spear grass season

Spear grass seems to be everywhere, and it can cause a lot of problems! Be sure to check your dog for spear grass regularly as it’s running rampant right now.

When your dog has been in an area where it’s growing be sure to check his armpits, tummy, ears, and especially paws for [...]

Not all dogs benefit from a summer haircut or shave down

By Shannon Heggem

It would be impossible to count how many times each summer a professional groomer is asked to shave a client’s dog in an attempt to make it cooler. Here in rural Montana where the summers are scorching, I have had requests to shave almost every breed imaginable. It is a common misconception that [...]

Summer safety tips for dogs

Summer’s finally here! Check out some great tips for keeping your dog healthy and cool during the warm weather.

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Travelling with your dog this summer?

If you plan to take your dog with you on your summer holiday, you’ll need to make preparations to ensure a stress-free vacation for both your dog and your family.

Long before you leave, check the health requirements for each province, state and country you’ll travel through. You may need to bring vaccination and health certificates. [...]

A cool dog in eight easy steps

The summer is one of the best times to spend outside with your dog. But it is also the time of year that can cause a lot of overheating or even heatstroke. There are many ways to prevent your dog from suffering from excessive heat. I have found that these are eight of the most [...]

Dogs and fireworks don’t mix

Happy Canada Day

Here in Canada we’re wearing red and white, waving flags, and tonight there will fireworks in a lot of places. My pets aren’t too freaked out by fireworks, but many of them are.

Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and calm during fireworks.

An extra-long walk will tire your dog [...]

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