Mobile Dog Grooming
Mobile dog grooming has emerged as a popular choice for pet parents seeking convenience and personalized care for their furry friends. With the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time to take your dog to the groomer can be a challenge. Mobile grooming offers a solution by bringing the salon experience right to your doorstep. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore the ins and outs of hiring a mobile dog groomer and delve into the myriad benefits they offer to both you and your canine companion. (more…)
Your Guide to Adopting a Dog or Cat
By Alex Eaton, owner of Healing Bay Pet Nutrition.
Congratulations! You have made the wonderful decision to adopt a furry family member. It’s an exciting feeling, but figuring out the next steps can be a little daunting — especially for those new to pet parenting. Whether you’re adopting a new fluffy puppy or a senior kitty, here are some important tips and tricks you need to know to build a strong relationship with your new pet — and ensure they have proper care from the moment they arrive home.
A Guide to Washing Your Dog
Contrary to popular belief, washing your dog isn’t as simple as getting your dog wet, scrubbing some soap into their fur, rinsing the dog, and leaving it to dry. Bathing your dog is actually far more complicated than that. While there are some simple general rules for how you should wash your dog, how often you wash your dog and the tools you need to wash your dog vary depending on your dogs breed and type of coat.
Reiki for Pets
by Elaine McCarty, the Animal Reiki Lady
There is only one reason your pet dreads going to the vet. Stress!
Pets are so sensitive to our state of mind that they know something is up the moment we call the vet. Tack on a harness/crate, the car ride, the drop-off, the smells, the sounds, the other pets at the office and you’ve got one anxious pet. And heaven forbid they need a nail trim…Fortunately, there is a simple and easy-to-use method for reducing stress that can help make your pet’s next trip to the vet peaceful and calm. Reiki. (more…)
How do Fleas Hurt My Dog?
by Dr. Gail Marasse, Active Pet Health.
Before I list all the ways that these devilish insects can cause problems, let’s talk about what fleas actually are. They are parasites! Yes, by definition, a flea is a parasite because they live on (external parasite) or in (internal parasite) other creatures. And, it just so happens that fleas really favor our furry pets. Fleas are the most common external parasites found on dogs and fleas like our pet’s tasty, warm blood. (more…)
