Sharing Wisdom on Father’s Day

Dads are definitely top of mind on Father’s Day. We often think about dads of human children, but this is a day meant to celebrate all dads and all that fatherhood means— the dedication, the sacrifice and the underlying worry a dad constantly feels, all while he strives to share his best wisdom. Dads, we […]

Power Of The Monthly Dog Squeeze

Do you pet your dog? Silly question, we know. If you’re like many pet parents, you pet your dog when you come home or when you’re relaxing together. You pet his head, stroke his ears and maybe rest your hand on his back. When is the last time that you performed the “Monthly Squeeze”? It […]

What Does A Puppy Need: Part 2

In our first article we discussed five things a new puppy needs. Those puppy needs included information on: Feeding Sleeping Naming Keeping him away from strange dogs until he’s vaccinated Potty training When you have a puppy you will find it’s an ongoing and seemingly never-ending time of training and learning. You will both learn […]

What Does A New Puppy Need? Part 1

Welcoming a new puppy into your life is not something to take lightly. Puppies are lifetime commitments and they can also disrupt your life. Knowing the best breed for your personality and lifestyle also need to factor into not only the type of puppy you will get but whether you even have time for a […]

Pet Product Round-Up KCTV-5/Better

Coronavirus (COVID-19) remains front of mind for everyone especially pet parents who may be wondering, “can my dog or cat give me the disease?” On a recent KCTV-5 segment I answered that question. Yes, a dog or cat MAY be a carrier of the virus (coronaviruses have been around for decades). The case of the […]

My 5 Favorite SuperZoo Products

When it comes to pet products, it can be confusing to know which one to choose and why. For many pet parents it comes down to word of mouth, advertising and online research. Whether you’re looking for a way to better calm your pet, travel with your pet or simply enjoy spending time together, here […]

Keep Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving Day

We know. It’s hard to resist your dog and his puppy dog eyes when you’re at the dinner table enjoying turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing… and on and on! We sometimes tell ourselves, “just a tiny taste” won’t harm her, right? Wrong. In fact, a tiny taste of some people foods can be […]

How To Read Pet Food Labels Like A Pro

We are what we eat. Our pets are what they eat. Here are ways to read a food label like a pro – and no you won’t need a phD! Chances are you’ve heard the saying, “we are what we eat.” That phrase is a truth for humans and for our dogs and cats. As a […]

The ‘F’ Word: Fireworks And Pet Safety

July 4 may be a time when humans get together, have picnics then watch the fireworks. We may oohh and aahhh, but for our pets, fireworks are terrifying. It’s also unfortunate that during the summer months, it seems that fireworks are no longer relegated to July 4; many pet parents report fireworks being set off […]

How To Get Your Dogs To Drink More Water

Water, it’s not just for drinking. Summer is a time when pet parents need to make sure their dogs (and cats) are drinking enough water. It’s not easy to measure how much your dog drinks unless you fill his water bowl with a specific amount then measure how much is gone. Who’s going to do […]