Six Reasons I Stopped Going to Dog Parks
I am a dog mom who likes to travel with her dog. I am not alone: Many of us take our dog with us when traveling, and part of our travels used to…
Health
Six People Products That Can Harm Dogs
The headlines tell us what foods dogs should avoid eating. We know all about chocolate being bad for dogs, but what about people products? Should bug repellent be used on dogs? (Caution) Can a…
Eight Dog Myths About Autumn Debunked
Does my dog need flea treatment in the autumn months? Pumpkins are seen everywhere in the fall— can I feed my dog pumpkin for tummy upset? These are questions dog parents start thinking…
The Truth About Aging Cats Vs Aging Dogs #HillsPet
One of the hardest parts about being a pet parent is the hard, cold truth that our pets have such short life spans in the grand scheme of things. Aging cats and aging…
Dog ACL Surgery Six Weeks Later
It’s been six weeks since our Puppy Relations (PR) Manager, Dexter, underwent an extracapsular surgical repair of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). During the operation, his very skilled surgeon repaired a completely torn…
7 Ways To Help a Dog With Allergies
Is there anything worse than a dog who incessantly licks/bites/scratches themselves? It is believed that there are millions of you who have a dog with allergies. The only thing worse is the dog…
Natural or Organic or Botanical: What Dog Product Labels Mean
Natural, organic, or botanical: They all sound like seemingly harmless words that imply something is good for our dogs, but are they really? Fidose of Reality gets to the heart of the matter…
How to Save a Puppy with CPR
No one likes to think about an emergency situation with their beloved pet, but learning a few lifesaving methods could mean the difference between life and death should an emergency occur. All responsible…
How to Save Your Dog From a Fire
Fire! This is one word any person dreads hearing, especially if the fire comes in the middle of the night, when all are asleep, including the family pets. Do you know how to…
Surgery for Dog ACL Injury: The Saga Continues
Limp. Pop. Stagger. These are three things I really never wish for my dog to experience and in the past few weeks all three have come to fruition. No tail wag here. Ninety…