August, better known as DOGust, is international birthday month for all shelter dogs whose birthdays are unknown! So, with that being said, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all shelter dogs! Since these cuties deserve the best, why not celebrate them all month long? Below are some recipes and ideas to celebrate your dog and give them the…
The sunshine, warmer temps, and all of Michigan’s great lakes create the perfect recipe for summer. While it’s fun to include our pups in all adventures, it’s important to make sure they’re safe in and around the water. The first thing to consider is if your pet likes the water at all. Some dogs want…
Is your pet ready to be a star? Keeping an Instagram account for your pet is a fun way to promote and preserve their cuteness! So where do you start? Our first tip to maintaining a cute Insta page for your pet is not to overthink it. Accept that it’s going to be cheesy right…
While June, July and August typically bring ideal weather to Michigan, sometimes thunderstorms and extreme heat can really put a damper on our summer months. This, unfortunately, can trap you inside your house more than you’d like! If you’re feeling cabin fever from bad weather, chances are your dog is, too. Here are some ways…
Vacation season is here! It can be difficult to leave your small animals behind when you go on vacation, especially because there aren’t as many places to take them as there are for your dog or cat. Small animals such as guinea pigs are very sensitive and it is thus important to make sure that…
Although it’s hard to think about, we know our fur babies won’t live forever. Here are some unique ideas to keep your pet’s memory alive after they have passed. 1. Invest in a headstone Some people want real headstones for their pets, just as their human companions. You can get miniature ones created that can…
As the weather breaks and you take your exercise outside of the gym, you may feel inclined to bring your pup along — and you should! Hiking is a very good way for both you and your pet to get mental and physical stimulation, as well as bond with each other, but there are a…
If you’re lucky, you have a dog that will wolf down anything you give him — including pills. However, if you’re like the rest of us, it’s a struggle to get your dog to take his important medicine. While a lot of dogs can be fooled into taking their pills simply by wrapping it into…
Just like humans, dogs are able to feel a range of emotions — happiness, fear, nervousness, excitement, and even anger. The difference in dog emotions though, is that they aren’t able to associate blame to each one. So, even though your dog may be feeling upset or even angry, there is no evidence to show…
Tis the season! For walking your dog, that is. Accompanying your trek with the correct collar and leash is very important. While it can be intimidating to know what is best for your dog while looking over the various choices, we’re here to help. If your dog is a good walker and doesn’t cause any…
