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Is there anything worse than cabin fever with
an energetic dog? Many of us love staying active all year long with our dogs
but we struggle with how to do so in cold weather. Winter’s next-best adventure
may just come in the form of an activity you don’t even know about yet:
skijoring. If you love to be outside [...]

We’ve
got a confession to make: even some of the Kurgo office dogs put on a few extra
pounds from indulgent eating during the holiday season. The good news? New Year’s
always brings a resurgence of healthy eating habits, and dogs can benefit from
these changes too! A few years ago, when we were compiling our Holiday Cookbook for Dogs, [...]

Photo credits: @adventures_with_rileySetting up for and celebrating the holidays
with friends, family, and our pets, of course, is fun and festive. For those of
us with pets, however, we may not realize that some of our decorations and
celebrations can cause harm to our animals. From Christmas trees to holiday
plants and cookies and treats within easy access to curious [...]

Most
furry friends we know will be hoping for an invitation to the table for the
Thanksgiving Day eat-a-thon. Who can blame them? With all the delicious aromas
wafting out of the kitchen, they will be eagerly awaiting something to drop on
the floor or better yet to end up in their bowl. It’s easy to understand why turkey
with [...]

Summer is in full swing and with that comes
the heat. It’s always important for your pup to stay hydrated but summer heat
adds its own challenges. So what can you
do to make sure they stay hydrated?Always
have clean water availableIt seems like a bit of a no brainer, but
for most dogs having clean water available will [...]

Now that you’ve been introduced to the idea of dog agility,
you may be curious as to how you can get started. As with most new things you
want to start learning, the first thing to do is sign up for a class. However,
there are a few things you want to look for when picking out an [...]

With the holidays approaching, so too are the
cookies, parties, and big meals. This affects our pups, too. With family and
friends around, there are more people sneaking treats and table scraps to our
dogs without us realizing.Cold temperatures and shorter days make
outdoor activities less desirable, which actually makes it a great time to get
out with your dog. [...]

Many people have the same seemingly innocuous items laying
around their houses: foods, medicine, pest killers. However, we all too often
forget to put these things out of reach of our beloved pups. And, while some
things are probably okay to leave out in the open, it’s always better to be
safe than sorry when it comes to your [...]

Let’s face it – we’re all guilty of sneaking our furry
friends a treat that is not made for them every now and then (or more
frequently than we’d like to admit). But do you really know what you’re feeding
your precious pup? Many foods that we eat daily have health benefits for your
pup; however, there a bunch [...]

You've adopted the greatest dog. He loves to walk, loves to snuggle, and he is
already house trained. Now how are you
going to keep this sweet little fuzz face healthy? Vaccines are an essential component of a
preventive veterinary health care program.
They are the single best way to keep your dog healthy and [...]

We all know that spaying (removing the uterus and ovaries)
and neutering (removing the testicles) prevents unwanted pregnancies in
animals. It is our responsibility as pet owners to avoid over-population from
unplanned litters. But did you also know that there are other huge medical and
behavioral benefits that make spaying or neutering the best choice for your
dog? Here, we [...]

Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in New England. Despite icy roads, sudden snowstorms, and school cancellations, there are plenty of elements of winter to love: the beauty of snow falling, rainbows of lights on houses, and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones during the holidays. With this in [...]