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  • Dog Health: Top 10 Most Dangerous Pet Parasites

    Pet Parasites. They aren't an attractive topic, but it's important
    information for every pet owner to have. Check out the infographic below
    and make sure your pet is happy, healthy and parasite free.
  • How to Keep Your Dog Entertained in the Car

    Holidays are the busiest travel time of the year with car trips
    – whether it’s to Grandma’s house or to meet up with friends. If you are like
    75% of people, you plan to bring your dog with you for the holidays. But, like
    humans, dogs can get antsy and bored in the car. So, in between last-minute
    packing [...]
  • Tips for Easy Holiday Travel with Your Dog

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say,
    and to make it as such, we need to make sure our holiday season goes smoothly.
    Oftentimes, holiday plans include travel, and holiday travel includes packing
    our furry friends. At Thanksgiving, 36% of people travel to a destination other
    than their home, and 95.9% travel by car. [...]
  • Tips for Being a Considerate House Guest

    The holidays are quickly approaching, and that no doubt means you'll
    be planning some road trips to spend time with friends and family.
    Whether it's your parents, siblings, or friends you've known forever,
    spending time in another person's space can cause some tension ... throw
    your pets into the mix and things can get downright [...]
  • Ask a Vet: Can You Over-Vaccinate?

    We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are your thoughts on small animal vaccinations? Can you over vaccinate?" Read her response below!Vaccinations are an important topic to address for every pet that I see. The diseases for which we vaccinate can cause severe sickness or death in cats and dogs (rabies is also fatal [...]
  • Dog Friendly Hikes in Oregon

    Photo by @bend.brothers on Instagram
    Oregon is undoubtedly one of the most dog-friendly states in
    the country. Aside from a few state parks, dogs are pretty much allowed
    everywhere. Many hikes in the state require a
    NW
    Forest Pass
    , which you can purchase for $5 per day or get an annual pass
    for $30.

    Easy
    1000
    Acres (Sandy River Delta)
    - This is [...]
  • Pet Fire Safety Infographic


    A lot of people have fire safety plans for their families, but they
    forget to include special considerations for their pets. Now, we know
    that pets ARE family, so they need to be taken care of accordingly.
    Here's a great Infographic that illustrates some of the ways you can
    keep your furriest family members safe [...]
  • Ask a Vet: Cleaning Your Dog's Ears

    We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are the best products for cleaning your dog's ears? What are some alternatives if you can't get the normal cleaner?" Read her response below!When treating infections or for maintenance cleaning, I always recommend using a good commercial cleaner such as Malacetic Otic, Epi-Otic, or Triz-EDTA. Each of [...]
  • Facts About Dog Obesity Infographic

    Is your dog overweight? Sometimes, dog obesity is a hard fact for
    owners to face. No one wants to admit their little furball has a
    problem, and let's face it, chubby dogs do look pretty adorable.To help you maintain your dog's health, here's an Infographic about dog obesity. Do your furry friend a favor and [...]
  • Ask a Vet: Advice on Grain-Free/Raw Food Diets

    We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are your thoughts on grain-free/raw food diets?" Read her response below!This question actually needs two answers, as grain-free and raw are not synonymous. To start, let me first outline my general philosophy on pet foods. 1) A diet must be complete and balanced. 2) Keep [...]
  • Dog-Friendly City Guide - Philadelphia

    The term “City of Brotherly Love” is truly all-encompassing
    for the residents of Philadelphia. Not only does the City welcome people of all
    different backgrounds, but it also welcomes their four-legged friends, both old
    and young, small and large. I’m here to give you the lowdown on all of the best
    pet-friendly places to bring your pup in Philadelphia [...]
  • 5 Tips for Improving Your Dog's Health

    We all know that we are supposed to get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, and we all know that usually doesn't happen. Work gets in the way and we push it off until "tomorrow." However, when we overlook our own exercise routines, we are also overlooking that of our canine friends. And [...]