If you have a dog that suffers from allergies, their dog bed can be a major source of irritation. Dust mites, fragrances from laundry detergent, and synthetic materials in your dog's bed can cause them to develop allergy-like symptoms. If your dog has an intolerance...
Want a Healthier Labrador? Benefits of Adding Water to Your Dog’s Food
If you have a Labrador Retriever, then you know a thing or two about labs and water! Our dogs usually love to swim and play in the water, and occasionally, they like to get water all over your house! With all that water around it's hard to believe that your labrador...
How Can I Tell If My Dog is Cold? [From a Labrador Expert]
When temperatures drop to extreme lows in the winter, we need to be careful that our dogs aren't at risk. Yes, even for hearty labradors! They can get cold, too. Understanding how to tell if your dog is cold and how to help them is crucial for their health and safety....
Can Dogs Get Hypothermia From Eating Snow? My Labrador Did!
Hypothermia in dogs is a serious condition where the body temperature falls below the normal range. This is most common in small shorthaired dogs - think Chihuahuas and Italian Greyhounds - but it's possible for any dog to develop hypothermia in certain conditions. As...
Podcast Episode 295: How Your Pet’s Mouth Influences Their Brain and Body
I always have such a great time talking to Dr. Emily Stein of Primal Health (the makers of Teef! Dental water additive). Whenever we chat, she makes super complicated scientific info about our pets easy to understand. For example, I love how she gives characters to...
Labrador With Itchy Skin: Top Causes + Treatment Plan
Labradors are wonderful dogs with many positive traits. They're playful, adventurous, gentle, and adore their people. However, one negative trait is that labs are prone to skin irritations and issues. My chocolate lab Lucy has been prone to hot spots her whole life....
Podcast Episode 279: Can Trick Training Help Your Dog Live Longer?
On this episode, I’m excited to welcome 2 guests who I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with over the past month. Sara Carson is the dog trainer behind The Super Collies. She’s currently traveling the United States performing alongside her dogs. Sara joins me and...
How Bad Is It For My Dog to Eat a Rabbit?
There's a reason we call my rescue dog Burt "The Bone Collector." When we walk in the woods, he easily finds bones and all kinds of animals. Most of the time he finds deer bones and carries them around on our walks. Sometimes I let him chew on them for a little while....
What to Do If Your Dog Chokes + Dog Choking Prevention Tips
Let's talk about a scary situation that no pet parent wants to experience - watching their dog choke. Each year, there are over 200,000 pet choking incidents in the United States. And as it turns out, dogs are 3-4 times more likely to choke than cats. The number one...
Scoop the Poop: Tips and Tricks for Efficient Dog Waste Cleanup
If you have a dog (or two like I do) then you probably have to deal with a lot of poop! It's one of the prices we have to pay in exchange for all the joy our dogs bring to our lives. Since we all have to deal with dog waste, let's talk about it! Dog poop cleanup is...
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