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Simple Health Checks You Can Perform on Your Dog While Snuggling

November 12, 2019 By Amanda Leave a Comment

When you get to know your dog’s normal body shape, movements and behaviors, you can easily notice when there may be something wrong. Finding an abnormal spot on your dog’s skin or feeling a lump beneath the surface can quickly be examined and treated effectively when discovered sooner rather than later.

If you ever cuddle with your dog, whether it’s in bed or relaxing on the couch, there are several simple health checks you can perform on your dog in the process. Your furry friend will just think you’re petting them and giving them love, but at the same time you’re checking for changes and abnormalities. In this post, I’ll share the health checks I perform on Wynston on a routine basis so he stays as healthy as possible.

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How to Get Rid of Tear Stains on Dogs

October 29, 2019 By Amanda Leave a Comment

The problem many dog owners know: ugly reddish-brown spots under the eyes of your pup. They are particularly visible in dogs with a light coat. These so-called tear stains not only disturb the aesthetic overall impression, but can also point to health problems. In this article, you will find answers to the following two questions: What causes tear stains in the dog, and how can I naturally remove my dog’s tear stains?

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Never Give Your Dog These 8 Food Items

October 10, 2019 By Amanda 4 Comments

Do you know that common household items cause almost 214,000 cases of pet poisoning every year? It seems natural to think that your dog can eat whatever you serve yourself. Unfortunately, your well-meaning generosity can often lead to unexpected—and even fatal—consequences.

Safeguard your pooch’s health by familiarizing yourself with the most common household items that are toxic to your dogs.

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Protect Your Pet From Fleas & Ticks With $4 Off PetArmor Plus!

April 24, 2019 By Amanda 1 Comment

As you all know, Wynston and I are always on the go. Whether we’re traversing the roads for another adventure or hitting up a local restaurant with friends, we’re constantly out and about. While exploring is fun and outings are a blast, Wynston is always at risk for fleas and ticks like every other dog. It’s my responsibility as a dog mom to make sure Wynston is protected at all times. It’s especially important that I prevent parasites since we travel so frequently. I don’t want to risk him having to deal with fleas and ticks, or spreading them elsewhere.

Last year I discovered PetArmor® Plus, and now it’s our go-to flea and tick treatment and preventative! Thankfully Wynston has never battled fleas or ticks, but I take measures to ensure he stays healthy and safe. PetArmor Plus is the best way to keep your dogs (and cats) protected from pests year round. Allow me to share more detail about why I choose PetArmor Plus for my rescue animals, and I even have a $4 off coupon for you!

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How to Help Your Dog Who’s Afraid of Storms

January 8, 2019 By Amanda 1 Comment

Having an anxious dog can be tough, particularly if they are afraid of thunderstorms. After all, there are many things you can do to mitigate anxiety-inducing situations for your pups, but controlling the weather is one thing that you just can’t do. Luckily, though, if you have a dog that is afraid of thunderstorms, there are some steps you can take to help make storms more tolerable and less panic-inducing for your pets. Here are some helpful ways that you can help out your scared dog during a storm.