Welcome to a growing wealth of information to help you learn, understand, and meet the challenges of caring for your canine companions.

  • Black and white Jack Russell Terrier lies on pink blanket licking front paw

    Understanding Dog Paw Licking: Causes, Concerns...

    In this guide, we dive into why our canine companions lick their paws, when it's cause for concern, potential side effects, and some solutions to help them feel better –...

    Understanding Dog Paw Licking: Causes, Concerns...

    In this guide, we dive into why our canine companions lick their paws, when it's cause for concern, potential side effects, and some solutions to help them feel better –...

  • Dog scratching its ear due to potential seasonal allergies, environmental allergies, or other dog allergies

    Understanding and Managing Your Dog's Allergies...

    Explore the types of allergies dogs can suffer from, how to recognize the symptoms, and discusses various treatments including the natural, supportive care option provided by Lavengel.

    Understanding and Managing Your Dog's Allergies...

    Explore the types of allergies dogs can suffer from, how to recognize the symptoms, and discusses various treatments including the natural, supportive care option provided by Lavengel.

  • Dog Hotspot: The Dog Owner's Ultimate Guide to Canine Acute Moist Dermatitis

    Dog Hotspot: The Dog Owner's Ultimate Guide to ...

    Hot spots are the result of damaged skin that is typically caused by your pet’s repetitive scratching at itchy skin. Itchy skin can come from prolonged moisture (especially on those...

    Dog Hotspot: The Dog Owner's Ultimate Guide to ...

    Hot spots are the result of damaged skin that is typically caused by your pet’s repetitive scratching at itchy skin. Itchy skin can come from prolonged moisture (especially on those...

  • Heat Strokes in Dogs: What They Are, How to Identify Heat Exhaustion, and How to Respond

    Heat Strokes in Dogs: What They Are, How to Ide...

    As core temperatures rise, the body’s cooling systems begin to break down. The body is unable to cool itself through panting, which leads to a range of downstream effects.

    Heat Strokes in Dogs: What They Are, How to Ide...

    As core temperatures rise, the body’s cooling systems begin to break down. The body is unable to cool itself through panting, which leads to a range of downstream effects.

  • My Dog Has Cancer, Now What?

    My Dog Has Cancer, Now What?

    Cancer is one of the most feared diagnoses both in human and veterinary medicine. The word alone spells defeat in the minds of those who are diagnosed and marks the...

    My Dog Has Cancer, Now What?

    Cancer is one of the most feared diagnoses both in human and veterinary medicine. The word alone spells defeat in the minds of those who are diagnosed and marks the...

  • A Concise Guide to Caring for Senior Pets

    A Concise Guide to Caring for Senior Pets

    As many of us know, a pet is often a 12-to-18-year commitment, and as pets age, their minds and bodies change, along with their specific needs. Advancements in veterinary medicine...

    A Concise Guide to Caring for Senior Pets

    As many of us know, a pet is often a 12-to-18-year commitment, and as pets age, their minds and bodies change, along with their specific needs. Advancements in veterinary medicine...

  • Top 3 Reasons to Reconsider Gifting a Pet

    Top 3 Reasons to Reconsider Gifting a Pet

    Today, we’re diving into gift-giving and why pets generally should not be considered gifts. Pets are one of the most amazing additions to anyone’s life, and it’s easy to fall...

    Top 3 Reasons to Reconsider Gifting a Pet

    Today, we’re diving into gift-giving and why pets generally should not be considered gifts. Pets are one of the most amazing additions to anyone’s life, and it’s easy to fall...

  • Common Foods Your Pet Shouldn't Gobble Up on Thanksgiving

    Common Foods Your Pet Shouldn't Gobble Up on Th...

    It's finally turkey time! With that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to point out some important foods to avoid giving your pet during this year’s...

    Common Foods Your Pet Shouldn't Gobble Up on Th...

    It's finally turkey time! With that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to point out some important foods to avoid giving your pet during this year’s...

  • Top 5 Reasons Dogs Lick Their Paws and Feet

    Top 5 Reasons Dogs Lick Their Paws and Feet

    There are some common reasons for paw licking and chewing as well as one or two not-so-common reasons that you may have not thought of.

    Top 5 Reasons Dogs Lick Their Paws and Feet

    There are some common reasons for paw licking and chewing as well as one or two not-so-common reasons that you may have not thought of.

  • Why Does My Dog Itch?

    Why Does My Dog Itch?

    In dogs, this could be excessive itching, biting, or chewing at their skin. For us, it may be due to bug bites, eczema, dry skin, etc., but what is it...

    Why Does My Dog Itch?

    In dogs, this could be excessive itching, biting, or chewing at their skin. For us, it may be due to bug bites, eczema, dry skin, etc., but what is it...

  • Dog Tick Tips + Prevention

    Dog Tick Tips + Prevention

    Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...

    Dog Tick Tips + Prevention

    Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...

  • Pet First Aid Awareness

    Pet First Aid Awareness

    April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month! With spring here, pets are more likely to be out with their families playing, hiking, and boating. While springtime fun increases, so does...

    Pet First Aid Awareness

    April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month! With spring here, pets are more likely to be out with their families playing, hiking, and boating. While springtime fun increases, so does...

  • Pet Poison Prevention

    Pet Poison Prevention

    March is Pet Poison Prevention Month! We all do our best to keep our pets out of known toxic items, but let’s use this month to refresh on common toxic...

    Pet Poison Prevention

    March is Pet Poison Prevention Month! We all do our best to keep our pets out of known toxic items, but let’s use this month to refresh on common toxic...

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