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Walk, Feed, Love
posted Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The sun is shining and it’s finally starting to feel like summer! It’s the perfect time to get out and explore the trails in Durham. You want to make sure that both you and your dog hikes safely and responsibly. Ask yourself these questions before starting out. 1. Is your dog ready to hike? Your dogs age […]
posted Friday, May 13, 2016
The weather has warmed up, and you and your dog are getting out more and enjoying the gorgeous weather. You always apply sunscreen before you leave the house, but should you apply to your pet? Cats should never have sunscreen applied but for dogs or horses, possibly if they are white or are very thin […]
posted Monday, April 25, 2016
Now that spring has arrived, you notice that your dog is scratching and their hair is falling out. Are they really suffering from seasonal allergies or have they been battling a yeast infection? Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself: 1. Were they constantly licking/chewing their paws and were they the […]
posted Thursday, February 18, 2016
Has your pet had a spill on the ice? Are they having difficulty moving or getting up after sitting/laying down for a while? Do they seem “off”? Are they not grooming themselves regularly or seem to be in pain? Then you may want to consider looking for an animal chiropractor. While many people believe that […]
posted Thursday, November 26, 2015
Are you looking for some family fun, a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and support an amazing cause? Then head out to WindReach Farms on December 12, 2015 for their Holly Jolly Jubilee. WindReach farms celebrated its silver anniversary this past October. It is the brainchild of Sandy Mitchell who wanted to give people […]
posted Monday, October 12, 2015
September may be the new January but October is the time to get back to routines. While for most people, routines and having a schedule help keep us organized, for dogs suffering from separation anxiety; routines are not their friend. Have you ever noticed that you can think you have an established routine with your […]
posted Monday, August 10, 2015
Overheating is one of the biggest summertime issues for pets. After the past few weeks with soaring temperatures and humidity, would you know the signs of heatstroke and how to treat it? There are a number of factors that impact overheating. They include your pet’s coat, activity level and exposure to sunlight and humidity. Cats and […]
posted Monday, June 22, 2015
Ticks are not insects, but members of the arachnid family which includes spiders and scorpions. They are parasites that will latch onto the host by embedding their mouths into the skin and suck blood. This method of feeding makes them the perfect disease-transmitting organism. In fact, ticks are responsible for at least 10 different diseases […]
posted Thursday, May 21, 2015
First off, I just want to thank everyone who offered suggestions to my last post to help with Molson’s separation anxiety. There were a lot of great ideas but the one that no one mentioned was the one that actually worked! All the experts say to keep puppies in confined spaces, and that puppies won’t […]
posted Friday, February 27, 2015
The pet community is a huge family and I’m hoping that all the great minds will be able to help a family and their puppy Molson. Molson is a 4 month old black lab who has an amazing disposition and can go the entire night without having an accident. The problem the family is having […]
