Is there anything worse than cabin fever withan energetic dog? Many of us love staying active all year long with our dogsbut we struggle with how to do so in cold weather. Winter’s next-best adventuremay just come in the form of an activity you don’t even know about yet:skijoring. If you love to be outside [...]

We’vegot a confession to make: even some of the Kurgo office dogs put on a few extrapounds from indulgent eating during the holiday season. The good news? New Year’salways brings a resurgence of healthy eating habits, and dogs can benefit fromthese changes too! A few years ago, when we were compiling our Holiday Cookbook for Dogs, [...]

Photo credits: @adventures_with_rileySetting up for and celebrating the holidayswith friends, family, and our pets, of course, is fun and festive. For those ofus with pets, however, we may not realize that some of our decorations andcelebrations can cause harm to our animals. From Christmas trees to holidayplants and cookies and treats within easy access to curious [...]

Mostfurry friends we know will be hoping for an invitation to the table for theThanksgiving Day eat-a-thon. Who can blame them? With all the delicious aromaswafting out of the kitchen, they will be eagerly awaiting something to drop onthe floor or better yet to end up in their bowl. It’s easy to understand why turkeywith [...]

Summer is in full swing and with that comesthe heat. It’s always important for your pup to stay hydrated but summer heatadds its own challenges. So what can youdo to make sure they stay hydrated?Alwayshave clean water availableIt seems like a bit of a no brainer, butfor most dogs having clean water available will [...]

Now that you’ve been introduced to the idea of dog agility,you may be curious as to how you can get started. As with most new things youwant to start learning, the first thing to do is sign up for a class. However,there are a few things you want to look for when picking out an [...]

With the holidays approaching, so too are thecookies, parties, and big meals. This affects our pups, too. With family andfriends around, there are more people sneaking treats and table scraps to ourdogs without us realizing.Cold temperatures and shorter days makeoutdoor activities less desirable, which actually makes it a great time to getout with your dog. [...]

Many people have the same seemingly innocuous items layingaround their houses: foods, medicine, pest killers. However, we all too oftenforget to put these things out of reach of our beloved pups. And, while somethings are probably okay to leave out in the open, it’s always better to besafe than sorry when it comes to your [...]

Let’s face it – we’re all guilty of sneaking our furryfriends a treat that is not made for them every now and then (or morefrequently than we’d like to admit). But do you really know what you’re feedingyour precious pup? Many foods that we eat daily have health benefits for yourpup; however, there a bunch [...]

You've adopted the greatest dog. He loves to walk, loves to snuggle, and he isalready house trained. Now how are yougoing to keep this sweet little fuzz face healthy? Vaccines are an essential component of apreventive veterinary health care program. They are the single best way to keep your dog healthy and [...]

We all know that spaying (removing the uterus and ovaries)and neutering (removing the testicles) prevents unwanted pregnancies inanimals. It is our responsibility as pet owners to avoid over-population fromunplanned litters. But did you also know that there are other huge medical andbehavioral benefits that make spaying or neutering the best choice for yourdog? Here, we [...]

Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in New England. Despite icy roads, sudden snowstorms, and school cancellations, there are plenty of elements of winter to love: the beauty of snow falling, rainbows of lights on houses, and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones during the holidays. With this in [...]