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More dogs run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. It is important to understand why dogs are afraid of fireworks and what you can to do make the experience less stressful for them. While most dog owners think they have a safe and secure home, it’s always beneficial to [...]

Dogs have a nose for odors. In fact, they possess 50 times more olfactory receptors in their noses compared to humans, and the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times larger than ours. Using botanicals is a perfect way to help our pets with anxiety and stress, as well as to [...]

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

Let’s face it – we’re all guilty of sneaking our furry friends a treat that is not made for them every now and then (or more frequently than we’d like to admit). But do you really know what you’re feeding your precious pup? Many foods that we eat daily have health benefits for your pup; 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 you going to keep this sweet little fuzz face healthy? Vaccines are an essential component of a preventive veterinary health care program. They are the single best way to keep your dog healthy and [...]

Everyone perks up at the idea of playing with a dog, but being a pet owner is not as simple as it may seem. Regardless of whether you have a dog, a cat, or a fish as a companion, you have taken on the responsibility of another life.

We all know that spaying (removing the uterus and ovaries) and neutering (removing the testicles) prevents unwanted pregnancies in animals. It is our responsibility as pet owners to avoid over-population from unplanned litters. But did you also know that there are other huge medical and behavioral benefits that make spaying or neutering the best choice for your dog? 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 [...]

Ingredients:1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup rolled oats1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 cup water1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy1/8 cup red jam (strawberry, raspberry, etc.), sugar-freeDirections:Preheat oven to 325°.Combine the dry ingredients: flour, oats, and cinnamon.Add water and egg; stir.Add peanut butter.Make 1" balls, and depress the center, creating a well, using your finger or knuckle.Bake on [...]

Ingredients:2 cups fresh sweet potato puree1 egg1/2 cup oats3 cups whole wheat flour3 tbsp all natural peanut butter1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt (optional)Directions:Preheat oven to 350°.Peel and cube two medium sweet potatoes and bring to a boil in pot of water. Reduce to low and simmer approximately 15-20 minutes or until soft. Drain cooked potatoes [...]

When winter rolls around, we often find ourselves getting outside with our dogs less and less. Walking the dog is the gold standard when it comes to canine exercise, but we aren’t always able to get out of the house when we’d like to. Maybe it’s ice, maybe it’s a blizzard, or maybe you just [...]

Ingredients:3 cups whole-wheat flour1/2 cup powdered milk1 cup chicken broth2 large eggs (set one aside for egg wash)1 tsp peppermint oilred food coloring (optional)Directions:Whisk all wet ingredients together until well combined. Add dry ingredients one at a time, stirring between each addition to incorporate.Knead dough on floured surface for 2-3 minutes and divide in half. [...]