12 Important Dog Emergency Numbers to Know

When you have an emergency situation with your pet every minute can make a difference. I like to be prepared in case of an emergency, you never know when your dog’s life can depend on you having the right information at your finger tips when you need it. You know it is important to have [...]

Halloween Safety Tips for Your Dog

// // ]]>   Happy Halloween! I thought it might be helpful to give a few tips on how to keep our pets happy and healthy for this fun holiday. 1. Keep all candy away from your dog. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and of course sugar is not good for dogs either. It can [...]

Pet Emergency Travel Kit

This past year we have seen several different types of man made emergency’s as well as natural disasters. These emergency’s had me thinking, if a natural disaster hit here in Chico, would I be prepared? The answer was a resounding no, so I decided to make a pet emergency travel kit. Here is a list [...]

Pet Gates

Do you have a puppy? If so you have probably had few things chewed up and maybe a piddle or two to clean up when you get home. One way to help control what gets chewed up and where you will find the next piddle puddle is to use a pet gate to confine your [...]

7 Activities For Senior Dogs

// // // ]]> As dogs age it becomes difficult for them to do some of the activities you both may have enjoyed when your dog was younger. For example, running alongside you while you’re riding your bike or jumping up into the back of your pickup truck. However, just because your pooch is experiencing [...]

Boating With Your Dog

// Summer time has finally arrived and with it, many of us enjoy going out to the lake with our boat. Several of you are probably considering taking your dog out on the water with you. Taking your dog on the water is fun for both, you and your dog. Boating with your canine companion [...]

7 Tips to Help Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

The dog days of summer are fast approaching; and even though we might have a little time until summer is “officially here,” we’re already experiencing warm to hot days. It’s during these days that pet owners need heightened vigilance to guard their pets from the uncomfortable dangers of the heat. Here are 7 tips to [...]

Plants that Repel Fleas

// Springtime is here and it’s time for planting in the yard. It’s also the time of the year when we start to see fleas jumping around on our dogs. Here is a list of plants you may want to consider if you own dogs and want some natural flea repellent. Each one of the [...]

I Saw A RattleSnake!

While I was out hiking today I realized another great reason to teach your dog the “Stay” command. We were coming down the trail when I saw a Timber Rattler. He was sunning himself right across the trail. Both Sadie and Rusty had already gone past him before I even realized what I was looking [...]

Health Advantages of Pet Ownership

This is a guest post written by Bobbi from All Dogs Big and Small. Bobbi believes dogs should receive the best possible care and her store has nothing but all natural and healthy items. There are those who question, are we humanizing dogs too much? Expensive outfits, designer collars, organic treats and feed, human grade, [...]

Christmas Safety Tips for Your Dog

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to give a few tips on how to keep our pets happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. Several of the plants commonly purchased for decorations during the Christmas season are poisonous to pets and children, for example poinsettias and mistletoe. Choose a [...]

How to Choose a Veterinary Hospital

How to Choose a Veterinary Hospital Do you have a new puppy/dog? Have you moved recently? One of the most important decisions you can make as a pet owner is choosing where to take your pet for medical care. A lot of people think that most veterinary hospitals are pretty much the same. They’re not! [...]

How to Choose a Dog Trainer

Whether you just adopted a new puppy, or are interested in modifying the behavior of your adult dog, it’s important to find a quality dog trainer. Not only someone who gets results, but someone who also works to improve the relationship between you and your dog. Today there are many people who call themselves dog [...]

How to Choose A Doggy Daycare

It seems like everybody is jumping on the doggy daycare bandwagon these days, and for a good reason. Your dog gets exercise while you’re at work and gets to play with other dogs. New puppy owners also don’t have to worry about their puppy sitting alone in a crate all day. However, it’s a good [...]

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse – Fort Bragg, CA

My family and I recently took a trip to Fort Bragg. Whenever I travel I try to find places that are dog friendly, Fort Bragg happens to have many dog friendly attractions. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is one of the attractions where your four legged family members are always welcome and greeted with a treat at [...]

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