I recently received an email from a visitor to SmartPet, asking me the best way to brush a dog’s teeth! This is a great question and one that I will be putting together a detailed video response too in the near future, but for the time being, I will give you the down and dirty [...]
Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
So I have previously wrote posts on two of the most popular forms of flea preventatives, those being Frontline for Dogs and Advantix for Dogs. I am now going to tell you about a third option when it comes to protecting your beloved pooch from the dreaded flea, that being Advantage for Dogs. This product, [...]
Pet insurance is one of those things that many pet owners hear about, and file away in the back of their minds in the ‘oh maybe I should get that for my own dog’ file,’ only to lose that so-called file and eventually regret doing so. I will be the first to admit that I [...]
I am one of those dog owners who does not give actual dog treats to their dog simply because more often than not, dog treats are comprised of ingredients that are not as healthy for your dog as you may think. Now you may say to yourself that dog treats are not supposed to be [...]
Last week I wrote about Advantix for Dogs which is a flea and tick preventative medication that is applied once a month to the dog’s back to protect against fleas and ticks. This article will introduce you to another popular flea and tick preventative medication known as Frontline for Dogs. Frontline for dogs is another [...]
When it comes to protecting our pets from fleas, ticks and other annoying little critters, many dog owners have a very nonchalant mind set and this is exactly why their beloved furry friends contract them. I thought today I would write a little bit about Canine Advantix For Dogs, which is an all in one [...]
Does your dog have fleas? Mine certainly does not but for many unfortunate dogs and their owners, they are not as lucky. Take for example, my parent’s pet Shih Tzu Harry. This little guy is very unfortunate indeed as he was recently the victim of flea monsters and like any victims of the dreaded flea [...]
Ever since I found out that Lars, AKA Bar my beautiful Black Labrador Retriever guide dog would need to go under the knife to repair his damaged left knee, I have been mulling around the idea of putting him on a glucosamine supplement to keep things oiled if you will. Glucosamine for dogs can actually [...]
When it comes to Fido’s health, exercise on a regular basis can determine whether or not he lives a long happy life, a long painful life or passes over that rainbow bridge before his time. The benefits that come with a healthy pet are astounding, but for so many people they can not seem to [...]
How often do you walk Fido? Research has proven that getting out the door with your pooch is not only good for your four-legged family member, but good for owner health as well.