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Canines and Coronavirus: Six Care Tips The term “coronavirus” is on everyone’s mind these days. As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains, there are many coronavirus strains. Some (like certain types of common cold) have been circulating for years. This newest or “novel” coronavirus, officially called “SARS-CoV-2,” produces an ailment known at “COVID-19.” It’s mainly thought to spread through close person-to-person contact — even, potentially, when an infected individual shows no symptoms. The CDC notes that the virus can also live for a time on surfaces. Touching those surfaces, then touching your face, could transfer disease-producing germs. This leaves...

Postal Pups If you’ve ever had a dog or been at friend who has a dog’s house, there’s a 99.98% chance you’ve noticed that dogs go CR-AYYYYY-Z when the mailman drops by. It’s a long-fabled legend, tail as old as time (if you will) that man’s best friend’s worst enemy is your friendly local mail delivery person. Training and behavior correction can’t seem to stand up to this particular battle. While we’ve come to accept this epic rivalry as fact, only a handful of us may have any clue as to why this is…or IF Sparky (and all his canine...

We interviewed Moxiethelovebug from Instagram! Tell us where how your pet found its forever home and how your pet sparks joy in your life!  "I was on PetFinder as I was finally starting to get to a place in my life where I could take care of a doggie. Back in November/December of last year I saw her post and immediately fell in love I was disappointed as I still had a couple more months until I could move (February 1st) and finally adopt her. I told myself if my landlord accepted her and she was still available that it was...

Is Free Feeding Good or Bad for my Dog?   If your pup is like…well, just about every other pup large or small, chances are good he/she loves to eat.   Knowing how/when to feed Trixie is important. Give her too much, and she’s going to wind up overweight (according to 2018 statistics published by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese).   Perhaps the best way to avoid this problem is to feed Buster scheduled meals: best, say some veterinarians, is two meals per day, about 12 hours apart,...

We interviewed Courtney Gabrus from Bennington, Vermont USA with her pet Tilly, A.K.A. LITTLE_MISS_TILLY on Instagram!     Tell us about Tilly! "Tilly is a 10-month-old Border Collie. She is a very energetic and loving puppy! She is in training to become a certified therapy dog. She loves every person she meets. When in a room full of people she goes to each and every person one by one and will lay her head on their lap or wait or pets. She loves her tummy rubbed and will ask for more. She is one of the kindest dogs I have ever...