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Understanding the Buzz About CBD for Dogs Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois, effective Jan. 1, 2020, according to the Chicago Tribune. This is big news for people, but pet owners already have the option to buy CBD-based products for their dogs. What should pet parents know before jumping feet (and paws) first into this major trend? What is CBD? CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is a compound extracted from the cannabis plant. Unlike the compound THC, CBD is not psychoactive, according to PetMD. In other words, CBD will not get your dog high. Instead, CBD is getting so much...

How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? Grooming is an important responsibility for all pet owners. Dogs may not be people, but they still need their hair, nails, ears, and teeth taken care of on a regular basis. Learn more about making a grooming schedule for your pup. Fur Care Proper care for a dog’s fur can vary widely depending on the breed. Some dogs, like vizslas, have short fur that doesn’t require trimming. Others breeds, like the Maltese, have long, fluffy hair that requires frequent cuts and brushing. If your dog needs regular haircuts, every six to eight weeks...

Changing Your New Dog’s Name Yay! Today is the day you bring home your newly adopted dog. So exciting. You simply can’t wait to get Puck home! She’s going to LOVE her forever home, and-- Wait…Puck? That’s the name the shelter has given your beautiful dog, but you envisioned having a Chloe. Or Sasha. Or Roxie. So, what to do? Why, rename Puck, of course. But is it that easy? It’ll take a little work, and consistency, but yes, you can—and should—rename your dog when you bring him/her home from the shelter or breeder. There are several good reasons to...

Raining on Your Parade: How to Walk Your Dog in Wet Weather When it comes to taking Buster for his daily jaunt, not every day can be like the 1985 hit “Walking on Sunshine”—as another song from Ella Fitzgerald says, into each life some rain must fall. Rainy day walks might be one of those chores that leave you cursing under your breath. Some dogs won’t go out in the rain even when coaxed, so if you have one of those pups you’re off the hook. But there are some, of course, that enjoy their daily walks so much that...

Five Steps to Make a Trip With Your Pet Go Without a Hitch Travel is all about the experience, seeing new places, and doing different things. You may not have traveled with a pet before, but a furball can be an incentive to create even more memories. It takes planning to avoid common problems, but it’s very much worth the effort.   Choosing the Destination Bringing your pet on your vacation means finding a destination that is not only unforgettable for you but memorable and safe for them, too. After all, not everywhere is welcoming of animals. As a start,...