Canine health and fitness are important year-round but April, as National Canine Fitness Month, presents a great opportunity to refresh and refocus the fitness goals we have for our dogs. Each dog breed was created to perform a certain job but these days, especially in the DC area, most dogs are companion animals. Excessive sitting… Read more »
No matter their age, your dog most likely has a strong desire to play. But not all play is suitable for an aging pup. Games that require exertion, like fetch or chase, may no longer be fitting for your older dog and tug games may be too hard on your dog’s neck and teeth. It… Read more »
Some costs in owning a pet can be fairly easy to estimate, such as the cost of food. But possible pet medical costs are a large unknown. If your pet suffers an injury or illness, vet bills can unexpectedly run into the thousands of dollars. Pet insurance is a way to protect against the potential… Read more »
They’re here. We see them everywhere, hear them screaming in the trees, and can’t seem to convince our pets they’re disgusting: Brood X Cicadas. The cicadas emerging now are periodical insects. They spend most of their lives underground feeding on tree roots, before tunneling to the surface to look for mates in the eastern U.S….. Read more »
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