Our First USDAA Agility Trial Recap
My 20-month-old pup and I just returned from our very first USDAA Dog Agility trial (United States Dog Agility Association). I have only competed in AKC in the past, but a group of friends were going...
View ArticleFeeding for the Cure Photo Contest – How to Enter
Enter to win the Feeding for the Cure Photo Contest and you can help the non-profit pet organization that means the most to you!
View ArticlePuppy or Adult Dog: Which is for You?
If you are thinking about getting a dog for the first time, you may want to ask yourself this question first. Do you want a puppy or adult dog? There are many options out there when getting a new...
View ArticleFeeding for the Cure Photo Contest: Semi-Finals
There will be 5 WINNERS of the Feeding for the Cure Photo Contest. Each will be able to pick a non-profit pet organization to receive a $100 gift certificate for Drs. Foster and Smith! TO VOTE FOR...
View ArticleFeeding for the Cure Photo Photo Contest Finals!
There will be 5 WINNERS of the Feeding for the Cure Photo Contest. Each will be able to pick a non-profit pet organization to receive a $100 gift certificate for Drs. Foster and Smith! TO VOTE FOR...
View ArticleChildren and Pets: 5 Tips to Keep Both Safe
Children, by nature, are inquisitive and hands on. When it comes to pets, this isn't always a good thing. Here's 5 tips I've found useful to assure the safety and happiness of both my kids and the pets...
View ArticleThe Importance of the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)
Sometimes people post questions about their animals here on our blog and feel frustrated when, instead of giving them detailed medical recommendations for their animal, we recommend they talk to their...
View Article2nd USDAA Agility Trial Recap
My 21 month old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever pup and I headed out to our 2nd USDAA agility trial a couple weeks ago. After enjoying our first one earlier this summer, I scoped out a few more in...
View ArticleLutino Cockatiel Rules the Roost
Frank is an adopted Lutino Cockatiel that rules the roost in Barb’s household. Take a peek at how Frank stole this Drs. Foster and Smith employee’s heart. QUICK STATS: Name: Frank (Short for Franklin...
View ArticleOur Puppy is Two! Happy Birthday, Emme.
I can’t even believe it – how did my cute little puppy turn into a full-fledged two-year-old DOG? I remember thinking I couldn’t WAIT for her to be older….two seemed like a good age. And so far, it is....
View ArticleHow To Travel With Pets During the Holidays
Tis’ the season for traveling. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, most long-distance holiday travel — about 90 percent! — is by car. So, whether you’re heading south to a warmer...
View ArticleTop 8 Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs
The holidays are here again! As always, we wish you and your pets the merriest — and safest — holiday season. The following tips can help you avoid pet-related holiday hazards, helping to ensure health...
View ArticleAgility Update!
Emme and I headed to another AKC Agility trial this past weekend for just a day. We have not had any practice since our last trial about a month ago as Old Man Winter has blown in with quite the fury....
View ArticleWhat’s the Most Unique Aquatic Experience?
Aquatic Experience, held in Chicago in early November, was a must-see for any aquatic hobbyist. Some of you made the trip and got to meet our in-house experts. From educational seminars and hobbyist...
View ArticleGIVEAWAY TIME! Instant Ocean Salt Mix
How would you like to win a 200 gallon box of Instant Ocean Salt Mix? Well now is your chance! Here’s how to enter… Comment below by answering these two questions: Why did you decide to have a...
View ArticleHow To Make Your Own Bird Food Mix
Check out these tasty recipes to meet the nutritional needs of your birds. A seed-only diet lacks essential vitamins and minerals key for long-term avian health. The secret? Variety. But what’s the...
View Article5 Reasons Dogs are the Best Snugglers
Winter is settling in up in Northern Wisconsin, so my family has been spending more nights snuggled in with the Christmas tree lights on, watching endless holiday movies, with warm mugs of tea. And, of...
View ArticleDoes Your Dog Need to Lose Weight in 2015?
The notorious New Year’s resolution. Year after year, the number one resolution is to trim the waistline. But have you considered your pet’s calorie intake? New data just released from the Veterinary...
View ArticleDog Barn Hunt: New Sport Introduction
My pup and I recently attended a “Barn Hunt” seminar in the area. Barn Hunt is a newer dog sport that has only been officially sanctioned since 2013. What is it exactly? There is a “barn environment”...
View ArticleSay Cheese! How to Include Pets in Family Photos
Dogs are family members, and as a pet parent, I know how fun it is to show off the latest trick one of my pooches learned or the funny sleeping position the other one found during the night. If you’ve...
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