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Walking your dog is ideal exercise, reinforces training, and helps you bond with your pet, and summer is a great time for long, rambling walks. If you are walking on hot asphalt and pavement, however, your dog may be getting something you didn’t bargain for – painful burns and blisters. Fortunately, it is easy to protect your dog’s paws from hot pavement without giving up summer walks. How Hot is Hot? Quirky demonstrations of frying eggs, baking cookies, or grilling steaks on a sidewalk can be a dramatic way to understand how hot surfaces can get in the summer, but...

Many dog owners believe shaving is good for their pet, especially to cool off in summer, but even one shave could do irreparable damage to a dog's coat and make it more uncomfortable. Dogs You Can Shave and Dogs You Can't Some dogs can easily be shaved without causing problems – many short-haired breeds are fine to shave, but there are still risks with the procedure and it isn't necessary for the dog's health or comfort. Long-haired breeds with double coats, however, should never be shaved because of the problems that can result from damaging their intricately balanced coats. Dogs...

Many pet owners are all too familiar with their own seasonal allergies, from pollen to mold to insect bites. But what about your dog’s allergies? Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just as much as their owners, and it is important to recognize the symptoms of summer allergies in dogs to help your pet find relief. Seasonal Allergies in Dogs Dogs are subject to the same seasonal allergy triggers as many humans, and may be allergic to tree and grass pollen, mold, insect stings, flea bites, feathers, and other allergens that have seasonal fluctuations. A pet’s allergen intolerance can develop...

Some form of exercise should be a part of every person’s daily routine. With the warm weather still holding strong, there’s no better time to be outside, breaking a sweat, and soaking up some sun. It’s an even greater time to start exercising and enjoying physical activity with your pet. Before exercising or performing any sort of physical activity with your pet, always make sure that you both hydrate. In this scenario, your dog is not only your best friend, he’s also your workout partner. You will laugh, push each other, overcome challenges, and support one another on your way...

Diabetes is well-known as a serious disease in humans, but many pet owners don’t realize that this condition can be just as serious in pets. Knowing how to prevent diabetes in your cat can help you keep your feline family members fit and healthy for long, happy lives. About Feline Diabetes Feline diabetes – diabetes mellitus – affects from 1-2 percent of the overall domestic cat population. It is most common in older or overweight animals, and neutered males also have greater risks of developing diabetes. Burmese cats also have higher risks of becoming diabetic. Despite these increased risk factors, however, it...