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From blizzards to lockdowns, we’ve had plenty of reasons to huddle inside and binge our favorite shows with our favorite couch potato canine friends. With warmer weather finally here, it’s time to get outside and be active - and your dog would love to join you!Regular exercise is crucial to combating obesity and sedentarism in both humans and pets. An abundance of food and treats without a corresponding amount of movement can lead to a lifetime of problems. Along with sore joints, difficulty bre …

Just like humans, pets can leave a fairly sizable impact on the environment. Fortunately, there are lots of ways we can reduce our pet’s carbon paw print with minimal effort and minimal sacrifice. Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you and your pet to live a greener eco-friendly life.Play Green: When choosing fun and interactive items for your pets, chose toys and games that are made from recycled materials. These will be called out on the label or tags. In addition, there are a …

The entire month of April is National Pet First Aid Awareness month. First aid items for humans are commonly found in homes but pet first aid items may not be. It is important to remember that if your family includes four legged members to have pet first aid items on hand in the home as well as when traveling. Be prepared for any type of pet emergency from poisoning to bee stings by keeping a first aid kit readily available.First aid kits can be bought with all items included, like the Alcott Fi …

Introducing puppies to bath time when they are young will set them up for a lifetime of baths to come. Old fashioned wisdom was to wash dogs only 2-3 times a year, but times have changed. Now that dogs have taken their places as “family,” living in homes and often lounging on the furniture, keeping them clean is more important than ever before.Modern pet shampoos have come a long way, and now it is easy to find products that leave pets' fur clean, lustrous, and fresh without causing dryness or d …

There are so many brands and types of shampoo and conditioner to choose from, it can be hard to know which to buy. Coat Handler products have been a mainstay for many professional groomers and show dog enthusiasts for years. They are known for offering a small, specific product line that is both affordable and effective. I talked to some long-time users of this product to find out why they enjoy using Coat Handler shampoo and conditioner.Nationally Certified Master Groomer AnnMarie Saunier …