Dog | Pet Care Corner by PetSolutionshttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/en-US2012-02-23T21:33:42ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Orijen Biologically Appropriate Dry Dog Foodhttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2012/2/8/orijen-biologically-appropriate-dry-dog-food.htmlKristen Sydelko2012-02-08T13:49:44ZOrijen dog food is a biologically appropriate dry food that both replicates a dog's natural diet and supports growth and development. Created with a nutritious balance of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grasses, the healthy formulas Orijen uses are grain-free and contain both PreBiotics and ProBiotics.

]]>Understanding Prebiotics and Probiotics in Dog and Cat Foodhttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2012/2/3/understanding-prebiotics-and-probiotics-in-dog-and-cat-food.htmlPet Expert2012-02-03T14:12:26ZDog Health & Nutrition dog dog food prebiotics probioticsSome buzzwords in dog food and cat food these days are "Prebiotics" and "Probiotics." While these ingredients have been around for awhile, the use of Pre- and Probiotics is just starting to become popular to use in dog or cat food. Humans have used these ingredients to help aid the digestive system, and research now shows that dogs and cats can benefit from them, as well.

]]>Traveling With Your Dog During The Holidayshttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/12/13/traveling-with-your-dog-during-the-holidays.htmlJohn Flynn2011-12-13T14:42:16ZDog General Information Dog Travel dog dog travelTraveling by car over the holidays with your dog can be a bit sketchy between the chaos which sometimes happens inside the car and the chaos that happens regularly on the streets. Keeping control over your dog outside of the car can be managed with a proper leash, but once inside the car some dogs will jump all over everything and everyone, adding to the stress.

]]>Keeping Your Dog Safe at Home on Halloween Nighthttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/9/20/keeping-your-dog-safe-at-home-on-halloween-night.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-09-20T09:30:52ZDog General Information Dog Health & Nutrition Halloween safety dog holidaysEven on the best of days, my dog, Bailey, can go absolutely nuts when someone rings the doorbell. No matter what we try to do, he insists on barking at the front window, checking out the vehicle in the driveway and the person on the front stoop. For such a sweet puppy, he can sound pretty mean! That's why, on Halloween night, I'm going to take some safety precautions that will keep Bailey safe, as well as make trick-or-treating at our house a pleasant experience.

]]>Healthy and Safe Halloween Treats for Your Doghttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/9/12/healthy-and-safe-halloween-treats-for-your-dog.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-09-12T11:48:26ZDog Health & Nutrition Halloween safety dog treats holidaysAll Hallows' Eve is the time when everyone seems to eat more sweets than any other time of year. Between Halloween parties and trick or treating, you can find candies, cookies, and other treats anywhere you turn. However, if you have a dog, you might want to make sure these treats are either dog-friendly and/or stashed higher than your doggie's snout can reach.

]]>Safe Halloween Costume Tips for Your Petshttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/9/8/safe-halloween-costume-tips-for-your-pets.htmlPet Expert2011-09-08T10:13:21ZDog General Information Dog Health & Nutrition Halloween safety dog clothes dog costumesInvolving your pet in your daily activity is something many people like to do. Whether you have a dog, cat, pet bird, or other type of pet, pets are more like family members than just furry, feathered, or scaled animals that inhabit your house. When it comes to Halloween celebrations, however, it is important to consider your pets' health and safety above your want to include them in your All Hallows' Eve festivities.

]]>Tricks for Keeping Your Dog Comfortable in a Halloween Costumehttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/9/2/tricks-for-keeping-your-dog-comfortable-in-a-halloween-costu.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-09-02T11:49:05ZDog General Information Dog Health & Nutrition Halloween safety dog clothes dog safety holidays undefinedIf you are thinking of dressing your dog in a Halloween costume, you might want to get started now. Between picking out a cute dog costume and getting your pup prepped for his big dress-up debut, you don't have much time before Halloween night rolls around. But don't fret - we've got some great tricks to help your doggie be comfortable in his Halloween costume. And, that will be a treat for everyone.

]]>Merrick Before Grain Canned Dog Food is Doggie Blisshttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/8/9/merrick-before-grain-canned-dog-food-is-doggie-bliss.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-08-09T16:43:43ZDog Health & Nutrition canned food dog food dog health teeth careCanned dog food is not something I normally feed my dogs. However, my 11-year old pup, Spice, has always had some interesting dental problems. Her poor teeth could never seem to come clean, even with the use of dog toothbrushes. Her breath was awful. She loved to cuddle, but you just had to make sure her face was turned away.

]]>Freeze Dried Livers Score a 10 on the Dog Treat Scalehttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/7/25/freeze-dried-livers-score-a-10-on-the-dog-treat-scale.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-07-25T08:00:20ZDog Health & Nutrition dog treats natural dog treatsUsually, when my dog gets his snack, he will take it in his mouth, trot to some comfy place in the house, and sit down to nibble on whatever treat he received. With the piece of Freeze Dried Liver Snack I gave him, this was not the case. Instead of following his doggie routine, Bailey takes the treat in his mouth and eats on the run.

]]>Cow Hooves are Great Treats for a Picky Doghttp://blog.petsolutions.com/dog-pet-care-corner/2011/7/8/cow-hooves-are-great-treats-for-a-picky-dog.htmlKristen Sydelko2011-07-08T13:52:06ZDog Health & Nutrition dog treats natural dog treatsI found another great dog treat to try with picky pups. My dog, Bailey, is a self-proclaimed rawhide addict who also likes the SmartBones rawhide alternatives. However, he has recently given his approval for cow hooves with jerky fillings. In addition to the rawhides, the cow hooves are about the furthest I have gone with natural treats.

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