Archive for the ‘Healthy Tips’ Category
Hearing loss in dogs is more common than many realize, affecting dogs of all ages and breeds. While we know dogs have a keen nose (they can wake up from a sound sleep to the smell of bacon), our furry sidekicks also have excellent hearing; think about when you open their favorite treat bag from […]
We’ve been itching to tackle a subject that’s sure to have bugged you at some point: fleas and ticks. These tiny terrors turn our pets into scratch-happy maniacs! They can jump into our lives without any notice and catch us and our furry besties by surprise. While we often hear that fleas and ticks pop […]
Shower your happy hound with tasty food that is nutritious and healthy, and try not to overindulge them with too many treats. Balance is key!
Being sick is no fun at all, and even though our happy hounds can’t talk, they would wholeheartedly agree.
The right diet, exercise and vaccinations—not to mention ample hugs and kisses—are essential for keeping Rover robust—both in body and in mind. Preparedness is also key, however. Accidents happen. Dogs are always eating stuff off the ground. They get sores, which they can’t help but lick. And the vet isn’t always available, or affordable. […]
On the heel of National Train Your Dog Month in January, how is your dog training progressing in February? If you never quite started training your pup, consider professional dog training from Happy Hound. We offer different courses to suit different ages, breeds and temperaments. Or maybe you started training but have hit a plateau […]
As another year begins, many of us resolve to improve ourselves or contribute more to our community. Why leave Fido out of the fun? Many common New Year’s resolutions we make for ourselves – eat right, exercise, more quality time together, make great goals for your dog, too. Committing to healthy goals for the new […]
In Northern California, we get to enjoy mild winters. However, when the sun drops, so do the temperatures. So you want to ensure that your senior dog stays warm and free from joint pain, especially if you travel to ski country. Senior dogs tend to get colder quicker, have more health issues and generally need […]
May is the official National Pet Month, but all pet owners know that every month is all about our pets. Aside from pampering your own pooch, National Pet Month was created to bring awareness to the lesser known benefits of owning a pet, including the importance and value of service and companion animals. It is […]
Like many of us, dogs often live a more sedentary lifestyle than their bodies are designed to. And, just like us, canines need to stay active and exercise to not only stay at a healthy weight but to improve their overall health and well-being. Being overweight or obese has been found to cause sore joints, […]
