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Expert Tips for Choosing the Best Cat Food
With so many cat food options, it can be hard to know what food is best for your cat’s nutritional needs. To help, here is some expert advice from Champion Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Darcia Kostiuk, on choosing a healthy diet for your cat: 1.Who should I ask about my cat’s nutritional needs? Spea...Read more -
How To Choose The Best Quality Dry Cat Food
Quality Dry Cat Food To help your cat live a lifetime of wellbeing, understanding what constitutes high quality dry cat food can make a big difference. Paying close attention to what goes into your cat’s bowl will not only keep them looking their best, but feeling their best, too. High quality n...Read more -
Your guide to dog dental care
Maintaining good dental health is just as essential for dogs as it is for humans. Regular dental care plays a key role in preventing the build-up of plaque and tartar, which, if left untreated, can lead to smelly breath, gum disease and tooth decay. Starting early It’s good practice to start ca...Read more -
How to socialise your dog - no matter their age
You want your dog to be a social butterfly, right? Whether you’ve got a bouncy pup or a wise old hound, giving them chances to mix with humans and other furry mates is important. Perhaps you’re looking to socialise your new puppy, or perhaps you’re navigating the quirks of an older dog who’s not ...Read more -
5 Things to Avoid When Choosing a Wet Cat Food
Some people say cats are picky eaters, but you can’t blame cats. After all, they don’t make their own food choices, we do! When selecting a wet cat food, it’s important to read the label and pay particular attention to certain ingredients—or lack thereof. Here are five things to avoid, according ...Read more -
How to Choose the Right Dog Food
Dog Nutrition Ingredients Specific Needs Getting Advice How to Switch Foods Your Dog’s Diet Over Time Trying to figure out how to choose a dog food? Proper nutrition is one of the most basic needs of dogs and a good diet is one of the best ways to keep your dog healthy. Choosing a dog food ...Read more -
How to Teach Your Dog to Lie Down
Down is one of the most basic and useful behaviors to teach your puppy. It helps keep your puppy out of trouble and encourages them to calm down. But many puppies either resist getting on the ground in the first place or staying there for more than a second. How can you teach your puppy to lie do...Read more -
How to Teach Your Dog to Nose Target or “Touch”
You likely know your dog experiences the world through their nose. But have you ever thought about directing that nose where you want it to go? Nose targeting, often called “Touch,” is all about having your dog touch a target with the tip of their nose. And where your dog’s nose goes, their head ...Read more -
Is My Dog Happy?
Dogs have the emotional capacity of a 2- to 2.5-year-old child, so they can experience emotions like joy, fear, and anger. But, like many toddlers, your dog lacks the vocabulary to tell you how they feel, so it’s up to you to learn how your dog expresses emotions. For example, most of us know wh...Read more -
8 Behaviors That Demonstrate Your Dog Trusts You Completely
Trust is a cornerstone of the deep bond shared between dogs and their owners, manifesting through various behaviors that reveal a dog’s complete confidence and comfort with their human companion. This trust does not develop overnight but is cultivated through consistent, positive interactions and...Read more -
7 Things Your Senior Dog Would Like to Tell You
As dogs age, their needs change. Paying attention to the side effects of aging will help you make your dog comfortable in his later years. Having a dog is one of the best things in the world, but it isn’t without its downsides. One of the worst aspects of having a dog as a family member is watchi...Read more -
Taking Care of Your Dog’s Ears
Many of the dogs that come to Old Dog Haven have problems with their ears because any kind of regular care just never happened for them. The results often call for extensive treatment and in some cases major surgery to resolve the problems. Remember Thor? Although a dog’s ears need to be regular...Read more
