Archive for the ‘dogs’ Category
Geeky Pets 101: 2 Dog Walking Apps
In May, Fujitsu, a company in Japan released a pedometer for dogs. This isn’t a new concept. The pedometer is on the dog’s collar and transmits pace and mileage to the owner’s smartphone which then can be uploaded to a website. Sound familiar? Sound like the Nike+ iPod app that many of us used with [...]
10 Great Gift Ideas for Dogs
It might be relatively easy to talk yourself out of buying yet another chew toy for your dog most of the year, but when the holidays roll around it’s pretty hard to resist. Why not give your pooch something to “unwrap” when the rest of the family is opening gifts? In some cases, these great [...]
Favorite Movies About Dogs
Ever come home from work and want to do nothing but watch tv and put your feet up? Yeah, me too. Now that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, the idea of curling up under a blanket on the couch and watching a movie in the evening sounds like a [...]
9 Funny Halloween Costumes for Dogs
October is coming and that means Halloween pet events will be happening – from pet parades to doggie meetups with costume contests, your pet will be busy. Looking for ideas? Not sure what your poodle, pug, or bichon might want to be for Halloween? Maybe one of these costumes will inspire you or at the [...]
15 Best Rated Pet Beds
Many of us let our pets sleep on our bed but there are times when it’s just not good, like hot summer nights, or if your pup has spent the day romping through the woods and is a little dirty. Dogs also like to lounge in the same rooms as us and a dog bed [...]
August 26th is National Dog Day
National Dog Day is coming. What is it? It’s a day where we honor dogs who have touched our lives, homeless ones who are waiting for their forever homes, and remember all they do for our well-being and lives. From bomb-sniffing airport dogs to search and rescue dogs to the wagging tail of a dog [...]
7 Ways to Help You Recover a Lost Dog
This morning I was walking two dogs and as I turned a corner one of them started tugging to go check out something in the grass. The other dog tugged the other way. For a split second I thought about what I would do if one got away. Their leashes were wrapped around my hands [...]
Dog Heatstroke: What It Is & How To Prevent It
Heatstroke is a form of hyperthermia where the dog’s body temperature rises above the normal 101/102 degrees to about 106 or higher. Dogs can’t sweat or cool themselves the way we can. They only have sweat glands on their paws and the tip of their nose. If not treated immediately, a dog can suffer organ [...]
4 Things You Can Do for Your Pet on the 4th of July
This week we will celebrate the 4th of July. Maybe some of your neighbors have already began the holiday by setting off firecrackers, bottle rockets, and other small fireworks. As exciting and as pretty as some fireworks can be, not everyone in the family likes fireworks, usually your pets. If your dog does not like [...]
7 Important Tips for Camping With Your Dog
Bringing your furry buddy along on a camping trip can be a lot of fun but this means packing some extra things for her, and thinking about her impact on environment, too. Before you head out to the Adirondacks, Death Valley, or Lake Tahoe, make sure you’re prepared for the trip. 1: Plan ahead Make [...]
© 2013 petswelcome.com, Inc. Conditions of Use. Please read before using this site.