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How to Safely Trim Your Dog's Nails

Cutting your dog’s nails is one of the trickiest parts of the grooming process. Their nail beds have what is called a “quick”—tissue that grows within the nail and connects to nerves and blood vessels—and if you cut too much of the nail off, you can cut into the quick, injuring your pup. Plus, not all dogs like having their paws handled, which can make the process doubly difficult—but it is a necessary one, so we’ve assembled some expert advice on trimming your…

How to Stop a Dog’s Nail From Bleeding

Cutting too far while trimming your dog’s nails is terrifying, but accidents do happen. Here are some tips for how to stop a dog’s nail from bleeding.

7 signs that your dog really loves you

Deciding Where to Board Your Pet

Despite how much you love being in the company of your furry friend, every family with a four-legged member needs pet boarding services once in awhile.

The 20 Stinkiest Dog Breeds

We all know that dogs don't smell much like roses, but there are some dog breeds that smell particularly bad on a regular basis and these are it.

How to Pet Cats and Dogs

Give pets a choice, observe their body language and know where they prefer to be stroked.

How cats and dogs see the world

Dogs and cats don't see as clearly as humans—and they're lacking in the color department—but they can see movement much better than we can.

BBB Tips for Choosing the Right Kennel for Your Pet

As you pack up and head out of town this summer, it may be difficult to leave your furry family members behind. Finding a trustworthy kennel can put your mind at ease and with a little homework it can be easy to find a kennel that is right for you and your pet. Better Business Bureau of Central New England has advice for pet owners looking for a safe place to house their animals.

Dogs. Germs. Kennel Cough. Oh My!

Go the grocery store and you could catch the flu. Send your kid to camp and they could come home with a head cold from their camper buddy. Yes, send your dog for a boarding stay or a day of play and there is always the possibility that your buddy could catch a cold or…

Call it CIRD or Bordetella but not Kennel Cough

Calling CIRD or Bordetella "Kennel Cough" is a disservice to responsible doggie day care, lodging facilities, dog walkers & pet parents who visit dog parks.

Differences Between Pet Boarding and Daycare

Pet boarding and daycare are two options available if you need someone else to care for your pets for awhile. Although they offer similar services, they’re not the same. Keep the following in mind …

Practice pet owner etiquette: Keep Fido in check at area dog parks

We often discuss the benefits of getting plenty of exercise for your dog. However, some pet owners face limited options due to a smaller house or

Dilemma: Protect Mutts or Just Purebreds

The Endangered Species Act currently lacks provisions for genetically mixed populations. Should that change?

How to Puppy Proof Your Furniture

Most pet owners have a tendency to treat their four-legged friends just like any other family member but when it ...

Pet Grooming Safety Tips

Pet Grooming Safety was formed to educate people on the warning signs of animals that have been abused by a pet grooming.

8 Ways to Keep Your Home From Smelling Like a Kennel

Fresh and clean isn’t always the first way people will describe a home with a dog. Let’s face it, that wiggly-bottomed, waggy-tailed, much-loved pooch can make a mess and leave a good trail of odors that...