Showing 44 posts tagged with "holidays"
New Year's Eve might be fun for us but it's a tough holiday for dogs. Fireworks are more than a nuisance to many dogs; for some, they cause terrible fear that makes them bolt, running away from the frightening noise that seems to come from everywhere.To keep your dog safe this New Year's Eve:Make sure your dog is indoors tonight. Even if there are no scheduled fireworks shows in your area, you
As the hours tick down to Christmas, you've still got time to make some last minute preparations to keep your dog safe and sound over the holiday. If you've got company coming in for the holiday, it's especially important as others may not be aware of your dog's special needs.Before the excitement starts, be sure to:Tag your dog. Even if your dog doesn't normally wear his collar and tag while in
Are you looking for a special treat to make your dog this holiday? We've got two recipes for you from two very dog-friendly hotels.Dog NogLoews Hotels created this special nog as part of their Houndly Holidays package; it's super simple to make includes chicken, eggs, and not much more. [recipe]Christmas Candy Cane Mint Dog TreatsHotel Bellwether, a waterfront boutique hotel on Bellingham Bay in
Last week we passed along some handy tips from Dr. Donna Spector from VCA Animal Hospitals about selecting a holiday boarding facility for your dog if you'll be traveling. Today we've got tips from Dr. Spector on taking your dog with you over the holidays:If you will be staying in someone's home, make sure your pet is invited. Don't start the holiday off by surprising your host with an unwanted
Will you be heading out of town over the holidays? Boarding can sometimes be easier on your dog rather than bringing him along (especially if you'll be flying and he's too large to travel in the cabin with you.)Today we've got some tips on selecting a boarding facility from veterinarian Dr. Donna Spector with VCA Animal Hospitals:Ideally the boarding facility has an excellent relationship with a
