Winter walks can be tough on a dog’s paws. Snow may look soft, but sidewalks can hide ice, sharp frozen edges, road salt, and de-icing chemicals. These can irritate paw pads and make walking uncomfortable. Good winter paw care does not need to be complicated. A few small habits before and after walks can help
New Year’s Eve can be exciting for people, but it can be stressful and confusing for pets. Loud fireworks, cheering, music, guests, food smells, and doors opening often can make dogs and cats feel unsafe. Some pets bark, hide, shake, pace, pant, or try to escape. Others may act normal at first and become nervous
If your dog is not eating or drinking, it can become serious quickly. Dogs may skip a meal because of stress, stomach upset, heat, dental pain, medication, or a change in routine. But going without water is much more urgent than going without food. A healthy adult dog may survive longer without food than without
