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Holiday season is coming up and you know what that means - tons of yummy food!It may be tempting to slip your dog a tasty treat while everyone is enjoying their holiday feast, but first make sure the food is safe for them.We’ve created lists of a few safe fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods that you can treat your pup with. Human Foods that are Safe for DogsFruits Safe for DogsFruit can be a great, low-calorie snack and an excellent source of vitamins. Some peels can be rough on digestive …

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. If you don’t have a first-aid kit for your dog at home, now is the perfect time to put one together. You can either buy a first-aid kit for dogs or put one together yourself. I reached out to a couple of professionals for advice on the best items to include in a first-aid kit specifically for dogs. Here’s what they had to say. Items to include in your dog’s first-aid kit For the most part, you can just use a first-aid kit designe …

Healthy fur makes for a happy dog. But when your dog grows a thick coat in the winter, keeping it groomed and tangle-free isn’t always easy. That’s why spring is an important time to give your dog a good grooming.Follow these three grooming tips to prepare your dog for spring:1. Brush your dog regularly. Whether your dog is short-haired or long-haired, repeated brushing removes loose hair from their winter coat and keeps it healthy and shiny. Choose brushes or combs that are gentle on your …

Special Concerns for Older DogsWe bring fuzzy little fur balls into our lives, often as puppies. We work through getting them trained, past the chewing phase, into loving adult dogs who are an integral part of our families. They have become the dog we want them to be and we rejoice in having them as part of our routine.But we often forget that our dogs continue to age throughout their adult lives into their twilight years as they become seniors. The exact age a dog becomes a senior varies based …

Hooray! Spring is here! You know what that means. It is finally nice enough to leave the jacket at home, take your dog for long walks until the sun sets and start planting your garden.If you are thinking of testing out your green thumb, it’s important to remember the family pets before you introduce new plants to your yard or home. Adding some green to our living landscape has many benefits to us humans and our environment. Plants clean our air, make medicine, and brighten up our surroundings. H …

January is Walk Your Dog Month, so what better time to make sure to take your furry best friend for plenty of walks this month. Maybe you already do so or maybe it's a great time to start a new healthy habit to continue on throughout the year! Even if you have a large yard, walking your dog on a leash is a great training opportunity for them to socialize with other people and dogs, as well as improving communication between you and your dog while in new environments.January is Walk Your Dog Mont …

5 Winter Dog Treats Sure to Please this Holiday Season Our dog treat posts have been so popular that we just had to do another one, so we’re bringing you our top 5 dog treat recipes we found online for the winter season! As usual, we’re looking for dog treats that will keep your pooch happy and healthy, and this time we’re also highlighting treats with a little bit of extra winter flair. So, here are 5 winter dog treats that are sure to please. Doggy-Noggy 16 ounces of plai …

As gardening season begins, you may have many questions when it comes to planting a dog-friendly garden: What plants are poisonous to my dog? What plants are healthy for my dog? What mulches/fertilizers/pesticides are safe for my dog? What does a dog-friendly garden look like? This article will serve as your guide to creating the perfect garden not only for your backyard, but also for your furry four-legged friend. Items in Your Garden Plants: The first step in creating a garde …

You take Fluffy out for an evening stroll, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying your sights and surroundings. Winding sidewalks, big trees, green bushes, squirrels scampering, children playing. Then, all of a sudden, you step on a landmine of doggy doo. Worse yet, Fluffy really wants to investigate these leftovers of another dog’s journey on this same path. I’ve had my fair share of frustration over feces. Picking Up Puppy Poo In the grassy area outside my apartment where I take m …

At dogIDs we are all about improving the lives of dogs. Because of this, we have many people ask us health questions about their dogs. One of the most common questions that you ask is about healthy superfoods for dogs. Specifically, you ask if your dog can eat pumpkin. The short answer is yes!Pumpkin For Dogs - The Ultimate Pet Superfood Here's the long answer: Pumpkin has many health benefits for dogs and is one food that pet owners can feel confident about safely adding it to their d …