Dog Healthcare

Zoey on Thanksgiving

Treats Your Dog Will Be Thankful For

Thanksgiving is this week! Where has the time gone? We hope your holiday will be full of family, friends, and of course, food! While you’re preparing for the feast, keep in mind that some of the foods we may serve this Thursday, while tasty to us, can be dangerous to our dogs.
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vet tech with old brown dog

What Your Vet Would Like You To Know

We all want our pets to be healthy and get the best medical care possible. DogWatch went to the experts to get their recommendations on how to ensure that!  Here is the ‘Top 10’ (plus a few more) list of what your vet would like you to know:
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Halloween Safety Tips for Your Dog

Halloween Candy. (c) 2011 Theresa A. GrenierWhile Halloween is an exciting time for us humans, it can be a downright scary and stressful time for dogs. Tons of people who may or may not actually look like people, constant noise and activity, doorbells ringing, doors opening and closing – all of this can be highly upsetting to many dogs. If not celebrating Halloween is not an option at your house, here are some guidelines from DogWatch to help you keep your dog safe and sane on the scariest night of the year.
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Yellow Lab with DogWatch collar, sitting in leaves

Keeping Fido Safe this Fall

Fall can be one of the most gorgeous times of the year, especially if you live where the leaves turn bright oranges and reds and where there is a brisk crispness in the air. People are going apple and pumpkin picking, and raking their leaves into giant piles, perfect for jumping into. Children are preparing their Halloween costumes and adults are stocking up on candy for the swarm of trick-or-treaters that will come their door at the end of October.

There’s no doubt that fall can be a fun and exciting time for everyone, including your dog. However, with the abundance of activities and agriculture, there are also some dangers to be aware of as you and your furry friend enjoy the season. Here’s what to look out for:
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