Husky in snow

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: How to keep your dog healthy and happy this winter.

December is almost upon us, and for many parts of the country, that means colder weather and maybe even snow! As you begin to prepare your house, your car, and yourself for the winter months, don’t forget to prepare your dog as well. Just as winter poses a host of challenges to us humans, it also challenges our pets. Snow and slush can cause coats to mat, salt and ice can harm tender paws, and low temps can make even the hardiest of dogs shiver. To help you and your dog weather the winter, DogWatch has put together some winter grooming tips. Check them out below, and let us know if you have any to add!
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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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yellow lab, photo by David Kaskons for DogWatch

The Labrador Retriever: Capturing Hearts for Over a Century

Who doesn’t love a Labrador Retriever? With its intelligent and alert eyes, smiling face, and loyal and loving disposition, it’s no wonder that the Labrador has a secure hold on its title of most popular dog in the United States.

Due to their intellect, gentleness, steady temperaments, adaptability, and eagerness to please, Labs excel as both family and working dogs. Part of the American Kennel Club®’s Sporting Group, they have long been favored hunting companions, but are also widely used as guide and assistance dogs, therapy dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and in narcotics detection and other law enforcement work.
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