Feeling sluggish? Not feeling mentally alert? Struggling to make decisions? You may just need to pet a dog… At least, that’s what the initial findings from a group of researchers have to say! While all research can have limitations, the findings of the effects of contact with a dog on prefrontal brain activity study are...

The holiday season is a busy time of year with all the social engagements due to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's parties, extra visitors in the house, shopping for gifts and groceries, and lots of delicious cooking in the kitchen. Yet, we often aren't aware if our four-legged friends understand what's happening around them....

Have you ever noticed that rainy days can make you sad or sleepy? Alternatively, warm, sunny days might make you happier, while scorching days could make you sluggish. Of course, we are also well aware of the well-known saying on Game of Thrones - Winter Is Coming. And even if you're not a GOT character...

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but have you really thought about what it means – what is the cup? What are we pouring? What happens when it’s empty? We hear the phrase a lot in terms of self-love, and making sure our own needs are met...

While you may want to know how many times a day you should walk your dog, I want to convince you in this article to think about this question differently! Before you close this tab, stick with me for a few minutes. By the end of this article, I promise you’ll feel more confident in...

The idea that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth is actually quite a common statement that one may hear. The fact is that dogs’ and humans' mouths are much different in terms of the bacteria they contain. So is a dog's mouth really cleaner than a human's mouth? As it turns out,...

There is no doubt that going to the vet is a tall task for some dog parents, especially when it comes to generally anxious dogs. When a dog is scared of the vet it can become quite overwhelming! Nervous dogs can quickly get stressed when they realize they are on their way to the vet...

Dogs thrive on a good routine; they are creatures of habit and like to know when it’s time for walkies, dinner, and playtime. Dogs simply need physical exercise and mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. But life throws curveballs, not the kind your dog wants to play catch with. It can be stressful when...

One of the most commonly Googled questions for dog parents is “can my dog eat __?”. In this article we'll cover "can dogs eat shrimp". Whether you’re looking to share a special treat with your dog, or figuring out if you need to take a ride to the vet after they got into the trash,...

It's that time of the year again. When the trees start to lose their leaves, and we have to defrost the car each morning, we know one thing for sure – cold and flu season is on the way. Of course, common colds crop up everywhere in people, but can dogs get colds, too? The...