Pet Health and Wellness

Best Questions To Ask Your Dog’s Vet As you prepare to take your dog to the vet, whether for the first time or the fiftieth time, you should be prepared with some questions to ask your dog’s vet. A few simple questions that you can use to start—and maintain—the conversation will go a long way

How To Dispose of Dog Poop Properly One of the most unpleasant but necessary parts of having a dog is picking up dog poop. If you’ve been a dog owner for any amount of time, you know that dogs are not particularly discriminatory about where they poop—and once they poop, it’s your job to properly

What Is Parvo and How Do I Avoid It? Canine Parvovirus (CPV, CPV2, Parvo) is a serious and incredibly dangerous disease that affects dogs and puppies. Parvo is extremely deadly if left untreated, and it is most commonly spread to puppies and young dogs who have not been fully vaccinated.  There are ways to treat

Why Do dogs eat grass? It’s a common sight for many pet owners across the Treasure Valley: you’re enjoying a sunny afternoon in the yard, and suddenly your Golden Retriever is grazing like a Hereford cow. If you’ve ever wondered why do dogs eat grass, you aren’t alone. Whether they are sniffing around the manicured

Why do dogs eat their own poop? When dogs eat their own poop (or even the poop of another dog or animal) it is called “coprophagia.” The habit of eating poop is relatively common in dogs with an estimated 16% of domesticated pups engaging in the habit. But why do dogs eat poop and what

Toxic Foods For Dogs Dogs maintain quite a reputation for being able to eat anything. You may have seen your pup eat anything from trash he dug out of the dumpster to pieces of his own poop if you left it in the yard for too long. However, dogs actually CAN’T eat anything and everything.

Idaho Guide: Decoding Dog Poop for Health Clues Your dog can’t tell you when something feels off — but their stool often can. From color to consistency, a dog’s poop gives valuable clues about digestion, nutrient absorption, hydration, and overall wellbeing. That’s why understanding what dog poop can say about your dog’s health is one