Pet Care Tips

Keep calm and get through Blue Monday — with a big help from your pets! What is Blue Monday? The third Monday of January, a.k.a today, has been awarded the gloomy title of Blue Monday for being considered the most depressing day of the year. Experts suggest it is due to a combination of the Christmas blues,...

Is there really anything better than having a pet? YES! Having more than one pet, of course. More than 60% of households in North America have multi-pet families. This can be a combination of dogs, cats, and other pets such as birds or small/large animals. It’s not always easy to introduce new pets to your home...

Adding a new puppy to the family can be an exciting time, even more so for your little furkid who is exploring a new home. One of the biggest learnings your puppy (and you as a pawrent) will face is potty train – where they should go toilet and when. In this episode of the...

If you have a baby in your family and are looking to adopt a dog, chances are your google search is suggesting you adopt a boxer. These loving and puppy-eyed dogs are descendants of the very hardworking war dogs of the Assyrian empire from 2500 BC. Over the years the breed was bred down by German dog lovers...

We all want to do what we can to make sure that our furkiddos are safe and healthy. With so many pet supplies available it is hard to know what products you can trust. With products like food and supplements, companies often provide information about the research or studies that they have done to formulate...

Not sure what to dress your furkiddo up as for Halloween? is here to help! We have created an easy DIY Pet Costume so you can arrive at the #NHVhalloweendancepawty in style! Your beloved little food thief can dress up as the Hamburglar by following these simple steps. This costume can be made from scratch...

Named after the indigenous peoples (Samoyedes) of North-Western Siberia, the Samoyed is a nomadic pup that was bred for hunting, herding, sledding, and guarding. These strong and intelligent dogs helped their families to herd Reindeer across the vast and unforgiving landscape, hauling sleds of belongings and supplies. The Samoyede people were peaceful nomads, and this...

September has rolled back around and before we know it the leaves are falling and the children are going back to school. After a long summer of fun, some of our dogs are also now without their human playmates, whether they are going back to school, off to college, or simply back to work. Many...

Have you ever been so excited that you thought you might ‘piddle’? Probably not, but I bet your dog has! While most adult dogs learn to hold their bladders well, not all have mastered this skill. Dogs who have issues with ‘piddling’ may do so when they’re excited when they are feeling submissive or both....

One of the larger breeds of cats, Maine Coon is widely thought to be the oldest cat breed native to America. With their unmistakable lion’s mane, bushy tail, and fluffy ear tips they are easily recognized. Legend says that Maine coons were the result of cats and raccoons breeding, however, we know this to be...