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3 Rules of Thumb

Here are 3 common rules of thumb for your pets! 7 Second Rule: How do you know if a surface is too hot for your pet's paws? Place the back of your hand flat down on the surface you are observing. If it is too hot for the back of your hand, then it is too hot for your pet's paws! How much water should my dog be drinking a day? Your dog should be drinking 1 ounce of water per 1 pound of their body weight. If your dog has a very active lifestyle then they should be drinking even

Nov 41 min read

Maintaining Your Dog's Healthy Diet

The first step in maintaining your dog's diet is being cognizant of their breed, size, allergies and lifestyle. (The information below is general and not specific to certain breeds, dogs with allergies or an exercise lifestyle, these recommendations may vary.) Below is a simple chart for dog sizes and the suggested amount of food (Adult dogs) Size (pounds) Amount of food (cups) 3 - 12 lbs ½ cups - 1 ¼ cups 13 - 20 lbs 1 ¼ cups - 1 ⅔ cups 21 - 35 lbs 1 ⅔ cups - 2 ⅓ cups 36 -

Nov 42 min read