Surviving Your Dog's First Year!
Welcoming a new puppy is such an exciting love-filled time! There is nothing quite like a tiny canine furball. However, they are not without their challenges. There will be times when you stop and think: "Was this a mistake?" Relax, most people who get a new puppy have those thoughts now and then, especially when your fur baby chews your favori...
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Cat and Dog House Rules – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Cat and Dog House Rules
Before bringing a new pet into your household, it's a great idea to sit down with your family and decide on the "house rules" for the pets and people. If the rules change after you get a pet, it's confusing for your pet and the people in your household. If you have a pet that currently "rules" your home, you can still teach your dog or cat new house rul...
Read More5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Stop Licking You – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
5 Reasons Your Dog Won't Stop Licking You
There isn't much in this world that tops a kiss from your best friend. Most people attribute licking as a way to show affection; dogs love licking. They lick themselves, lick you, lick other dogs, so is that all about affection, or could there be other reasons for licking? Here are some reasons your dog enjoys licking you. Taste. Yo...
Read MoreAre Routines Boring for your Dog?
We are all creatures of habit, and so are your pets. We've all heard before that keeping your dog on a routine helps with behavior and training. When a dog understands the routine (or rhythm) of their household, they are calmer overall. With a routine, your best friend is confident that their primary needs (food, water, exercise, and shelter) are going to be met. Of course, con...
Read MoreBEST PUPPY TOYS 2019 – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Having a new puppy in your household is a lot of fun! And, takes a lot of energy! So, you'll want to have a good supply and variety of toys on-hand to help keep them happy, active and strong! Here is a list of 5 of the Best Puppy Toys as compiled from Amazon reviews, as of the printing of this blog post. We've listed them in no particular order. Teething Chew Toy Set...
Read MoreThings Your Dog Shouldn’t Eat (And What To Do If They Do)
The dog may be the four-legged kid in the family, and it is tempting to slip him a treat from the dinner table now and then. However, there are some things that a dog shouldn't eat. Foods that are perfectly good for humans can be poisonous for dogs, sometimes fatally so. Here is a list of thing a dog shouldn't eat and what to do if they eat it anyway:
Chocolate
It is temptin...
Read MoreLyme Disease And Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans and dogs by ticks. It is common in the northeast United States. It is difficult to diagnose because most dogs and people who test positively for it are not clinically ill. Only about 10% of positively tested dogs will ever develop clinical symptoms. A lot of vets would argue that...
Read MoreFive Things First-Time Puppy Owners Need to Remember
Five Things First-Time Puppy Owners Need to Remember Congratulations! You just brought your new puppy home, and you're excited about spending your life with your new companion. While your puppy will make a wonderful friend, there's a lot you'll need to teach him while he grows up. If you're a first-time puppy owner, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture. It's imp...
Read MoreHow To Stop Puppy Nipping – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Puppies love to play! One of their ways of playing that can be problematic is biting. We want to nip puppy nipping in the bud ahead of time before they get any bigger than a year or so. The overall end of this is to make them stop biting all together. The first lesson is to teach the puppy to be gentle and that we have a more fragile skin protecting us. To start off with...
Read MoreRun with Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Looking for another fun way to spend quality time with your dog? And, have the bonus of burning off extra energy and keeping you and your pup happy and healthy? Considering taking your pup along as your running/jogging partner? Read on for tips to make sure you take the proper steps to ensure positive results. Build Up To Full Speed: Just as with humans, canines need t...
Read MoreWhere to Get Frozen Dog Treats in Durham – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Summertime is upon us! This means lots of fun outdoor play with our pooches: hiking, swimming, wading, rolling in the grass, playing fetch, etc. Once playtime is over, we love to treat our pups to something tasty and refreshing to help cool them down. Here are some frosty ideas of yummy goodies you can get here in Durham!
Ice Cream at Oliver's Collar Dog Treat Bakery and...
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Ideas for Pet Dads – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Do you know a Proud Pet Father? Is he just the most caring, loving, compassionate pet parent on the planet? Will he do anything for his furry, feathered, finned or scaled friend? Whether or not he's a parent to a human child or fur babies, he's still a GREAT DAD! Here are some ways to help him celebrate Father's Day! Handmade Greeting Card: I love to shop on Etsy.co...
Read MoreDoes My Dog Need a Winter Coat or Sweater? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Animals wearing clothes can be a controversial subject. Don’t let the Animal Clothes Politics get to you! There are some smaller breed or lighter weight dogs that really need the extra support in the wintertime. Some dogs actually have lighter coats of fur than other dogs, so they are suffering more from the cold than other pups out there. How warm your dog’s body is able to ...
Read MoreHiking with Your Durham Dog – Tips and Trails – Lucy’s Pet Care
Hiking with your Durham dog is a great way to bond with your pet. Before you take in the great outdoors, there are a few things that you need. Basic First Aid Kit Dogs and people are prone to injury especially while being more active. Although it's cold out now, when it's warm you also have to think about bees, snakes, and other critters that will be trying to take a bite...
Read More3 DIY Homemade Thanksgiving Dog Treat Recipes – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Thanksgiving is a holiday that's a time to enjoy family, friends and...food! As we're also thankful for our canine family members, why not show them some extra love by making them their own homemade Thanksgiving dog treats? Looking for some cooking inspiration? Here are some tasty Thanksgiving dog treat recipe ideas that may be of help! PUMPKIN PIE DOG TREATS
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Read MoreHow to Puppy-Proof Your Home
How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Puppies are bundles of energy and tend to get into all sorts of trouble indoors and outdoors. Certainly, this is because they are very curious about the world around them. Clearly, your goal is to protect the new member of the family and keep that puppy safe. The best course of action is to puppy proof your home, before bringing home the new pupp...
Read MoreDog Friendly Travel Spots in North Carolina – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Dog Friendly Travel Spots in North Carolina Now that the weather is warming up it is the perfect time to take your dog out into the world and explore. Here are some places in NC that are dog friendly and a ton of fun! 1. Lucky's Dog Bar-Charlotte, NC
Lucky's Dog bar is a similar concept to a cat cafe. You bring your dog and they can socialize with other dogs and yo...
Read MoreValentine’s Gift Ideas Pet Edition!
Valentine's Gift Ideas Pet Edition!
Valentine's Day is coming up! Valentine's Day is all about showing your loved ones how you really feel. Looking for the purrfect gift? Here are some ideas! Pamper Your Pet! When you pamper your pet for Valentine's Day, you're not only giving your lovely pet a little treat- you are also helping your local groomer out financially and ...
Read More3 Tips for Handling Potty Breaks in the Winter
3 Tips for Handling Potty Breaks in the Winter
We all know it’s not very pleasant to use a cold bathroom in the middle of winter. So, it’s no surprise to know that our dogs feel the same discomfort when it’s cold outside. Often, dogs refuse to go potty outside in the cold or rain, causing them to hold it all day and eventually have accidents in the house. This is ...
Read MoreTips for How to Stop Destructive Dog Behavior
How To Stop Destructive Dog Behavior
Sometimes you have a pup that just won't stop chewing and biting on your things while you are away. It could either be a behavioral problem in your dog, fear, separation anxiety or changes in the environment around them. That coupled with their doggie genetics could make for a destructive canine, This can lead to intestinal problems, tee...
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