The Dog Blog — Dog Health

The new equation seeks to be more accurate by stating that a 1-year-old dog is equivalent to a 31-year-old roughly.  Now, of course, this is subject to what kind of breed the dog is, and the new equation does seem to be more accurate in my case.  Gone are the days that we just multiplied their age in years by 7 and said that is about how old they are in human years. One of the more obvious answers as to why the old formula was not very accurate would imply that after a puppy turned 1, they would be...

Dogs do not need extra food in the winter. We all like to joke about “winter weight,” but for our pups, this has the potential to be dangerous.             Winter time is noted for fewer daylight hours and cold weather, even sub-freezing temperatures. The cold and the darkness activate our dogs’ brains into a conservation mode. Their metabolism slows down and they are much less active than usual.             While a few doggos out there might walk away from their food bowl with kibble still in it, most of us know the other type of dog: finishing every morsel in...

It is difficult enough to keep your human self in moderate fitness during the winter. Holiday baked goods, cold weather, and icy roads are enough to keep us indoors. Besides, what are ugly Christmas sweaters for if not to cover up our New Year muffin tops?             Joking aside, it is important to maintain fitness for both ourselves and our pets during the cold months. Whether you love or revile New Year’s resolutions, make a plan to make sure that you and the fur balls living with you get plenty of exercise. Walking – Going on a morning walk is...