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How To Pick Out Toys For A Puppy

One of the things you must have in order before bringing home your puppy is toys. Your puppy needs enriching toys of a few different types to keep his natural

How Pet Insurance Covers Upset Stomachs

You know right away that your own stomach’s upset when you feel the dreaded pain, discomfort, and other symptoms begin. But what about when your canine companion has tummy troubles? When

Dog Dental Insurance: The Best Plans and Why You Need It

Your dog’s teeth are important. Even the most well-meaning dog parents sometimes forget just how important dental care is. If you have health insurance for your dog then your plan might

Buying a Dog House: Complete Buyer’s Guide & What You Need To Know

For those dog parents who already have dog houses and are just looking for an upgrade, then shopping around for a dog house is a cinch. However, if you are a first-time dog house Read More >

The 8 Best Dog Houses for Sale on Amazon

Every dog needs a space they can call their own. For some dogs, a house is critical to comfort whereas others just like something that allows them to get out of the weather every so often. Scout

How Pet Insurance Covers Skin Cysts

If you are a dog parent like me, then you know that checking your dog’s skin is vital to his/her health. Just like humans, dogs tend to develop small circular bumps on

How Pet Insurance Covers Heartworm Treatment

As soon as the weather turns warm, the mosquitoes come out in droves, and they can pose a serious health risk for your dog. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease, a quite horrendous and

Kennel Comfort: Making Your Dog’s Crate as Pleasant as Possible

Our philosophy is this: if you live amongst creature comforts, the beckoning soft couch, gentle pillows and the oh-so-soft soothing blankets fresh out of the dryer, then your furry little one should too. This is particularly important if

All About Puppy Kindergarten

As a new pet parent, training your new puppy should be one of the top things on your list of dog-related activities. Socialization, good manners, and obedience training are essential for all

12 Best Dog Foods for Maintaining Joint Health

Feeding your dog a quality dog food has a lot of benefits, but when you have a dog that has a genetic background that makes them prone to joint and hip stress and pain, you

Dog Food Ingredients: The Basics

Many myths circulate concerning dog food, and with so many opinions, discerning between fact and fiction can be hard. Did you know, for example, that grain isn’t as harmful as its nefarious reputation would lead

How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Clean

Has your rambunctious pet been bringing the outdoors inside to you? Are you losing your mind over the dedicated efforts of your canine interior decorator to leave muddy paw prints on the most pristine of

Best Indestructible Dog Chew Toys

Some dogs are power chewers their entire lives. For others, it is more of a puppy phase that comes and goes in a whirlwind of shredded objects! The best thing you can do is provide Read More >

Potty Training Your Pup

As with human children, potty training our fur babies can prove challenging–for both puppy parents and puppies alike. Typically, the process takes several months, or even a year, and requires patience and persistence. Depending

Blue Buffalo Puppy Food Review

The Bottom Line

Blue Buffalo is an exceptional dog food with a long-standing reputation. This formula is ideal for puppies and pregnant or nursing mothers because it provides the building blocks needed for good growth

Wellness Core Dog Food Review

Our Recommendation

Wellness Core is one of those dog foods that when you read the list of ingredients you think to yourself that the ingredients are mostly people food. This is always a good sign Read More >

Must-Have Cleaning Products for a Dog-Friendly Home

Living with pets can be very rewarding, but it comes with certain hygiene requirements that you need to follow if both you and your pets want to remain in good health. As a pet parent,

How to Weather the Winter with Fido

The new year has gotten off to a fresh– and frigid!–start, and it’s important to make sure you and your pooch are prepared for the cold winter weather. While Fido may be accustomed to a

Diamond Naturals Dog Food Review

Our Recommendation

Scout loves Diamond Brand for a lot of reasons. This is the dog food I feed my own dogs. This high-quality beef and rice formula is appealing to any dog parent that wants

Beneful Healthy Puppy Food Review

Our Recommendation

Scout cannot recommend this popular puppy food. Although Purina markets this puppy food very well, it is full of concerning ingredients. The price is that of a quality dog food but the quality