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Inside The Canine Mind: Why Sensory Enrichment Matters
February 04, 2026 • Health & Wellness
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Dogs experience life through a rich mix of smells, sounds, textures, and movement. While daily walks and meals meet basic needs, the canine brain thrives on varied input that challenges attention and sparks curiosity. Sensory enrichment supports mental health, strengthens learning pathways, and helps reduce stress-related behaviors. When enrichment...
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Aging Gracefully: How To Care For Your Senior Dog With Confidence And Compassion
October 06, 2025 • Health & Wellness
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Dogs slow down with age, but that doesn’t mean their days should be any less joyful. Caring for senior pets requires small but meaningful changes that support comfort, mobility, and long-term well-being. These shifts can be easy to overlook in daily routines, especially when your dog seems to be managing just fine. Still, aging affects joints,...
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Prepping Your Dog For Boarding: Tips For A Smooth Stay
October 01, 2025 • Travel • Health & Wellness
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Boarding can be stressful for dogs, especially if it is their first experience away from home. Proper preparation helps reduce anxiety, supports a smooth transition, and ensures your pet enjoys their stay. Planning ahead allows both the dog and the caregiver to feel confident, comfortable, and ready to handle any unexpected challenges that may...
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New Hope for Active Dogs with Arthritis - How Breakthrough Treatment Gave a Canine Athlete Back Joy
September 03, 2025 • Health & Wellness
Cinder, a competitive agility dog, was diagnosed with canine OA at age 5.
Cinder, a black labrador retriever, was always fun-loving. Her pet parent, Terry, describes her as “my happy, bouncy girl.” Until she was about 5 years old, Cinder enjoyed agility competitions. That’s when Terry noticed she was hanging back on the obstacle course. It wasn’t long until Cinder was diagnosed with...
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Canine SurFURs Get Ready to Splash into Class - Helen Woodward’s Surf Dog Lessons are Back
July 24, 2025 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
Canine SurFURs Get Ready to Splash into Class!
While human students are enjoying their summer break away from studies, adventure-bound hounds are antsy to dive into class with Helen Woodward Animal Center. The Center’s annual Surf Dog lessons at Dog Beach in Del Marare set to make a splash, starting this weekend. Book-study isn’t required, but the wag-filled classes will have beach-loving...
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Caution: This Summer’s Rise in Ticks Could Put Your Pet’s Health at Risk
July 21, 2025 • Apartments • Health & Wellness
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Best Friends Animal Society shares tips to keep these dangerous insects away from dogs and cats
With the arrival of summer and rising temperatures, experts are issuing an urgent warning: tick activity has increased significantly, putting the health of dogs and cats at risk.
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal...
