In our previous post, Feeding Fido: Safe People Food for Dogs, we gave a short list of what is -and is not- safe for your precious pooch to eat. This additional list of unsafe people foods for dogs is another quick reference of what to keep out of Fido’s reach. These foods can make your… Continue reading Keeping Fido Healthy: Dangerous People Foods for Dogs
Tag: Pet Safety
How to Dog Proof Your Garden
There may still be snow on the ground here at When Pooch Comes to Shove headquarters but that doesn’t mean the gardening hasn’t begun. From yummy vegetable gardens to fabulous floral displays, the delicate little seedlings are being started. Nestled in the tiny greenhouses, soaking up sunshine from the warm indoors, each little guy will… Continue reading How to Dog Proof Your Garden
Holiday Safety for Pets: Hazards Around the House
With gifts to wrap, meals the plan, and lists to complete, it is a fun but overwhelming time of year. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, my house turns into Santa’s workshop with gift wrap, tape and ribbon on the dining room table; a tree full of festive decorations in the living room; and… Continue reading Holiday Safety for Pets: Hazards Around the House
Have a Barking Good Time with These Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs
Halloween is a fun time for everyone – planning the perfect costume, getting the BEST candy (and trading the rest), and decorations that are gloriously spooky spectacular. But, what if you were a knee-high furbaby who didn’t understand the holiday? With all of the ghosts and goblins running around, it could be a scary and… Continue reading Have a Barking Good Time with These Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs
Tips for Removing Pet Allergens From Your Home
We know you share your home with some special furbabies and they will always be #1 but … it is important to make your house guests comfortable for their short stay as well. Follow these tips to remove pet allergens from your home to make everyone’s time enjoyable. After all, Great Gram might not appreciate… Continue reading Tips for Removing Pet Allergens From Your Home
{Free Download} New Puppy Checklist
Bringing home a new puppy is always exciting. Those soft puppy kisses are the absolute sweetest!! With all of the fun a little dog brings – like the first time he tries to take off running on the hardwood floor – it is easy to forget a few essentials you will need after you get… Continue reading {Free Download} New Puppy Checklist
{Ruh-roh} Dog Moment #37 – Adventure Time!
Our furbabies sit. Waiting. Watching. And as soon as we turn our backs, the adventure is on! Who knows what this brave duo will get into next – gotta love ’em.
Cool Dog in the Hot Summer
Already this summer in Wisconsin it is HUMID and I can’t stand it. I feel so bad for our old little fur ball, Lulu! The kids and I were with Lulu outside this weekend trying to enjoy the weather but unfortunately, Lulu looked sad and miserable. Seeing her so uncomfortable got me wondering about what… Continue reading Cool Dog in the Hot Summer
Water Safety for Dogs – The Need for Dog Life Vests!
Most of us assume all dogs know how to swim, which is a common misconception. The “doggie paddle” was named that for a reason, right? While some dog breeds love to be in the water, there are some that don’t enjoy being anywhere near the water. For some breeds that have low body fat, like… Continue reading Water Safety for Dogs – The Need for Dog Life Vests!
Your Dog and Moving
emdot / Foter / CC BY Moving is a nightmare! It’s no fun for anyone, including your pup. Dogs depend on stability and familiarity, so a dramatic change in location will shake him up a little. There are a couple things you can do to make the move a little easier on your dog. Keep… Continue reading Your Dog and Moving