Dog paddling. Swimming seems as natural as walking for dogs, right? Wrong. Every year, thousands of dogs drown. Some fall into the family pool and run out of energy before being rescued. Some are unable to swim (not uncommon with some large headed breeds such as bulldogs). The exact number is unknown because many of …
We all know how tough the winter weather has been on our own skin. (I grab for lip balm about every two hours!) And our noses also become extra sensitive during the cold, dry weather. Well, imagine if that nose were possibly a million times more sensitive than our own, able to detect scents that …
Recently we received a new coat for either Irie or Tiki…the Theo Eskimo Coat. The coat is super cute AND super warm, something we’ve been needing during this colder than usual winter. The Theo Eskimo Coat features an exterior shell that’s both wind and water-resistant. Its PU (artificial leather) coating keeps away water and snow …
As our regular readers know, I have asthma. With two dogs and four cats in the house, I am always looking for solutions to the problem of dust and dander in our home. While it’s extremely important to dust and vacuum weekly to help remove common allergy triggers such as dust mites, pollen and pet …
One of the most popular discussions we’ve ever had on our DogTipper Facebook page was about sleeping with dogs. We found out that the majority of you share your bed with your dog(s) and, often cats as well. Tiki and Irie both share our bed (along with anywhere from two to four cats, who come …