When it comes to exercising, running is your favorite way to burn calories and stay in shape. And when it comes to spending time with friends, there is nobody you love to hang out with more than your dog. If running with your pooch is an activity you enjoy, then keep reading for some tips you … Read more
Time to dispel some commonly circulated myths that have been passed along via the World Wide Web… Dogs are colorblindFortunately this is not totally true but the range of colors a dog can see is somewhat limited. It is believed that a dog’s retina is capable of seeing blues, greens, yellows and varying shades of … Read more
Bringing a new baby home is one the happiest and most life-changing events that we can experience as humans. It is a time that is filled with so much joy yet requires a shift in how we do things in our home. Because as humans we have a tendency to project our feelings onto our … Read more
Believe it or not there are a growing number of kitty parents who have taught, or are in the process of teaching, their feline companions to use the toilet. Many kitty moms and dads can easily relate to the idea of no longer having a litter box in their home, which can be messy and … Read more
Has something similar to this ever happened to you? You have just finished eating a perfectly cooked chicken dinner and now it is time to wash the dishes. The phone rings and you go to answer it. Naturally, it is one of those annoying telemarketers, so you politely end the call and return to the … Read more
It might come as a surprise to some doggie parents but our four-legged companions sleep just as much as we do. Like their human family, dogs sleep in cycles. Research suggests that dogs first start out in the SLW (slow wave sleep) cycle, which is when your dog turns his thoughts off but still maintains … Read more
Most humans love music and can often be found singing along to their favorite tunes or cranking up the radio when a favorite song comes on the radio. But did you know that chances are your pooch is also fond of music? This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should boost the volume the next time … Read more
Like most dogs, your pup probably enjoys a good treat. So why not surprise him with something delicious and refreshing? With the weather steadily getting warmer you and your pup may find yourselves spending more time outdoors. Now, when you sit down to enjoy a cool snack Fido can as well. By picking up a … Read more
With the warmer months quickly approaching now is a good time to remember that dogs can also be vulnerable to hot weather. Like their human companions, dogs, too, can experience over heating, dehydration, sunburn and the other conditions of too much heat and sun. Unlike humans who are able to sweat through their skin quite freely, … Read more
Spring is in the air! And everybody knows that in order to get those beautiful May flowers we are probably going to get a fair amount of those ill-timed April showers. Sometimes rain can keep you and your outdoor loving pooch indoors but NuVet is here to tell you that staying inside doesn’t mean you … Read more