Just like people, not all dogs are designed well for swimming. Most breeds do not have the Lab’s famous webbed toes, and some breeds are in fact particularly water-challenged by their short noses and deep…
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Paw Protection & Boots for Dogs: 5 Simple Tips
The Bare Necessities of Paw Protection Even the toughest dogs are prone to frost bite, burns from hot pavement, the sting of rock salt, or cuts from sharp rocks or broken shells. The good news…
Winter Dog Coats that are Really Hot Right Now
Ruffwear Powder Hound Small dogs don’t have enough mass to stay warm in New England winters. Bigger dogs are hardier, but they also generally stay outside for long periods of time, so their exposure to extreme…
How to Beat the Heat, Part 1
Here’s Zip geared up for a hot summer commute into work. We walk in from the South End, so it’s about 30 minutes at pug pace to get to the store on Newbury Street. That’s…