Nature's Blog

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and so that means it’s time to celebrate with your friends and family, including your dog! Whether you’re heading to the beach, a barbeque, or just hanging out in the backyard, you’ll want to keep the safety of your dog in mind. To help make sure your dog’s Memorial Day is a happy one, check out our tips to keep your dog safe while celebrating!   Barbeques If you plan on packing a picnic or heading to a backyard barbeque this memorial day, be sure to remember that...

Ticks are so gross that the thought of a nasty tick sinking into your skin is enough to make your skin crawl. What’s even worse is when ticks get on our dogs because our pets don’t have any way to remove ticks. Most tick bites are harmless but some ticks can pass on diseases to humans and pets. In fact, tick-borne diseases are so common that May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. What is Lyme disease?  Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control....

There are many important vitamins and minerals that dogs need in their diet in order to help them live long, healthy lives. But what about fatty acids? When you hear the word fat you may associate it with negative health effects for your dog but fats play an important role in your dog’s health. Fat is made up of fatty acids including omega-3. What are omega-3 fatty acids?  Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of nutritional fat that humans and dogs are not able to produce on their own. Omega-3 fatty acids include:  Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)...