If there’s one thing that makes my dog do the happy-dance, it’s asking, “Do you wanna go Bye-bye?” I know he’s not the only one… Dogs have a kind-of love affair with the car, don’t they? They must think of it as something magical. Cats generally don’t have the same “affection” for cars as dogs… Read more »
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What’s that Smell? 8 Reasons Why Your Dog Might Smell Bad
Have you ever heard someone say that something “smells like a wet dog”? Poor dogs… they get blamed for any bad odor, don’t they? Truth is, your dog shouldn’t smell bad! Sure, some of his “parts” aren’t going to smell like roses, but overall, a bad smell is generally a problem. Okay, this may be… Read more »
2018 Dog Friendly Events this Summer in Richmond
If you have a dog, Richmond is the place to be! We are fortunate to have so many dog-friendly venues! From events, restaurants, parks, baseball games to shopping malls, dogs can do just about anything in our area! Weekends are filled with sightings of dogs in cars heading out for a fun day with the… Read more »
The Sphynx Cat
A friend of mine was excited about her new kitten and invited me over to meet “Cleopatra”. She had informed me that it was a hairless cat, but I guess I didn’t give that much thought. Sure, I have seen hairless cats before… We have a few that stay with us at Holiday Barn Pet… Read more »
Caring for your Senior Dog
I can’t believe my little guy will be 12 years old next month. He’s still so “puppy-like”, thankfully. As much as I try to ignore it, there are subtle signs that age is creeping up on him. I don’t want him to suffer any negative effects of aging and I’m going to do everything I… Read more »
When your Dog loses his Best Friend
There was the most beautiful husky at the Stony Point mall the other day…. I asked her owner if I could pet her, and she was proud to allow me to do so, but the dog didn’t respond to me in any way. She didn’t look towards me, she didn’t come closer to me when… Read more »
Small Dog Syndrome
When we get a new large-breed puppy, we always think, “We’d better get that puppy in Training as soon as possible because when he grows up, we won’t be able to handle him.” It is often a different story when we get a small breed pup. We think that because he will still be small… Read more »
Respiratory Allergies in Pets
Respiratory Allergies in Dogs We recently talked about ways to help your dog battle allergies during this time of the year. In this blog we discussed how allergens generally affect your dog, namely, scratching the face, licking at the feet and pawing at the ears. However, in the last couple of years, we have been… Read more »
Dog Friendly Parks in the Richmond, Virginia Area
Friday is “Take a Walk in the Park Day”! What will make that day more meaningful (and fun!) for you? Take your DOG for a Walk in the Park! We are fortunate in the Richmond area to have so many beautiful parks. In fact, it can be mind-boggling to choose where to go! To help… Read more »
Dog Swimming & Safety Tips for the James River
One of the best things about the city of Richmond is the James River. Not only is it an amazing resource for humans to go swimming, rafting, fishing, and kayaking, but it’s also a great place to take your dog for an afternoon of playful exercise. There are a lot of dog-friendly water locations along the James River… Read more »
Battling Spring Allergies in Dogs
Back in the October when we talked about “Fall Allergies in Dogs”, I never thought about just how bad allergies are in the Spring too. Poor Rex, unfortunately, has allergies all year round, but with all the changes going on in our environment during this time of year, he’s just miserable! All the beautiful things… Read more »
Dog Breeders in VA: How to Choose a Responsible Breeder
A few months back, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring issued a warning to families looking to buy a purebred puppy. Many Virginia families had become victims of “Puppy Fraud”, paying hundreds of dollars to a breeder only to find that the puppy didn’t even exist. If you’re looking for that perfect purebred puppy, it can… Read more »
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