Well & Good Summer Adventures

Beat the Heat: Best Dog Water Toys & Cooling Products for Summer

Find your pup the best water toys and cooling products for their best summer yet!

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Top 10 Best Holiday Dog Gifts: Treats & Toys Your Pup Will Adore!

Choosing the perfect gift for family and friends can often be a challenge. Fortunately, ‘fetching’ the perfect holiday treats and toys for your pup can be just as fun as your average game of, well...

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Prepare Your Dog for a Safe, Happy & Fun Park Visit: Essential Guide

During the summer, there's nothing better than a day in the park, especially when you have your dog with you. Learn how to make the experience even better with these tips from Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Taking Your Dog to the Beach? Safety Tips & Essential Gear Guide

Watch your dog frolic on the beach and swim in the waves, while putting their safety first! Check out tips for preparing for a day at the beach.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Green Pet Care: Sustainable Products & Practices for Your Furry Friend

Being a sustainable pet parent involves good practices and habits. Learn more about eco-friendly dog products, eco-friendly cat products and other solutions.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What summer products protect my dog's paws, coat, and repel bugs?

For days where it is very hot, you do want to avoid taking your dog for a walk at the hottest parts of the day (mid-day) especially on paved areas as your dog's feet can get burned. They do sell dog booties that you can put on your dog's feet to help protect them. There are many different companies that make these, one example is https://www.amazon.com/HiPaw-Breathable-Dual-Boots-Protector/dp/B01HS2M7FI/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496836452&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+boots. If she has no skin/coat issues, just a gentle oatmeal shampoo is fine for bathing when needed. Most dogs do not need frequent bathing unless they are getting very dirty and bathing too often can dry their skin out. I wouldn't bathe more than every other week unless needed. You can follow this with a creme rinse. I like https://www.amazon.com/Virbac-Epi-Soothe-Shampoo-8-oz/dp/B002CZHYPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836697&sr=8-1&keywords=virbac+episoothe+shampoo and https://www.amazon.com/Epi-Soothe-Cream-Ri

Summer vacation: Should my small dog stay or travel? Safety tips?

Whether or not it is safe to leave your dog at your sisters will depend on your dog. If he has never been around children before or has shown any aggression towards children, then it is less safe. No dog should be left unattended around children, so it is best if your dog hasn't been around the baby to keep it in an area separated from where the baby will be- either a separate area of the house or outdoors. Some dogs are fine with babies, others may be made anxious by the presence of a baby or they may view the baby as a prey due to small size and the funny noises the baby makes. Since your dog is so small, perhaps putting it in a pen inside your sister's house would work. He shouldn't be hard to contain due to his size. Whether you should bring him with you is going to depend on where you area going- do they allow dogs? will it be very hot outside? will you have to leave the dog in a car? It can get hot VERY quickly in a car in warm weather even with windows rolled down, so it is

Choosing flea, tick, heartworm meds: Revolution, Advantix, Heartgard?

Congratulations on your new dog! I like Revolution if you are looking for a topical product. It consistently works well and is well tolerated. If you like the idea of an oral product better, I like Trifexis (it’s another all in one product). Sometimes though the pets can smell the Trifexis and they won’t eat it. In that instance, I like Simparica and Interceptor. My personal preference is oral products. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog's harness broke. Can you recommend a comfy, cute new one?

How lucky of you to visit Germany recently! I would check to see if it's possible to ship the ones you like from Germany to Bosnia & Herzegovina. I'm not very familiar with the inventory of dog harnesses in your country, and given that many things can easily be shipped, it might be the best idea to have the cute and comfortable ones you say in Germany shipped to your home :-)

Adopting a shelter dog? How to care for and introduce your new pet.

Adopting a new dog is so much fun! Whenever bringing a new dog into the home, it should be done slowly with the existing animals already there to make the transition smoothly. The new dog should be kept separated from the other animals when home alone to avoid any problems, and their interactions should be monitored when you are home so you can separate them at any problem. I'm not sure if you have any additional animals in the home, but if you have cats for example, it's normal they will hiss at the dog. Do not allow them to swipe at the dog, separating them right away if you notice the cat getting upset. Also do not allow the dog to chase the cats. If you don't have any other animals in your home, then just be patient with the dog as it acclimates to his new house. Moving into a new home can be stressful, and some dogs may not eat or drink at first. This will pass in time. Shelter dogs should be taken care of just like any other dog: Fed twice a day, make sure they are up t