Our Expert: Laura Cross
Our Secret Weapons to Tackle Pet Odors
By Laura Cross | March 13, 2017Whether it’s a subtle scent or a sickening stench, pet odors are one of the biggest frustrations owners deal with. Constantly plugging your nose or apologizing for the smell is no way to live.…View Full Post ›
Clever Hacks for Tackling Pet Hair
By Laura Cross | March 6, 2017Spring shedding season just so happens to occur during spring cleaning season. For many of you (like our German Shepherd owners out there), sweeping up clumps of pet fur can seem like a losing…View Full Post ›
Answers to 10 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Owning a New Puppy
By Laura Cross | February 24, 2017Puppies are super cute, but they’re a big responsibility. Whether you’re new to owning puppies or a seasoned puppy parent, you may have a lot of questions when you bring home that sweet bundle…View Full Post ›
5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Pet's Dental Health
By Laura Cross | February 7, 2017Are your pet’s pearly whites more yellow-brown in color? Does his breath make you plug your nose? We wouldn’t be surprised if many of you answered yes and yes. By the time they're 3 years old, most…View Full Post ›
Reader Confessions: The Worst Holiday "Gift" My Pet Ever Gave Me
By Laura Cross | December 22, 2016We like to think that our pets are always on Santa’s nice list, but every now and then, they do something, ahem, a little naughty. The holiday season — with its sparkling trimmed trees, luminous…View Full Post ›
Confessions: What Our Readers Have Given Up for Their Dogs
By Laura Cross | November 1, 2016Dogs are man’s best friend for a reason: Many dogs would do anything for us, and, in turn, we bet a lot of you would do anything for your dogs. In some cases, that means making sacrifices to your…View Full Post ›
Do's and Don'ts for Picking a Pet Name
By Laura Cross | October 10, 2016With so many dog and cat names to pick from, how can you choose the perfect one for your new puppy, kitten or adult rescue cat or dog? After all, your animal will have to respond to this title for…View Full Post ›
7 Things Pet Owners Should Do After a Natural Disaster Strikes
By Laura Cross | October 7, 2016As Hurricane Matthew bears down on the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, we hope that people and their pets have evacuated if ordered to do so…View Full Post ›
What Owners of Pit Bulls Are Tired of Hearing
By Laura Cross | October 6, 2016Many people feel Pit Bulls have a reputation they don’t deserve. Unfortunately for their owners, people often aren’t shy about voicing their negative opinions about the dogs. One common stereotype…View Full Post ›
7 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Rabies
By Laura Cross | September 28, 2016September 28 marks the 10th annual World Rabies Day, which was created in 2007 to raise global awareness about rabies prevention. Rabies is a preventable disease, but according to the Centers for…View Full Post ›
Practical Tips to Help Protect You and Your Dog During Snake Season
By Laura Cross | September 27, 2016Fall is baby snake season, meaning there’s a greater chance that you — and your dog — will come across an adult or baby snake. Now, you don’t need to be too alarmed about this. The chances of you…View Full Post ›
8 Reasons Dogs Can't Wait for Fall to Begin
By Laura Cross | September 16, 2016Many of us can’t wait to sip our first pumpkin spice lattes of the season, cheer for our favorite football teams and throw on our coziest sweaters. But what about our canine friends? Are they as…View Full Post ›
