“‘Summer’s here, I guess it’s time to shave down the dog…’ No!” But no, says Dr. Jeff Werber of Los Angeles County. For dogs, their coat is thermoregulatory, which means that NOT shaving them will keep them cooler. 

If you’ve had a dog for a long time and you’re expecting your first child, you may be asking yourself is a dog safe with a newborn? However, if you are careful to introduce your baby to your pet properly and to supervise their interaction, there is no reason why you should feel the need to rehome your pet.   Preparing Your Dog for Your New Addition When you bring your new infant home, your pooch is going to have to deal with a whole new set of smells, sounds, and sights, ones that are completely unfamiliar. If you have an older dog who did not spend time with children as a puppy, she may feel confused and overwhelmed by...