Is Pet Insurance Worth Having?
If you own a pet and are considering getting pet insurance, you’ve either already faced a large vet bill and don’t want to do it again or are worried about the potential of getting a large vet bill for an emergency. Pet insurance exists because there are some treatments that can treat diseases and other…
Questions to Ask Your Dog Walker
If you’re considering hiring a dog walker, you’ve probably been researching different services in your neighborhood and narrowing down your prospects. If you’re having trouble deciding which one to hire, though, asking these questions can help you make that choice. Are You Bonded & Insured? Ensuring that both you and your dog will be protected in…
Best Kid- and Family-Friendly Dog Breeds
If you’re interested in getting a pet for your family, but want to make sure your dog will be good with the kids, it’s important to do some research before adopting or getting a dog from a breeder. You’ve probably heard different stereotypes about different breeds—both good and bad—so it can be confusing trying to…
What Kind of Food is Best for Your Dog?
As humans, we get the luxury of eating virtually whatever we want, whenever we want. Dogs, however, don’t have that option—obviously. As pet owners, we’re responsible for making sure our dogs have a good diet—not too many snacks, enough vitamins and minerals, protein, etc. With all of the options on the shelves these days, though,…
Need Dog Friends? Try a Chicago Dog Meet-up!
Going to the dog park with your pooch can be a fun activity, but oftentimes, the pet owners at dog parks tend to mind their own business and keep to themselves, making the entire trip a social event only for your pet. That’s fine, but sometimes you want a little socializing yourself. For that reason,…
We’re on Thumbtack Now!
Look for us on Thumbtack now! We’re new to it, so if you’re a Thumbtack user find us! We could use some reviews. 🙂 Check us out here: Cruisin’ Canines. If you don’t know about Thumbtack, it’s a new way to search for services you use regularly, from your dog walker to your house keepers,…
September Dog of the month is
STALEY! Breed: Greyhound Age: Four, in November Where I live: Chicago (former Floridian) Joys in Life: Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market, my squeaky lobster, car rides to the ‘burbs, and laying on the couch watching Netflix with my little kitty sister, and posting photos of my beautiful face on Instagram (my handle is @staleythegreyt , follow me!)…
Unique Ways to Get Your Dog to Exercise More
If your dog could lose a few of the old L-Bs, it’s time to think about doing more for your pal than taking him on a slightly longer walk a few times a week. If you’re looking for better ideas for getting your dog to run around some more, check out these helpful tips. Go…
