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A Day In The Life of a Dogs All Day Daycare Dog

Arrival 7:00 am-7:30 am: Good Morning! ‘I love car rides, wonder where we are going this morning, let me hang my head out of the window to do some investigative sniffing. OH BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY, we are near my doggie daycare, hope that’s where we are headed!! OH YAY,...

Nothing About Halloween Is Fun For Your Dog

October means Halloween is upon us. While this can be a fun holiday for the humans, it can be downright terrifying for our dogs. The food, the costumes, the strangers showing up at the door at night – it’s all wrong to a pet. A few things to remember to keep your dog...

Are Flexi Leashes (Retractable Leashes) Bad?

We know this is going to be a controversial topic but here at Dogs All Day we pretty much hate these leashes. Before we list the reasons you SHOULD NOT use this leash and why, we will say that a good retractable leash is fine if the dog is: already leash trained...

How Do I Prevent My Dog From Getting Fleas?

FLEAS!!!!Fleas are parasites or “freeloaders” that have to live in or on another creature to survive. They are the most common external parasite found on dogs. Although your dog may be infested with fleas, they are not always easy to find. One of the best methods for...

Canine Cough

One of the most common ailments to strike our canine counterparts is often referred to as kennel cough, or canine cough (also tracheitis or infectious tracheobronchitis) It is most often characterized by a deep throated cough, which many dog owners describe as...

Why you MUST Trim Your Dog’s Nails!

Trimming your dog’s toe nails – IT IS a necessary evil! Whether dogs like it or not, dogs (and puppies!) need their toenails cut regularly. Dog nails allowed to grow long may become ingrown or torn, and long dewclaws can pierce dogs’ feet. Dogs with long toenails...

Dog Food 101

There are basically three categories of dog food – canned, kibble or raw — but there are various sub-categories and distinctions within the categories. The healthiest category of food is “raw” but is also the category that gives most pet owners pause. Beyond uncooked...

Puppy Warts

Puppy Warts – What are they? Dog warts, also known as “cutaneous papillomas” can be found quite often in puppies, although older dogs can get them. The warts are usually found on the dog’s face, along the lips, inside the mouth, and occasionally on the eyelids or...

For My Fellow Dog Moms

I recently ran across this poem from years ago. As a dog mom, I cannot begin to explain what a joy my dogs and all the dogs that I am so blessed to take care of mean to me. Happy Mother’s Day to all of my fellow dog moms!   I made and ate hot meals unmolested. I...

Is Rawhide Safe for my Dog?

First, let’s answer the question, what is rawhide? Rawhide is the tough inner layer of bull, cow, water buffalo or horse hides. It is essentially a byproduct of the meat industry. What are the dangers of rawhide? First of all, rawhide is not considered a food item....

Spring Plant Hazards For Your Dog

Spring has begun in the Carolinas! Even though they are beautiful, some plants are poisonous to pets if ingested. Some can even be deadly! Here are some plants to keep out of your dog’s reach:   Autumn Crocus – Can cause severe vomiting, gastrointestinal...

Give A Dog A Bone

Many people think of chewing as “just a puppy thing” but the fact is, canines in the wild spend quite a bit of time every day chewing on bones, in order to extract every last calorie and mineral they need. Our dogs have a ready food supply, so they don’t have to spend...

A Lifetime of Dry Dog Food?

Would you feed your two legged child the same “nutritionally complete” dry cereal at every meal for their entire lifetime? Then why do we feed our four legged fur babies like this?   When dry dog food hits the dog’s stomach, it is not what the stomach expects....

Human foods that are harmful to dogs.

There are many common human foods that are really harmful to your dog. Their digestive systems are different than ours so not everything you eat is a good idea to share with the pooch.   Bones from fish and cooked bones can obstruct the digestive system. Not...

Do You Ever Wonder What Happens at Dogs All Day?

I mean, what is a typical day? We have 6 separate play yards so we separate dogs by size, temperament, play style, etc. Each play yard has an inside and an outside so we can accommodate poor weather. But the dogs that are here, whether just for the day or staying...