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Kennel to Couch Launches a Second Bourbon Raffle!
After the wildly successful fall raffle, Kennel to Couch is pleased to once again launch an 11-bottle double set of the world's finest bourbons! The Grand Prize winner will receive the dream collection totaling an approximately $29,000 value! Plus 5 runners-up will...
Do Dogs Dream?
According to the scientific evidence, dogs do, in fact, dream. During sleep, the brains of humans and dogs function in a similar manner, exhibiting brain wave patterns that show a difference between the sleep cycle’s two main stages. When a dog first falls asleep, he...
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Elbow dysplasia is an extremely painful condition that normally affects puppies between the age of 5 and 18 months, with some breeds being more predisposed to it than others. Typically affecting medium-to-large breeds such as Basset Hounds, Bernese Mountain Dogs,...
February is Spay and Neuter Month
The problem of pet overpopulation is a global one and requires a solution on a global scale. But like every journey that begins with a single step, this particular journey must begin with every dog and cat owner. Those who do their part and act responsibly by spaying...
30 Fun Facts about our Canine Companions
Some may be familiar, some obscure, but there’s nothing as delightful as learning, with a proverbial “woof” to the American Kennel Club (AKC), more than you ever thought paws-ible about our cherished canine companions. 1. The Labrador Retriever has been on the AKC’s...
Dogs and the Dangers of Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae, despite their name, aren’t, in fact, plants. While they live in both fresh and salt water, they’re actually microscopic organisms called cyanobacteria that give the appearance of algae when clumped together. They also produce powerful poisons or...
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Pinworms?
Everyone wants to give their dogs the best possible life that they can. They want to care for their dog as much as they would care for their family members. It is why you need to provide healthy food to your dog and check its health status. Worms are a common issue...
Make Moving Easier for You and Your Dog
Dogs, like humans, are creatures of habit. Once comfortable in their surroundings, they are unnerved by change. And trading a familiar home for an unfamiliar one can cause fearfulness and stress. Unless you, the conscientious dog guardian, plan ahead with all the...
Chronic Kidney Disease in Senior Dogs
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney or renal failure, is one of the most common age-related conditions in senior dogs. Unlike acute kidney failure (occurring suddenly, it’s mainly caused by the ingestion of a toxic substance like antifreeze or by an...
Why a Dog Should Not be a Christmas Present
With the approach of the holidays, everyone’s thoughts turn naturally to the happy chore of gift giving to those nearest and dearest to them. While some people opt for the tried and true, hoping another gift certificate isn’t too impersonal or another sweater or tie,...