The price of maintaining your family dog(s) have gone up dramatically since 2019. Everything (food, supplies and services) has increased at an even greater rate that the national consumer price index. See the details and graphics of where your money goes in this week's DoggieUK9 Blog. [Link] Petflation…
The price of maintaining your family dog have gone up dramatically since 2019 (pre-pandemic). "Petflation" has struck after a decade or so of relatively steady reasonable prices for dog food, supplies and services. The good news is that, so far, as of January 2023, it has leveled off…
February 18, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 2/18/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
February 15, 2023
Help Pets Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight
More than 50% of pets are overweight, but 90% of pet parents with an overweight pet don't realize it. According to National Geographic's Wild's"Critter Fixers: Country Vets, "pet parents to take a proactive approach to maintaining their pet's weight." Pet parents should actively monitor their pet's weight and…
More and more, people are taking their dogs practically anywhere they go - shopping, errands etc. Many more of the national restaurant chains are becoming dog-friendly. But there are rules and each place may have a different version of what they call "dog-friendly." Read the DoggieU K9 Blog…
February 11, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 2/11/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
February 8, 2023
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Favorite Canine Family
The special bond between pet parents and their pets warrants celebration this Valentine's Day. As more pet parents view their pets as part of the family, we can expect to see pets included in more celebrations like Valentine's Day. There's no better time to celebrate the season of…
The special bond between pet parents and their pets warrants celebration this Valentine’s Day. We can expect to see our pets included in more Valentine's celebrations this year. After all, for many of us, they are the center of attention. (whether we like it or not!) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Some…
February 4, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 2/4/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
Our pets will surely be our special someone for Valentine's Day, but the rest of February is also jam-packed with pet-specific holidays. Month-long Observations: Dog Training Education Month National Cat Health Month Pet Dental Health Month Responsible Pet Owners Month Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Holidays: Feb. 3: National Golden Retriever Day Feb. 3: Doggy Date…