It’s impossible to be everything to everyone all the time. From the daily 9-to-5, to kids, bills and errands, it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that’s important to you. Oftentimes it’s … Read More
Many pet parents are quick to call their high-energy dog “hyperactive,” but is that a fair assessment of the dog’s behavior? Is an over-the-top drive actually abnormal? According to Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals (Karen Overall, 2005), true hyperactivity … Read More
As your new pet adjusts to your home, a period of post-adoption jitters is totally normal. However, there are some cases where these jitters stem from more than just new surroundings and a new family. Yes, unfortunately, we’re talking about … Read More
A weekly trip to Starbucks is helping dogs at the Kitsap Humane Society find their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Molly Clark takes dogs on weekly outings, and on the way back she gets them a special treat: a Starbucks Puppuccino, which … Read More
The most persistent disconnect that I have encountered in 30 years of veterinary practice is the owner perception that if they have a fenced, large backyard, then their dog is active. I have lost count of the number of veterinary … Read More
These stereotypes about pit bulls are dead wrong. Literally. Some 1.2 million dogs are euthanized in shelters across the country every year, according to the ASPCA. (For comparison, 1.4 million are adopted). While it’s nearly impossible to know exactly how … Read More
If you’re a pet parent like us, the thought that your dog will live somewhere between 10 and 13 years is not something you like to think about. We don’t ever want to face life without our pups! But did … Read More
We at The Lucky Pup are happy to introduce and promote our partnership with In Clover. Inc. In 1999, In Clover’s Connectin became the first joint support product proven to show significant improvements in mobility in an average of 15 … Read More
If you cook, you may already be familiar with turmeric, but for first timers, here’s a quick culinary lesson to get us started. The turmeric herb, a member of the ginger family, is most commonly known for its deep orange … Read More
Every time this topic comes up I feel guilty about every dog I have ever owned. I am sure I am not alone in this. I have every excuse in the books; kids, house, job… you’ve heard them all. But … Read More