Author: Chris Brownlow

Most dogs love to chew, but when it comes to smaller dogs, you need to watch what you give them. “I don’t recommend hard chew toys that can break teeth,” Shojai says. Instead, she recommends a soft chew toy, such as Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff bone. Nicknamed the “doggie pacifier,” this bone toy is designed to be durable, yet flexible for soft chewers. “The Orbee-Tuff products tend to be softer with more give, so this offers something the small dog can really bite down hard [on] without a danger of breaking teeth,” Shojai says. The Orbee-Tuff bone toy is made out of recyclable, non-toxic material and is available in three colors: blue, green and red. Plus, it’s buoyant, which means you can take your game of fetch to the pool.,For small dogs, playtime is more than just a game. It’s a calling. In fact, for some small dog breeds, their ancestors were bred to chase or even dig for small animals. Most of these petite pups are no longer needed to perform the jobs they were bred for, but you can’t remove what’s in their DNA. Appeal to those instincts with dog toys! “Many toy breed dogs are scaled down versions of full-size breeds or types of dog,” explains Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant (CABC) in Dallas, Texas. “For instance, the Chihuahua and Pug are Mastiff-types that may, as a result, enjoy toys they can wrestle and tug, [while] Toy Poodles are still retrievers at heart and often love fetch toys.” To get the most out of your dog’s playtime, here are some of the best dog toys for small breeds.

You’ve found a lost dog—now what? If you’re unsure what to do if you find a lost dog, you’ve come to the right place. Approximately 10 million pets go missing each year, according to American Humane. So, the chances of you encountering a lost pet are, unfortunately, fairly high. Helping a found dog get back home can be a joyous experience, but it also can be intimidating if you’re unsure of what to do. Here are some tips for what to do if you find a lost dog and how you can help get them home safely.

We consulted a vet expert and a plant expert to compile this list of beautiful, air-purifying plants that are safe for cats and dogs.,Because we and our pets spend much of our time indoors, having air-purifying plants in our homes makes sense. But not all plants are pet friendly. Some are toxic and can cause illness, or worse, if ingested. As long as you know which air-purifying plants are safe for your cat or your dog, and which ones you should avoid, you and your pet can breathe clean and easy. Though pet-safe plants won’t hurt your cat or dog if they’re ingested, coming home to a half-eaten plant isn’t ideal. If your dog or cat is prone to eating plants, consider utilizing cat or dog gates when your pet is unsupervised to ensure they don’t snack on your air-purifying foliage.