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Most dogs thrive when they eat a fairly consistent diet. Once you find a dog food that works well for your pooch, there’s no real reason to change.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t provide your dog with a little variety! Dog food toppers are the perfect way to spice up your dog’s diet without making any major changes.  Speak with your veterinarian before changing your dog’s diet. 

Playful and confident companions, Pugs are known for their clown-like antics and willingness to please their owners. Their exercise needs are minimal and can be met with a daily walk or a round of playtime in a fenced-in area. With a small, compact body and a short muzzle, Pugs are prone to both snoring and wheezing and are sensitive to both humidity and heat. They should be kept indoors or under plenty of shade in the summertime. Adaptable and friendly, the breed can easily live in an apartment or in a larger home. If you know your dog is easily stimulated by a treat, phrase (like “go out”) or activity, said David Frei, the co-host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and expert analyst for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, prepare for it to become much more active the moment you pull out the doggy cookie jar or make a move for the leash.,Ready to kick back for some serious end-of-day couch time with your favorite four-legged friend by your side? While many breeds love a good snuggle session with their pet parents after a long day of play, some dogs embrace the couch potato life a little more than others. Here are our picks for the best breeds to kick back with and catch up on your favorite shows. While any one of these breeds may be perfect for your laid-back lifestyle with proper training and socialization, it’s also important to learn as much as you can about a potential pet’s behaviors, temperaments and certain medical conditions before making a commitment to one. Dogs don’t necessarily come with certain personality traits. They take plenty of training, proper exercise and the exposure to a variety of people, places and things from an early age to be well-adjusted and relaxed in the home.

While some sources of dog stress are chronic in nature, such as separation anxiety, many are temporary and situational. Thunderstorms, fireworks, and even holiday gatherings can be stressful for dogs. For these short-lived events, what can a pet parent do to help their anxious dog? With good intentions, pet parents may rummage through their own medicine cabinets for potential solutions. Perhaps you have done so yourself and you’ve wondered if Benadryl can calm dogs. If so, you are not alone. But is Benadryl safe for dogs? Can Benadryl ease a dog’s anxiety? These are questions I often hear as a veterinarian. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no—it’s a little more complicated than that. Here’s what you need to know about using Benadryl for dogs and what you need to be careful of. Can You Use Benadryl to Calm Dogs? Benadryl is sometimes referred to by healthcare professionals by its generic name, diphenhydramine. It’s an antihistamine, meaning that it acts to stop or prevent allergic reactions. For this reason, Benadryl is often used for the treatment of environmental allergies and allergic reactions to insect bites and bee stings. Benadryl is also used to decrease the severity of or prevent vaccine reactions. Occasionally, Benadryl is helpful for mild motion sickness, though it is infrequently effective for this purpose. But what about using Benadryl for dog anxiety? You may have heard that Benadryl can be used as a sedative to calm your dog while traveling or during fireworks or thunderstorms. It’s true that Benadryl may alleviate symptoms for some dogs, but the sedative effects are mild and not nearly as pronounced in dogs as they are in people. So overall, Benadryl is not commonly helpful for dogs struggling with anxiety or phobias.