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7 LA animal nonprofits to donate to this holiday season
What gift do you get for the person who has everything? One option you might consider is making a donation in their name this holiday season. Or, perhaps you’re just in the giving spirit and looking for a...
10 Best Dog Halloween Costumes for 2022
Need inspiration for your dog's Halloween costume? You've come to the right place. Here at Fitdog, we get really excited about the holiday, we even host an annual Howl-O-Ween costume contest to celebrate! So, we've searched the web...
Deadly Disease: Why Lepto Should be a Core Vaccine
Up until a month ago, most pet parents in the Los Angeles area had never heard of Leptosporosis (Lepto), a rare zoonotic disease associated with wildlife. Now, as LA county is facing an outbreak of Lepto, we are...
Puppy Socialization: Why your dog needs it
The common thinking is that puppy socialization needs to wait until dogs are older and all vaccines have been given. Yet countless studies have shown early socialization is essential to healthy puppy development. In fact, the American Veterinary...
Why doggy daycare can wait
Did you get a new puppy or have a high energy dog? Thinking about doggy daycare? Even when your puppy has met all of the daycare requirements, starting daycare too soon can be detrimental for young dogs, especially...