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Preventing Dental Disease in Dogs: Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums

How many dogs have dental disease?  Well, according to The Animal Kennel Club (AKC), up to 90% of dogs over two years old show signs. Dental disease can cause more than just smelly breath. It can affect major areas, like your dog’s heart, kidneys, and more. So, how do you treat it, and better yet, […]

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics for Dogs: Learn the Difference & Why It Matters

Your dog’s digestive system is tough, rough, and robust, able to withstand just about anything your dog gives it. However, aging and exposure to new pathogens can weaken your dog’s digestive system, leading to issues like loose stool, bloating, gas, and skin or coat problems. That’s where nutrients like prebiotics and probiotics can help.  Here, […]

7 Ways to Help Soothe Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Anxiety in dogs can stem from a number of things that make sense to us and some that don’t, like the mailman, party balloons, thunder, visitors wearing hats, the vacuum, and the menacing A/C unit. Even confident dogs can carry anxiety from past experiences. One bad encounter with the cat as a puppy can make […]

Bad Breath in Dogs: Common Causes and Effective Remedies

Whether from their nook on the couch, their spot at your feet, or their burrow under your bed sheets, your dog is always close by, panting and breathing, often with unpleasant breath. Bad breath in dogs can stem from poor oral hygiene. It may also suggest a number of other underlying health conditions. Your dog’s […]

5 Signs Your Dog Might Need a Probiotic Supplement

Your dog’s stomach is strong, resilient, and robust. It can handle most (not all) things that your dog oh-so gracefully gives it, from insects to dirt to grass to the fries they took from your plate when you weren’t looking. But with age, the occasional canine bug, and a lack of daily nutrients, your dog’s […]

How to Calm an Anxious Dog: 7 Natural Tips for Soothing a Dog’s Anxiety

Dog anxiety is normal, natural, and even expected, especially in younger pups. Imagine a newborn puppy first setting out into the unknown, wide-eyed and tongue-tied, tagging along beside their trusted hero (you). They’re excited, if not overly eager, to be next to you, happy to be included. But as new situations, experiences, and people start […]

Dog Joint Health 101: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Active Dogs

Most dogs, regardless of breed or size, will experience joint health struggles at different times in their lives. Some dogs are born with health complications that affect them from puppyhood. Others have joints that stiffen with age. Combating these changes in your dog requires a few preventative measures. Also, they should engage in proactive activities […]

Dog Dental Care 101: Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Clean at Home

While it can be smelly, stinky, unsavory, and sometimes downright putrid, doggy breath is common, and, in fact, it offers us a glimpse into a dog’s oral health. Periodontal health, which includes teeth and gums, can fluctuate throughout your dog’s life. When your dog’s periodontal health is solid and looked after, various other parts of […]

Your Guide to Probiotics for Dogs!

Probiotics for dogs are supplements that introduce live, healthy microorganisms to enrich and fortify your dog’s natural gut flora. Your dog’s gut microbiome naturally carries trillions (yes, with a “t”!) of these same microorganisms. At any given moment, these microscopic molecules are rushing along, digesting food, regulating mood, communicating with the immune system, and managing […]

Everything You Need to Know About Omega 3 Dog Supplements

Omega-3 is a versatile, dynamic, and oh-so-essential compound in high-quality dog supplements, offering paw-worthy benefits for skin and coat health, digestive function, brain health, immune support, and more—much more.  At Happy Paws, we use ingredients like green lipped mussels and pumpkin to imbue a selection of our supplements with omega-3’s multi-layered wellness benefits. But what […]