We have all done it.  Our cute, little furry friend is practically smiling at us from beneath the kitchen table.  The ears are perked and the tail is wagging.  We know what our dog is after.  Just a tiny tidbit from dinner would be delightful, right?  What could it hurt?  It is just a bite or two after all.

Hold Fido’s ears he won’t want to hear this.  A dog’s diet really should not contain table scraps.  People food is just that…for people.  A dog’s nutritional needs are not the same as a human’s.  Sure, we eat some of the same things, but feeding your pet from the table is one of the biggest mistakes for  your pet.  A dog’s diet doesn’t require all the added goodies we put into our meals.

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Del Monte Do Something Good For You! Grant is awarding a young winner $2,500 to promote healthy living, including dog related programs. I think that it would be awesome if the grant went to someone who thought of a way to include dogs as part of their get healthy idea. More details:

Do Something and Del Monte Foods are encouraging anyone under age 26 with an idea or program that promotes healthy living in their school or community to submit their projects for a chance to win the $2,500 Del Monte Do Something Good For You! Grant. One of the program suggestions is to build a dog park, where pets and pet parents can get active together.

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Did you know skin diseases are among the main reasons for veterinary visits for dogs of all ages?

A dog’s skin and haircoat are one of the most visible signs of health and vitality. Hair is of great aesthetic importance to dog owners, and a source of great concern when it is not as it should be. Guess this is true for your own ‘coat’ as well

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