FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH
For the trail blazers and tail chasers
Easy ways to help your pup shed pounds
Obesity rates in pets continue to rise, and according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, around 53 percent of dogs are overweight or obese. More surprisingly, 90 percent of owners don't even know that their beloved furry...
Seven Brilliant Ways to Pay Tribute to your Dog
If there's one conclusion we've come to after all these years of running a doggy daycare, it's this: we don't deserve dogs. Dogs are our best friends, our wing(wo)men, and our cuddle buddies. They protect us, make us laugh,...
Unhealthy dog food disguised as quality food
“Nutritionally balanced”, “holistic health”, “essential nutrients”, “grain-free”. Does any of this sound familiar? When choosing dog food, we gravitate toward clever marketing that makes it seem like we are feeding our dogs healthy food. Dog food companies dress...
Fitdog Does: LACMA’s Barky Brunch
Every Saturday and Sunday, Ray's at LACMA offers a Barky Brunch menu in addition to their human-friendly fare. I took Fitdog's (un)official food critic, a 14-year-old cocker spaniel named Ginger, to test their offerings, and her response was...
Dog Rocks will save your lawn
If we told you that a magical rock could save your lawn from the grass-killing bacteria of dog pee, would you believe us? Dog Rocks are saving lawns all over the world from burn spots where dogs pee. It's as simple...