Welcome to The Spaw’s Blog, your go-to destination for all things related to ensuring the well-being and happiness of your pets! Our educational blog is a treasure trove of valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tips to help you raise and maintain healthy, happy pets.
By Carrie Hyde | May 27, 2022 We know how nervous going to the vet makes our pets, but what many owners don’t see is the anxiety a trip to the vet can sow in us. This is especially true for those of us who lean more holistic than the typical veterinarian. For us, going...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | May 21, 2022 When you have a bad experience at a small business, how do you handle it? Do you ask for the manager? Or do you go straight to your computer to write a scathing review? What many people don’t realize is that their reaction...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | March 29, 2022 Approach the average vet with a pet suffering from dry skin, skin allergies, fungal infection, or fleas, and you’ll often get the same answer: Your pet needs a medicated shampoo. Medicated shampoos certainly have their place in the world of pet healthcare–just ask...
By Carrie Hyde | March 11, 2022 Frequent nail trimming is a vital part of your dog’s preventative health regimen. Not only does keeping your dog’s nails short reduce the chances of painful nail injuries, but it also helps keep their feet and joints healthier. Dogs with overgrown nails develop unnatural gaits that can damage...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | February 8, 2022 Talking about dog anal glands may not be something you want to do. But if you’ve ever dealt with anal gland woes, then you know that this uncomfortable subject can quickly become much more uncomfortable for your dog. Not to mention, quite stinky!...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | February 5, 2022 Pet hair is just one of the things you have to deal with when you welcome a dog or cat into your life. That hair is bound to get on your floor, your furniture, and all over your favorite outfit. But at what...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | January 12, 2022 Tear stains are an unsightly problem that affects many dogs. Unfortunately, this issue isn’t just a cosmetic one. Dog tear stains are often a symptom of a larger problem and a significant warning sign owners need to pay attention to. If your dog...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | December 18, 2021 The shocking truth is that the vast majority of pet foods use incredibly low-quality meat sources in their recipes. In fact, much of the meat in pet food is only considered meat by the broadest definitions available. This “meat” isn’t something you’d ever...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | December 9, 2021 The canine influenza vaccine is being recommended by more and more veterinarians as an annual shot given to all dogs. Considering how new these flu viruses are to the canine community, most owners know very little about the disease and even less...
By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | November 10, 2021 The number of Americans following a vegetarian or vegan diet has risen sharply in the past decade. This trend comes as more and more consumers become aware of the vast impacts their diet has on not only their own health but that of...
