Tick 101

Unfortunately, tick’s are not just a country dog problem. Last year, both my dogs (and myself) picked up ticks from our local park while just out on a regular walk. Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. Ticks are sightless. They get around by using tiny pincer-like claws on the ends of their…

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Top 5 Reasons City Dogs are Awesome

So we love City Dogs. We love them so much, that we dedicated a blog to them. But what makes a City Dog awesome? Here are our top 5 reasons why City Dogs are awesome They smell Amazing By default, City Dogs live in small spaces (don’t we all wish that wasn’t that case).  With small spaces, comes the issue of smell…more specifically, dog smell!!…

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Best Beaches in NYC

Question: Now the weather has warmed up, I want to take my dog to the beach with me in NYC. Where do you recommend? Answer: At beaches run by the Department of Parks and Recreation including Rockaway Beach, Coney Island and Brighton Beach, dogs are allowed from Oct. 1 to May 1 which is wonderful when the weather is nice enough to go during the winter months.…

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Hot Down Summer in the City: Keeping pups cool

It is getting hot in the city so here are some tips to keep your pup cool as the temperatures rise Sunscreen for pets Dogs can get sunburned, especially on the ears and nose, and they can get skin cancer just like people. You can find sunscreen made for dogs, but any PABA-free sunscreen will work, says Dr. Susan Nelson,Kansas State University Sunscreen is especially…

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Top 5 Summer Grooming Tips

So summer is officially here (whoop whoop) and it is time to start preparing our pups for the summer. Before you shave your poor pooch, check out these top 5 grooming tips from celebrity dog groomer Louise Hamilton from 1066 Dog Grooming Top 5 grooming tips throughout summer 1. Don’t shave your dog “Shaving my dog short will keep it cooler”. This is actually a myth and…

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Bideawee “Legacy” Pet Care Program

Have you ever thought about what will happen to Fido if something happens to you? I know it is a slightly morbid topic but sadly life does not always work out as we planned. People get sick, and sadly people die leaving their pets behind with no plans for Fido. Instead of leaving a trust of provisions in your will, Bidawee NYC has set up…

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