Hello everyone! My full name is Jean-Jacques Rousseau Pritchard, but I go as Rousseau (or Rou) for short. I’m a French Bulldog, and I turned four years old this month. I live in Toronto, Canada with my mom, but we also travel together a lot – mostly to see my grandparents in Vancouver. I’m [...]
Summer is starting to ease it's way into fall and we can forget that even though it's not hot anymore, there are still potential dangers lurking for our dogs. As leaves begin to change colour and drop and the air begins to get crisper, a host of moulds, fungi, allergens and toxins can target our [...]
In our last post, we taught you how to recognize the signs of heat stroke in your dog. Now, we're going to teach you what to do if your dog does have heat stroke. There are some surefire steps to take, but make sure you don't get over zealous -- treating him too quickly can [...]
Heat stroke in our canine friends has become a more frequent problem in recent years, especially as we are hearing more and more about people leaving dogs in their cars during hot weather. Luckily, laws are changing across the country that will hopefully impact this occurrence. Even if you never leave your dog in the [...]
Allergies should be considered a national epidemic! How many pet owners talk about their dog’s skin issues!? It is one of the number one causes of a trip to the vet. Symptoms Include: Constant licking and scratching Itchy, runny eyes Chronic ear infections Scabs and "Hot Spots" Runny, soft stools Chewing paws Itchy back and [...]
Hanging at the beach in the sunshine! Summer is prime time for your dog to start to itch and scratch. We all love the summer and so do molds, fungi and other allergens and toxins. Now is a good time to consider a detoxification for you and your dog! Dogs live closer [...]
As February is well under way, I thought it would be a nice idea to set up a series about dental health and your dog, in honour of Pet Dental Health Month. Pet owners always have lots of questions about clean teeth and good breath, so I'll be giving you some easy steps that you [...]
Susan Thixton's Seal of Approval Once again, we here at Lucky Dog Cuisine have successfully managed to get a coveted position on Susan Thixton's 2015 List of approved pet foods. The list has companies that are transparent about the wholesome ingredients they use in their recipes, and features only those that Susan would [...]
December 2014 Although it was just a quick shout-out, our mention in December's issue of Toronto Life was a great way for us to end a wonderful year. If you peek about in the gift guide section of the magazine, you'll see that we were recommended as a subscription gift for pet lovers. It means [...]
Do you know what kind of grains are in your dog's food? There is a lot of talk nowadays that grains and gluten are bad for dogs, and this is not necessarily the case. In fact, grains can be a great source of vitamins and minerals for your pet but the "G" [...]
