11 Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid for Dogs

by Bernadette West | Nov 18, 2020 | Articles

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday! Along with spending time with loved ones and relaxing, there’s plenty of food-related activities. Thanksgiving dinner is a meal many look forward to all year! But some of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes can actually...

Understanding Separation Anxiety In Dogs

by Bernadette West | May 14, 2020 | Articles, Dog Safety, Training

Like humans, dogs can suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety (SA) is when your dog shows signs of severe stress from the moment you leave him/her alone to the time you return. It’s important to determine if your dog is truly suffering from SA or if they’re...

Heartworm Awareness Month

by Bernadette West | Apr 15, 2020 | Articles, Dog Safety, News

April is Heartworm Awareness Month! In honor of it, we’ve put together some Frequently Asked Questions about heartworms and heartworm prevention. As always, consult with your pet’s veterinarian about any questions you might have. What are heartworms?...

COVID-19 Update from Pappy’s Pet Lodge

by Bernadette West | Mar 23, 2020 | About Us, Articles, Dog Safety, News

As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, we wanted to reach back out to update you. We are following our normal business hours. We know, now more than ever, your dog might be in need of quality exercise and socialization. We are continuing to follow all...

A Message from Pappy’s Pet Lodge about COVID-19

by Bernadette West | Mar 17, 2020 | About Us, Articles, Dog Safety, News

Dear Pet Parents,  With the locally confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, Pappy’s Pet Lodge is reaching out to assure you that we’re doing everything we can to prevent any exposure in our pet enrichment centers. Our team is carefully monitoring the...

Spay and Neuter Awareness Month

by Bernadette West | Jan 29, 2020 | About Us, Articles, Dog Safety

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. We’ve written a guide to low-cost spaying and neutering options in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The decision to spay or neuter is an important choice that each pet owner must make. Pet owners should do what they believe is...