Zen Frenz Blog — dogs

Here at Zen Frenz we are all about getting zen and nothing is more important than sleep. Sleep is an important part of a puppy’s life because most growth occurs during this time. Also, a well-rested puppy is a healthy puppy. You want to make sure that your puppy is comfortable and has a bed to call his own. There are many different pet beds from which to choose. Most beds involve a soft cushion for a base and then may be open or enclosed with a long, thin stretch of pillow called a bolster. The cushion could also be...

Are you thinking about getting a dog but don’t know which kind? There are so many different breeds to choose from and it is hard to know if you made the perfect choice. Knowing the characteristics of dogs and what you might get yourself into is so important before getting a doggy of your own!  Here are the most popular breeds of dogs: Labrador Retrievers Labrador retrievers are great dogs that live up to 12-12.5 years! They are outgoing and very friendly. They are big dogs however and can get up to 55-80 pounds! If you love big dogs, this...

With Fourth of July coming around, dogs will be hearing fireworks after fireworks. Dogs have a stronger ability to hear than humans. The fact that fireworks are loud to us means you can only imagine how much louder it is for dogs. The loud bangs and bright flashes caused by fireworks can put dogs into a very different state of mind and cause them stress. Dogs can view the fireworks as a threat and act out of place. These are some effects that fireworks cause to dogs.   Anxiety Dogs can get very anxious during fireworks and days like Fourth...

Nine Foods That Your Dogs Can’t Eat You are probably familiar with some foods that your dog can and can not eat, but you may be extremely surprised by some items that are toxic/not toxic for dogs. In the previous blog we went over a long but not comprehensive list of foods that are safe for your pups to eat. Now we will do the opposite and make a list of foods that are not safe for dogs to consume. Make sure to keep reading because a lot of these might surprise you!  1. Grapes and Raisins Grapes and raisins...

While you are probably familiar with some foods that your dog can and can not eat, you may be extremely surprised by some items that are toxic/not toxic for dogs. Of course we all know that dogs can not eat chocolate and can eat peanut butter, but did you know they can eat sweet potatoes but not tomatoes?  1. Carrots: Can Eat Both raw and cooked carrots are safe for your dog to eat. Carrots have a lot of health benefits including many vitamins, fiber and low calories. Before giving carrots to your dog, make sure to cut them into...