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Is Your Pet Ready for Northwest Indiana’s Colder Weather?
Is Your Pet Ready for Northwest Indiana’s Colder Weather?
Simple ways to keep your dogs and cats comfortable as temperatures drop
If you've lived in Northwest Indiana for any length of time, you know how quickly the weather can change. One day we're enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon, and the...
How Often Should My Dog Be Groomed?
How Often Should My Dog Be Groomed? It Depends on Their Coat
One of the most common questions pet parents ask is:
“How often should my dog be groomed?”
The answer isn’t the same for every dog.
A good grooming schedule depends on your dog’s coat type, lifestyle, age, skin...
Fall Shedding Is Here: What’s Happening to Your Dog’s Coat?
Fall Shedding Is Here: What’s Happening to Your Dog’s Coat?
If it feels like there is suddenly more dog hair on your clothes, furniture, floors—and somehow floating through the air—you’re probably not imagining it.
As we move into fall here in Northwest Indiana, many dogs begin going through a seasonal...
Are You Storing Your Pet’s Food the Right Way?
You put thought into what goes in your pet’s bowl. But what happens to the bag, can, or pouch between meals deserves a little attention, too.
With fall calendars filling up around Northwest Indiana, this is a simple household task to tackle: take a fresh look at where and how...
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Back-to-School Isn’t Just an Adjustment for Kids: Helping Pets Handle a Quieter House
Backpacks are packed, alarms are set and the family calendar is filling up again. Back-to-school season brings a big change in routine for everyone—including our pets.
After a summer filled with extra activity, visitors and more time with their favorite people, the house may suddenly become much quieter. Dogs and...
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After the Splash: How to Care for Your Dog’s Skin, Coat, and Ears After Swimming
There is nothing quite like a Northwest Indiana summer with a water-loving dog.
Maybe your dog races through the sprinkler, jumps into the backyard pool, or never misses a chance to splash along the shoreline. Then the fun ends, your dog shakes water across everyone within ten feet, and you...
Pet Grooming Is Officially an Apprenticeship Career
Pet Grooming Is Officially an Apprenticeship Career—and That Matters
For years, professional pet groomers have heard some version of:
“You get to play with dogs all day!”
We certainly love spending our days with pets. But professional grooming involves much more than puppy kisses, cute bows, and a fresh haircut....
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Keep Pets Safe This 4th of July
Tips to Keep Pets Safe on July 4th
The 4th of July is full of fun for people — cookouts, family time, fireworks, and celebrations.
But for many pets, it can feel scary, loud, and confusing.
Fireworks, unfamiliar guests, open doors, and holiday foods can all create extra risks for...
Why Your Dog's Groom Appointment Is Actually a Health Check-in, in Disguise
Most pet parents think of grooming the same way they think about a haircut — drop your dog off looking shaggy, pick them up smelling like a dream. And yes, that's part of it. But if that's all you think grooming is, you're missing something important.
At Hydrant Pet Center,...
What Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Says About Their Personality
What Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Says About Their Personality 🐾
Ever look over at your dog sleeping and think… “How is that even comfortable?” 😂
From dramatic belly-up sleepers to blanket burrito pros, our dogs all have their own little bedtime habits. But believe it or not, those goofy sleeping...
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Lawn Care & Pet Safety: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Lawn Care & Pet Safety: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
A fresh, green lawn feels good.But if you share your yard with a dog or cat, it’s worth taking a closer look at what goes into keeping it that way.
At Hydrant, we talk a lot about what goes...
Should You Shave a Double-Coated Dog in Summer? What Pet Owners Need to Know
Should You Shave a Double-Coated Dog in the Summer?
As temperatures rise, many pet parents ask:
“Should I shave my dog in summer to keep them cool?”
If you have a Husky, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, or Sheltie, it might seem like the right move.
But shaving a double-coated dog is...