Author Archive: Joy of Living
Vinegar-Natural Solution of All Sorts of Things
May is National Vinegar Month, and you will be amazed at how many different ways it can be put to use. Here are some of the ways to put vinegar to work to help pet guardians: Pest Fighter If your dog is suffering with fleas, spray, pour or dab apple cider vinegar on him, being […]
Continue ReadingDogs and Rain: Love It Or Hate It?
When it comes to dogs and rain, they either seem to embrace it or avoid going outside altogether, there doesn’t seem to be any middle ground. Brutus, an English Bulldog, is a dog walking client that isn’t overly fond of walking on sunny days. Here he illustrates the point that walks just aren’t any fun […]
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Unusual Animal Trivia
We usually write about cats and dogs, but other animals are interesting too. Here’s some Friday animal trivia for you! Did you know: Horses communicate their moods by facial expressions. They use their eyes, nose and nostrils to show their mood Aquarium fish are the most popular pet in America. There are 12 million households […]
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Eye Health: Learn 20/20/20 Rule From Dogs
Working at your computer for several hours a day, your eye health often suffers as a result. If you are like most people, your eyes can become strained from constantly staring at the screen. According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, staring at a computer screen for too long you can develop what is known […]
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Living Green When You Have Pets
Today is Earth Day, but there are steps we can take to make every day Earth Day. This infographic from …
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Landscaping With Your Pet In Mind
Now that it’s Spring, many folks are focused on landscaping. With that endeavor comes a responsibility to keep your pets safe when they roam around the yard. When landscaping our gardens and yards, it’s important to make sure our animal friends are free from harm and poisonous substances. Fertilizer And Insecticide When applying fertilizer to […]
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Pet Facts And Trivia
Party Marty here! It’s Friday! Since I don’t feel much like working, here are some fun pet facts to lighten the mood as you go into the weekend. Pet Facts-Dogs The American foxhound is the Virginia state dog. A dog can carry half its weight comfortably in a backpack. A dog’s normal body temperature is […]
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People Food: Sharing With Your Dog
You’ve probably seen items online cautioning feeding dogs “people food” and for one of my dog walking clients this point was brought home quite graphically last week. The dog’s guardian is elderly and lives in a senior living community. Her husband was moved into full time care last year and it’s been quite a period of adjustment. […]
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Respect Your Cat Day
Respect your cat? I worship my cat, you may be thinking, but there may be a few things to improve on to show you truly respect your cat. Since today is Respect Your Cat Day, I thought it timely to offer a few suggestions to show your feline friend some r-e-s-p-e-c-t: Keep Your Cat’s Litterbox […]
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Dog Weight Loss Tips
Over the weekend, a Facebook friend of mine posted a question about what food others suggested to help her dog lose weight. The dog needs to lose a few pounds, and her vet advised her the food she’s currently feeding is high in calories. If the food you’re feeding your pet is good quality, before […]
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