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Chicken Dog Treats
I was talking with a friend this morning and she mentioned she had a lot of chicken she needed to use. I told her one way to use it was to make dog treats. Here’s a treat recipe with only four ingredients, you’ll also need a blender or food processor and a food dehydrator. Ingredients: […]
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Should Pet Groomers Be Required To Be Licensed?
There is a bill in the California State Legislature, SB 969, that would establish a council to administer a voluntary certification program for pet groomers, bathers and brushers. If passed, this would be the first legislation to specifically govern pet groomers, bathers and brushers. Requirements vary by state regarding the certificates and licenses needed to […]
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Know Your Limitations
Sometimes we don’t know how bad a situation is until someone from the outside points it out to us. Such was the case with Christine, one of the pet owners on last night’s Dogs in the City episode. Christine was in her mid-30’s (give or take a few years), going through a divorce and had […]
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Family, Friends, Food, Fireworks and Fun! Can You Spot the Inherent Dangers to Your Pet in These?
The Spirit of Bo, returning to wish you all a safe Fourth of July and to caution you about the inherent dangers of this holiday to your pets: It’s party time, that I know. Food, fun, friends and fireworks abound! You should enjoy the celebration, but you should also be mindful of your pets, as […]
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Teaching Your Dog How To Swim
With the summer heat here to stay for a while, going swimming is a good way to cool off, but make sure your dog knows how to swim before heading to the lake or pool. If you don’t have ready access to a lake, start with a kid’s plastic swimming pool. Fill the pool with […]
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Is Your Dog A Boredom Eater?
Do you ever find yourself eating when bored? I do, and as it turns out, dogs can be boredom eaters too. Case in point is Sophia the Bulldog featured on the latest episode of Dogs in the City. Sophia and her bulldog brother were left at home on average nine hours each day while their […]
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How Quickly Does the Inside of Your Car Heat Up? Please Don’t Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car!
Party Marty, here with my beef of the day: Why on earth would fools leave a pet in the car in such extreme hot temperatures as we are currently experiencing? It’s crazy! That’s a death sentence for the animal! Let me give you a little rundown of temperatures outside and how they compare to the […]
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Biggie: A Small Dog With A Big Weight Problem
Last night, I tuned in to the newest episode of the CBS show, Dogs in the City. Justin Silver, star of the show, works with dog owners and their dogs on a variety of health and behavior issues. One segment, the story of Biggie, was especially interesting. Biggie was a 4 year old Puggle (Pug/Beagle […]
Continue ReadingWho’s Top Dog In Your City?
As you may know, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes an annual list of the nation’s most popular dog breeds. Did you know that they also identify the most popular breeds in many major cities around the country? Since I’m based in the Kansas City area, I looked us up on the AKC site and […]
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10 Questions To Ask Your Vet About Your Pet’s Medication
When your vet prescribes medication for your pet, it’s important to be well informed so your pet gets the maximum benefit. Here are ten questions you should have the answers to before giving the first dose to your pet: How should it be stored? Does it need to be refrigerated? Kept away from light? What […]
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