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New Year’s Resolutions for You AND Your Pets
Have you set any New Year’s resolutions the new year? Pets need them, too! So, while you are contemplating losing weight, spending less money, and meeting whatever new goals you have set for yourself in the coming year, ponder these amazing pet New Year’s Resolution ideas, courtesy of petmd.com! Of course, please note that some […]
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Have a Pet Safe Christmas: No Gifts Under Christmas Tree
Even though it looks nice and festive to have gifts wrapped and under the tree, for a pet safe Christmas, no gifts under the tree until ready to open them. Some holiday gifts can pose a health threat to your pets. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased […]
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Peanut Butter: It’s Ok For Dogs, But Feed In Moderation
YES! Even vets recommend it, especially when you need to hide a pill in something tasty. Gourmet doggy bakeries make all kinds of incredible dog cookies using peanut butter, not to mention many beautiful cakes for dogs feature it in their recipes. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods […]
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Dog Birthday Party: Something To Take The Cake!
We like to celebrate our birthdays, and pet birthdays are a special occasion too. Have you wanted to have a dog birthday party, but are at a loss on what to do about a cake? If you’re running short on time, or missing a couple of ingredients to bake a cake from scratch, I’ve found […]
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Healthy Meal Add-Ins For Dogs: Make Meals Tasty Again
Dogs can get tired of eating the same old food day in and day out. One longtime client, now a senior dog, has lost three pounds. Her owner indicated the dog doesn’t seem interested in her food, but when I visit and offer a treat, it is readily accepted and eaten. Disclosure: This post contains […]
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Fall Pet Care: Be Aware of Dangers To Keep Pets Safe
Many of you are excited about the changing seasons. As summer has slipped into autumn, we are all delighted with a veritable palate of color and emotion. The hot, sun-drenched days are replaced by cooler, crisp air, and thoughts of bon fires and comfy sweaters abound. All is well. However, make sure that your pet […]
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Dog’s Sense of Smell: What Dogs Learn From Scent
Have you noticed how thoroughly your dog sniffs you when you return home after being away? With a dog’s sense of smell (10,000 to 100,000 times keener than humans), he can determine our mood, or if we’re ill. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, […]
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Resource Guarding in Dogs: How to Stop the Behavior
Usually, my dog J.R. is pretty easy going, with one exception. The presence of a Himalayan Chew Stick. J.R. would work on one of those for hours, but one day he set it down and I started to pick it up. He growled at me! Resource guarding has not been a problem before, this told […]
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Heat Stroke In Dogs: Pay Attention to Signs
Have you heard of hyperthermia? That is a rise in body temperature beyond the normal range. It usually occurs due to inflammation in the body or a hot environment. When a dog is exposed to extreme elevated temperatures, he can suffer from heat stroke or heat exhaustion. If your dog suffers from heat stroke, that […]
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Getting a Puppy? Answer These Questions First
A client of mine got a puppy a few weeks ago. The puppy is sweet and very cute, but their resident dog has not accepted having the puppy in their home. During the first week, my client was commenting on the lack of sleep since the puppy arrived. Adding a puppy to the family is […]
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