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Animal obesity
If your pet is obese, are you guilty of animal neglect?If you ask me, I would say "YES" without a doubt...YES! If you type "fat dog pic" into your browser, pictures of overweight animals will come up with videos that are supposed to be funny but in my opinion, they are not. For me, seeing an animal under-nourished or over-nourished is, in my opinion, neglect! What can obesity cause in dogs?Obesity also becomes more common in old age because of the normal decrease in a dog's ability to...
Snake skin prints are so in right now!
You all know how excited I was about my snake skin boots because I blogged about them last week (HERE) and now I've completed the outfit. I typically shop everywhere to pull an outfit together. If I get lucky which sometimes I do at Macy's, I can pull an outfit together pretty quick. My sister called to say Kohl's were having a sale (20% off entire purchase) so we headed up to Robinson Township, PA for a sister shopping day and lunch at Central Diner. Their salads are soooooo good! Anyway,...
Sautéed asparagus and grilled rib eye steak
Ok...let me tell you how delicious our meal was today!!!! It was mouthwatering and so fast and easy to make!!! I picked Thomas up from the airport and told him I had a surprise for him...his favorite (besides cheesey mashed potatoes and pork chops)...steak and asparagus!!! We were starving and this meal took literally 15 minutes to make (if that)! There is minimal ingredients for these recipes and can be increased or reduced depending on your taste buds. I was going to blog about the white...
Side effects of the Bordetella Shot
We recently got Jake and Maggie's shots updated (parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, Bordetella, and rabies). We wanted to not only update their shots but to make sure they had the Bordetella vaccination because we will be taking them to Therapy Training and possibly Day Care. I have never had a problem with any of my dogs experiencing any side effects until our sweet Jake started coughing this week. I was so concerned that I made an appointment for him today and after talking to the vet and...
Dental care for your pet
This is a repost - February is National Pet Dental Health Month, emphasizing that over 90% of pets suffer from oral hygiene issues, making annual vet exams and daily at-home brushing crucial. Proper dental care prevents periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss, pain, and, if left untreated, serious infections that can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. I've had dogs all my life, and fortunately, I have never had, and hope to never (crossing my fingers), deal with dental problems...
Doggie TMJ
I was getting my hair done last week and my friend and hair dresser, who is a huge dog lover like I am, was telling me his dog was having problems with his mouth not closing properly when he ate. He took him to the vet to find that he has Doggie TMJ! I was so surprised by this and had to go home and do my research. The Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint, the hinged point in the jaw that is formed by two bones, named the temporal and mandible bones. The Temporomandibular Joint is also...
Is your dog’s urine killing your grass?
Have you ever experienced having a dog urinate on your grass and then finding a dead yellow spot in the grass the next day? All of us pet owners have probably experienced that before which made me curious as to why this happens. This happens because dog urine is rich in nitrogen, which is known to kill grass when concentrated amounts collect over time. The effects of dog urine on your lawn are similar to that of a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer. A small amount of fertilizer makes your yard...
Is doggie daycare right for your pet?
We recently took Jake and Maggie to Misty Pines Dog Park and I asked to see their facilities. Thomas and I have always agreed that we would never board our dogs and we stand by that. It is either for you or not and we just feel more comfortable not boarding. The facilities were clean and the animals looked very well taken care of which prompted me to ask about daycare. I like the fact that you can schedule a day for your pet to interact with other dogs and can be trained at the same time....
Snake Skin Boots from 6pm.com
Every spring and fall I clean out my closet and move my clothes and shoes around and I love doing this. I once had a friend tell me I was crazy but honestly, it does a few things for me. It makes me feel like I accomplished something and keeps me organized. When my closet gets messy, it drives me nuts. It also allows me to see what needs thrown away or taken to Good Will for donations. It also allows me to assess what needs sewn because we all know buttons fall off and clothes get torn....
Can dogs have identical twins?
I was sitting around the table at Thomas' family's house and we were talking about my blog when his aunt asked me if dogs can be born twins. I said that I thought so and was going to research it. Turns out that dogs can be born twins and here is how. "Jake and Maggie playing while I was getting ready to run errands". "When Jake gets tired of playing, he lays like this until Maggie gives up and walks away". lol "Jake and Maggie make the cutest sounds when they play". "They have done...