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Can Dogs Get Skin Cancer?
Can dogs get skin cancer? The answer is yes! As with humans, sun exposure is a factor in dog skin cancers. Even though most pups are covered in hair, the sun can still penetrate through the coat and cause damage to sparsely protected areas like the nose and ears. Hairless dogs and short-haired breeds are especially prone to excessive sun exposure. We spent the majority of the weekend out in the beautiful weather working around the house and playing games in the yard with Jake and Maggie. ...
Frozen Watermelon Pineapple Treats
It’s another “Friday Treats Friday" and I’ve made something sweet and colorful to kick off summer! I bought a pineapple the other day and gave Jake and Maggie a few small pieces in which they devoured and wanted more! I already know they love watermelon so I thought how fun it would be to make a frozen treat of their favorites; watermelon, coconut oil, and pineapple! This recipe is so simple, healthy, and delicious. I made it fun for them to eat by blending the watermelon and coconut oil...
White Chocolate Toffee Popcorn
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day! We (myself, Thomas, Jake, and Maggie) worked around the house, played in the yard, and cooked on the grill. This Memorial Day was one of the most relaxing for us. We drank our coffee and had breakfast out on the patio while watching Jake and Maggie play in the yard. As we enjoyed our morning, we decided to extend it right into lunch and then dinner! Our patio is all set up and our lounge chairs were put to good use. The weather was absolutely...
Pea-nutty Apple Pie Treat
Happy “Friday Treats” Friday everyone!! Today we are talking about Pea-nutty Apple Pie Treats for our fur babies! I was at the grocery store today buying up everything for the weekend and our Memorial Day celebration and guess who was on my list??? You guessed right…Jake and Maggie!!!! I made a separate list just for them…Stella and Chewy Freeze Dried Kibble from Pet Supplies Plus, dental chews to order from Chewy.com, apples, peanut butter, veggie oil, vanilla, honey, whole wheat flour,...
Protecting Your Pup’s Paws On Hot Pavement
Have you ever wondered what the anatomy of a dog’s paw is? I have and according to AKC, a dog’s paw is made up of skin, bone, tendons, ligaments, blood supply, and connective tissue. That doesn’t sound all that different from our anatomy and for that, we have to be extra cautious in walking our dogs on hot pavement. Summer is here and we are antsy to get out with our pups but always be careful. Think before you go out. If it is too hot for us humans, it is way too hot for our pets. I...
Is Parsley Good For Dogs?
I’ve been talking about starting my own (in-house) herb garden for a while now and I finally did it! Honestly, I was nervous but I have no idea why because there is nothing to it but buying your containers, purchasing your desired herb packets and following the directions. I just had to pick the perfect spot for my herbs to grow and a place that gets lots of light. Our mudroom is the perfect spot. Although my budding herb garden takes up my laundry folding space, they get lots of light and...
Blueberry Almond Banana Pancake Treats
I couldn’t wait to show you this recipe (below)! First I have to brag about how yummy these treats are. I got tail wags and doggie kisses for this one! I will admit that I’m an amateur photographer but working on my skills every day and these pictures look delicious! I really enjoy making homemade treats for the dogs and sharing them with everyone makes me happy. So much that I’m dedicating Friday’s to doggie treats and calling it “Friday Treats”! I know that not every post appeals to...
Book Review During The Quarantine
Happy Wednesday everyone!!! I have to apologize for not getting a post out on Monday! Thomas and I were binge watching Orange Is The New Black all weekend and before I knew it, it was 1:00 am Monday morning! Has anyone watched this show? It ran 7 seasons but when it aired, my first thought was that I wasn’t sure how I would connect with the characters and chose not to get into the hype of it. But let me tell you, I love this show! It is based on real life experiences from someone who spent 13...
Strawberry Blueberry Tart
I couldn’t wait to share this recipe with you because…It is so yummy!!!! But I have to warn you…this Berry Tart is VERY sweet! It is also scrumptious with a light phyllo dough crunch, berry tartness, and gooey gooey sweetness all rolled into one bite! With a few simple ingredients and little preparation, you can make this to! I'll let you in on a little secret...this goes really well right after eating a pizza! It also goes well with a cup of coffee for breakfast! Can you tell that we...
How To Protect Your Dog From Venomous Snakes
Did you know that in the US about 90 percent of snakebites occur between April and October? What to do if your pet has been bitten and how to prevent a snake bite. Stay away from high grassy areas, leaf piles, rocks, caverns; any place that you would know a snake would make its homeShould your dog get bitten by a snake, walk − do not run − away from itDo not attempt to kill the snake, but make a note of what it looks like, if possible. Veterinarians know of their local population of venomous...