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Dealing With The Death Of A Pet
Happy Wednesday, everyone. Today, we’re talking about the worst part of pet ownership: Dealing With The Death Of A Pet. There are two days of owning a pet that you can’t forget: The first day you bring them home, which is so exciting and the last day of their life when you have to let them go, which is the saddest. We can only hope to get many happy years together before it happens. There’s no...
Can Dogs And Cats See UV Light When Humans Can’t?
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Can Cats And Dogs See UV Light When Humans Can’t? Did you know there are three types of ultraviolet light? (UVA, UVB, UVC). Unlike humans, many animals see ultraviolet, and a study now suggests that cats, dogs, and other mammals can, too. Light is made up of a spectrum of colors. Visible light (that humans can see) spans from red to violet and beyond the visible...
Myths About Puppy Training You Should Stop Believing
Happy Wednesday, everyone! If you’ve brought home a puppy, you might have heard the Myths About Puppy Training You Should Stop Believing. Being in my position, I have experience in pet ownership and can work with others who have the same experience. Read for more educational information and find out if these myths are true. Myths About Puppy Training You Should Stop Believing Bringing home...
3 Types Of Ear Infections In Dogs
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Did you know there are 3 Types Of Ear Infections In Dogs? Jake and Maggie are prone to ear inflammation, so I’m always checking for inflamed ears that could possibly lead to an infection. Once I see inflammation, I clean their ears with No Paws Cleaning Finger Wipes, squirt some Mal-A-Ket Plus (HERE), rub the ear and ear canal, and we are good to go. It rarely...
The Importance of Adding Liquids To Your Dog’s Food
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today, we are talking about The Importance of Adding Liquids To Your Dog’s Food. I feed Jake and Maggie dried kibble and no people food, but sometimes I wonder if they are getting enough variety and proper nutrition. I spoke to my vet about giving them a multivitamin, and he said that taking them off Stella and Chewy Raw Coated Kibble and putting them on Purina For...
Banana Strawberry Heart And Bark Dog Treats
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’m excited to talk about these Banana Strawberry Heart And Bark Dog Treats! What a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your pet than to use Ava’s Pet Palace Love Bowl - SlowMo slow feeder and lick mat in the color Rosy Rover. It even comes with a matching spatula! I ordered two...one for Jake and one for Maggie :-). Does anyone know why I chose this color???...
Adrenal Disease In Dogs
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today, we are talking about Adrenal Disease In Dogs. I can speak firsthand on this because we just found out Maggie, after many tests, has bilateral tumors on her adrenal gland that indicate a possible benign growth. She may also have Cushing's Disease, which I’ll explain below. First, I would like to send out love and prayers to those affected by the plane...
Pet Products And Stocking Stuffers For Your Pet
Happy Friday everyone! Today, we are talking about Busy Blankets! Every so often, I post about pet products I’ve tried and loved. The Busy Blanket by The Peppy Pup turns playtime into a scent-seeking mission that keeps your pup busy up to five times longer than other snuffle mats. When Sheena Larson, owner of The Peppy Pup, (Instagram @thepeppypup1) contacted me about collaborating, I was...
Is Mulch Bad For Dogs?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Is Mulch Bad For Dogs? When Jake and Maggie were puppies, I couldn’t keep their little mouths out of our mulch beds. Jake was the worst. He would literally hide a small rock or a piece of mulch in his mouth to take inside. We had to watch them both like a hawk and check them before coming in to the house. They both learned the commands “Drop It” and “Leave It”...
Can Dogs Detect Illness?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Can Dogs Detect Illness? Dogs are incredibly smart. Mr. TAL and I brag all the time about how smart Jake and Maggie are. Each have their own strengths with has been fun to see them develop. I wonder that, if we ever got sick (God forbid), would they be able to sense what was going on. Today’s post is about the questions and answers on the dog’s ability to detect...
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