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What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By A Venomous Spider
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I was sitting on our back patio a few nights ago watching Jake watch a spider crawl in front of him. This gave me an idea for a blog post on spiders and What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By A Venomous Spider. Fortunately, Jake didn't make a big deal about his little friend, and fortunately, the little spider was not poisonous. But what does a non-venomous bite look...
Pet Cloning: What Is It And How Does It Work?
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Pet Cloning…What is it, and how does it work? I recently found an article in Modern Dog Magazine, “Meet Mella, The Cloned Winery Dog,” about how a California winery spent $50,000 cloning their dog. Before reading the article, I had two questions: what is my opinion going to be after reading the article, and what is a winery dog? First, I know I would never do this,...
What Spring Weather Will Reveal About Your Home
Happy Wednesday, everyone! What Spring Weather Will Reveal About Your Home. Spring weather can be quite the revealing element! After weathering the winter out, with all the cold, rain, and dryness it brings, blooming into spring will highlight everything wrong with your home. And that’s the kind of thing you should pay attention to. When it gets lighter and warmer outside, make sure you take...
How To Be The Kind Of Traveler Others Are Grateful For
Happy Wednesday, everyone! How To Be The Kind Of Traveler That Others Are Grateful For. I typically talk about animals and food, but after taking a quick trip to Tennessee last year, I thought this post was fitting. I have wonderful memories of my trip to Tennessee with Mr. TAL, but where is the travel etiquette anymore? You know that feeling when you finally arrive at your stay after a...
10 Reasons To Learn To Cook
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Do you love to cook? Here are 10 Reasons To Learn To Cook! As you know, I’ve written three cookbooks and am working on my 4th cookbook. I found my love for cooking and baking from my grandparents and parents. I’m lucky to have Mr. TAL, who is a big fan of my cooking and loves it when he gets to taste test :-). Learning to cook can be a relaxing hobby. Here are...
3 Simple Ways to Get Winter-Ready Without the Stress
3 Simple Ways to Get Winter-Ready Without the Stress...This brings me to ask...What is your favorite season? If you live in an area like I do that has all four seasons, it’s easier to choose, and I have to say that winter is my least favorite, with fall being my favorite season. Winter can often be the hardest season to get through. You must cope with the cold, freezing rain, and snow. To say...
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...
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