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Vestibular Syndrome In Dogs And Cats
Happy Wednesday everyone! We know that dogs and cats can get ailments and sickness just like humans do but did you know they can suffer from Vestibular Syndrome. Vestibular Syndrome refers to a group of diseases that affect the balance system (also known as the vestibular system). Common signs of vestibular syndrome in dogs and cats include loss of balance, falling, rolling over, abnormal...
What Is Refeeding Syndrome?
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m a big fan of Instagram but sometimes the images are quite graphic as they were this week. Seeing the many starved animals due to abuse is heartbreaking but it’s also made me aware of what Refeeding Syndrome means. I have never heard the term before and although I had some idea, I quickly did some research to find out more about it. I follow many amazing rescues...
10 Dog Sleeping Positions
Happy Monday everyone! I love watching Jake and Maggie sleep. They look and feel so safe and content and I love that. Are you like me and do you wonder what their sleeping positions actually mean? Did you know that your dog’s sleeping position can actually mean something? It can provide important information on how your dog may be feeling both physically and emotionally. Here are 10 Dog...
Frozen Watermelon Treats
This is a re-post: I wanted to re-post this dog treat because it is so fresh and delicious and so fun to make. Try adding these Watermelon treats to your own fruit bowl or drink as well. Cooking on Mother's Day? Have a cookout and the pups can enjoy these frozen treats outside! Enjoy! Happy Wednesday everyone! Does your pup love watermelon? Then he will love this easy, whip in a...
Tips On Flying With Your Pet
Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we talk about Tips On Flying With Your Pet. Mr. TAL and I cancelled our trip to Asheville and had a staycation instead but are keeping our trip to Tennessee in September. We’ve talked about taking other trips which got me thinking about how I would never put Jake And Maggie on a plane. If we can’t drive with them, we don’t go but there are many people...
Doggie Star Biscuits
This is a re-post: I thought I'd post these Doggie Star Biscuits again because they are not only healthy but perfect for July 4th! I ended up getting a lot of use out of these star cookie cutters. I used them to cut out these treats and then used them again to cut out star shaped cheese for a charcuterie board I was taking to a party. Happy July 4th everyone! We hope you are celebrating...
What Is Hyperkeratosis In Dogs?
Happy Monday everyone! Is your pet showing signs of Hyperkeratosis? I think I’ve dealt with pretty much everything when it comes to pets and animals but then I heard about dogs excessively producing to much keratin and I had to research more. Jake And Maggie now have rough patches on their elbows which the vet has instructed me to keep watch of them getting hard and crusty. When this...
Are Dandelions Toxic To Dogs?
Happy Wednesday everyone! We had Jake And Maggie out all weekend and at one point I caught Jake with a dandelion fuzz stuck to his nose. Darn if I didn’t leave my phone in the house and couldn’t take a picture. He looked so cute. It got me wondering Can Dogs Eat Dandelions and Are Dandelions Toxic To Dogs if ingested? I assumed they were but after doing some research, I found they actually...
Nutter Butter Doggie Sandwiches
This is a re-post: Jake And Maggie turned 6 on June 8th and I made these Nutter Butter Doggie Sandwiches again for them. I can't believe my babies are 6 years old. We were in Franklin, TN on their birthday having lunch at Harlinsdale Farm but I promised them that when we came home, mom would make them a treat! Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is Jake and Maggie’s 5th birthday!!!...
7 Terms Every Pup Parent Should Know
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m constantly working with Jake And Maggie to make sure they don’t forget how to heel, focus on their “recall” and to make sure they don’t act like crazy dogs out in public :-). Here are 7 Terms Every Pup Parent Should Know. Have you ever heard of the terms “Capturing” and “Jackpotting”? I have not so I found these interesting. We have fun every morning going over...
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