TWO Basic Training Tips for Your Dog’s Health and Happiness
In my world, pets are like toddlers. They’re permanent three-year-olds which makes them a whole lot of fun. But there are also a few things that we have to be able to get done as parents so it helps when our child knows some basic commands. Think of these like house...
ONE PET SYMPTOM YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE.
No matter how much you love your pet, there is always that back and forth in your head about “whether or not” to take your furry friend to the vet. You consider many things in these moments; not the least of which is time off from work, expense, and — of course —...
Pet Food Headlines Can Be Scary
Just a quick stroll through recent media headlines relating to pet food is a scary walk indeed: ******* Says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media — NBC News, January 18, 2024; ****** Recalled Pet Food May be Related...
When Should I Do Another Lab Test for my Pet?
At one point or another, every pet parents will one day be faced with that question of “to test or not to test.” Their concern, if they were to be honest is: Are we going to test ourselves into a financial hole? No one wants to take a risk with their pet’s health,...
What Should I Do For My Dog’s Scab
I think sometimes people get frustrated with me because I don’t answer their direct question about a scab they notice on their dog. That’s because I have answer the question that led to the question. =) Let me explain. x So, with anything having to do with scabs, we...
Would You Eat Dog Food for a Living?
I recently saw an ad asking for humans willing to eat pet food as pet food tasters. While I have no idea how serious the ad was, it made me think about how many pet parents would ever consider eating the pet food they feed their beloved four-leggeds. Most, of course,...
Is this health problem because of my dog food?
This post is to help people figure out when they need to change their food and when they need to to look for another culprit of the problem. What kind of problems are we talking about? Most commonly: itchiness, maybe even hot spots, ear infections, diarrhea or...
A Dog’s Thoughts on Thanksgiving
Yes. I have a lot to be grateful for. I’m a very lucky dog. But there are some things that yank my chain. An, you know me… I’m not going to let it go until I get it off my chest. My goal is not to rain on your Thanksgiving day parade. But there are some things worth...
Getting Your Dog to Take That Pill
OK we gotta talk about those things that hide pills. You know what I’m talking about, right? - Pill P_____. I’m going to get my Mom sued if I intentionally called out a specific brand. The problem is, it’s one of those terms like Band-Aid. Band-Aid was a brand, but...
Did you read ALL of the ingredients?
Here I go again – harping on the whole pet food conversation. I just heard my mom talking to a friend about a nice powdered CBD product she bought for her dog, Vinnie. And my mom thought, “wow…. Interesting. It’s a powdered product?” I could see her wheels...