Happy 19th Gotcha Day, Angel Tara!
Mommy here! 19 years ago today I brought Tara home. With the exception of the 6 weeks after she passed away before I adopted Truffles, and the month after I lost Truffles so unexpectedly before finding Mudpie, I’ve lived with a tortie for 19 years now. That’s a lotta tortitude for one small house! In […]
Bonnodog Dog Food Review
This is one of those foods which sounds like marketing fluff at first… but actually backs it up where it matters. Fresh, gently cooked, mostly meat, and very little nonsense. That already puts it miles ahead of most of the stuff you find in […]
How I Finally Helped My Cocker Spaniel’s Chronic Itching
What finally helped my Cocker Spaniel’s chronic itching wasn’t one miracle product. It was a long-term combination of allergy immunotherapy shots, veterinary dermatology care, therapeutic bathing, skin barrier support, proactive ear management, and reducing environmental allergen exposure. Before we got there, we had already tried blood allergy testing, food sensitivity testing, allergy drops, supplements, diet […]
Cat Rescued with Countless Challenges Meets Every with Joy
A rescued cat came to a shelter with every obstacle stacked against her. She refused to let them dim her joy. Credit: Tails High When Laundromat first came to the shelter with a leg injury too severe to repair, the team at Tails High knew she needed more than medical care. She needed someone in […]
How to Help A Cat Take Its Nebuliser
Asthma is not an ailment limited to humans – even your cat cat suffer from this chronic condition. If your cat is asthmatic or has recently been […]
How to Take Care of a Puppy
A new puppy needs proper nutrition, veterinary care, training, socialization, sleep, and a consistent daily routine to grow into a healthy and well-behaved adult dog. Learning how to take care of a puppy also involves preparing your home, puppy-proofing dangerous areas, and understanding your puppy’s emotional and physical needs during the first few months. In […]
Selfie Sunday 6/23/24 and an Update
Hi, everyone. Lexy and I are long overdue with an update. And since today is Sunday, we’ll share some selfies of Lexy in one of her favorite things – a box. This isn’t exactly the update I’ve been wanting to give everyone. At just about 16, Lexy’s health isn’t the best. Several weeks ago she […]
The Most Important Thing to Know about Ear Protection for Dogs
Feisty wearing ear protection Most of you are going to be disappointed if you buy ear protection (muffs, hoods) for your thunder- or firework-phobic dog. I’m going to give you enough information here to decide whether ear protection might help, and you can decide for yourself. The Problem with Ear Protection for Low-Frequency Noises The […]
Navigating New Beginnings – Behavior Tips for Newly Adopted Dogs
By Kaitlyn Azemar, CPDT-KA, DCBEC Adopting a new dog can be exciting, but it is not without challenge. Many rescue pups come with an unknown background that can affect their behavior. However, a little TLC and training can go a long way towards shaping your new rescue pup into the perfect family companion. Decompression and […]
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