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Canine Cancer

It seems we are hearing more and more from friends and acquaintances that their beloved furbabies have been diagnosed with cancer. The one I’m hearing most is Lymphoma. Among my friends, four have had this experience. Another friend’s dog has an abdominal mass of unknown composition. I also follow a hobby blogger who told ofContinue reading “Canine Cancer”

Hurricane Pet Preparedness

Do you know what you would do if a natural disaster came your way? How would you prepare? Since my blog articles are about pets, I will be focusing mainly on them. Of course your family is very important, and there are many resources on storm preparedness such as the Red Cross, CDC, and yourContinue reading “Hurricane Pet Preparedness”

Resource$ for Pet Parent$

Looking back at 2020 and 2021, we thought those were lean years. Now, things are getting rougher than ever. Here we are in 2022 with ongoing, relentless supply shortages and outrageous price increases. For over a year we have seen gas, food and rent costs rising right out into the atmosphere with no end inContinue reading “Resource$ for Pet Parent$”

Wellness Diets

There are times when it takes extra effort to determine what is the best food for your dog. Maybe he has a true food allergy, diabetes, a sensitive tummy, an irritated bowel, or is undergoing cancer treatment. These are just general suggestions and not meant to replace professional advice from your veterinarian or a vetContinue reading “Wellness Diets”

Pet Food Storage Basics

Pet food storage may seem like a trivial topic, but there are some important things to consider when storing your dog’s dry food. There are several ways to keep your pet’s food fresh, avoid spoiling and loss of nutrition. Read on for some general guidelines, which may vary a little between different formulas and texturesContinue reading “Pet Food Storage Basics”

For the Love of Pets

This week I thought I would add another post to being able to find affordable products for your pets. Whether that means food, treats or toys, I will try to touch on each one of these just a little bit. I covered a few ideas for food discounts and coupons in my last post. InContinue reading “For the Love of Pets”

Hello 2022!

Welcome to another new year in the pandemic! It’s been awhile, yes I know, but things were getting pretty overwhelming the last months of 2021. After the many challenges of 2020 and 2021, I am looking for creative ways to make this year more uplifting! One of my goals is to simply spend more timeContinue reading “Hello 2022!”

Pet Food Problems in 2021

Just when you think the on-going Covid pandemic and the unsettling world we live in can’t make the daily grind any worse, well, it just does! Supply Issues More than a year and a half into the pandemic, we are still dealing with stock shortages and shipping problems! There may be milk and toilet paperContinue reading “Pet Food Problems in 2021”

Pet Food Recalls!

By now you have probably heard or read about a pet food recall on a very long list of foods by Midwestern Pet Foods. This included dog and cat food. Although you may not know the name Midwestern Pet Foods located in Evansville, Indiana, they make some well known and popularly fed foods like ProContinue reading “Pet Food Recalls!”

The Allergy Mystery

Despite most people’s assumption that if your dog has an allergy, it must be the food, this is just not usually the case. It’s common for folks to come in the pet store wanting to change their food due to their dog being itchy. More pets are allergic to fleas and seasonal/environmental factors than toContinue reading “The Allergy Mystery”