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”
Category Archives: pets
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”
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!”
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”
Part 2 – Decoding pet food labels
Your pet’s food should not be a mystery. If you don’t recognize the ingredients, or they don’t specify where they come from, it warrants caution. For example, what is “meat meal”? From what animal source? Even slaughterhouse waste is “meat”, but not necessarily a good source. Pet foods have come a long way especially inContinue reading “Part 2 – Decoding pet food labels”
The Dog Food Dilemma – Part 1
Just when you think you’ve figured out a good food for your pet, someone throws you a curve ball. Take the whole grain-free, whole grain thing. On that subject alone, one could write 50 pages. What about dry vs. wet vs. raw? Refrigerated? Home made? It is no easy task to sort it all out,Continue reading “The Dog Food Dilemma – Part 1”
Common Emergencies
**Disclaimer: none of the advice below is intended to replace professional veterinary care** There is nothing more scary than your furbaby becoming suddenly ill. Knowing what to do, when it’s ok to handle at home, when to see a vet, or when to rush to emergency, can mean life or death for your best friend.Continue reading “Common Emergencies”
For The Love of Dogs 