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”
Tag Archives: dogs
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!”
Lumps and Bumps: Cyst, Tumor, …or worse?
One of the scariest things as our dogs start to reach middle age and beyond, is finding some kind of bump on their skin. First reactions are usually, “What the heck is that?? Hmmm. And what do I do about it?” When you bathe and groom your dog, check all over for anything you haven’tContinue reading “Lumps and Bumps: Cyst, Tumor, …or worse?”
Paw Power!
Canine feet are a well-designed cushion for your dog’s travels, as well as a clever tool. Thick leathery skin protect the fatty inner shock absorbing layer of each pad. Dogs have a type of sweat gland called merocrine glands, which are located in dog paw pads. Strong toenails provide traction and allow digging. Overgrown nailsContinue reading “Paw Power!”
We’re All Ears… and Eyes
What are your dog’s eyes and ears trying to tell you?
Whiskers and Tails
You probably already know that dogs use their tails to communicate. But did you know a dog’s whiskers are an important source of gathering information? Cats’ whiskers are extremely important too, because they are sensitive touch receptors, which send tactile signals to the brain and nervous system. They help cats detect vibrations in the air,Continue reading “Whiskers and Tails”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. I’ve learned quite a bit about pet foods while working at a local pet store. There are a lot of great foods out there,Continue reading “My First Blog Post”
For The Love of Dogs 