While we all try to take the best care of our pets, sometimes, we are faced with medical needs for our dogs that we may not have planned for and just cannot afford. Then because we can’t pay for the health care or surgical treatment, our companion may go untreated. But don’t despair, there are [...]
Read More...It is apple picking season in New England so I thought I would post my favorite Apple cookie recipe. Hope you like it! I know my pups do. And the best part is you do not even need to use a mixer. Ingredients: 2 cups of whole wheat flour 2 cups of oatmeal (uncooked) 1 [...]
Read More...Did you know you can teach your dog to trim their own nails? You can create a scratching post and teach them how. Here is a link to an article with instructions. http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/nailfile.html
Read More...Chester is three months “post TPLO surgery” this weekend, so I thought he deserved a special treat today. So I made his favorite grilled meatloaf. It is really quite good and I generally make it for me and share with the pups. Ingredients 2 pounds of lean ground beef or sirloin 2 slices of whole [...]
Read More...So this is a topic I have gone back and forth on over the years but today and I am sure, forever more, I am an advocate of crate training and generally crates for dogs. Let me explain why. My Crate Story: When I got my first pet ever, the breeder told me to get [...]
Read More...OK so many of you have read the studies that say kissing a dog is good for our health. Showing affection to our dogs lowers blood pressure and generally helps us live longer. But did anyone need to read a study? Don’t you just feel better after kissing your dog? I know I do. So [...]
Read More...So when I was writing about the health benefits of pumpkin it made me think it would be good to post my favorite pumpkin drop cookie recipe. Since these are drop cookies, they are really easy to make. These are so good you may find yourself stealing from your dog. Ingredients: 2 cups of whole [...]
Read More...So I went to a dog fair today and thought it would be fun to make some treats for the pups that would be at the event. While I did not know it when I was making the treats, when people asked me for the ingredients, a few were delighted that they were “protein-free” because [...]
Read More...Two common canine ailments are diarrhea and constipation. Did you know that canned pumpkin can offer a solution to both? Diarrhea is more a symptom rather than a disease and is typically a sign that something is wrong with your dog’s digestive system. A lot of things can cause diarrhea in your dog; it may [...]
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