Category Archives: Health

Guest Post: How to Make Your Own Dog Food

Note: This is a guest post. I typically add a few things to the boys’ kibble – veggies, broth, cottage cheese, etc. – but cooking a full meal for them would be fun. The suggestions here seem super simple, even … Continue reading

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Why you need a rockstar vet

Twenty one. That’s how many times we went to the vet last year, according to my year-end credit card statement. Twenty-one times. Now, I don’t have any idea how many times most (normal?) people see their vet in a year. … Continue reading

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Pet Health Part 2: Nutrition and preventative health

Today, for Part 2 of the Pet Health survey, I’m taking a look at nutrition and preventative health because, really, the two go hand-in-hand. I asked: What kinds of preventative health measures do you take for your dog(s)? (Select up … Continue reading

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Pet Health Part 1: Exercise

Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer my three survey questions. The results are in, and… it was fascinating! I wanted to share the results and my interpretations, and – of course – hear how you interpret … Continue reading

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Pet Health: Survey!

Now that Emmett is having another round of health problems, I’m back to intensive health and wellness research. And I would love your help! If you have a minute, would you please take these three quick questions? I’m going to … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Pet Health Insurance Q&A with Trupanion

Several weeks ago, there was a discussion about pet health insurance on the Oh My Dog! Facebook page. It seemed like everyone had many, many questions about plans, companies, how it works, etc. I struggled with this same thing – … Continue reading

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Urgent: P&G Recall Expanded

Hey, guys! This is the first time I’ve ever posted twice in one day, but I thought this was really important. I received an email expanding the recent P&G pet food recalls and wanted to be sure everyone had access … Continue reading

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Review: Proportions

I’ve said it before, and I’m positive I’ll say it again: I am obsessed with my dogs’ food. When you start researching, really digging into commercial dog food, the situation is both overwhelming and disgusting. For a variety of reasons, … Continue reading

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Guest post: Shannon from Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats

Note: This is a guest post from Shannon, the creator of Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats. She contacted me a while ago and offered to send samples to Emmett and Lucas. I was inspired by Shannon’s story about why she founded … Continue reading

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Think happy thoughts…

Sigh. Emmett has a lump on his back. We are nearing the homestretch, coming in on one year of him being cancer free. And now this lump. It’s small; the vet says it’s probably nothing, that if it were on … Continue reading

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