Have you ever questioned something your vet told you?Have you ever wondered if your vet was the right person to educate you on a particular topic?Have you ever considered talking to another vet--either at the same practice or at another--about your pet's diagnosis?If … [Read more...]
Do you wear shoes in the house?
A few weeks ago, while stuck in a scroll-spiral, I stumbled across a discussion about wearing shoes inside the house. It wasn't even about shoes inside. It was about laundry. In the post, the woman folded massive piles of kids' clothing on her living room floor, and her comments … [Read more...]
How to Care for Your Pets When You’re in Survival Mode
Life can be hard.That's true on a daily basis--paying bills, standing in line at the post office, dealing with angry or unreasonable people, remembering to move the 3 million moving parts it takes to get through a week of work/appointments/school/activities, whatever--and … [Read more...]
Pool Safety for Dogs
Sun's out, fun's out!As the days heat up, nothing beats jumping into a cool pool to chill out.Many dogs enjoy a dip, too, but, did you know an estimated 5,000 pets drown in family pools each year? You take precautions to keep your human family safe in the water, but … [Read more...]
Hiking with Senior Dogs: The do’s, don’ts, and how-to’s
One of our family's core values includes getting outside. Long walks in a quiet forest. Playing in a field. Stomping in a stream. Exploring and exercising. Breathing fresh air.And our dogs have always been an integral part of that outdoor experience.Now, closing in on … [Read more...]