Hi everyone! As you may know…Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching here in the USA.
I can almost smell turkey baking…pumpkin pie smell in the air…kids running all around with family and friends talking in the background and good old football on the TV.
Yes, it can be a good time of year - [...]

The heat from the summer sun can be almost unbearable for us at times. We can turn on fans or even air conditioners to keep us cooler, but what about the dog? How can you protect your dog from the summer heat when the temperature keeps climbing?
Below I have a few suggestions that may save [...]

1 ¾      Cups     Flour
¼         Cup      Sesame Seeds
½         Cup      Brown Sugar
½         Tbsp.   Butter
½         Cup      Ground Walnuts
1                       Egg Yolk
½          tsp.     Vanilla Extract
2           Tbsp.   Toasted Wheat Germ
Combine in given order. Knead until thoroughly blended. Cut into strips or squares. Bake at 375 degrees on un-greased cookie sheet for 12 – 15 minutes.  Cool.  Store in [...]

If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, its almost an unbearable smell. You have to get that smell and thiols out of the dogs coat as soon as possible. ( Thiols: a yellow oil that the skunks spray, which is stored in the two glands at the base of their tail). If you live [...]

If a dog gets stung by bees, wasps and hornets, or bites from mosquitoes or other insects, these can not only be irritating and itchy, but painful as well. Although most stings or bites are not considered dangerous, you should keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to get better in a [...]

Happy 4th of July

The 4th of July is fast approaching.  Remember to keep a watchful eye on your dog when fireworks are set off  on the 4th of July. Too many dogs are frightened by the loud noises and run. They don’t know where they are heading, but think if they run they can [...]

(This is based on pet insurance claims)
The most common symptoms are listed for each
1.    Ear Infections –  red, itchy and/or smelly ears.
2.    Skin Allergies –   red skin, hair loss, and/or itching.
3.    Hot Spots -  a hairless, moist, painful area on the skin, often on the thigh area.
4.    Gastritis/Vomiting – farting and/or lack of appetite,  “throwing [...]

Here are 4 more fun dog facts for you out of my book:  365 Fun Dog Facts Enjoy!
Eating Grass: If Rover likes to eat grass, you can alleviate this problem by offering him vegetables. Offer him Fresh raw vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, (in moderation). Stay away from potatoes and onions. [...]

Once you decided on what breed of dog you want, you’ll need to know what is needed before you bring the dog home. I have listed 14 quick tips on what to do “before and after,” when bringing your new puppy or adult dog home.
Before you bring the dog home
1.  Make Time - Make sure [...]

Things are so bad when you have a friend…even if the friend is just your dog.
Dogs play an important part as kids are growing up. If parents are capable of taking care of a dog, I believe that all kids should have at least one dog as they grow up.
Having a dog teaches the child some [...]