Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category
10 Ways to Protect Your Dog’s Sutures After Surgery
Both my dogs had surgery this year! Walter went through an epic lumpectomy, and Herschel just wrapped up two weeks of recovery after his neuter. We are so grateful both of these surgeries are behind us! Having multiple surgeries was...
by Christy Caplan
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June 9, 2023 
A New Way to Help Your Senior Dog Feel Good
This is a guest article from a colleague with Jope and is being contributed by founders Christine Colamonico and Jeremy Adjovi Boco. A common misconception about aging is that it’s a synonym for fatigue and decreased activity. But did you...
by Christy Caplan
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November 27, 2022 
Tips for Dogs with Kidney Disease
Our dog Sherman lived for over a year with kidney disease and eventually died from cancer. However, his kidneys were stable when he passed. I wanted to share some valuable tips I learned as he thrived with renal disease, and...
by Christy Caplan
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August 23, 2022 
Winter hummingbirds in the PNW
The Anna’s Hummingbird stays throughout the winter visiting the Pacific states I was shocked to look up from my laptop and see a male Anna’s Hummingbird at our Fushia basket in the middle of December, right before the snow returned...
by Christy Caplan
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February 23, 2022 
Travel To Coeur d’Alene, Idaho With Your Dog
Yes, it is true. The Kardashians also spent their July 4th holiday here in Idaho but we didn’t see them. This city is super pet-friendly! This was probably one of the best trips we’ve taken with the hounds. I’m going...
by Christy Caplan
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July 11, 2021 
Top Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Senior Dogs
Sherman, our almost 15-year-old hound enjoys weekly hydrotherapy sessions! He’s starting to have some trouble getting around. Our CVT coach, Kristin, at Splash Canine Hydrotherapy and Recovery has been working with both hounds for the past two years. Sherman benefits...
by Christy Caplan
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June 23, 2021 
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Lessons I’ve Learned…
Discomfort? Eating a lot in large amounts? Just like the taste? Most vets I’ve asked about eating grass – say generally speaking it’s OK if our dogs eat a little but grass. Today on a hike, Walter couldn’t get enough...
by Christy Caplan
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May 10, 2021 
Natural Doggie Recipes for Bad Breath
Treats that use natural ingredients (and herbs) can help fight a dog’s bad breath. Cooking homemade meals for your dogs rather than feeding kibble helps address specific health issues. Fresh ingredients and herbs are used to improve skin conditions, stomach problems,...
by Christy Caplan
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April 29, 2021 
Are There Benefits to a 24/7 Vet Care App?
Shermie has early renal disease. This is heartbreaking, but he is almost 15-years-old. We recently needed to switch his diet from kibble to a fresh food diet. Honestly, Sherm has a sensitive stomach, and I’ve been feeding a GI hi-fiber...
by Christy Caplan
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April 21, 2021 
How To Transition Dogs To A New Diet
There are many moments in a dog’s life when you need to transition them from one diet to another type of food. In some cases, you need to feed a bland diet and then transition back to their everyday meal....
by Christy Caplan
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April 20, 2021 
