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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Lessons I’ve Learned…

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...

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Natural Doggie Recipes for Bad Breath

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,...

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Are There Benefits to a 24/7 Vet Care App?

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...

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How To Transition Dogs To A New Diet

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....

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Vestibular Disease in Old Dogs

Vestibular Disease in Old Dogs

Don’t panic. However, this is hard to tell any pet parent with a dog with vestibular disease. The syndrome may occur in old dogs and is idiopathic if there is no reason or diagnosis of an inner ear infection. This...

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Summer Solstice Snacks for Dogs

Summer Solstice Snacks for Dogs

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by WellPet but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What I miss about life pre-COVID? There are many things I miss, so I’ve decided to put some of the ‘normal’ back into our...

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Dog First Aid Kit: What I Forgot To Bring on My Roadtrip

Dog First Aid Kit: What I Forgot To Bring on My Roadtrip

Torn paw pads, diarrhea, red or sore ears – and these are just a few of the things I had to help our dogs with when we went to the coast for a few days over the holidays. We have...

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7 Tips and Tricks in Getting Rid of Fleas For a Happier Dog

7 Tips and Tricks in Getting Rid of Fleas For a Happier Dog

You have a dog who loves you so much.  He gives you so much of himself; he makes you happy when you are sad, he gives you relief when you are stressed out, he cuddles up with you when you...

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Walter’s Holiday Gift Guide for Doxie Lovers & Senior Dogs

Walter’s Holiday Gift Guide for Doxie Lovers & Senior Dogs

A few years ago I pulled together a list of my fave doxie gear, toys, and treats! I thought I’d do this again as my list looks a little different since my dogs are older and I’m a little wiser....

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Why Are My Chickens No Longer Laying and Losing All Their Feathers? #sponsored

Why Are My Chickens No Longer Laying and Losing All Their Feathers? #sponsored

What is molting?  Expert Janet Garman, author of “50 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens” tells us that as daylight begins to shorten, it’s time for molting season. The chickens may lose feathers!  That is certainly the case with our chickens....

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