Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category
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 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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January 18, 2021 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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June 25, 2020 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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January 22, 2020 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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December 7, 2019 
