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Ear Cleaning Tips: A Q&A with Natural Paws founder, Elyse Horvath

Ear Cleaning Tips: A Q&A with Natural Paws founder, Elyse Horvath

#ad Do you have a dog that needs ongoing ear cleanings? Shermie has a “yeast” issue – I clean his ears once a week to fight any brewing infections. There are times throughout the year that we end up visiting the...

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Giving Back to Portland, Ore. Animal Rescues

Giving Back to Portland, Ore. Animal Rescues

Resource: http://www.portlandvma.org/page/VirtualHolidayDrive Before the Caplan pack was Walter, Shermie and Bruiser, it was Jack and Sandy. My brother-in-law found our dog Jack beneath a car in L.A. and our dog after that Sandola, was found at a local animal rescue...

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Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys: Holistic Giveaway Items

Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys: Holistic Giveaway Items

Below is a review and some pics of the products and brands in the Holistic give-away! Eezapet Anti-Itch cream for Bruisy! This has been nice holistic alternative for Bruisy’s interdigital cysts. He licks a lot less! Have you seen these...

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Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys!

Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys!

              My Life With Dogs PDX received many of the products in this guide for an honest review.  We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote this product.  We only accept products that we...

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Pack Post: What We’re Thankful For

Pack Post: What We’re Thankful For

I’m thankful for many things this year but what are the dogs thankful for? Let’s ask them! Walter: I’m thankful for time with Dad this weekend. Spending quality time on long walks is the best thing on this planet! Bruiser:...

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Shermie’s Lumpectomy: Post Surgery Tips

Shermie’s Lumpectomy: Post Surgery Tips

Shermie had a growth removed this week. It was angry and ulcerating – it was time for it to go. So! I wanted to share some tips now that Shermie is home and resting comfortable. At first, it looked like...

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Positive Training: The Basics About Nosework

Positive Training: The Basics About Nosework

My friend Vicky and her sweet Cairn Terrier is a NW3 dog! This is from our class on Tuesday nights. Boxes used for at home container searches! Q-tips have odors birch and anise on them and box has holes in...

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Holiday Cards: Calling all Pet Parents!

Holiday Cards: Calling all Pet Parents!

Senior Bruisy is featured in our “Cheer” cards from Minted! Customized stamps!  #Sponsored It’s November now! It’s not to early to think about holiday cards – I know Halloween was a few days ago but Thanksgiving is just weeks away!...

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Halloween Is Stressful for Animals: How Probiotics Help & Safety Tips

Halloween Is Stressful for Animals: How Probiotics Help & Safety Tips

#Sponsored A look at two important studies that demonstrate why giving probiotics before a stressful event can make a difference. This is a series of posts I’m writing on Probiotics.   All my readers can receive 10% off by using...

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The Tihar Festival in the Park: Ceremony Goes to the Dogs

The Tihar Festival in the Park: Ceremony Goes to the Dogs

The Tihar Festival takes place in Nepal and is held annually each October. Tihar is a five-day-long festival that signifies the festival of lights, and is considered to be of great importance as it shows reverence to not just the...

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