Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
Air-Dried Toppers & Diets May Be The Answer
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is known as late summer. Late summer is associated with the color yellow, the element of Earth, and the organ of the spleen. This time calls us to embrace the grounding energy of the...
by Christy Caplan
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September 22, 2024 
Toppers For Your Dog’s Food
When choosing toppers for your dog’s meal, you need to be creative. Fresh food Fresh food can be ordered from brands like Farmer’s Dog and used as a topper rather than a meal. You can also use something as simple...
by Christy Caplan
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July 26, 2024 
GI Supplements Your Doggos Should Try
Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Are you interested in learning about probiotics and toppers like pumpkin? Are you looking at these because your dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis? Or is there...
by Christy Caplan
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August 30, 2023 
How to Properly Manage a Dog’s Cut Paw Pad
Bullies are helpful! We’re having quite a summer. We were on a hike in a FOREST, and Herschel ended up walking on something that cut his paw pad in half. It was a nightmare. I have literally no idea how...
by Christy Caplan
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July 7, 2023 
Research Says Dogs Enjoy the Company of Other Dogs
Yes, ample research supports the fact that dogs enjoy the company of other dogs. I’ve lived with three dogs for a decade and then two dogs for the past five years. I’ve never lived with one dog for over three...
by Christy Caplan
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June 23, 2023 
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 
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 
