Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
How to Ferment Chicken Feed
FYI: I wrote a similar article for Fang! Pet and Garden Supply. Most folks know that all my Scratch and Peck Organic Feed comes from Fang! in North Portland. Why Do People Ferment Chicken Feed? My hens and rooster love...
by Christy Caplan
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September 21, 2018 
Farmer’s Dog Food: A Breath of Fresh Air #ad
updated 9-26 with a give-away! Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). #ad This was a total shock to us and we were devastated. If you want to learn more about the disease you should read the article I wrote but...
by Christy Caplan
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September 13, 2018 
Senior Dogs: Why a Medication Chart is Important
So I look at this medication chart and I know it’s overwhelming. But Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and there are A LOT of meds to keep track of. Plus, I’m not the only one medicating so it makes...
by Christy Caplan
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September 10, 2018 
The Low Down on Broody & Laying Hens: Nesting Areas #ad
If you care for chickens you have experienced “a broody hen” and probably like me, researched hundreds of forums about what to do and how to handle this situation. #ad Our Rhode Island Red is VERY broody. I remove her from...
by Christy Caplan
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August 29, 2018 
New Subscription Box Review: Hound & Co. #ad
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day so let’s celebrate seniors with a new subscription box! The elements in this box from Hound & Co. (the marketplace for all things hounds) were highly customized to my pack and brands I hadn’t...
by Christy Caplan
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August 22, 2018 
Why Blood Work is Important for Senior Dogs
Shermie is 11 and Bruisy is 14. So my dogs are SENIORS. They also just started taking Galliprant which is an NSAID to help with arthritis. So naturally, we need to do blood work to check out the various organ...
by Christy Caplan
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August 10, 2018 
6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners
Lessons after my first few months. I used to start the day with dog duties but my new routine now includes taking care of the hens and rooster! I love all of it. I try to clean up some manure...
by Christy Caplan
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August 1, 2018 
What To Do When Your Dog Vomits
Vet disclaimer: I’m not a vet and anything you decide to do based on these details and tips should be verified with your vet! Some dogs vomit occasionally. Keeping track of frequency, consistency, color (is it bile?) and their overall...
by Christy Caplan
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July 12, 2018 
Senior Dogs: Giving Easy Under the Skin (SQ) Injections
We are the vet waiting for some further direction on giving injections “under the skin” or SQ/Sub-Q shortened for subcutaneous. Every dog owner will get to the point where an injection is needed for a variety of reasons. My dog...
by Christy Caplan
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July 5, 2018 
Guest Post: Should Your Dog Sleep with You in Bed?
Guest Post: Sleeping with your Pets, written by Kellen Smith, community relations, The Tuck Sleep Foundation Do you sleep with a cat or dog on your bed? More than half of cat owners admit to sharing their bed with their favorite...
by Christy Caplan
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June 14, 2018 
