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Managing Senior Dogs
When I wrote my last update on my senior schnauzer Ajax, I thought the next post would be the sad one. Truly, at the time I didn’t think things could be managed any better. Still, I made some changes and waited to see how…
Back to School Backslide: Check out our guest post!
I recently was asked to write a guest post for The Everyday Dog Mom on a fall topic. I decided to talk about the Back to School Backslide in potty training and flea control. Back to School Backslide Autumn brings many changes to our…
Cat Carrier Catastrophe: Tips For Crating Your Cat
If you are a cat owner, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that most cats do not get their yearly vet check-ups. In surveys, half of all cat owners admit that they are overdue for their annual exams. This trend gets even worse…
Dog bathing tips- Don’t make these mistakes!
At some point, every dog parent has to give their dog a bath. Whether you use the kitchen sink, bathtub or a self-wash business, there is more to bathing your dog than most people think. Here are the most common mistakes I have seen…
Senior pet challenges: An update on Ajax
I mentioned in a prior post that I have been having some extra challenges with my senior mini schnauzer Ajax. Senior pet challenges are just part of the cycle of pet ownership, but they can be tricky and exhausting. Here is an update on…
July 4th Horror Show: Don’t let this happen to your dog!
The 4th of July is almost here. For many of us, the “booms” have started and our pets are feeling the stress. You might have noticed that every rescue, vet clinic and pet blogger out there has been posting tips and warnings in recent…
Tips to Keep Pets Safe this 4th of July!
I will be staying home this 4th of July, as is my tradition. With 4 dogs and 3 cats, most who hate the bombardment of the holiday, it is just the best choice for my Tribe. I have a very senior, senile miniature Schnauzer…
What is Fear Free Veterinary Medicine?
There is a new trend in veterinary medicine called the Fear Free movement. These certified veterinary and animal professionals are changing the game when it comes to human-animal interactions. What is the Fear Free Movement? Do you have a pet that really hates going…
Introducing a New Pet- Part 3: Multi pet, Multi-species
This is the final part of the three part series “Introducing a New Pet to the Household.” You can find Part 1: New Dogs here and Part 2: New Cats here. Do you love the multi-pet, multi-species lifestyle? Me too! There is nothing that makes me…
Introducing a New Pet to your Tribe- Part 2: New Cat
Introducing a new cat or kitten into a household with cats Welcome back to the series “Introducing a New Pet to your Tribe.” You can read Part 1: Dogs here. In this part of the series, I’m going to give you some tips on…
