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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…
Dewey: The Library Cat- A Book Review
You can never read too many books about pets! Whether a classic by James Herriot or a story on the canine hero’s of 9/11, there is always another great animal book waiting to be read! The book I am recommending today is Dewey: The…
How to have a pet on a limited budget
Sometimes it seems like the only people who can afford pets are the wealthy! Certainly it is easier to manage the routine and emergency pet care when money isn’t a problem. But being financially challenged does not mean you are limited to house plants…
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…
Pet Food Trends: What is Pet Food made from?
So we have covered why you can trust your vet to give you diet advice, and the brief history of pet foods. Today we will talk about how it is made and answer the question: What is pet food made from? I have included…
Pet Food Trends: History of Pet Foods
While dogs and humans have been coevolving for more than 15,000 years, commercial pet food has only been around for about 100 years. So what did dogs eat for the other 14,900 years? A little bit of ancient history Dogs in the distant past…
Pet Food Trends: Should you trust your Vet’s advice?
There is probably no question about pets that is more loaded than the question of what pet food you should be feeding your dog or cat. In this series of posts, I am going to give you some facts and information to help you…
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…
