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#Barkbox Delivers New Doggy #Treats

#Barkbox Delivers New Doggy #Treats

If I had all the money in the world I world subscribe to Barkbox indefinitely. But alas, my monthly gift box surprise is coming to an end. Part of it is that I love finding random boxes on my doorstep. Here’s what was inside my October box. Now I need to teach Takoda how to pick up … Continue reading

Take the Bite Out of Summer

Take the Bite Out of Summer

It’s warm, it’s inviting and it’s all day. But playing outside in the summer isn’t always safe. Sure we get that the sun causes cancer, wrinkles and burns; that snakes bite and bees sting and ivy itches. However, a new report from the University of Missouri shows danger also lurks with man’s best friend. Approximately … Continue reading

First Aid Preparedness For The Pooch

    June is game time for Fido and, as the trails clear for boundless hiking and biking, so increases the dangers. Whether it’s a tick or snake bite or a slip and twist we forget that dogs can get injured just like us. They’re not Gumbies or indestructible. Take care of your furry family … Continue reading

Pets And “Presents” to Avoid This Xmas

Pets And “Presents” to Avoid This Xmas

Everyone looks forward to the holiday season, even our furry family members. But what’s good for kids and Santa can kill our best friends. Here are some tips for a petsafe holiday: COOKIES, CANDY, CHOCOLATE, HOLLY, MISTLETOE AND POINSETTIAS– These things taste great to everyone but in animals they can cause agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, high … Continue reading

Santa Paws Is Coming

Santa Paws Is Coming

We leave a plate of cookies out for Santa. We wrap gifts for a newborn. Why not put some things under the tree for your best friends? Cats and dogs may not know what Christmas is but they know a new toy or treat when they see it. Get them super excited with these cool … Continue reading

Last Minute Gifts For the Mountain Dog

Last Minute Gifts For the Mountain Dog

When you’re hanging up those stockings and wrapping gifts for under the tree, don’t forget your ‘other’ child. Here are a few last minute gift ideas to make your pooch want to lick the beard off Santa. Rover will shred the wrapping when he spies the Hide-A-Squirrel dog toy. The plush “log” comes with three, cute … Continue reading

No More Overheating the Dog

So I got a press release in my inbox announcing a new product that will send me a text if my dog is overheating. Not a bad idea. This summer, I either left the pooch as home or waited until it cooled off in the day before we went somewhere by car. What if you … Continue reading