by Grace Bryson | Sep 29, 2013 | Food for thought, something to think about, things you should know
Are all the pet food recalls making you wary of what you feed your pets? By making your own homemade dog treats, not only can you avoid all the nasty plastics and other chemicals that are so often finding their way into the food supply, but you can control what...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 24, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
The opinions of both experts and dog owners rarely concur when it comes to how often you should feed your dog. Many dog lovers insist once a day will suffice, others that twice a day is the most sensible option and some that the dog should be left to decide for itself...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 20, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Ahhhhhhhhhh, retractable leashes… a hot topic that inspired me to write down some brief thoughts…As most people who know me know, I HATE flexi-leashes. This might be the one dog training tool that I absolutely cannot find ANY value in; (even silly ones...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 2, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
The kitchen can be a virtual playground for your dog’s nose and taste buds. Most dogs love food and especially yearn for “people food”. Dog experts have discouraged the feeding of table scraps to dogs for years because of the potentials for toxicity,...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 1, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
Dogs will eat just about anything. Despite a popular misconception, dogs cannot instinctively tell what foods are healthy for them and what foods can make them sick. Pet food companies are required to list food ingredients on a side label, but some ingredients can be...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 31, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
Symptoms that indicate food allergies also occur with flea and other allergies. Dogs with food allergies often show symptoms such as ear drainage, skin rashes and skin, ear infections and itchy feet, according to Purdue University of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinarians...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 28, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
Hives in an of themselves are usually not a serious condition and you may not even know that your dog has them unless you feel its skin. However, they can be indicative of a serious allergic reaction. You may feel welts or raised spots which means that it may have...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 27, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
Rawhide is sold in just about every pet store – often in many different varieties. It’s a staple in most households with pets. Yet many blogs, organizations, and veterinarians warn that rawhide could not only be dangerous, it could actually be lethal. Here’s what you...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 23, 2013 | Food for thought
Whether you’ve had pet dogs for years or you’ve just adopted your first puppy, it can be very distressing when your dog won’t eat. There are a variety of reasons for loss of appetite in dogs, it is important to determine the cause in order to design the...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 19, 2013 | Food for thought
You would think drinking water would just come naturally for living beings–but not necessarily. Certain humans have to be coaxed into partaking of the H2O (some would almost rather have root canal than drink eight glasses a day)–and certain dogs and cats...