Category Archives for Dog Love and Health
Your Ultimate Guide to Dogs and Ticks
Warning: you may start to experience the feeling of something crawling up your leg after reading this blog post! This year I have declared war on all the creepy crawly, disgusting ticks in our yard! The
Continue readingBeautiful Flowers and Cute Puppies… Are Plants Toxic to Dogs?
First things first, if you think your dog ingested a toxic plant, stop reading now and call your vet immediately! You may also call the Pet Poison Helpline 24/7. There are many plants that are toxic
Continue readingBest Healthy Dog Treats for Training
I get asked all the time from our foster dog adopters, what are the best dog treats for training? I have several go-to brands that I like to recommend. These brands are known for their high-quality, limited
Continue readingIs it Ever Okay to Rehome a Dog?
I want to start out by saying, I will never judge anyone for having to rehome a dog. If you are here because you are wondering if you should rehome your dog, please feel comfortable knowing you are in
Continue readingHow To Save Money On Dog Food and More!
My family makes fun of me because I can be a bit of a bargain hunter (aka frugal, aka cheap). What can I say, I like to save money. I take my time to research big purchases. Buy and sell on Craigslist.
Continue readingChronic Ear Infections in Dogs
The struggle with your dogs chronic ear infections is real! I feel your pain, your dogs pain! There were times I felt our dog Ginger always had an ear infection. As soon as it looks like the ear infection
Continue readingHow To Stop a Dog From Chewing on Wood
Why do dogs chew on wood anyway? You supply them with a pile of fun shaped chew toys, why do they choose the leg of your table instead? If your dog has plenty of appropriate toys to chew on, then the chewing
Continue readingFeed Your Dog These If You Want Your Dog to Live Longer
You are what you eat. Has your mom ever said that to you? Like… you keeping eating that, you are going to turn into a ! I will be the first to admit, I am far from perfect when it comes to feeding myself,
Continue readingTypes of Dog Barks
Does your dog bark at the TV, the mailman, when he’s hungry or wants to play? Have you ever noticed a difference between each bark? Next time your dog barks, listen closely… is it high or low-pitch,
Continue reading7 Important Dog Bath Tips
Baths can be a love or hate relationship for your dog. Some dogs love the water and will jump right into the bathtub, while some dogs will run at the first sight of the soap bottle and fight all the way
Continue readingThe Secret to Getting Rid of Ear Infections in Your Dog at Home
As a dog owner and foster dog mom, I understand how frustrating it is when your dog has chronic ear infections. The constant scratching, head shaking, the sound of your dog’s collar and tags driving
Continue readingAre Flexi Retractable Leashes Dangerous?
The Flexi Retractable Dog Leash: Dangerous or Convenient? You may look at the retractable leash and think, wow what a great idea! My dog can roam around while we walk and I don’t have to worry about
Continue readingBest Place to Buy Dog Food and Supplies Online
We can order just about anything online, including everything and anything for our family pets. From dog food to toys to cameras to spy on our pups while at work. Finding the best place to buy dog food
Continue reading2019 Best Dog DNA Test for Your Rescue Dog
When we started to foster our dog, Ginger, we immediately knew we wanted to adopt her. But we were very curious about what breeds she was mixed with. Our first guess was some sort of German Shepherd. But
Continue readingTop 20 Hypoallergenic Treats, Food, and Bones for Dogs with Allergies
As a parent of a dog with allergies, I understand the struggle of finding hypoallergenic treats and foods that my dog, Ginger, can eat. If you’ve ever read the ingredients on the typical dog treat bag,
Continue readingDoes My Dog Have Allergies?
How Can You Tell If Your Dog Has Allergies? You may be asking yourself “Does My Dog Have Allergies?” Dogs with allergies are so common, there are millions of Google searches about dogs with
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Home Remedies for Dog Allergies
My Top List of Easy Home Remedies for Dog Allergies You are here because you want to know what you can do to help your dog with his allergies. I just want you to know I’ve been there… heck,
Continue readingWhy Do Family Dogs Bite Kids?
Family Dogs that Bite Kids It saddens me more than anything when I see stories on social media telling a story about a young child that has been bitten by the family dog. I am sad for the child, the family,
Continue readingYour Dog Can Talk?
How to Talk to Dogs Are you wondering how to communicate with your dog? Is it even possible to speak “dog”? The answer is a big YES! Once you understand dog body language, it is easy to speak
Continue readingEasy and Natural Home Remedies for Kennel Cough
Is your dog coughing, hacking or maybe even sounds like he’s going to vomit? Has your dog been exposed to other dogs at a dog park, doggie daycare or boarding? Your dog may have kennel cough. Now, don’t
Continue readingThe Kennel Cough FAQ and the Truth About the Bordetella Vaccine
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus. Kennel cough most commonly occurs
Continue readingMoving with Dogs – 7 Tips & Tricks
My Attempt at Moving Stress-Free with My Dogs Someone recently asked me if we were “chronic movers”. I never heard that term before, but I reluctantly answered yes. Six years is the longest we’ve
Continue readingWARNING! The Hidden Dangers of Flea and Tick Medications
Flea and ticks are pests I think we all can all agree we can do without, they’re creepy, crawly and they spread diseases. Unfortunately, ticks are part of our lives, and chances are you’ve seen a flea
Continue readingNatural Tick and Flea Prevention for Dogs
In recent years, I’ve been learning more and more about natural ways to keep my family and my dogs healthy. So I want to ask, have you ever wondered are flea and tick medication safe for my dog?
Continue readingIs Your Dog Bored with Her Toys?
Stop Buying New Dog Toys! I know, it’s so much fun walking through the pet store and picking out all the fun squeaky dog toys… but they can cost you a fortune, $10 here, $30 there, $60 for dog food…
Continue readingMy Dog Has Worms
Did you ever wonder why each year when you take your dog to the vet for her checkup, you are asked to bring in a stool sample? Yup, you guessed it, they are checking for parasites aka worms in your dog’s
Continue readingWhat You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Your Dog
My Dog Has Lyme Disease, Now What? I am saddened to announce our foster dog, Taylor was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and three types of worms! The poor pup is only 6 months old and just went in
Continue readingWhat’s the Difference Between Spayed and Neutered?
The Difference in a Spay and Neuter is spay refers to a female dog being fixed and neuter is referring to a male dog being fixed. A female dog is spayed, removing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and both
Continue reading3 Big Clues to How Old is My Dog?
How Can I Tell the Age of My Adopted Dog? The first question most people ask about your dog is what breed he is. The second question is how old is he? But when adopting a dog, we don’t always know the
Continue readingMy Dog Ate Chocolate Will He Die?
My Dog Ate Chocolate, What Should I Do? We all know chocolate can be toxic to dogs. But the question is, how much chocolate will make a dog sick? Or what even are the symptoms to watch for if your dog
Continue reading7 Easy Tips to Protect Your Dogs Paws in Winter
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Your Dog Are your dog’s paws dry and cracked? Can dogs paws freeze in snow? YES, they can! How do you protect your dog’s paws in the winter? This week in Wisconsin
Continue reading11 Fun Games to Play with Your Dog Inside
With the short days of winter and rainy spring, you and your dog can quickly get cabin fever! Here in the Midwest, we get super cold temps that keep us from taking our daily long walks so I am always looking
Continue readingThe Whirlpool of Grief – Stages of Grief After Losing a Pet
Grieving the loss of your dog is never easy. Unfortunately, I have lost 5 dogs in my lifetime. I can remember each one like it was yesterday and each loss has been difficult, my dogs are my family. Everyone
Continue readingAvoid These 13 Scary Winter Dangers for Your Dog
Winter can be amazing… snowmen, sledding, hot cocoa… and your dog may love to play in the snow too! But be aware of these 13 scary winter dangers that can be deadly for your dog. These dangers
Continue reading5 Proven Home Remedies for Your Dog with Diarrhea
Diarrhea for Dog Home Remedies No one likes diarrhea, people and dogs alike. Diarrhea is a sign that something isn’t right inside your dogs gut. Your dog may have diarrhea and act fine. There are so
Continue readingThanksgiving Food Safety Tips for Your Dog
Thanksgiving is a time to feast and be thankful for everything we are blessed with… from family to health, to our pets. Our dogs are a big part of our family and are always a part of our celebration. I
Continue reading5 Must-Have Tools for Walking Your Dog at Night
Walking Your Dog at Night Don’t take your dog for a walk tonight without reading what you need to stay safe when walking your dog in the dark. Staying safe while walking our dogs is a top priority
Continue readingYour Ultimate Guide to Dogs and Pumpkin – Can My Dog Eat Pumpkin?
Can My Dog Eat Pumpkin? Pumpkins are everywhere in the fall… but are they safe for your dog? If your dog is anything like ours, as soon as food drops on the floor, they come and gobble it right up. So,
Continue reading5 Simple Ways to Stop Your Dog’s Pee from Killing Your Grass
Is your dogs pee killing your grass? Is your once lush, green backyard spotted with yellow dead spots? We’ve been struggling with this for the last several years in our backyard. I’ve tried re-seeding
Continue readingUse this Checklist to Relieve All Anxiety About Leaving Your Dog While on Vacation
Wondering what to do with your dog while on vacation? As much as I like to take our dogs with us everywhere we go, sometimes it’s just not possible. So as responsible dog owners, we need to decide who
Continue readingIs Coconut Oil Good For Your Dog
I learned about how coconut oil is good for dogs in my search for ways to help our dog, Ginger, with her allergies. We adopted Ginger in January when she was 6 months old. As soon as summer came along,
Continue reading6 Essential Tips when Traveling with Your Dogs
How to Travel Stress-Free with Your Dog I don’t know about you, but I love taking our dogs with us any time it’s possible. We take the dogs with when we travel for holidays, go camping, or plan to
Continue reading5 Reasons Why Your Dog is Digging and How to Stop It
How to Stop My Dog from Digging Wondering how to stop your dog from digging up your yard? Have you ever let your dog outside to go potty and get some fresh air, and you go back inside to get some stuff
Continue readingSafety Tips and Calming Tricks for Dogs During Fireworks
Is your dog afraid of fireworks? Do you know how to keep your dog safe during the firework holidays? Our dogs aren’t afraid of the sound of fireworks, but we still take every precaution we can this
Continue readingWhat Can Dogs Eat and Not Eat
Most of us are guilty of giving our dogs a taste of our dinner or sneaking them a little side treat from our snack, but is it really safe to feed our dogs table scraps? Short answer, yes and no. Some would
Continue readingRescue Dog Separation Anxiety Solutions
Rescue Dog Separation Anxiety Help You come home to find that your dog has escaped his crate and destroyed the couch. Or pacing and drooling in his crate so bad it’s flooded with saliva. And maybe
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