My puppy Ava has been eating a high protein diet and with it has come the yucky ‘runs’. So I asked the vet what the heck do I do to help her and she said canned pumpkin (not the pie kind but raw pumpkin). She gigured out her weight and age and said to try [...]
Read MoreSo – we just returned from a fabulous time on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. We rented a rustic cottage right on the ocean with a hot tub, bald eagles, hawks, seals, shells, starfish and more! It was delightful. It was also a challenge with our 6 month old puppy Ava. She was so [...]
Read MoreWe are packing for a week on the sea side with our puppy Ava. We are heading to the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia near Sechelt. The cottage we are staying at is right on the sea and between our two young children and our very active and slightly insane puppy Ava, I am not [...]
Read MoreFurther to my last post about getting ready to spay Ava – here is some more information from Pet Informed. I hope it giver you more information to make your decision and feel more informed about the process. I am booking Ava in this month! Cheers, Rani & Ava ……………………………………………………………………. Dog spaying (bitch spaying procedure) [...]
Read MoreMy puppy Ava is almost 6 months old now and it is time to start thinking about spaying her. I have heard many things about the timing of this procedure and have been confused about it. For example I have been told for larger breed dogs you need to wait until they are older to [...]
Read MoreTraveling with pets has never been more popular amongst pet parents. Traveling by car is by far the most common mode of pet travel and dogs are the most frequent travelers. “Want to go for a ride?” is music to a dog’s ears. They go just about everywhere with their parents…running errands around town, to [...]
Read MoreGuest Post: Gail T. Fisher I recently got an email from a friend with the subject line “Mulch Toxic to Dogs”. I’m always suspicious of emails like this. My first thought is that it’s one of those made-up scary rumors that spread like wildfire across the Internet. There was the Swiffer WetJet scare claiming it [...]
Read MoreIt’s moving day for you and your pet! Your house is all packed up and you’re waiting for the movers to arrive. You’ve gone through your pre-moving day pet checklist…new pet ID tags – check, pet travel carrier – check, booked pet friendly hotels & accommodations – check, etc… Although pre-moving steps are essential to [...]
Read MoreGuest Author – Sandy Moyer The drab gray and brown of winter are gone, and we’re surrounded by the bright colors of springtime! Flowering trees are covered in pink and white blossoms. From forsythias and daffodils to azaleas and tulips, shrubs and flowerbeds are every color of the rainbow and lawns are turning green [...]
Read MoreIf you’re planning a move with your pet, it’s important to do some homework and be prepared. Moving has the potential to create a lot of anxiety for pets…particularly for older pets, most cats, and skittish pets. Pre-move preparation is the key to helping ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible for your pet [...]
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