Stress and your pets

Stress and your pets

On Tuesday’s post, I said that I would discuss ways to manage your pets stress, especially around the upcoming holidays. While some pets are naturally “Nervous Nellies” and will worry and fret over anything, most pets take each day in stride....
Dogs and epilepsy

Dogs and epilepsy

I was contacted by one of my friends, a couple of days ago, and was told that her son’s PTSD service dog had been having seizures. They were on their way to the vet to see what was going on with him but she wanted to get my thoughts on it. My first response was,...
Dogs and colds

Dogs and colds

Can dogs get colds? I’ve heard that question a lot, especially this time of year. It’s fall, the rainy and cooler weather has begun, and every where I go people are sniffling, hacking, and sneezing. Cold and flu season is definitely upon us and most of us...
Halloween and your pets

Halloween and your pets

Greetings and Happy Halloween! Today is the start of the festive season and almost everyone enjoys festivities, especially when they are centered around foods, lights, and dressing up, either in costumes or holiday attire. With all of that being said, I would like to...
How do you decide what to feed your beloved pets?

How do you decide what to feed your beloved pets?

What to feed your dog. It can be a very frustrating topic. The choices are endless but the information seems to be very limited. Not to mention, most of the dog foods are all owned by the same “parent” company. How do you decide what to feed your beloved pets? Do you...
I was born and animal lover

I was born and animal lover

To say that I was born and animal lover, would be a huge understatement. I was riding horses (with my dad), feeding chickens, and helping with ranch chores as I was learning to walk. By the time I was six years old, I had my very own dog, when I turned eight, I got my...