Keeping Pets Safe during the 4th of July Festivities. Wow, Summer is here!! Warm weather, picnics, gatherings and of course the 4th of July fireworks. Fireworks can be troublesome to pets and may cause all sorts of issues. More pets run away on the July 4th weekend than any other weekend throughout the year. I will outline some ideas to keep your pet safe during the July 4th holiday. But
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Be Mindful Every day is a reminder to be mindful and present. What does that mean? It means being present, paying attention to what I’m doing and focusing on the task before me. If I am doing dishes, I am enjoying the process. If I am making my bed, I am present and aware of the soft sheets and the wonderfully fresh smell of clean linens. When I am walking
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Green Lipped Mussels sounds like something you would order in a restaurant. I know I would! What on earth does that have to do with dogs? Well, did you know that the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs is arthritis, also called degenerative joint disease? Joan, what the heck do Green Lipped Mussels have to do with dogs and arthritis? You know I am a lover of preventative
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Brusha, brusha, brusha. Let’s talk about your pet’s tooth and gum care. How many of you regularly brush your pet’s teeth? Once a week, once a month, never? Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums in tip-top shape is all about maintaining their health and well-being. Inflamed gums and diseased teeth are much more than painful, they are dangerous. When your pup has periodontal disease the bacteria in their mouth can
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Why does your pet need a healthy source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids? Your pet needs Omega-3 essential fatty acids because dry, over processed pet food just doesn’t cut it in the vitamins and minerals arena leaving your pet with inferior pet food. Since dry dog food is processed using high heat, the Omega-3 essential fatty acids get denatured. In other words Omega-3 essential fatty acids along with other nutrients,
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More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Let’s keep our pets safe this holiday with these few simple tips. Make sure your pet’s tags are up to date and that a collar is visible at all times. Have your pet micro-chipped and chip information up to date. Have a current photo of your dog just in case they get out. Walk
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I was skeptical about Bach Flower Remedies. I mean honestly do they work; they do seem a bit woowoo? Well, yes they do, I tried them and I am completely convinced, woowoo and all. I had visited my Naturopathic doctor to review my test results and after our hour long session we talked about my stress and anxiety. She handed me a form and asked me to check off anything
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If you would have asked me 3 years ago if I thought pet insurance was a good idea, I would have told you probably not. This morning I opened my Care Credit bill and there is a balance of $2300 for vet bills for Guinness. Yes I am still paying on them and it’s been almost a year. It breaks my heart and reminds me of the struggles to keep
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What a long gap in between postings. Forgive me for that but I have been quite productive during that time. I completed the Feline Nutrition portion of my Clinical Pet Nutrition Program studies. I was finally able to purchase Dr. Karen Becker’s book Real Food for Health Dogs & Cats for the course and I love how simple it is to prepare foods for our pets. In her book she
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This is not a post about nutrition or a post about healthy foods and treats, this post is a tribute to the Black Dog in Black Dog Bakehouse. I met Guinness on June 18, 2009. I was looking to adopt another dog after more than four years without one and that’s when I found Tally (that was his name when we met and he asked me to change it. He
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