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Pumpkin Treats for Dogs
Pumpkin Treats for Dogs Recipe Ingredients: ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter, no sugar added 1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree, canned ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 ¾ cups Oat Flour From Frances: My notes on the ingredients: I use Jif Creamy Peanut Butter. Just be sure the peanut butter...
Dental care in Senior Dogs
Are your senior dog’s pearly whites no longer as pearly? Does he or she have bad breath that is worsening over time? Dental disease may be the culprit. This common issue is an important one to consider in all pups especially as they age. If your dog has not had recent...
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months Just like us, your pet feels the cold, too. Don't think because they're covered in fur, they don't feel it. In many ways, they're more affected than we are. Pets are vulnerable to frostbite and hypothermia just like...
Vacation Planning for you and your pet
The holidays are fast approaching. Time to hit the road to visit friends and family. Your shopping list is ready to go and your plans are set. Sure, all this trip planning is fun, but it can be stressful, too. And if you think it's stressful…your pet agrees. Whether...
Nutrition for Senior Pets
Did you know… your pet’s nutritional needs will change with older age? Decreased caloric needs and increased protein requirements are just some of the changes that can be expected. How can you determine what to feed your senior pet? Here are a few recommendations...
Lessons from Hurricanes – Prepare Now!
This year, Social Media brought us vivid images of people, places, and pets all scrambling to survive the oncoming path of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and most recently Hurricane Maria. After the fact, the damage to property was extensive. Severe winds had taken...
Caring for Seriously Seniors Challenge…………. Urinary Incontinence
As you can imagine, taking care of senior pups has its very own challenges. Here at HWAH we have developed many ways to handle the special care that our senior residents require. One challenge that many seriously senior pups face is Urinary Incontinence. If your dog...
What It’s Like To Abandon A Pet. Everyone Should See This If They Are Considering Adoption!
What a powerful video and an important message. It shares what we at House with a Heart believe: "Love them for a lifetime." What It’s Like To Abandon A Pet. Everyone Should See This If They Are Considering Adoption! Read more here.
Canine Influenza: Important Information
Many rumors have been swirling about canine influenza, or “dog flu” for short. Here are some important tips about the virus and what you need to know for your pups at home. 1. Canine influenza is a viral illness, and there are two different viruses that can cause the...