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Ways to Donate to House with a Heart: Via Check: Mail to House with a Heart 6409 Stream Valley Way, Gaithersburg MD 20882 Online Via PayPal: Click to donate: Thank you for your interest in supporting HWAH... If you do not have a PayPal account, you can set one up at...

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Pumpkin Treats for Dogs

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...

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Dental care in Senior Dogs

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...

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Vacation Planning for you and your pet

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...

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Nutrition for Senior Pets

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...

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Lessons from Hurricanes – Prepare Now!

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...

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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...

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