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New Year, New Pet?

Is 2019 the year you’ve decided to adopt a new best friend? There is nothing better than adding a furry member to the family. But with all the joys of being a new pet parent, comes a lot of responsibility. From pet health and pet food, to vaccinations and training,...

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Choosing the Right Vet

Is your senior dog getting the best care? Choosing the right vet is key in keeping your senior dog happy and healthy. Whether you currently have a vet or you're looking for a new one, senior dogs need special attention, and as they age, their needs change. For...

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What’s Cooking at HWAH?

Our volunteer, Michelle makes this every week.   Ground hamburger or chicken– browned with a bare touch of garlic powder Then rinsed to get out all of the grease Then she puts it in the Food processor with any kind of yummy steamed vegies She dumps the whole...

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PayPal Online

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 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

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

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

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!

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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