Is sharing a bed with your dog a good idea? Am I spoiling my dog too much if I allow them to sleep in my bed? Will sleeping with my dog keep me awake at night? Is it healthy to share a bed with my dog? According to PetMD, many vets now believe that "sleeping with your...
We have been asked for our recipe for stew for some of our senior dogs: Ground beef cooked with a dash of garlic powder then rinsed off Ground chicken cooked with a dash of garlic powder then rinsed off Add cooked rice as you prefer Mash up a can or more as you prefer...
Where do you turn when you can no longer care for your pet? Sometimes life’s unfortunate or unexpected circumstances mean that your home may not be the best place for your dog anymore. It's not an easy decision and no doubt, you’ve probably spent a lot of timing...
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks Old dogs can (and should!) learn new tricks! As our pups slow physically with age, we may assume that their mental faculties follow suit- but this doesn’t have to be the case. Old dogs need continued mental stimulation, but the...
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...
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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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...
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 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...