Having a sick dog is never something any pet owner wants to think about, but unfortunately it is the reality of having these four-legged friends in our life. Toby’s knee issues and 18-month battle with lymphoma was a really unfortunate lesson in learning to take care of an ill dog. But, if anything good came… Continue reading How to Prepare for Your Dog’s Illness While They Are Still Healthy
The other day someone said to me, “you shop for other people’s new puppies the way most people shop for baby showers.” Yup, I do. And, why shouldn’t we? Bringing a new puppy into your family is a big deal, and should be celebrated, especially nowadays when pets are treated just like another member of… Continue reading Tips for Putting Together a New Puppy Gift Bag
Last week I wrote about how a local story on the rise of dog thefts had me completely freaked out, especially since I travel solo with Toby a lot. Plus, BlogPaws was just around the corner and we would be traveling in the peak of summer vacations, and I was sure to have to make… Continue reading How to Prevent Dog Thefts
Last weekend it was extremely hot in the Northeast, and I was very worried about Toby getting dehydrated or having a heatstroke. I know the typical signs of lethargic and panting, but it was hot, everyone was lethargic. So, I started to search around the web for some information and thought it would be good… Continue reading Knowing the Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet
We would all like to take our dogs everywhere we go, but sometimes it’s just not feasible. So, we have to make that guilty decision to [gasp] leave our beloved dog overnight at a kennel, our vet’s office if they have the facilities or in my case, a spa. Usually I’d leave Toby at my… Continue reading Tips on Picking a Place to Board Your Dog Overnight
I had such an amazing time at BlogPaws in Ohio that I want to go to BlogPaws in Denver. The problem? Do I take Toby or not. And, the major “BUT” factor here is the fact I have to fly and my dog has never flown before. It is giving me an anxiety attack just… Continue reading My Fear of Flying with My Dog
The weather is finally getting warm and for us that means packing in a lot of walks wherever we happen to be. I used to always just throw a leash on Toby, grab my cell phone and leave. But now I usually put several essentials in a small backpack to make sure to carry with… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Safe Walk With Your Dog
