My dog has bad breath. What dog doesn't, right? Well, okay, I have been around a few dogs in my life whose breath did not smell putrid. But they were definitely the exception. My dogs have always had bad breath... until now! I've been adding a liquid drinking water additive to my dog's water bowl every time I fill it up. And now -- after 11 days -- his breath smells so much better. (We call it his doggie mouthwash.) … [Read more...]
Rawhide bones and dog chews are made from the skin of cows. Rawhide is an inexpensive treat for dogs, and many people keep a stock of these on hand for their pets. However, controversy has been brewing over the safety of rawhide treats for dogs. … [Read more...]
Note to self: Don't replant tree seedlings at dogs-eye-level if you have a dog that thinks sticks are toys! Our little Tenor (who, at 80 lbs. really isn't so little anymore, but will always be the littlest of our dogs in terms of being the youngest, most puppy-like) has a thing for sticks. So much so, that this Spring, he realized he was out of freshly fallen twigs in the backyard itself, that he started going after low-lying tree branches and shrubs in our "garden" area! At first, I … [Read more...]
How would you like to "catch a bone" from Orlando Bloom? What about Tim McGraw? Or Doris Day? ...Those are just a few of the celebrities that we've talked about on this website before, and we've posted pictures of them with their favorite dogs. But there are lots more famous celebs who are offering "autographed wooden dog bones" in an online auction to benefit the benefit the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL). View all 38 celebrities participating in the "catch a bone" fundraiser, and … [Read more...]
For those who enjoy the sight of a dog sprinting... with full-out dogged determination and a purpose... You'll surely enjoy these running dog photos. Running brings pure joy... as seen in these dogs' eyes. Click to view larger … [Read more...]
Maybe your dog needs to get a bit more exercise these days, but he doesn't really enjoy playing with toys... Maybe you're trying to get your dog "ready" for agility training... Maybe you want to switch your dog's focus from treats to toys for training purposes... Maybe you just want to find a new way to interact with your dog by incorporating something FUN into his daily routine... Whatever your motivation, here's how to get your dog interested in a brand new toy -- to the extent that he … [Read more...]
You've heard the controversy about feeding dogs raw food. Now, get the facts about dogs eating raw food. With the help of this book, you'll have some of the best tips and recipes for feeding your dog the BARF diet. BARF stands for "Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods." It's sometimes also referred to as the "Bones and Raw Food" diet. The book Raw Dog Food by Carina MacDonald received the Dog Writers of America Award for Best Book under 100 pages! Check out all of the great … [Read more...]
What should you do if your dog eats chicken bones?! My dog did it. Lots of other dogs have too. Here's what you need to know and what you should do if your dog eats chicken bones... … [Read more...]
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