Pyometra is a potentially life-threatening condition for female dogs. Technically, it’s a disease of the unaltered female dog — a serious infection of the uterus. It usually affects older unspayed dogs. Unfortunately, it’s a condition that most pet owners know nothing about. I didn’t know about it myself until recently. So, in order to help you […]
You want to keep your dog as happy and healthy as possible. Right? Sure you do. But you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to do it. They say that we spend roughly $1,500 a year on each of our dogs, depending on size. Veterinarians tend to put that figure closer to $2,000 […]
Many people are drawn to the Bichon Frise breed of dog because they are cute dogs with friendly personalities. However, it is important to know all of the pros and cons of having a Bichon before you commit to owning one. Here’s what you need to know… Lynnette WalczakI like to help people find unique ways […]
A reader recently asked how to stop dog barking: I took my puppy from a dog foster home about a year ago. I love him to bits; he has a great personality, and I feel that he loves our family so much. But he barks A LOT. . So, leaving home is always a challenge […]
Dogs chew things. It’s just what dogs do — especially puppies who haven’t been taught what’s safe for them to chew on and what’s off limits. In my adult life, I’ve always had a dog. And my dogs have never chewed on my things. Wait. I should qualify that… after I taught my dogs not […]
Let me ask you something… Do you wish your dog would just sit back & relax every time you trim his nails — like my dog does in this video? If so, then you should make a point to start trimming dog nails at home… yourself… right now. Lynnette WalczakI like to help people find unique ways […]
My dog recently got a really bad bug bite on his leg. It irritated him so much that he immediately started itching and scratching (and licking) it constantly. Later that same day, the spot on his leg became raw (and hairless). Similar to a hot spot, it needed to be kept dry and covered for a few […]
The absolute worst nightmare for any dog owner is the death of your beloved companion. Some prefer for their animals to die at home and prepare for it accordingly. But what if it happens when you least expect it? What should you do first? Who do you call? MiraI’m a dog owner, jewelry designer, and goldsmith. After […]
As a dog owner, you dread the day you have to choose between your savings and your dog’s life. However, with a good pet health insurance plan, that day never has to come. The right pet insurance plan will cover your dog’s yearly checkups, vaccines, minor ailments, and major surgeries. It’s worth noting that the average healthy dog will accrue about $5,000 in veterinary bills over […]
When I first started making homemade dog treats in my kitchen, I always thought I had to follow others’ dog treat recipes to a tee. But you don’t have to do that. To make homemade dog treats, you simply need: #1 – A base (to give the dog treat some substance) #2 – Some liquid […]
Earlier today I was updating an article about my dream home wish list. One of the items on that list is: A convenient way to prepare the dog’s Kong treats on a daily basis. Sounds frivolous, I know. But when it’s a task that you do almost daily, it’s important to you. I’m thinking along the lines of a slide-out cutting […]
As I’ve written before, I love interactive dog toys! (And so does my dog.) I think they’re a great way to challenge your dog and break the monotony of boring daily routines. Most interactive dog toys were created for the purpose of “play”. I recently tried one that was created for the purpose of making everyday feeding […]
After our post about caring for a dog with no teeth, the next logical question is: What about toys for dogs with few teeth? I rescued a 9 year old dog recently. He had all his top teeth removed and some bottoms missing. Any toys that you found were fun for your dog without being painful […]
