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Luna’s Swollen Cheek

July 2, 2018 by Belle's Mom

Luna's swollen cheek on Saturday

A lot has changed over the last few months. I haven’t written much for a while as I was mourning the loss of my sweet old dog Belle. But that’s a story for another time. One of the changes in my life is the addition of a new full-grown dog. She’s part yellow lab, part […]

Filed Under: Dog health Tagged With: Dental, dog allergy, Dog health, hot weather, teeth

Caring for an Older Dog is not for the Faint of Heart

October 25, 2017 by Belle's Mom

My mornings begin extra early these days. I wake up, cross my fingers, get dressed, and then go check on the status of Belle and my kitchen floor. If it’s a good day, I only have some of the carpet to clean and the tile to wash. If it’s a bad day, I will have […]

Filed Under: Caring for your dog, Dog health Tagged With: Aging, dog bed, Dog health

How I Get My Picky Dog to Take A Pill

May 24, 2017 by Belle's Mom

Belle has always been a picky eater. If you put a pill in something, she will find it, eat the food, then spit the pill out. As she’s gotten older, it has only gotten worse. You name it, I’ve tried it! Peanut butter, hot dogs, cheese, turkey, crushed up in yogurt, pill pockets – nothing […]

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Poison Ivy: A Danger to Your Dog

October 19, 2015 by Belle's Mom

At least three times a day, I take Belle and Charlie around our short block for some exercise. They are so excited to get to sniff the neighborhood hot spots to see who has been in their area and to mark their territory – and boy, do they mark some territory. Last week, Charlie stopped […]

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Doggie Dental Care

March 20, 2014 by Belle's Mom

Charlie with clean teeth

Charlie’s teeth were a mess when I adopted him. They were covered in plaque and tartar, he had a couple of holes in his teeth, and he had some powerfully bad breath. Unfortunately for me, he loves to get up close and give kisses. His breath was killing me! But seriously, a dog’s oral hygiene […]

Filed Under: Caring for your dog, Dog health Tagged With: Dog health, Dog treats, teeth

My Dog Ate a House Plant, is He Going to Be OK?

February 13, 2014 by Belle's Mom

Yum! Charlie likes eating houseplants

Usually I keep my house plants out of the reach of my dogs, but this winter, I had a couple on the floor in the basement so that they could get some sun through the glass door. The dogs have been spending so much time indoors this winter because of the unusually cold and wet […]

Filed Under: Caring for your dog, Dog health, Funny Tagged With: Dog health, Funny, safety tips

Heartworm Treatment Plan for My Dog

November 11, 2013 by Belle's Mom

We visited the vet last Friday and outlined a plan for treating the heart worms in my newly adopted shelter dog. I made the decision to adopt him knowing he was heart worm positive. The 90-day heart worm treatment plan Antibiotic treatment for 30 days. My vet said that heart worms often have bacteria associated […]

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Infographic on Foods Dogs Should Never Eat

November 8, 2013 by Belle's Mom

Thanks to DoggieDrawings.net and Design Lab Creative Studio for this creative reminder that you can purchase and put on your kitchen wall. You can also download a free copy to print. For a detailed list of foods dogs should never eat, visit my earlier blog post.

Filed Under: Caring for your dog, Dog health

Dogs Eat Less Food in Hot Weather

August 1, 2013 by Belle's Mom

When the really hot temperatures roll around, your dog is affected just as much as you are. It’s important to keep your dog cool and limit his/her exercise until the cooler temperatures of early morning or evening. Young puppies and older dogs are more affected by the heat, so be extra careful with them. One […]

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Let the Shaking Begin – A Visit to the Vet’s Office

December 21, 2012 by Belle's Mom

Belle Hiding Under the Chairs at the Vet's Office

The Importance of Annual or 6-month Exams So it was time for Belle’s 6-month exam this month. I put it off for as long as I could because I know how much she hates going to the vet. But finally, I could avoid it no longer. Christmas is just days away and the vet’s office […]

Filed Under: Caring for your dog, Dog health, Funny Tagged With: veterinarian

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