I was recently invited to a housewarming party for a friend of mine. She had just purchased an old Victorian home in town, complete with pocket doors and original hardwood floors. While touring her new house, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was getting “bitten” around the ankles. With a little apprehension, I asked my friend if the previous owner had any pets. ...
The last few days here in Southeast North Carolina have been beautiful. These beautiful days just make you want to spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately, nice warm days also bring the summer bugs. In our house, we are far more concerned with how the bugs affect our four-legged fuzzy children than we are with how they bother us. Spring and summer weather means fleas. ...
1. The Refuse Collector is not stealing our stuff. 2. I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table. 3. I will not roll my toys behind the fridge, behind the sofa, or under the bed. 4. I must shake the rain water out of my fur before entering the house. 5. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat ...
Are your pups spending their days at doggie daycare or romping with other pooches in the local dog parks? If so, you should ask your vet about the H3N8 flu strain that is inflicting dogs, and see if they have the flu shot available for your furry friend. Just like kennel cough, the H3N8 flu is transferred from dog to dog through respiratory secretions. Those dogs in ...
I live by a simple credo: Dogs, Friends, and Rock 'n' Roll. The vast majority of the writing I do is music related (reviews, interviews, insight, trend spotting, and so on). I never thought that it would merge with my passion for puppies, but it has. It's no secret that music can stimulate a variety of reactions in all sorts of beings. Recent
As I prepare to go back to school, I find myself in disbelief that I will, once again, be without my dogs for months on end. I know that I will return home soon, as I hope they think so too, but sometimes I wonder if soon is soon enough. Dogs are creatures of habit, and when you break their routines, they become inherently anxious. The last thing ...
Whether you find, adopt, foster or buy a dog, the socialization process is the same. No matter what age the dog is when you take him home, you can have a loving pet if you follow some basic rules. Include the dog in your life as much as possible. Give him regular meals, exercise, training, the right health care, and lots of time and patience. It ...
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