Pet-Proofing Your Home

Here are some tips to keep your pet safe in the confines of her own home — 1. Remove candy or nuts from locations where pets can reach them. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and nuts can be dangerous by ingesting or choking. 2. If moth balls are used, keep pets away from those areas.…

People Treats for Dogs

Dogs are always looking for a treat and who can resist their smiling mugs when they dance around to entice your good virtue knowing his weakness. With my pack, I practice “nothing in life is free”…nothing received if not earned. As long as my pups sit, lie down or practice a substantial stay cue, they…

DIY Sweet Tator Chews

I make a weekly, what I call “deposit,” at the big pet store buying such supplies as dog food, cat food, litter, treats, chews, cute toys…OY! So, when I come across a way to save on at least one of those expenses…I’m gonna try it! On my last grocery trip I purchased one large sweet…

Preventing Pet Obesity

According to veterinary surveys, more than half of our pooches and kitties are overweight. That puts them at higher risks for arthritis, diabetes, kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. So, what’s the best way to begin slimming down? Calculate your pet’s optimum caloric intake. If you don’t know how many calories your…