If you're reading this post, you've likely read the first two posts (post 1, post 2) in this series about ragweed allergies in dogs. If you haven't, be sure to check them out! We're talking about ragweed and it's effect on dogs. The crazy seasonal allergy characterized by the itching, scratching, chewing, gnawing behaviour that sets in with … [Read more...]
How to Spot Rotten Meat – Ask Your Dog!
We bought what turned out to be rotten pork chops this weekend. Now before you lose your lunch - we almost did - at first glance, the pork looked fine - in its cellophane package. We had picked up an economy pack with about 6 chops in it, so did what we normally do when we buy in bulk, split it all into smaller, freezable portions. I got one … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Dogs For Apartment Living
Now me, I'm partial to big dogs; we have a Lab after all, and not that big dogs can't live in apartments - you'll see some on this list too. But, for those of you apartment dwellers who want a great dog without all of the size, high energy-needing, and potentially neighbour-bothering bigger bark that comes along with a bigger, more active dog … [Read more...]
The Best and Worst Fabrics and Finishes For A Dog Lover’s Home
Dog lovers everywhere know that part of life with a dog is dealing with dog fur. It's just the reality of life with a shedding dog. We expect it, we live with it (and naively expect others to kind of do the same). We do our best to eliminate it, or at least keep it contained, but it's a struggle when fur and hair finds its way into everything; … [Read more...]