Time to Revisit the Whole Alpha Thing
Time to let some old sacred cows go. Hopefully, this PBS SciShow video will give Alpha proponents pause for thought.
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Should You Let Your Dog Sleep With You?
I can always tell when Wink feels a little bit under the weather because that’s how much more he’ll bury himself under the covers. Just one of the many signs that are starting to pile up that his best days are in the rearview mirror. But that’s a subject for another post—how to prepare yourself to let go of a beloved pet…
This post is in answer to the oft-asked question: “Should I let my dog sleep with me?” And … Read More
How Old is My Dog in Human Years
Wink is fast approaching his 13th birthday and someone was asking how old that was in human years, since, for a Cavalier, anything over 8 years old is considered impressive.
The old rule of thumb was to simply multiply the dog age by 7 to get the equivalent human age. Not so anymore. They’ve figured out a more precise formula through factoring DNA changes over time. Though the general rule that bigger dogs age faster than smaller dogs still … Read More
Signs that the Puppy Hunger isn’t Abating
I’ve previously talked about Cait having serious puppy hunger. By the looks of it, it’s getting worse by the day! She just sent me this text. While I love Aussies to pieces, even I find this photo gulp-worthy.
… Heads Up! “Sportmix” Pet Food Recall
Midwestern Pet Foods company expands voluntary recall of dry food products.
After more than 70 dogs died and 80 others became ill, possibly from ingesting fatal levels of a toxin that is produced by mold, Midwestern Pet Foods is conducting a recall, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Pet parents: do not feed the recalled products to your pets or any other animals.
Destroy the products in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access them. Wash and … Read More
The Better Question is What is Duct Tape NOT Good For
I’ve been hard at work trying to make it so Wink can continue our walks even in cold, snowy weather. It’s been a process, to say the least. But I’m determined.
The latest problem to solve has been how to keep Wink’s feet protected.
I started off with these waterproof, skidproof booties from Amazon.com EXPAWLORER Waterproof Dog Boots Reflective Non-Slip Pet Booties. They get 4 stars, and for a lot of people, they seem to do the trick.
Here’s … Read More
Dog Stroller Review: No-Zip Expedition Zipperless Entry Pet Stroller
Without Graidy as Wink’s point person, he has become even more attached to me, if that’s possible. Which means he doesn’t do well when I’m not in his immediate orbit.
So I stopped going for walks because Wink, at 12 1/2 years old, can’t walk as far as I like to go. Then I thought–that’s silly, there must be a solution. And sure enough…
I found this No-Zip Expedition Zipperless Entry Pet Stroller on Amazon
REVIEW
The details:
- NO-ZIP, push-button
Happy Holidays to You and Your 2 and 4-footed Family
May the coming year be full of possibilities.
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