The Dog Cooling Mat I Use to Help Kenzie’s Hip Dysplasia

There’s nothing worse than watching your dog struggle to get comfortable. If you’ve been following our journey, you know Kenzie is dealing with hip dysplasia, so finding a spot where she can lie comfortably without overheating or resting directly on the hard floor is always a priority.
I was recently sent the Thick PCM Dog Cooling Mat for free to test out. I’m usually skeptical of pet products making big claims, but after giving it a try at home, I … Read More





I recently got an email with this request: “I want a dog, but it has to be easy, loving, not need much exercise, and mostly maintenance-free.”

The results are in, and for the fourth consecutive year, the French Bulldog has claimed the #1 spot in the American Kennel Club’s registration statistics. While the Labrador Retriever held a legendary 31-year reign until 2022, the “Frenchie” has officially proven it’s more than just a passing trend. Its compact size and big personality have made it the ultimate companion for modern living, but it wasn’t the only breed making …
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There was a brief window in my adult life — maybe a couple of years — when I lived without dogs. My business had taken off, I was earning a good living, and my house reflected it. I’m talking actual white furniture. A cream-colored area rug that I vacuumed voluntarily. Friends would come over and compliment the place, and I’d do that thing where you wave your hand like it was nothing, when really I’d spent the whole morning …