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Our dogs are becoming sicker and sicker.  Obesity, cancer, colitis, diabetes, digestive issues, skin issues, dental issues, organ diseases, and the list goes on and on.  Why are our dogs so sick?  Diet is directly linked to the health of our dogs.  What’s healthy?  What’s not?  What type of food keeps dogs healthiest?  I choose Barfworld dog food.  Maybe watching this video will help you understand why I made that choice.  The video in this article is from the UK.  It provides the most…

When a dog gets lost it is no party.  I have discussed GPS gadgets for dogs in the past.  As technology is constantly evolving, smaller lighter units are appearing on the market.  Here are some new devices.  I have included devices that are not yet in mass production.  They are available for pre-orders.  Finally will be able to keep track of our little dogs as well as the…

We are now in the hottest time of the Summer. I have some tips to guide you to keep dogs safe. I also have a few interesting products and gadgets that could come in handy to keep your dogs cool in the hot weather. First of all, heat exaustion can sneak up on dogs as well as people. The first signs that indicate that a dog is at risk for heatstroke include:

• Panting

• Seeking a cool/shady spot

• Excessive salivation

• Enlarging tongue

• Red…

Uh oh… The 4th of July is drawing closer. I can visualize my dogs on that evening. As the fireworks blast, Beverly (AKA Bevi) is fine, but Harriet is a whole different story. When she hears loud noises the panting starts, her tongue is out, and her eyes practically pop out of their sockets. She trembles on my love seat which makes sitting next to her feel like an experience with a cheap coin-operated vibrating bed in trashy old motel rooms long ago. When Harriet hears a sudden loud noise she…

Nowadays various terms are used to entice consumers to purchase dog food products.  Magic words like “natural,” “organic,” “fresh,” “healthy,” “premium,” “wholesome,” and “holistic.”  These words show up on most dog food labels.  Do they really mean what they imply?  So many manufacturers have been dishonest with regard to disclosing the true quality of their product…

It is time to protect against ticks and fleas. I personally HATE the thought of putting those tick & flea treatments onto my dogs. The last time I used a spot-on treatment, one of my dogs began to tremble, salivate, vomited, and lost her physical coordination within only minutes of application. I bathed her to remove the product. This helped quite a bit and she calmed down. I have avoided these products ever since.  People have no idea what these chemicals do to their dogs. …

Here are 11 common myths about dogs.  See how many you know and then check your answers in my article.…

For my complete article go to:   Why Brush Fido's Teeth

How important brushing your dog’s teeth?  It sounds ridiculous, but is it really?  You can’t imagine how many people ask groomers to brush their dogs’ teeth.  People typically have their dogs groomed once every…

Apps are constantly being created for pet owners.  Some of the apps are very useful while others are a lot of fun to play around with.  Pet apps are becoming widespread as many are free and can be easily downloaded to iPhones and Android phones.  The content of the…