Foxy Roxie
There are so many stray cats in our world. It’s very sad…they live outdoors scouring the trash bins for food, finding a dense shrub to sleep or hide and never knowing love. In early February, a young kitten showed up on my patio, wailing. It’s hard to know what her cries were trying to tell…
Primped and Pampered
Every six weeks my pampered pooches experience “Spa Day” where they are cleaned, polished and groomed. Lhasa Apsos and many other long haired breeds require regular grooming visits. For me, I like to keep their coats short for easy maintenance. They both received a rigorous bath, a badly-needed nail trim and coat reduction. Our latest…
Meow~Meow Morning Meow
Non-cat people do not have the luxury of waking to the sound of purrs and the tickle of whiskers on one’s face. My cat, Sophie, has the innate ability to know exactly what time I should wake up each morning. She will begin pawing at me, walking on me, pulling on my PJs & blanket,…
PRODUCT REVIEW: Sunbeam Gourmet Dog Treat Maker
Time to make some biscuits! This week I purchased the Sunbeam Gourmet Dog Treat Maker at PetsMart. It normally sells for $29.99, but lucky me, it was on sale for $23.99 with only 3 left on the shelf. The newest kitchen gadget made specifically for those of us who enjoy baking for our pups may…
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…
How to Break Up a Dog Fight
Have you ever witnessed a dog fight? Whether it’s two dogs or more, it’s a distressing experience. For me, the adrenaline levels spike, I panic and yell loudly…none of which help to resolve the situation. My first instinct is to help my dog, but I know the reality of their strength and raw, instinctual power.…
Got Leash?
Why do dogs need daily walks? All dogs, no matter what their energy level is, need daily exercise.Walks help to keep their weight in check as well as keep those muscles in shape and joints moving. Dogs have an instinctive need to move forward. In the wild, undomesticated canines never stayed in one place, under…
cancer.touches.everyone.
Like people, companion animals develop cancer – they get brain, breast, bone & lung cancer; lymphoma and melanoma just to name a few and scientists have discovered that the malignant cells are biologically comparable. Furthermore cats and dogs are exposed to the same environmental risks so if we hope to eradicate cancer there is tremendous…
Fido in Fiji
Summer travel season is here and a recent survey reveals that consumers plan to spend the same or more on travel this year. According to Travel Leaders, one of America’s top-ranked travel companies, more than 88 percent of us will equal or increase last year’s travel budget. With 62 percent of households owning one or…
The Meaning of Rescue
The Meaning of Rescue Now that I’m home, bathed, settled, and fed All nicely tucked in my warm new bed I’d like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry – So much to regret. Hmm . . Yes, there it is, right on the top. Let’s unpack Loneliness, Heartache,…