Sharing your life with a dog is expensive. Sharing it with a diabetic dog even more so. They need insulin, syringes, test strips, glucose testing and special food. Diabetic dog food is expensive because of the extensive testing and monitoring…
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Just like humans have strokes, dogs can as well. I know how scary that thought is, but just because it can happen does not mean it will happen to your dog. The best way to help is to be…
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If you’ve ever had your dog and home infested with fleas, you know how important prevention is. Flea collars are one type of treatment option, very convenient and long lasting. The question is though, are flea collars safe for our…
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When summer turns to fall, where can you find most of us? Pulling out our winter clothes in a bid to stay warm. What about our dogs? With all that fur, you wouldn’t think they have any need for a…
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Dog diapers are a great idea for a dog that has developed urinary incontinence, is suffering from dementia and forgotten his housetraining, or even recovering from surgery and isn’t able to get out. Yes you can re-use dog diapers if…
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You may have just found your next heart dog. A fabulous golden oldie you can’t wait to bring home from the shelter or rescue group. The only problem is, you can’t stand the name! Is that a dealbreaker? Don’t worry,…
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My dogs go crazy for eggs, they just love them. But are they okay for a diabetic dog to eat? Yes, eggs are good for a diabetic dog because they are a good protein source and won’t cause a rise…
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I see a lot of posts from people whose senior dogs have become aggressive, when their other, younger dogs have not. If that’s the case with so many, it’s not surprising when they question if older dogs are more or…
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It’s reasonable to assume that as pups age they will stop coming into heat, or season as it’s also called. Since that isn’t the case, I decided to write this helpful post for senior dog parents. Yes, a 10 year…
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It’s not uncommon for a senior pup to lose interest in eating at times, so when that happens should you give your old dog an appetite stimulant? Your dog needs to eat no question about it, and depending on the…
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