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Coping With Losing A Pet
Last month I wrote about losing a pet and the heartbreak and sometimes loneliness that can happen after our beloved dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, horse, bird (you get the point) passes away. We all cope differently with great loss. Some stay pet-less while others immediately move on to bringing in...
Losing A Pet (a tribute to Tiegan)
I was asked if I would write about pet loss for a column I write after the editor read a tribute on social media I wrote about my eldest cat recently passing away. The passing of any pet has been hard for me, but losing this one, a cat I...
Vaccines & Immunity: Part 2
Vaccines and Immunity: Part 2: In Vaccines and Immunity: Part 1, I spoke about how the immune system is “inherited”, from the mother to the offspring. I also sited evidence that we may very well be over-vaccinating our beloved pets, even after a study in 1998 by Dr. Ronald D. Schultz found...
Vaccines & Immunity: Part 1
Vaccines and Immunity: Part 1 I’d like to take this perfect opportunity in our current state of Coronvirus vaccination in humans to discuss vaccinations and immunity in cats and dogs. If you own a cat or dog, it’s very likely that without hesitation, your pet received a set of initial vaccines...
Trust The Gut (Health)
Trust The Gut (Health) Gut health is a hot topic these days. From humans to pets, we’re hearing a lot about the importance of maintaining a healthy level of gut bacteria for digestion and optimal health. What we’re finding is that the bacteria needed in all our large intestines is much...
Health & Happiness
Watching owners interact with their pets is something that brings me a lot of joy. It’s not hard to see the connection and bonds that are woven so strongly. I see this everywhere and every day in my store and it’s a main reason I am so encouraged to get...
Holiday Celebration
We had our first holiday celebration last weekend and it super-exceeded any expectations I had. We had quite the crowd for Santa photos-in fact, it rivaled all the Santa photos events ever done at my other shop on Alberta Street over the past decade! Next year, I promise, we’ll do...
Allergy Season
My dog Willa is now 5 years old. When she was about 7 months old, around this time of year, her eyes became red and runny and she seemed to itch constantly. Then, later as it turned to summer, she became so symptomatic that her muzzle began to swell. This, of...
Hug Your Babies
Anyone who has loved a pet knows what joy it is to have them in our lives. They bring boundless joy and love and we find ourselves naturally wanting to reciprocate all the joy and love back to them. And when we lose them, young or old, the hurt is...
Easy Ways To Improve Your Pet’s Health in 2018
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of 2017! It was quite the year in weather, with our record-breaking cold, snowy winter and our long, hot, dry summer. Wildfires near and far and hurricanes that pounded our country have topped the news for months now. With all...
It’s THAT time of year
Have any of you experienced fleas or ticks after taking your dog out this spring? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, many pet owners are talking about this after walking through the neighborhood or visiting our parks. The parks are not immune to these little critters, and neither are our...
Does your pet need to lose weight? You’re not alone!
It is estimated that more than 50% of dogs and cats in America are overweight or obese. There are several reasons for what has become an incredibly serious issue, leading to potentially life changing diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, dental and heart disease. Pet food, in many cases, is the culprit....