What's the benefit of keeping old dog toys? Our elderly dog doesn't play with them anymore but we kept some anyway. When Cleo began losing her eyesight, we worried about keeping her safe while letting her move around the house without us always watching. One day my husband came up with a simple, effective and super cute solution to helping our dog avoid walking into the fireplace.
Continue reading "How do you help your blind dog avoid household dangers?" »
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February is National Pet Dental Month, and since my mind is on candy, this is the perfect month to remind me about the importance of my dog's dental hygiene.
Continue reading "National Pet Dental Month and Senior Dogs" »
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Dog Friendly Landscaping (via www.lifeanddog.com)
From The Magazine (page 1 of 2) There’s nothing better than spending quality time outdoors with your family, including your dog. Follow these tips to create a backyard oasis that keeps your entire family happy, healthy, and sound. You’ve probably received a chain e-mail once or twice touting…
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With Thanksgiving over, the tree trimmed and the first set of Christmas cards in the mail, our home is now in full holiday mode. As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm working on a holiday gift for Team Cleo and I'm pretty excited on how it's turning out!
Because I remember when Cleo could express her excitement in leaps and bounds, I have to share this cute new SEASON’S GREENIES® commercial for the popular dental chews. And Cleo may not be able to leap like the dog in this commercial, but she sure expresses her excitement with a louder woof!
Hohoho Woofs to one and all!
This post was written by a Nutro Knowledge Network Member and sponsored by the Nutro Company.
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THE family pooch is more than man's best friend - Fido is also keeping off the paunch.
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Research suggests dogs are a major motivator for keeping fit and fighting puppy fat in kids.
About 85 per cent of owners credit their canine for encouraging them to get outside and walk, Galaxy research reveals.
And half of those with children aged 5 to 17 said their kids got more exercise and outdoor activity than they would without a dog.
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San Francisco is filled with moms, babies and dogs. My neighborhood of Noe Valley has major stroller patrol throughout the day. Have you seen the pile up in front of the branch library on Tuesdays during story hour?
Continue reading "Even in Magical San Francisco Poop Fairies Don't Exist" »
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Here in San Francisco we are heading into the best time of year for being outdoors. August brings mild temperatures, with cool mornings, then afternoon sunshine. Our dog friendly city is a favorite destination for travelers year-round, with San Francisco-based Kimpton hotels popular for people with pets. In late August, there is the San Francisco Giants Dog Days of Summer event, where you can bring your dog to the baseball game and a portion of the ticket proceeds benefits the SF SPCA. For some residents, we might be considering day trips to Napa, or longer getaways to Lake Tahoe or Carmel. However, for this girl and her old dog, August includes staycations and walks around the block.
When we first adopted our dog, we hoped for a dog who would love to ride shotgun with us every weekend. Not only is San Francisco very dog-friendly, we are centrally located to many great outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, we quickly realized that our sweet girl did not enjoy car rides. She loved the destinations, but the journey has her stress-panting, and in the early years struggling to sit up or lay down the entire ride. It was as if she was on a sailboat, and trying to keep her eye on the horizon.
Enter Team Cleo
Continue reading "Is your dog a travel buddy or a homebody?" »
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Tomorrow morning, we are taking our dog in to the vet for a check-up. This check-up is special because it is with her specialist, a vet Dermatology Specialist.
Unfortunately, Dr. Reinke DVM resides about an hour north of the city, and that means a car ride for Cleo. If you have followed Cleo's adventures for awhile, you may already know that she considers car rides about as much fun as having her bed move while she's on it, getting her nails trimmed or a bath.
Continue reading "Necessary car rides and soothing the savage beast" »
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This incredible story about Lilly the pit bull will pull at your heart strings. I hope it will also be a clear example of why we need to stop demonizing dog breeds.
Having grown up with many Doberman Pinchers during the 1970's, and at the height of their demonization, I speak from personal experience - dogs are amazing and loving creatures. Learn more breed specific legislation, and why it is an ineffective approach to regulating dogs' behavior in communities.
via www.necn.com
Pit bull saves owner from freight train(NECN: Julie Loncich) – Surrounded by pictures of her family and furry friends, 8-year-old Lily likely can't begin to comprehend just how much she means to David Lanteigne.
"If it wasn't for Lily she wouldn't be here right now," said David Lanteigne.
Last week in Shirley, Mass., David's mother, Christine, Lily's owner, fell on railroad tracks as a freight train was barreling toward her. Lily reacted quickly.
"Lily was either pushing or pulling her, trying to get her off the tracks. The conductor said there wasn't enough time and at one point Lily ran around to the front and took the hit of the train for my mother," said Lanteigne.
David's mother wasn't hurt and Lily survived, but she was critically injured, damaging her hind leg and liver, shattering her pelvis, and over the weekend, her front leg was amputated.
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Since our dog has moved into her senior years, we have been slowly modifying our home, as well as our habits. Her walks are no longer four mile hikes. Cleo gets nutritional yeast, salmon oil, and glucosamine chondroitin supplements. We are also making sure every square foot of our wood flooring is covered, and rugs are secure. No one wants a leggy Shepherd-Husky to slip when she is doing her hourly "running man" stretch.
Last year the San Francisco-based pet bed company P.L.A.Y. generously gave us a stylish bed for our dog to try out in the front room. The bed is still Cleo's throne for watching the house. You can check out our review here.
FLOR Worth Every Square Inch. FLOR Inc., makers of cool modular floor coverings opened their eighth store in San Francisco last month. They invited pet bloggers to attend and offered me tile squares to try out. What they didn't know was that I was already a big fan! My husband and I discovered FLOR a year or so ago, when we were looking for a solution in our kitchen.
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Like lots of San Franciscans, we have hardwood floors in our home. We also have an older dog. While searching for creative solutions to give her traction, while protecting our floors, we found FLOR. Their pretty squares come in lots of colors, patterns and textures. They are easy to install too.
March 22 FLOR is opening a new store in San Francisco
Come to the Pacific Heights grand opening and see for yourself!
Continue reading "March 22 FLOR Inc. Carpet Tiles San Francisco Store Opening" »
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Are you wearing green? I've seen some cute dogs this rainy weekend wearing green coats. The closest Cleo got to green today, was eating some grass on our walk. My dog doesn't like to wear anything, so I made her a four leaf clover -- out of dog cookies.
Cleo must be a wee bit Irish because I think she was hoping her liver cookie treats..would be Dublin! (Thank you, I'm here all week!)
Hope you're having a great weekend enjoying the festivities.
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The Animal Hospice, End of Life and Palliative Care Project, or AHELP Project, will present their Open House, themed “Enhance your Loving Bond,” from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Education Room at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland.
AHELP is proud to be hosting this animal-friendly event for the second year in a row. The event will feature practitioners from the organization’s Professional Network and their Veterinary Network.
Visitors may view demonstrations and sample therapies that most interest them, and have unique opportunities to learn about the theory behind these alternative modalities and suitability to their own animal and situation.
AHELP director and animal hospice consultant Michelle Nichols of PartnersToTheBridge.com said, “The goal of our Open House is for animal lovers in King and Snohomish counties to think of AHELP as a resource for their animal’s caregiving options once the focus of care has shifted from cure to comfort. Ideally, we’d like families to become involved with us once their animals have special needs, are experiencing a decline in health, or have received a life-limiting diagnosis. Pet parents in today’s society want to know about what they can do for their animals at this bittersweet time. Animal hospice and the widespread availability of palliative care gives them the means to do so.”
Nichols went on to explain that end-of-life caregiving for beloved animals can be very intensive and isolating.
The event will feature ways that families can reinforce the special bond they share with their furry friends during this challenging time. This extra care will help families move through their grief and come to terms with the loss more effectively.
Launched by the success of their Sept. 2009 inaugural workshop in Kirkland, AHELP is a Bellevue-based grassroots organization with a goal to become a nonprofit organization.
They offer educational programs like this one, as well as community building such as the monthly Animal Caregivers Support Circle, in Seattle and the Eastside. Their work is completely volunteer-based, and AHELPers will be prepared to discuss with visitors the exciting opportunities for volunteerism and leadership at the Open House.
Suggested donation is $10, though no one will be turned away. They will offer a resource booklet with information and special offers from featured network businesses. There will be a gift basket drawing, refreshments and goodies from The Dining Dog.
AHELP thanks their supporters Seattle Veterinary Specialists, located at 11814 115th Ave. N.E., Suite 102, Kirkland. For information, visit www.SVSVet.com.
For more information about the event, visit www.AHELPProject.org or email michelle@AHELPProject.org.
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Babble.com is an online parenting resource. They sent us this list of ten ways that a puppy might be the best idea for those thinking about becoming a parent. Pet care and vet bills will be for the life of your dog. Being prepared for medical costs, number five on the list, rings true for me. Having a budget for vet bills, and exploring pet insurance, are important considerations before having a dog. How do you think a dog, as a puppy or a senior, prepares you for being a parent?
via www.babble.com
5 of 10: There is no such thing as a free puppy.
Vaccinations and spaying/neutering add up to a number of pricey vet bills in the first few months of companionship. Spoiler alert: Puppies don't get cheaper as they grow up, and neither do kids.
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This story of Nala, the German Shepherd, made me cry happy tears. With our own Shepherd/Husky dog, experiencing dietary issues and diabetes, I couldn't imagine the emotional roller coaster of having a six-month old puppy, who suddenly couldn't keep their food or water down.
Read the McDonald's story, and learn how they save the life of their newest family member, Nala. You too will likely shed a few tears of joy, and be inspired.
Learn more about canine megaesophagus.
Source: Full story at 9News.com
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