Parsley Plus Multi-Surface Cleaner Review

I have been using the Parsley Plus all-purpose cleaner for almost a year now. It is 100% all-natural and is safe for both, you and your pets without harming the environment. This cleaner is free of phosphates, chlorine, petroleum and chemicals. The product is 100% biodegradable and comes in a recyclable container. Parsley Plus is [...]

Flip Video Camera Review

I don’t know about you, but I love to take pictures of my dogs. There have several times when I wished I’d had a video camera to record whatever fun, odd or embarrassing activity Sadie and Rusty are up to. I started talking to people about what camera they would recommend for someone like myself, [...]

Treatment for Obese Dogs

If your dog needs to lose weight, or you just want to maintain his healthy weight, you may want to work with your vet to develop a weight management program. Your program will consist mainly of a structured diet and an exercise plan. When I was working with my dog, Sadie, to lose weight, I [...]

Health Risks for Overweight Dogs

Overweight dogs can experience a myriad of medical problems, which could be avoided by maintaining a healthy weight. These health problems can drastically shorten your dogs life. Here is a list of some health problems related to canine obesity: Breathing problems: respiratory difficulties due to excess fat around the muscles of the heart rob the [...]

8 Reasons Your Dog is Fat

According to most veterinarians, between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are overweight. However, only 5% of owners think their dogs are overweight. It’s important to remember that a five pound weight gain on your dog is different than a five pound weight gain on you. For example, if you take a dog weighing 50 [...]

Signs of an Overweight Dog

Do you know if your dog is overweight? Many of today’s dogs are overweight or obese. When determining if your dog is overweight take into account your dogs breed, age, and size. Most veterinarians use a 9-point scoring system to evaluate the body condition of your dog. A 1 means your dog is grossly underweight while a score of a 9 shows your dog is extremely overweight. The ideal score is a 5, which is just right.

Dog Food Review – Pure Woof Gold

My dog Sadie has a very sensitive stomach. I cannot give her pretty much any treats, raw bones, etc. without her getting diarrhea or vomiting. Because of the sensitivity of her stomach, I started to research dog foods. In my research, I found that the majority dog food contains several chemicals and preservatives, which are [...]

Top 6 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Food for Your Dog.

There are several reasons to feed your dog a diet of all-natural dog food including: higher energy, a softer and healthier coat, less poop with little or no smell, healthier joints and a longer life. Here are six tips on what to look for when you purchase your next bag of dog food. 1. Look [...]

Canine Hot Spots

What is a Hot Spot? A hot spot is a localized area of skin inflammation and infection. The infection can be superficial or deep. Also called moist eczema, hot spots are the sudden appearance of wet, circular patches of infection on the skin that create intense itching and irritation. What are the signs of a [...]

Everlasting Treat Ball Review

Do you need a toy that’s capable of standing up to a very rigorous chewer? Then you will want to give Star Mark’s Everlasting Treat Ball a try. This is a toy that can keep most dogs occupied for hours. I know nothing can motivate my two dogs like food. So when I first set [...]