Natural Dog Products & Fun, Helpful Tips for Dog Lovers
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Yesterday I talked about getting a Kiddie pool for your dog. Today, I am going to cover reasons why you may want to buy an actual dog pool. The difference between dog swimming pools and kiddie pools. Dog swimming pools are more durable, they are more capable of withstanding the high activity level of dogs, [...]
During the hot summer months, it is important to have water available to your dog at all times. Sadie and Rusty like to have their drinking water of course, but they also love having access to a small plastic kiddie pool. A kiddie pool works great when you have very limited space in your back [...]
I love to be out in nature. Hiking has always been something I enjoy because it allows me to be outdoors, experiencing nature, and it’s a good way to exercise Sadie and Rusty. Of course, Sadie and Rusty love to go hiking too. If you want to take your own dogs out hiking you will [...]
Are you tired of ripped bags, spilled food and stale kibble. Finding a good way to keep your bag of dog food from becoming stale can be a difficult task. One of the first things to look for when shopping for a food storage container, is a sound sealing lid. Air is the enemy of [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
There are a variety of flea products available for treating dogs. For this article, I am separating them into two categories: Chemical or Natural. Chemical treatments are any treatment that uses a chemical’s toxicity to kill the fleas on your dog. Whereas a natural treatment is any treatment method that doesn’t rely on toxic [...]
Over 80% of a flea infestation takes place in the environment, while only 20% is on your pets. The flea is a very resilient pest, but there are some things you can do to make your home and yard a less hospitable habitat. If you missed the article on the flea’s life cycle then I recommend [...]
Before you can avoid or solve a problem you must fully understand it; this is especially true when dealing with fleas. Fleas are very persistent parasites, capable of spreading disease, and killing. For evidence of just how horrible they are, look up the Bubonic Plague, aka Black Death: A disease spread by fleas carried on [...]
As the temperatures climb so does the number of bugs, and arguably the worst of these invaders are fleas. How do we keep our homes and pets free of these nuances? How can you fight what you can barely see? Fear not: CritterMinute.com has you covered. It’s time to get your pets, house and [...]
Identifying a flea problem is often difficult, what do fleas and their bites look like? Is your dog scratching? Does your porch have fleas, maybe and maybe not? A scratching dog doesn’t always mean they are flea ridden. Your dog could have skin allergies, dry skin, mites, or a fungal infection. If it’s fleas [...]
Sometimes we fail to notice how other people feel. When walking your dog do your best to behave in a courteous manner. Just because we love our dogs doesn’t mean everyone else feels the same way. Some people may even be terrified of dogs. It is up to responsible dog owners like us, to improve the [...]
I stumbled upon this list and thought it would be a nice thing to share with the rest of the world’s dog lovers. The author is Stan Rawlinson, and he’s graciously allowed me to post it here for your further enjoyment. What emotions did reading this stir in you? The Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership [...]
If you have a dog (or husband) then occasionally you’re exposed to offensive odors. There are a variety of products intended to combat odor, but Fresh Wave’s Pets Gel Crystals is my new favorite stink destroyer. Unlike candles or sprays that mask odors these remarkable Pet Gel Crystals, actually do what they’re supposed to do: [...]
Does your dog hate baths? Don’t worry you’re not alone, my dogs weren’t fans of the experience either, but now they actually look forward to bath time. Let me share what brought about this transformation from fear and loathing to pleasure and enjoyment. The first thing I changed was my own perception on their bath [...]
