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With summer approaching and flowers blooming, bees will soon be out and about. To find out what you should do if your dog or cat does suffer an unfortunate sting — and how you can reduce the risk of a bite in your backyard, please read this article. How to Handle a Bee Sting In most cases, there will be mild swelling and tenderness where the dog or cat was stung, usually on the face or paws, says Dr. Richieri, adding, “if it is swollen and a little puffy, it is a localized re

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Homemade dog treats! Mix all ingredients together. *1 banana *1 cup oat flour *2/3 cup rolled oats *1/2 apple *3 tablespoons peanut butter *1 beaten egg Bake at 300 for 35-40 minutes. And there you have it! #food

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Do you feel bad that your best friend is left home alone for many hours while you are at work? Take a look at some things you can do to reduce your guilt and your pup’s boredom. ​ (1) EXERCISE Exercise Your dog before you go to work! Whether a long walk or playing ball in the yard, every little bit helps. (2) TOYS and GAMES Keep your dog stimulated with toys and games. One of my favorites is the classic stuffed KONG. Kong's come in all shapes and sizes with hard and soft inse

Mixed breeds are often the ultimate family dog. Mutts draw from a broader, more diverse gene pool. They are thought to adjust more easily to a variety of households and living conditions, whereas purebreds tend to be bred with a specific skill set in mind, like herding or hunting. About 75 percent of the dogs in shelters are mixed breeds, choosing a mutt usually means giving a home to a dog who really needs one. Mixed breed dogs are generally considered healthier than purebre

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Seven years ago we brought home twin 'human' babies to meet our first babies, Ivy and Rusty, both Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I have to admit I did not do that much research before I introduced them. Fortunately, things went fine, but for those who are more comfortable with planning and not leaving things up to chance (which is wise!), here are my top 5 tips to make the experience and process easier for you, your pup and baby. Train your pup to listen and obey basic comma

I admit, I’m one of ‘those’ pet owners. You know, the ones that don’t brush their dogs teeth often enough and at the same time am fearful of their best friend going under anesthesia so avoid it. It is a conundrum, but something has to be done! So, I have come up with my top 5 ‘to do’s’ and top 2 ‘don’t do’s’ for your pets overall oral health. And keep this in mind as you go through this list….you can prevent or limit plaque, but it is difficult to near impossible to remove t