Archive for January, 2009

Winter Itches!
January 30, 2009

It happens every winter. Once the windows are closed and the heat is turned on, it’s like someone flips a switch and everyone’s got dry, itchy skin. You, me, Fido and Kitty!
At first you might think that your pet just has a case of the fleas (and it might very well be so [...]

Manners Matter!
January 24, 2009

If there’s one thing I dislike just as much as kids with no manners, it’s dogs with no manners! Manners MATTER! So this week I thought I’d help out with a few, very simple ways to get your dog to mind his or her manners…I’ve picked out a few so we’ll go over [...]

Vaccines – Needed or Not?
January 17, 2009

Every time I bring one of my pets to the vet, I wonder how much it’s going to be THIS time. I mean, veterinary costs are HUGE! Vaccinations, testing for this, testing for that, preventing this thing, preventing that…. Is it really NECESSARY? Especially with the economy the way it is…. Do [...]

Picking a Peck of Precious Puppies
January 9, 2009

Say THAT three times fast! So, you’ve decided to get a pup. You’ve found a litter of puppies that match the breeds you’re interested in. You’re head is spinning because everyone is telling you what puppy never to pick, what puppy to always pick, what puppy does this, what puppy does that…. [...]

Happy New Year!
January 2, 2009

Well it’s here! 2009! A chance to start aaaaaallll over again! New Year’s resolutions to make and break and re-make!
So what about it? Gonna get fit this year? Great! How about Fido and Kitty? THEY could probably use to lose a bit, too, if they’re like the average [...]