Some people food can be toxic to dogs. Many of us dog owners have experienced an accidental dog poisoning when we fed our pets a people food they shouldn’t eat. What a frightening event that is, worrying about the recovery of a beloved pet, not to mention the guilt we may feel if the… Continue reading Some People Food Toxic to Dogs
Category: Pet Patter
They love us without question, wait for us to come home, bark with joy when they see us and give slurpy kisses. They are our pets.
Nestle Purina Dog Food Recall!
If your dog eats a prescription dog food, pay attention to this Purina dog food recall notice! Nestle Purina Petcare Company™ recalled a limited amount of a prescription a Purina dog food due to potentially high levels of vitamin D. The Recalled Product Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in 8 lb.… Continue reading Nestle Purina Dog Food Recall!
The Truth About Chows
The truth about chows rivals the fiction. One rumor that follows the handsome dogs is that their black tongues signify a poisonous bite! Ridiculous. Several animals have the trademark black tongues including the Shar-Pei breed of dog. Yet, the Chow is the only one to be labeled as poisonous because of its tongue color. Looking… Continue reading The Truth About Chows
Cooking Your Dog’s Food Adds Variety to His Life
Have you considered cooking for your dog? Cooking your dog’s food adds variety to his life. If dogs run wild, they eat meat, but they also eat grasses and other green items to help their digestion. Ganny’s Kitchen on this site has more than a few delicious recipes for people but today, Fido is the… Continue reading Cooking Your Dog’s Food Adds Variety to His Life
6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs
On a local social media group, I followed a thread about a “found” dog as the rescuers searched for his owner. This dog was old, blind and deaf and found wandering alone along a busy road. The owner was eventually found but because the animal was old, the man no longer wanted his pet. Said… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs
Pet Boarding or Pet Sitter? Which Is Best?
When I plan a vacation my first consideration, after choosing dates, is whether to use a pet boarding kennel or hire a pet sitter. Which is best? Take your pet to a boarding facility when you travel or hire a pet sitter to stay in your home? Pros and cons of both may keep you… Continue reading Pet Boarding or Pet Sitter? Which Is Best?
What to Do When Guests Aren’t Pet-Friendly
How do you handle visitors to your home who are not pet-friendly? For me, it depends on the visitor. Did I invite them? Do I know if they have allergies to dogs or cats? Or did they show up with no advance notice? Obviously, we want to train our dogs to display at least basic… Continue reading What to Do When Guests Aren’t Pet-Friendly
Do Dogs and Seniors Make a Good Team?
Yeah, yeah! Bite your tongue, Carol! One is never too old for pets. But the truth is, the type of pet may need to change as we age and our abilities diminish. Dogs are good for us, but not all dogs are suitable choices for a senior lifestyle. Honestly, dogs and seniors may not always… Continue reading Do Dogs and Seniors Make a Good Team?
Are You Killing Your Pet with Second and Third-Hand Smoke?
Did you know that second-hand smoke is as dangerous to your pets as it is to humans? Even third-hand smoke is bad. Third-hand smoke, according to an article here by Dr. Karen Becker is best described as “what you smell when you get on an elevator after someone has returned from smoking outside, or what you smell in… Continue reading Are You Killing Your Pet with Second and Third-Hand Smoke?
Killer Allergies Could Attack Your Pet
If your dog or cat has ever suffered a killer allergy attack, you know there is little more frightening than wondering what’s wrong, what to do, how to react – especially if it happens after veterinary clinics are closed for the day. Just like humans, dogs and cats can suffer from various kinds of allergies.… Continue reading Killer Allergies Could Attack Your Pet