We love incorporating our dog into holiday traditions and that includes a dog advent calendar. Fortunately, there's a countdown to Christmas advent calendar for just about everyone in the family, and that includes dogs. In the past few years, I'm all about shopping mostly on my computer. I am not fond of long lines, fighting crowds, looking for a parking space, … [Read more...]
Here’s How Fish Oil For Dogs Can Help Your Pooch
When is the last time you saw an online ad or had someone tell you that fish oil for dogs is the next big thing? I mean, do dogs really need all those fancy vitamin and supplement mixes and additives that seem to be dominating the pet industry these days? Yes and no. High atop our list of supplements our dog gets on a daily basis is fish oil. Here’s the catch: not all fish … [Read more...]
Dog Halloween Photo Contest Winners 2019
The winners of the Ninth Annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest have been selected. Our judges had a lot of doggone amazing entries. Your dogs are such awesome sports that it's time for them to have some fun and go for a walk. Please be sure to come back for our Huge Holiday Photo Contest which kicks off in mid November. Be sure to sign up for our … [Read more...]
Pet Blogging For Love And Money Book Is A Must Have
When I first started my pet blogging and social media journey well over a decade ago, I went looking for a book on the topic but came up empty-handed. Looking back, I can’t imagine how different my life would be if I had a thorough resource to guide me on my pet blogging journey, avoid pitfalls, and show me how to make money with it. Fast forward to the present day, and … [Read more...]
Interview With An Icon: Anne Serling, Writer/Dog Lover
I have never been without a dog. I love when I interview someone who starts our conversation with those words. Anne Serling is a dog lover of the highest order. I first met Anne at SerlingFest in Binghamton, New York in 2018. SerlingFest is a yearly gathering organized by the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation. From presentations to memorabilia, the event offers something for … [Read more...]
Dog Halloween Photo Contest 2019
It's time for the Ninth Annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest with TEN prizes up for grabs! Whether it's creepy or funny, pretty or scary, packs of dogs or a solo dog, we want to see them dressed up for Halloween. Entering is easy, prizes are fantastic, and all dogs are welcomed: past and present. Four entries per person are allowed: This means no more … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Save Money On Dog Prescriptions
Anytime I can save money and get pet meds for less, I share that news with our audience of dog lovers. Dog prescriptions can be costly, especially if your dog has to take the medication regularly. I know because it happened to my pooch, Dexter, when he was diagnosed with an immune system disease called IMT. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about discount pet medication, … [Read more...]
113 Dog Photo Contest Costumes To Win Halloween
If you're looking for dog photo contest ideas for Halloween costumes for your pooch, we've got 113 winners to share. From funny to spooky, scary to original, big dogs and small dogs and every dog in between, there's something here for you. The dog costumes you are about to see can be used for photo contests and in-person competitions, too. Most importantly, dressing up … [Read more...]
How To Relieve Arthritis Pain With Cold Laser Therapy For Dogs
The reality of cold laser therapy for dogs is something I know a lot about. My Cocker Spaniel, Dexter, tore both of his ACLs (anterior cruciate ligament) within one year of each other. We tried conservative management including a custom knee brace and laser therapy for dogs at a rehabilitation center. Despite our best efforts to prevent his ACL partial tear from advancing to … [Read more...]
Cocker Spaniels Are Like Potato Chips, You Can’t Have Just One
Cocker Spaniels are like potato chips: you can’t have only one. Kindergarten teacher Naomi Lukaszewski has a passion for the breed but she certainly cannot own over 100 of these adorable dogs. She did the next best thing to embrace her love of the breed while saving lives. Naomi Lukaszewski and her husband Dan have fostered 111 dogs to date and they have no plans to slow … [Read more...]
