Can Dogs Get Cavities and Other Dog Dental Questions
It takes about 48 to 72 hours for plaque to harden on a dog’s teeth. Can dogs get cavities? Yes, but pet parents may not even realize a cavity is present. The more…
Author: Carol Bryant
A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol Bryant when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King show to dish dogs. Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A 30-year veteran of the dog world, she is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), the 2020 and 2021 DWAA winner for Best Dog Blog, and the co-author of Pet Blogging for Love & Money.
30 Memorial Ideas For Dogs
The death of a dog is a heartbreaking event. Drawing on inspiration from my deceased Cocker Spaniels, I made a list of memorial ideas for dogs and beautiful ways to eulogize and pay…
Dr. Harvey’s Paradigm Superfood For Dogs Review
Whole food diets for dogs are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Dogs, like people, don’t eat the same foods, the same portions, nor the same recipes. And they shouldn’t. Every dog is…
How I Survived After My Dog Passed Away
Since my dog passed away eight weeks ago, I’ve received several types of questions and messages. Caring friends and strangers offer their condolences, share their own path of pain, and extend words of…
50 Cocker Spaniel Facts You Probably Don’t Know
Cocker Spaniel facts are always fun and educational, but there are many tidbits about the breed that surprise even the most expert breed lovers. I’ve shared life with Cocker Spaniels for 30 years,…
Pet Blogger Journey 2022
As a pet blogger of 13 years, I am definitely OG and love every keystroke I’ve earned. I am often asked how I got started and how others can run their own successful…
23 Things That Are Toxic To Dogs During The Holidays
The holidays are a time of great joy but pet parents should know things that are toxic to dogs. The last thing anyone wants is a visit to a pet emergency hospital during…
Hemangiosarcoma In Dogs: My Dog Died Without Warning
I lived every pet parent’s worst nightmare. Hemangiosarcoma in dogs is a canine cancer that is evil, insidious, and strikes like a bolt of lightning. Our beloved Cocker Spaniel, Dexter died approximately 18…
Dex The Halls 2021 Holiday Dog Photo Contest Winners
Dex the Halls because it’s time for our 12th annual Holiday Dog Photo Contest. We are upping the “bark” this holiday season with even more prizes, more goodies, more entries allowed, and more…
The Death of My Beloved Canine Hero
To say I am shattered is an understatement. The death of my beloved canine hero is indescribable. Everyone knows when a pet comes into their lives it isn’t forever. The likelihood we will…