How To Cope With The Fear Of My Dog Dying
My heart beats dog® and it also deals with the fear of my dog dying. I’m a lifelong dog mom so this isn’t the first time I’ve had these feelings nor will it…
Author: Carol Bryant
Dog Halloween Photo Contest 2020
It’s time for the 10th annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest with ten prizes up for grabs. All dogs are welcome to participate in the Halloween photo contest and each entrant…
90 Best Dog Halloween Costumes
If you need ideas for the best dog Halloween costumes, you’ve landed in the right place. For over a decade, we’ve hosted a dog Halloween photo contest and often judge other contests. Most…
What Are Dog Plasmacytomas And How Are They Treated?
While petting my Cocker Spaniel a few months ago, I felt a new, small lump on the inside of his left ear. My dog’s veterinarian performed a needle aspiration of the lump and…
Can Microchipping Reunite Lost Dogs: A Dog Parent’s Guide
One of the worst things that can happen to a pet parent is having someone steal their dog. I am often asked can microchipping reunite lost dogs and the answer is a wholehearted…
Cataract Treatment In Dogs: How To Help A Dog’s Eyes
I saw a cloudy haze forming on my Cocker Spaniel’s eyes and I feared he might be developing cataracts. I worried since I know many pet parents who have had cataract treatment in…
How I Helped My Cocker Spaniel Lose Weight
When I decided to help my Cocker Spaniel lose weight, I knew I’d have to get savvy but serious about his diet. Dexter eats a high-quality diet now, but Cockers are notorious foodies,…
Cocker Spaniel First Aid Kit 21 Emergency Items For Dogs
While on a dog-friendly road trip last year, a sebaceous cyst on my Cocker Spaniel’s paw burst open. There was no warning but I knew the blood and cottage cheese type material oozing…
Cocker Spaniel Pees When Excited: Submissive Urination Tips
Back in the day as a first-time Cocker Spaniel mom, whenever I walked in the door, the same thing always happened. My Cocker Spaniel pees when excited and she let me know it…
Are Cocker Spaniels High Maintenance As A Breed?
Whenever I’m out in public with my Cocker Spaniel or post his photos online, someone inevitably asks “are Cocker Spaniels high maintenance?” After all, those eyes of melted chocolate, long silky ears, and…