How to Divorce Yourself from the Veterinarian
There are very few relationships a pet parent ever has with another human being when it comes to their dog’s well being outside of a veterinarian. It is therefore, incredibly difficult when one…
Author: Carol Bryant
Carol Bryant is a Cocker Spaniel expert with over 30 years of experience. A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King to discuss Cockers and dogs in general.
Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A pet industry veteran, she appears on television, radio shows, and podcasts as a trusted resource and has authored hundreds of articles from sites like CNN and Yahoo to Dogster and Today.com
She is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and a two-time winner of DWAA's Best Dog Blog.
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Why My Heart Beats Dog®
Years ago at the BlogPaws pet blogging conference, I approached a mural. We were instructed to write something about pets on the mural and that piece of paper would be forever adhered to…
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Why Your Dog May Not Need Yearly Vaccines
Vaccines is a super hot topic in the veterinary medicine world, and with good reason: Many experts believe overvaccination of our pets is harming and/or killing them. As a dog mom whose Cocker…
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Pet-Friendly Amusement Park Welcomes Dogs
A pet-friendly amusement park sounds like a dream, right? I discovered a beautiful, clean, family-owned, affordable amusement park in Pennsylvania that welcomes well-behaved dogs. Established in 1926, Knoebels Amusement Park combines nostalgic charm…
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Lumps and Bumps On Dogs: What To Do From Experts
Over the past 30 years, I’ve accidentally found dozens of lumps and bumps on dogs. Perhaps one day, you are sitting around petting your dog as your fingers glide over a lumpy spot….
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The Big Four Blood Test Dogs Should Have
Medical screening tests are an important part of keeping your dog healthy. No doubt, your dog’s veterinarian suggests routine blood work to assess anything that might be happening or brewing in your dog’s…
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Wigglebutt Warriors Announces Wigglebutts Uncorked Updates
Fidose of Reality has upped the bark on our 2016 gala fundraiser to benefit NYC Second Chance Rescue. This rescue group was selected as the benefactor of our 2016 red carpet event, Wigglebutts…
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How to Help a Lost Dog
A pet parent’s worst nightmare, next to having their pet pass away, is having their pet go missing. Over the past 10 years or so, my spouse and I have helped reunited at…
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Seven Summer Safety Tips Dogs Wish You Knew
The fourth of July is a time of fun, enjoyment, celebration, and unfortunately, fireworks. If you are a dog parent whose dog is unaffected by the bombs bursting in air, rejoice! Millions of…
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10 Summer Household Items That Can Kill Dogs
Summer has officially arrived. The dog days, the heat, the sun, the pool, the fun, and of course, the living is free and easy. Well, for millions of dogs summertime is anything but…
