How to Keep Your Dog's Heart Healthy
My heart beats dog. Fidose of Reality followers know this much is true. My dog’s heart, too, beats strong and I plan to keep it that way for many years to come. My…
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10 Myths of Dog Grooming
Dog grooming is a noble, needed, and respected profession. Like all careers, there are some myths and dog grooming is no exception. Having raised two Cocker Spaniels, I can attest to spending more…
My Dog Helped Me Lose 40 Pounds by Gaining 25
I lost 40 pounds by gaining 25. I got a dog (all 25 pounds of her) and started walking and exercising with her. Within a few months, the weight came off and I…
Five Things to Keep Dogs Safe All Winter
As a new year rises, in many places temperatures are falling. There is no shortage on the amount of dog winter care tips circulating online, but there are four things dog parents may…
Does the Nutriscan Kit to Solve Dog Food Allergies Work?
Once a year for about 60 days my dog itches and bites at his feet until I just want to cry because anything I’ve tried doesn’t seem to 100% help. I wanted to…
How to Keep Dogs Safe at Halloween
Goblins and ghoulies, candy corn and cornstalks, doggie costume contests and parades: It’s that time of year when dogs get their spookly groove on and go trick or treating. Here are 10 must-do’s…
Pawer Women Series: Interview with Dr. Jean Dodds
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own dog business? Maybe you’ve considered a career related to dogs but aren’t sure where to start, need some encouragement, resources or just a paw in…
How to Prevent A Dog Bite
The Center for Disease Control estimates that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. It’s summer time, more dogs are outside, and more people are interacting with dogs as it’s…
Five outdoor dangers every dog parent should know
When kids play at school on the playground, germs are abound. The same holds true for dogs at the dog park, so in addition to following your dog’s veterinary protocol for vaccines and…
To spank or not to spank a dog: Never
While out walking my dog recently I witnessed a man chasing his dog down the street. Ever the “I’ll help, be right there” person that I am, my random act of kindness was…