Five things to do during Westminster Dog Show
Indeed the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held recently over the course of two days in New York City, but there are many aspects of the show that are not hands-on…
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Toxins that harm our dogs: What dog owners need to know
According to the ASPCA, prescription medications top the ASPCA’s List of Harmful Pet Toxins for 2011. What does this mean to pet parents? Of the over 165,000 calls the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control…
Just FoR Today: Dog pad and paw safety and care
Just FoR Today. Welcome to a new series we will be running here on Fidose of Reality. If you can do just one thing just FoR today (FoR as in “Fidose of Reality”)…
Going Green to Keep Dogs Safe and Healthy: Tips from an expert
Think about it: your dog spends most of his time at home, so he’s surrounded by whatever chemicals you use to clean it. If your dog has environmental allergies, those can be triggered…
Can dogs communicate after they’ve died? A writer’s "rainbow" connection
The greatest miracles in life often come in a form, shape, and a time we least expect them. And if we’re fortunate and perhaps lucky enough, they’ll even appear twice. While driving home…
How to Get Your Dog on Television and In Print Media
I was never one of those dog moms who was a big fan of performing dogs. “It’s unnatural and goes against the fiber of who the dog is,” I convinced myself. I want…
Two new books to help dogs lose weight the right way
I lost 30 pounds by gaining 25. True, years ago I took off 30 pounds when a cocker spaniel entered my life and we began walking and playing together. There are two new…
How to prevent bedbugs: What dogs and their parents must know
Sniff sniff sniff. Those are the three sounds a particular predator fears most. Pasha packs a double barred nasal weapon in pursuit of pests that wreak silent but nasty havoc on unsuspecting vacationers….
Hot picks when traveling with a dog through the state of Maine
“Dirigo,” Maine’s state motto, is Latin for “I lead.” And dog-welcoming travelers will see that Maine is one state that truly “leads” the pack in acceptance and friendliness of both humans and canines….
How do I introduce my dog to a new baby?
Babies, the saying goes, complete a household, make life worth living, and bring a sense of joy and vibrancy, hope and promise of a bright future. They also bring change in routine and…