Just some articles we’ve written as the mood strikes us or products we’ve reviewed. Hoping our readers can find them helpful.
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Top 5 Dog Chews for Healthy Teeth & Happy Pups (2025 Edition)
Looking for the best dog chews to keep your pup entertained, healthy, and out of trouble? You’re in the right place. Dog chews are more than just treats — they support dental health, reduce boredom, and satisfy your dog’s natural urge to chew. But not all chews are created equal. That’s why we’ve rounded up…
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How to Keep Your Pet Hydrated All Day Long: Tips & Must-Have Products
Proper hydration is just as important for pets as it is for humans. In fact, dehydration in dogs and cats can lead to serious health issues like kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and fatigue. So how do you ensure your furry friend gets enough water throughout the day? In this guide, we’ll cover practical hydration…
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Top 5 Automatic Pet Fountains for 2025
The Best Automatic Pet Water Fountains of 2025: Top 5 Picks for Happy, Hydrated Pets Keeping your pet hydrated is one of the most important (and sometimes overlooked) aspects of their health. A clean, steady flow of water encourages dogs and cats to drink more — which is where automatic pet water fountains come in.…
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10 Must-Have Pet Products Every New Dog Owner Needs
10 Must-Have Pet Products Bringing home a new dog is exciting — but it also comes with a learning curve. From training tools to comfort essentials, there are certain pet products that every new dog owner should have to make life easier (for both you and your pup). Whether you just adopted your first dog…
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Litter-Robot 4 Review: The Best Investment for Cat Parents (And Here’s Why)
If you’re a cat parent, you know the struggle: scooping litter, dealing with odors, and maintaining a clean litter box is never-ending. It’s one of those chores we’d all love to skip. Luckily, there’s a solution that’s making life so much easier for cat owners everywhere—the Litter-Robot 4. Trust me, this is not your average…
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Retriever Pet Retreat Portable Kennel, 4.5 ft x 4.5 ft x 5 ft
We were looking for a new x-pen to raise our pups in and came across these, very nice, portable pens by Retriever. We purchased one because they were expandable and each hinge locked for more stability. The enclosure is a bit heavy but folds up neatly for easier transport, it came with straps to keep…
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Hip Dysplasia Biomarker Study
A potential spring forward in the evolution of canine health, the University of Missouri & OFA are performing a study looking for biomarkers that can predict Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD). Currently, Canine Hip Dysplasia can only be diagnosed through x-rays of hips in adult dogs. There is no way to gauge if a puppy may…
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Nature’s Miracle Skunk Odor Remover Odor Neutralizing Formula
As we know, dogs can be curious creatures and get themselves into a heap of trouble. This trouble can then really affect us, and our senses. Pooch tangle with the wrong ‘kitty’? You’re probably searching for instant relief from the nose punching smell of a very unhappy skunk. It gets in your nose and stays…
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Boredom Busters
These cold winter months can be painful for all of us. We can’t get outside to play and our dogs are saying a big old “nope” at the front door. To keep away those winter-time blues, keep your pups’ brains active with some mental activities in limited space.
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Pet First Aid Kit
My handy pet first aid kit is always traveling with me and the critters, especially with unpredictable winter weather. You never know when things might come in handy or necessary. There are many first-aid kits you can purchase that are directed towards pets but if you’re like me I like to be frugal and make…
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Silicone Molds for Dog Treats – Paw Prints!
I can’t wait for warmer weather to roll around so I can use my new Silicone Molds for Dog Treats. These will make cute little doggie-pops. Be watching for recipes! Suitable for for making frozen dog treats, baked goods, soap bars, chocolate candies, etc Made of food grade silicone, flexible and easy to pop out…
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Importance of Dog Dental Care
Let’s talk about the importance of your dog’s dental hygiene. The average adult dog has 42 teeth, we only have 32 teeth (not counting wisdom teeth). Just like us humans these teeth are very important to everyday life and survival, and just like us our four legged canine companions (& sometimes the feline variety) occasionally…
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Dyne Dog Supplement
So I have a breed that seems to be hard to keep weight on in the early years, doesn’t help they’re also a picky eater. I also have very good mommas who need extra calories during nursing. I was looking for something to add to their daily feedings that will promote eating what’s in their…
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It’s Fall Ya’ll – Pumpkin Spice Everywhere!
I don’t know about you but I’m ready for FALL! I am already drinking my pumpkin spice coffee and wearing my fall colors. I saw on a Facebook group geared towards canine enrichment that someone made their pup a Pumpkin Spiced Kong. I wanted to share so you can get your pup in the fall…
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The Best Dog Haircuts
There are a few dogs who need to be regularly trimmed. Yes, they are like us humans in that way. Their hair grows and gets too long. It can get matted. They can have bad hairs too. There are times they need to get a good clipping. Okay, there are the dogs with little to…
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You Can’t Force a Dog to Run
With the Animal Rights Nuts now going full force after the take down of Greyhound racing I want to talk about one of the most recent Dog Sports in their cross hairs at this time of year, the Iditarod dog race, also been called the “Great Race of Mercy”. This race has been in existence…
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Wild Frontier by Nutro… continued…
So Mr. Idle has been on a mix of 2 cups dry + 1 can twice a day since August 5th. He’s a 65-70lb Male Berger Picard. He took right to this food, no loose stools or upset tummy. Idle has no known allergies or intolerant so didn’t hesitate on giving this food a go…
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Wild Frontier by Nutro… Canned
So if you read our previous post, we also ordered Salmon & Liver Stew Grain-Free Adult Canned Dog Food Salmon & Liver Canned Ingredients Chicken Broth, Chicken, Salmon, Liver, Potato Starch, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pork Broth, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Dried Tomatoes, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Sodium…
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Wild Frontier by Nutro
We were approached by Chewy.com to perform a 30 day review of Wild Frontier by Nutro in both wet & dry. We chose Beef & Wild Boar Grain-Free Adult Dry Dog Food & Salmon & Liver Stew Grain-Free Adult Canned Dog Food. My first impression was expensive at $2.89/can & $2.77/lb, but I do like…
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$5 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Rachael Ray’s ‘Nutrish’ Dog Food
So we did a 3 stage review of Rachael Ray Nutrish Peak Grain-Free Natural Wetlands for Chewy.com a few months ago. While I’m not one to even look at celebrity endorsed pet food (or anything for that matter), I figured free dog food for a review, we’ll give it a try. Nothing lost but some…
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5 Vital Dog Nutrition Facts Every Pet Owner Must Know
If you shop for dog food without looking at the nutrition information, then you’re guilty of neglecting your canine’s health. Dog nutrition is a crucial aspect that should not be overlooked by any pet parent. For all the love that your pooch has given you, he surely deserves the best care and the best quality…
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Rachael Ray Nutrish Peak Grain-Free Natural Wetlands #3
A little behind on posting but Day 30, final day, of feeding Racheal Ray Nutrish Peak Grain-Free Natural Wetlands. My overall impression is for the price ($41.98 for a 23lb bag) I’d expect a bit more but this is a high protein (30%) food, mid-high-range fat content (15%), it just seems middle of the road…
