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5 Tips to Help Your Dog Enjoy Summer Safely
All adult dogs and puppies love the summer. There’s nothing like a good romp in the park or a fun roll on the grass in the warmth of the sun. However, once the weather starts to radically heat up, there are certain risks involved for dogs when they are out in the heat. Here are some suggestions as to how you can keep your dog healthy and happy in the days of summer:
By Monica Pocelujko4 years ago in Petlife
Mollie, the Black Lab, and Her Shenanigans
Meet Mollie We have a granddaughter. Her name is Mollie. She is a 60 to 70 pounds black lab and is about 8 years old. Mollie is very vocal and quite a character. I can imagine her as a human with a snarky attitude. Mollie stays with us when her parents are on vacation and there is never an occasion where she does not use her manipulation methods with us. Mollie loves being outside, hence why she enjoys being here, because of our large fenced-in backyard. She can get annoying sometimes with her constant whining to go outside. Yesterday alone I opened the sliding door for her about 30 times. And whenever I said no, she grunted like a bitchy teenager as if saying, “FINE! I’ll just lay here on your swollen, puffy, hurt foot!” Then lay down on the floor using my foot as a pillow.
By Debbie4 years ago in Petlife
I Tried Subscription Dog Food: Here’s My Honest Review. Created with: Ollie.
Whether you live by the beaches of Los Angeles or out in the desert in Texas, like me, there’s a good chance that you’ve considered giving subscription food delivery a try.
By Chico and The City4 years ago in Petlife
A Humorous Tale of Going Buh-Bye With My Daddy
I’m SO excited! It’s one of those rare days I get to take my Hoo-man out for the day. I love this big ol’ mook. He’s an awesome Paw-paw, that’s for damn sure. He’s always giving me treats, letting me lay against his leg when he’s busy writing, and generally leaving me the hell alone. Which is more than I can say for everyone else in this house.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Petlife
7 Life Lessons Learned From My Father’s Cat
Her concentration is unbreakable as she crouches close to the ground. Every muscle stays perfectly still except for the tip of her tail, which wags ever so slightly as the only warning to her intended victim. With eyes fixed on one spot on the ground, she’s a statue waiting for her prey to make a terminal mistake.
By Scott Ninneman4 years ago in Petlife
She loves me over anything; just like I learned to
Have you ever heard of the stereotype that all pets resemble their owner? Well, it might be truer than we believe. That’s what I came to realize after reflecting on the past nine years with my cat Miri- a beautiful, fluffy, stubborn ball of fur.
By Dr. Alexandra Simond4 years ago in Petlife
4 Popular Misconceptions on Dog Food. Created with: Ollie.
Picture this, my friends: You go to your dog’s pet food bowl in the morning. You pour a cup of food into the bowl, then step back. Your precious pup is beyond excited to eat his breakfast - but you’re feeling a little bit of dog mom (or dog dad!) guilt.
By Ryann and Sherlock4 years ago in Petlife
Why I Can Rarely Use Logic With My Dog, Libby
Libby Pro. Short for Libby Provencio. Also known as “Mooch”. Our unofficial fourth child in our family. She’s been a part of our family for over five years now, and a huge part.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Petlife
It's Time
“It’s time,” my wife said, nudging me gently in the ribs. “We need to go.” I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and looked at my watch—three-thirty on Christmas morning. “Are you sure? The doctor said—”
By Ricky Keck4 years ago in Petlife
Did I Tell You
Did I tell you I love you? I know that you know, I just needed to tell you before I go. I love the food you let fall on the floor, and the belly rubs I just adore
By Seth Conley4 years ago in Petlife
The Cost of Canine Diabetes
When I found out that my dog Tia had diabetes mellitus, I was ashamed at how quickly I began to worry about money. I have pet insurance, of course, but the fact that she was considered a senior pooch meant this had a 20% co-pay along with the excess payment. Thanks to her dental surgery last year, I had next to no savings and maxed-out credit cards (pro pup parent tip - most insurance plans do NOT cover dental work of any kind - start saving early, because dental work is expensive and gum disease is the single most common issue amongst elderly dogs and cats). Could I afford her care, I wondered. Not just immediately, but long term?
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Petlife
The Tomato Frog: A Rare Amphibian You Need To Know About
So you have decided, you want a pet frog! Cool, but now comes the hard part. What species to get? You want a small, cute one that is easy to care for. In this article, I will talk about my favorite one, and maybe you will like it too.
By Bruno Lopes4 years ago in Petlife