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Book Review: Therapy Chickens

Book Review: Therapy Chickens

I recently sent the author of my new favorite book, Therapy Chickens, some questions about chicken keeping. This is a beautiful book that Tedra Hamel wrote and it highlights over 50 bits of wisdom. Like me she also lives in...

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Why You Should Have a Bird House

Why You Should Have a Bird House

Birdhouse! What types of bird houses are important for winter? Bird houses should be designed to provide protection from the elements, including snow and cold temperatures. They should also have a tight entrance hole that is small enough for the...

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Birdfeeders Will Help You Enjoy Nature

Birdfeeders Will Help You Enjoy Nature

You don’t have to be a birder to enjoy the native birds around you.  The Stellar’s Jay wakes us up every morning with its recognizable screech. Every bird lover in the PNW learns to love this persistent blue bird, a...

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GI Supplements Your Doggos Should Try

GI Supplements Your Doggos Should Try

Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Are you interested in learning about probiotics and toppers like pumpkin? Are you looking at these because your dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis? Or is there...

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How to Properly Manage a Dog’s Cut Paw Pad

How to Properly Manage a Dog’s Cut Paw Pad

Bullies are helpful! We’re having quite a summer. We were on a hike in a FOREST, and Herschel ended up walking on something that cut his paw pad in half. It was a nightmare. I have literally no idea how...

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Research Says Dogs Enjoy the Company of Other Dogs

Research Says Dogs Enjoy the Company of Other Dogs

Yes, ample research supports the fact that dogs enjoy the company of other dogs. I’ve lived with three dogs for a decade and then two dogs for the past five years. I’ve never lived with one dog for over three...

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10 Ways to Protect Your Dog’s Sutures After Surgery

10 Ways to Protect Your Dog’s Sutures After Surgery

Both my dogs had surgery this year! Walter went through an epic lumpectomy, and Herschel just wrapped up two weeks of recovery after his neuter. We are so grateful both of these surgeries are behind us! Having multiple surgeries was...

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Travel To Coeur d’Alene, Idaho With Your Dog

Travel To Coeur d’Alene, Idaho With Your Dog

Yes, it is true. The Kardashians also spent their July 4th holiday here in Idaho but we didn’t see them. This city is super pet-friendly! This was probably one of the best trips we’ve taken with the hounds. I’m going...

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Top Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Senior Dogs

Top Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Senior Dogs

Sherman, our almost 15-year-old hound enjoys weekly hydrotherapy sessions! He’s starting to have some trouble getting around. Our CVT coach, Kristin, at Splash Canine Hydrotherapy and Recovery has been working with both hounds for the past two years. Sherman benefits...

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How To Transition Dogs To A New Diet

How To Transition Dogs To A New Diet

There are many moments in a dog’s life when you need to transition them from one diet to another type of food. In some cases, you need to feed a bland diet and then transition back to their everyday meal....

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