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Senior Dogs: Ways to Be More Proactive About Arthritis

Senior Dogs: Ways to Be More Proactive About Arthritis

We started a few new techniques for Sherman in the past six months. I wanted to share these since he’s feeling really good these days and just turned 12 years old. A few of these recommendations are herbs and of...

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How to Ferment Chicken Feed

How to Ferment Chicken Feed

FYI: I wrote a similar article for Fang! Pet and Garden Supply. Most folks know that all my Scratch and Peck Organic Feed comes from Fang! in North Portland. Why Do People Ferment Chicken Feed? My hens and rooster love...

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Farmer’s Dog Food: A Breath of Fresh Air #ad

Farmer’s Dog Food: A Breath of Fresh Air #ad

updated 9-26 with a give-away! Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). #ad  This was a total shock to us and we were devastated. If you want to learn more about the disease you should read the article I wrote but...

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The Low Down on Broody & Laying Hens: Nesting Areas #ad

The Low Down on Broody & Laying Hens: Nesting Areas #ad

If you care for chickens you have experienced “a broody hen” and probably like me, researched hundreds of forums about what to do and how to handle this situation. #ad Our Rhode Island Red is VERY broody. I remove her from...

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New Subscription Box Review: Hound & Co. #ad

New Subscription Box Review: Hound & Co. #ad

August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day so let’s celebrate seniors with a new subscription box! The elements in this box from Hound & Co. (the marketplace for all things hounds) were highly customized to my pack and brands I hadn’t...

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6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners

6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners

Lessons after my first few months. I used to start the day with dog duties but my new routine now includes taking care of the hens and rooster! I love all of it. I try to clean up some manure...

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Introducing Wag and Cluck

Introducing Wag and Cluck

I wouldn’t consider myself a farm girl until about a month ago. But now I have a flock of chickens and a mean rooster. I also have a veggie garden which means I’m embracing country life as I’ve never tried...

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What To Do When Your Dog Vomits

What To Do When Your Dog Vomits

Vet disclaimer: I’m not a vet and anything you decide to do based on these details and tips should be verified with your vet! Some dogs vomit occasionally. Keeping track of frequency, consistency, color (is it bile?) and their overall...

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Senior Dogs: Giving Easy Under the Skin (SQ) Injections

Senior Dogs: Giving Easy Under the Skin (SQ) Injections

We are the vet waiting for some further direction on giving injections “under the skin” or SQ/Sub-Q shortened for subcutaneous.  Every dog owner will get to the point where an injection is needed for a variety of reasons. My dog...

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Guest Post: Should Your Dog Sleep with You in Bed?

Guest Post: Should Your Dog Sleep with You in Bed?

Guest Post: Sleeping with your Pets, written by Kellen Smith, community relations, The Tuck Sleep Foundation Do you sleep with a cat or dog on your bed? More than half of cat owners admit to sharing their bed with their favorite...

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