Archive for the 'Thoughts on Life with Dogs ' Category

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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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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A New Way to Help Your Senior Dog Feel Good

A New Way to Help Your Senior Dog Feel Good

This is a guest article from a colleague with Jope and is being contributed by founders Christine Colamonico and Jeremy Adjovi Boco.  A common misconception about aging is that it’s a synonym for fatigue and decreased activity. But did you...

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Lessons I’ve Learned…

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Lessons I’ve Learned…

Discomfort? Eating a lot in large amounts? Just like the taste? Most vets I’ve asked about eating grass – say generally speaking it’s OK if our dogs eat a little but grass. Today on a hike, Walter couldn’t get enough...

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Summer Solstice Snacks for Dogs

Summer Solstice Snacks for Dogs

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by WellPet but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What I miss about life pre-COVID? There are many things I miss, so I’ve decided to put some of the ‘normal’ back into our...

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Walter’s Holiday Gift Guide for Doxie Lovers & Senior Dogs

Walter’s Holiday Gift Guide for Doxie Lovers & Senior Dogs

A few years ago I pulled together a list of my fave doxie gear, toys, and treats! I thought I’d do this again as my list looks a little different since my dogs are older and I’m a little wiser....

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Calling All Pet Lovers: Enter the Wayfur Pet Halloween Costume Contest

Calling All Pet Lovers: Enter the Wayfur Pet Halloween Costume Contest

Are you dressing up your pet? We typically dress up Walter as Sherm doesn’t love it quite as much! Dressing up and taking some pics is the perfect way to celebrate. Our advice? Leave your pet at home on Halloween...

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Benefits of Animal Blood Proteins: Dog Supplements #ad

Benefits of Animal Blood Proteins: Dog Supplements #ad

*Check back Sunday at midnight (PST)  as we’re kicking off a contest and giving away a 30-day supply of supplements!  This isn’t meant to be a “scary Halloween themed post about blood” but a serious post about animal blood proteins...

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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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Senior Dogs: Why a Medication Chart is Important

Senior Dogs: Why a Medication Chart is Important

So I look at this medication chart and I know it’s overwhelming. But Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and there are A LOT of meds to keep track of. Plus, I’m not the only one medicating so it makes...

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