Just like a child, your dog needs to be provided with essential things throughout his or her life. You need to keep your dog fed and happy, yes, but dog food isn’t the only cost you have to consider when getting a dog. Budgeting for dog essentials is important, definitely. Spending money on your dog…
This post was originally published in 2011 and updated in 2023. Although it might seem intimidating, it is possible to learn how to groom a dog. Read on for some tips about dog grooming and how to groom a Yorkie. Update: Our precious Sunny passed in September, 2022, at age 16. We miss her terribly,…
Keeping your dog happy and healthy should be your number one priority as a pet owner. Ensuring that your dog is physically fit, getting the treatments needed for any health conditions, and avoiding exposure to abuse or trauma are your number one concerns. However, it’s not unnatural for pet owners to be concerned when their…
Bringing a new pet into your home is a wholesome and loving experience. No matter if you’re bringing in a dog or cat, or even just a hamster as a first pet, it can be a great decision. Have you thought about what costs you should expect when bringing a pet into your home? Pets…
Getting a puppy might be one of the best things you ever do in your life, but it can also be a lot of work. People adore puppies, but they take a lot of time and energy, much like human infants. There are some things no one tells you about getting a new puppy. If…
While dog care doesn’t end with just good training and habits at home (because obviously, you’ll need to prepare for those times when he or she isn’t at home), home pet care is the perfect place to start. After all, your pup will be spending more time at home than in any other setting. Source…
Keeping a family pet can provide some tremendous benefits when raising a child. Taking care of a pet teaches responsibility, empathy for other creatures, and other important lessons. One lesson gained from having a pet is how to understand and cope with loss. It may not necessarily be a happy lesson, but it is one…
It’s already been a year since I wrote my first post about caring for your senior dog. Sunny is now 15 1/2, and although she has declined over the last few months, she is still enjoying life. Having an aging dog is never easy, but it honestly makes me so happy to be able to…
You know just how much joy your dog brings to your life, but you also bring a lot of joy to your dog’s life as well. There are so many ways you can enhance that. While your dog will be grateful that you provide him or her with food, shelter, and protection, there are always…
We got our Sunny from a rescue organization when she was 4 years old. She had been in a puppy-mill those first 4 years, as a breeder dog, living in a crate, with extremely poor care. (I don’t even like thinking about it.) Sunny is now a joyful 14 1/2 year old Yorkie, and we…
I love, love love gift guides, and I hope you do too. I thought our pets and pet owners would enjoy some fun, funny, and useful gifts. I hope these Amazon finds will help you find the perfect gift. Our Sunny is 15 years old and in kidney failure, so she is getting even more…
When my daughter was little, she was always asking for a new pet. Often, I gave in, and my excuse was, “Well, she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.” Actually, though, I think I just wanted all the pets too. If you’re considering choosing a family pet, I have some tips for you. This post…