Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
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...
by Christy Caplan
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August 1, 2018 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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July 12, 2018 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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July 5, 2018 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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June 14, 2018 
5 Important Country Living Lessons with Three City Hounds
My three city dogs are stepping up and becoming farm dogs! My dogs have a new appreciation for life and now realize there are creatures great and small hiding in every available outdoor space. Gophers and rabbits are the new...
by Christy Caplan
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June 7, 2018 
Primalvore Bone Broth: A Review with Senior Bruiser & the Hounds #ad
#ad Disclaimer: This is sponsored. We are compensated from Primalvore as part of their blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I only share information about products that I believe in and already fit into our doggie lifestyle and routine....
by Christy Caplan
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April 1, 2018 
Happy Birthday Bruiser! The True Meaning of Friendship
Well, Bruiser is 14 years old and the oldest dog I’ve ever had the privilege of sharing my life with. We had a super scary weekend about two weeks ago as he went into congestive heart failure but pulled through...
by Christy Caplan
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March 17, 2018 
Canine Flu Case in Oregon
I've heard from multiple Veterinary Hospitals that they received an update last week from the state veterinarian reporting the first confirmed case of canine influenza (CIV) in Grants Pass, OR.
by Christy Caplan
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February 19, 2018 
Dogs That Suffer from Chronic Digestive Disorders Should Be on a Probiotic #ad
Probiotics are composed of bacteria or yeasts that keep pets healthy and alive. And a large part of your immune system lives in your gut. GI health is super important! 70% of your immune system is located in your gut.
by Christy Caplan
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February 7, 2018 
Home Delivery & Menu Consults: Q&A with Darwin’s #ad
In addition to home delivery, did you know Darwin's provided menu consultation as a service? Yep! So I talked to James Holiday, a menu consultant, this month. I did research prior to setting up my food delivery five years ago and a lot has changed with the dogs! It's a good time for me to re-visit the meals I'm feeding the dogs!
by Christy Caplan
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January 16, 2018 
