Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics
An emergency can happen at any time… I attended a first aid workshop at a local Emergency/Specialty clinic. Since I’m not currently working at a clinic, I wanted a refresher on CPCR as well as bandaging. How often do you...
by Christy Caplan
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November 17, 2015 
Hunting for Mushrooms: Truffles?
Planning to truffle hunt with your dogs this season? Truffle hunting: Could become a great sport for the pack and you don’t need a Lagotto Romagnolo The breed known for truffle hunting is the: Lagotto Romagnolo – a breed from...
by Christy Caplan
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October 25, 2015 
Itch Relief: Shampoo Reviews
Dr. Shawn’s Shampoo Review: Before Whole Dog Journal called this brand out as a top pick I had used the Itch Relief shampoo on Shermie. It’s one of the BEST shampoo brands I’ve stumbled across and it’s all natural ingredients....
by Christy Caplan
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October 5, 2015 
Enrichment for Doxie Puppies: Lessons from Experts
I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with my friend Laura who is the guardian of a litter of Goodwood puppies – this is a Huti/Fifa litter and they are adorable. Laura created a puppy enrichment area to help...
by Christy Caplan
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September 27, 2015 
Northwest School of Animal Massage: first day of FUNdamentals
Vashon Island is where the Northwest School of Animal Massage is located. This past Saturday was the first day of animal massage training and I couldn’t be more excited to dive into my new life adventure. A day in the...
by Christy Caplan
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June 8, 2015 
PDX Pet Photographer Captures End of Life Moments
Kristin Zabawa, a local PDX photographer, captures photography of humans and animals when they’re near the end of their life. These are precious moments.”Soul to soul” photo sessions are what she calls them on her crowdfunding page. The photos are...
by Christy Caplan
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May 17, 2015 
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
One of the most important things when preparing for a disaster is to simply have a plan in place. For example, one of easiest things to do is to have a sticker in your window telling emergency crews how may...
by Christy Caplan
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May 10, 2015 
Senior Dogs: Bruiser’s 12th birthday at the beach
Bruiser’s 12th birthday celebration was this past weekend on the coast. Out of our three beautiful dogs, I know Bruisy the best. He’s twelve years young and the longest relationship I’ve ever had with a four legged friend. We...
by Christy Caplan
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May 4, 2015 
Dog anxiety: do herbs help?
Shermie has been given herbs for his anxiety for over a month and they’re working. Our holistic vet, Dr. Becky Jester, recommended adding some herbs into his daily routine to address some anxiety he’s having – mainly around Bruiser, our...
by Christy Caplan
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April 20, 2015 
Poisonous Mulch for Dogs
Spring has sprung and while I’m considering mulch I have some tips on what to stay away from in your gardens! I’m now researching this so thought I’d share what I’m finding – tips for dog owners: Cocoa mulch: this is...
by Christy Caplan
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April 15, 2015 
