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My greatest fear when hiking with Pieper or any K-9 off lead is that they may eat something that will harm them. Luckily most of my hikes are in the woods and there are less lethal things to get into. However, K-9s always have there noses to the ground searching for something to eat. That’s […]

It’s winter and in Colorado we’re having a dry spell. Moisture evaporates fast. I’m so grateful for indoor plumbing…turning on the faucet and having clear, clean and cool water fill a glass is wonderful! When I fill my glass, I’ve made a habit of checking my furry friend’s water dish.
Animals can loose all […]

Good Physical and Mental Exercise is essential for a Happy canine. Our canines live in our world under restraints most of the time. Many humans put their furry friend in a fence and think that’s all they need. I have a friend who tells me that her next door neighbor puts the dogs out […]

Recently, my friend went to a two week 50th wedding anniversary celebration for her parents. It’s a huge celebration; her parents are re-marrying and as an ordained minister, my friend is performing the ceremony; creating a short film and presiding over the event. She’s been in an organizing frenzy for the past month or so. […]

My good friend recently said her canine companion had a coughing and breathing problem. She asked if I could do some research to help find relief. We believe it is an allergy problem and her veterinarian has not been able to diagnose what is causing the problem. Veterinarians do not always think to look […]

Coming Fall
Fall has a way of sneaking up. I’m always surprised as I walk through woods and see a sprinkle of orange and yellow dotting the path. It’s September and the woods have a different feeling and smell. There is a coolness in the air that I know will grow. This cooler weather brings […]

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For hundreds of years people have treated themselves, and their animals, with the wild plants growing around them. Today we have other options: doctors and veterinarians can run sophisticated tests on blood, kidneys, even your brain. If your dog coughs, vomits, or limps, your veterinarian can prescribe chemicals that have been isolated […]

Last week I attempted to do an update with regard to the Pet Food Recall and got side tracked: Pet Food Recall: Trail of Tears, which gives a heart wrenching account of the loss of my Golden Retriever, Annie Oakley.
 
This week, I’m taking a long look into centuries of food industry practices. Practices which […]

Symptoms Associated with Contaminated Pet Food
A work associate asked me recently if I knew the ‘symptoms’ associated with the contaminated pet food. I had to think about it for a minute. I’ve always prided myself in making sure my Pieper gets food from a quality source. So, I hadn’t given the issue […]

Jumping onto a blank page is like hiking somewhere I’ve never been before. Scary. Exciting. Adventurous. Knowing how long to stay, on what I hope will be a wordy trail, is a more difficult decision. Life calls out with loud voices. Pieper barks and whines for me to play or go for a walk. […]

Yesterday as part of the shared writing project I shared how my doggie Ani snorts and has trouble breathing. I’d tried various methods over the years, but it seemed to be getting worse.
Carol made some great suggestions using EFT and tapping to bring the whole family out of power struggle:
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My four year old black Labrador Ani, is snorting when she wakes up. I’m pretty sure it’s allergies, but it happens all year round, so I’m afraid she is allergic to my cat.I’ve tried lots of stuff. Homeopathy - a complex remedy for the Rocky Mountains as well […]

Food is the first in the series on: What Makes a Happy Dog? Prepare yourself; I plan to dig deep; there is no doubt in my mind, that the food our canine or feline companion’s eats is the foundation of his/her good health.
Have you ever heard the expression, ‘What you don’t know, can’t hurt you’? […]