Sit and Stay

This past Sunday brought the fridge clean-out, which is one of my most dreaded chores. In addition to cleaning I found myself doing a mix of snacking and tossing. I hate to waste food and I had in my hand some turkey breast, which seemed to be a bit past the point of freshness. I [...]

Having a green thumb is very rewarding-especially here in Oregon where it seems everyone other than me is a master gardener. Growing flowers, fruit, vegetables, bushes, trees and so many other plants that make a yard and home look and feel great is very satisfying.They’re satisfying for Pets, too, as vegetation provides lots of stuff [...]

One of the best things about having a Pet is being able to give them treats and see their excitement when they know something good is coming. Last summer, in our July blogs, we discussed several low or no-cal ways for treating your Pet. Since longer daylight hours often provide an opportunity to spend [...]

Beat the heat
If you walk outside, try to do so in the morning or evening when it’s cooler. In the mid day-sun Pets outdoors, on cement or blacktop can overheat easily. If you have questions or concerns about a Pet that you suspect is overheated we suggest contacting a veterinary care facility immediately for assistance. [...]