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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A bird, a cat and a dog enter through a door all within a few seconds of one another. Fortunately they are not walking into a bar as part of a punch line to a joke–they are in fact visiting … Continue reading
A restful night’s sleep is priceless, especially if you generally have trouble sleeping. Sleep eludes us for so many reasons, here are just a few: stress discomfort spicy foods or large late-night meals sleep apnea, difficulty breathing restless bed-mates, 4-legged … Continue reading
Try as we might to avoid chemicals, they are a part of our lives. They’re frequently used for routine household cleaning or to rid your home of pests such as ants, mice or fleas. Accidents can occur with these chemicals … Continue reading
I heard on a talk radio show yesterday a very animated conversation about how people react to spiders— they’re pretty much afraid of them. The discussion revolved around how frightening it could be if a spider were to appear in … Continue reading
In our most recent posting we updated you on the dreaded resurgence of fleas this time of year. In addition to fleas, there are several other parasites that deserve our attention, especially during the warmer months. Tapeworms — Fleas open … Continue reading
Along with spring come the fleas. After a few warm spring days flea eggs hatch with a BANG and fleas look for any tasty snack! Fleas at the park!¦ fleas in the landscape mulch!¦ fleas having a day at the … Continue reading