How to Brush your Dog’s Teeth

by Peggy | Sep 2, 2009 | 0 comments

Your veterinarian probably tells you to brush your dog’s teeth. I know–if you’re like me, it’s hard enough to remind your kids to brush their teeth. With all we have to fit in a day, brushing a dog’s teeth may be the last thing we can...

Monday Rufferences and Resources

by Peggy | Aug 31, 2009 | 0 comments

Here’s this week’s Rufferences and Resources.In shelter news this week, read about a new way to transport pups in need of homes: the Rescue Waggin’! And, did you think shelters were only for dogs and cats? Check out this guinea pig shelter in Aurora...

Introducing dogs in blended families

by Peggy | Aug 28, 2009 | 2 comments

When Stacy Jensen remarried, she wasn’t the only one moving in with her new husband, Andy. She was also introducing her dog to the new family–including Andy’s dog. Stacy has a Poodle-Pomeranian mix, Eddie. Andy’s dog is Mauly, a young Vizsla....

Monday Pet Rufferences and Resources

by Peggy | Aug 24, 2009 | 0 comments

Every Monday I’ll be bringing you Pet Rufferences and Resources, a place to keep up with what’s happening in the pet world, links to breaking news, tips, good books and movies, and other bits of info you want to know! I hope you’ll check back every...

Flying With Your Pet

by Peggy | Aug 20, 2009 | 2 comments

The thought of flying with a dog or cat in the cargo area of a plane frightens me. Pets are not luggage. Although experts say the incidence of pet dying while traveling on airlines is rare, I would imagine it’s stressful and scary at the least. And, what if you and...