The Writer’s Dog Blog
Healthy New You!
One of my goals this new year is to focus more on healthier, whole foods. Less processed stuff. To know what I'm putting in my body. And that goes for feeding my dog too. There are many advocates supporting making your own dog food. I've read about raw diets. But for...
Starring in My Sister’s Keeper
I'm always on the lookout for the dog in a TV show or movie. Not just the main character in major dog themed stories, but also the minor role. Eddie in Frasier. Tiger in The Brady Bunch. Bruiser in Legally Blonde.A few weeks ago I watched the movie version of one of...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!Nothing better than good news, and I love these tearjerker stories from USA Today. Read about the rescue of deserving pets such as Choo Choo the Boxer, who had been ruthlessly abandoned tied to the train tracks, and a Basset Hound...
This Year I Resolve to Take you on More Walks…
One of my New Year's resolutions ALWAYS involves dieting/eating healthier/exercising, and the last several years, that's applied to my dog Kelly, too. Lorraine Corriveau, wellness veterinarian at Perdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine takes involving your...
Meet Ruby, Border Terrier
When it was time to add a new dog to the family, Judi never thought she'd get a Border Terrier (the dog from the movie “Something About Mary.”) But Ruby has proven a wonderful addition to her family.Q: So how did you end up with a Border Terrier?Judi: Last spring we...
Monday Pet Roundup
Welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!Kelly sleeps at the foot of our bed for a while, then jumps off and sleeps in the hall, and sometimes even sleeps in her own bed. Should you let your pets sleep on your bed? Some veterinarians advise against it.That's fit blog shares a...
Merry Christmas from Kelly and me
"Mom, don't you think this holiday collar is just a wee bit too big?"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Holiday Tips from Joel Silverman
*Before we get to some great holiday tips, I'm happy to announce the winner of last week's photo caption contest. They were all fantastic replies, but the winner is DBR with the caption "Mom, don't you think this holiday collar is just a wee bit too big?" DBR, please...
Inspiring Pet Loss Book- Part 2
Last week we met Nadine M. Rosin, author of The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood. I recommend this book to everyone who loves a dog, or has ever lost a pet.Last week Nadine told us about why she wrote the book, and why she refers to the human-pet relationship as pet...