Invest in our Planet: Embrace the 5 Rs of recycling on Earth Day We grew up being taught the three Rs- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. That’s where it all began. Fast forward to the present day. Pollution and human-caused climate change are far more devastating problems than we could have predicted. We are in a…

Happy International Women’s Day: Defining what being a woman means to you is a unique and personal journey Womanhood is such an unpredictable journey. I continue to learn from the women in the past who paved the path of privilege that I walk on today. When I say they paved it, I mean it! They…

The truth about brewers rice: What is brewers rice in dog food? Reading the back of a bag of dog food can be confusing. Some ingredients are easy to identify- meats, fruits, and vegetables. Even some vitamins and nutrients are familiar. Other items in the list baffle pet owners. Nutrients, the quality of the ingredients, and where…

In love with love: Today isn’t about romance, it’s about LOVE I have a public service announcement to make, brought to you by someone who doesn’t live her life ‘as expected.’ I’ll keep it brief. Here it is: We have been doing Valentine’s Day ALL WRONG. Today is thought to be a day of ‘romance.’…

Ask a vet: How do I improve my dog’s dental health and prevent dental disease? It’s time to flip that lip, cause it’s National Pet Dental Health Month! If I’m being honest, every month is Pet Dental Health Month, but it’s nice to have an annual reminder during February that dental care is important. I’m…

As a member of the Etsy affiliate program and an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m one of those shameless dog moms who want their puppies to have the very best of everything. We have puzzles, toys, jackets, leashes galore, grooming supplies, pet meds, and a million other things to ensure that my…

Frito feet: Why do my dog’s paws smell like corn chips? And should I be worried? Frito feet! I know it sounds corny, but if your dog’s paws smell like corn chips, then your dog has Frito feet. Full disclosure, Hazel has Frito feet sometimes, and so did Keira. Although TikTok is popularizing the term,…

  Wishing Hazel a happy 8th birthday! Hazel is sweet as the biggest piece of birthday cake! I was in Orlando, Florida attending the VMX 2023 Veterinary Conference and spent a week away from Hazel. It really makes you appreciate your pets more when you are separated from them. I missed her so much. I…

New Year, new you: Non-fiction books that inspired me to feel better and be better PLUS Level up with my 2023 resolution reading list! The past few years have been ‘work on me’ years. I suffered from depression and chronic pain for a long time. My healing journey included moving cities, taking a years-long break from…

Wishing you hopeful holidays: We may not all suffer the same this season, but we can heal together This Christmas I feel something I haven’t felt in the past few years; calm. The past few years have been transitional for me. Moving away and starting anew. Again. Sometimes my life feels like it’s in a perpetual…