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…

This post contains affiliate links to pawsitively adorable dog products, and I will becompensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Bum wiggle-worthy dog gifts: Canadian-made Christmas and holiday dog collars that are merry and bright It’s beginning to look a lot like spoil your dog season! What better way to make your…

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links Hill’s for the holidays: Making sure our pets are well groomed, well fed, and stay safe this season It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our pets are as much a part of our…