The Writer’s Dog Blog
Blog the Change for Animals- Responsible Pet Parenting
My son, who has own apartment, is ready to get his first dog of his own. I'm so excited to be a gramma! He's planning to get either a lab, golden retriever, or possibly a retired racing greyhound. He wants to adopt through a local rescue group, and if possible he'd...
FitDog Friday- Go, Dog, GoPro
One of these adorable pups is Simba, when he was an 8 weeks old in the shelter. Simba had no home, no family. Luckily for Simba, Doug came along. The two locked eyes and before you knew it, Simba found a new home and a new best friend. This is Simba now, 4 years...
Why I want to Share my Home with Senior Dogs
USED: One 10 year old Basset Hound. He doesn't move fast, he sheds, has gas, and eats like a horse. And he's having "accidents". Friends of ours fostered this dog. I think they were growing attached to him, despite the wet spots on the carpeting. Then along came an...
Kelly and Ike’s Wild Cravings
What can the shape of your dog's treats tell you? Well, in the case of EVO Wild Cravings, this is what they told me: Circle is for Zero- as in, there are no grains. Triangle reminds me of the Food Pyramid, which represents the high nutritional quality of Evo Wild...
FitDog Friday- Awards, and Big Anniversary Giveaway!
Happy Anniversary to FitDog Friday!! You've been sharing your fit dog stories and posts for one year now!! I've learned something from all of your posts. You've inspired me, and made me laugh, cry and promise to get more fit and active with my dogs. Thank you for...
Ike’s X-Rays
What's on the inside of a dog? Turns out this: Here's Ike's x-rays after swallowing contrast dye. The doctor is trying to determine what is causing Ike's stomach upset and occasional vomiting/regurgitation. Having had Upper GI series with barium myself, my first...
As the Stomach Turns
Early in the morning, and I'm awakened by a strange noise. Gursh....sproing....gurgle.... I sit up and look to Ike, who is sound asleep at the foot of the bed. But his stomach is all kinds of busy, churning, sloshing, burbling. And I know that we're in for a long...
Fit Dog Friday- A Slow Feeder that Really Works
I wasn't looking for new dog bowls, but when I entered the pet store to purchase a bag of dog food, something caught my eye. Bright colored, interactive feeders on display right as I walked through the door. Well, I guess I fell for the product placement, because I...
Make Your Own Turkey Jerky
I'm not much of a cook for myself, so when it comes to cooking for my dogs, well....it had better be something super simple. It's always nice to have a helper in the kitchen! I'd hear about my friends who use a dehydrator and make all sorts of healthy snacks for their...
