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Happy Valentine’s Day with Kisses from Blue

First shirt off and Blue stuffed into a lovely girl’s sweater. (When thrifting it’s easier to find hearts & love shirts in the girl’s section than in the boys.) The teenie weenie rug was also removed as it looked odd. A couple of sparkly hearts were added to the wall for a bit more pizazz!  Sweater squeezed out of, we turned towards bandanas and fake roses. Bandana one had big hearts but didn’t photograph well. Bandana two had a ton of little hearts and looks quite awesome!  The trickiest thing with Blue & the roses was handing them to him […]

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Halloween & Your Dog: Tips for a Safe Spooky Season

Headed outside and Blue demonstrated the best way to wear a costume then got a bout of the zooms around the yard.  With it being Blue’s first Halloween it had me thinking about how we would do trick or treating and Halloween activities.  First – safety tips! If you are handing out candy, secure your dog or cat in a separate room away from the front door. Halloween has the second highest rate of lost pets (4th of the July is the highest).  Make sure your dog’s microchip is up to date and they’re wearing an ID tag just in

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Before your dog jumps in the lake, here’s what you need to know!

Signs of hypothermia: shivering lethargy stiff muscles pale gums lack of coordination or stumbling fixed and dilated pupils low breathing & heart rates collapse57 After a cold swim: Dry your dog with towels and get him warmed up. If you’re not at the cabin, then crank up the heat in your car to a toasty level.  Once towel dried, burrito your dog in a cozy warm blanket.  Offer your dog a warm drink – milk or chicken broth are good options (similar to how we sip a hot cocoa when we’re chilled) If the shivering persists for 30-45 minutes after

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