A few weeks ago, I mentioned in a blog post that I had learned how serious it can be for dogs to be even a pound or two overweight. The Human To Pet Weight Comparison Tool really opened my eyes. I had been told that my pugs were probably a couple of pounds overweight, but at the time I didn't realize how serious it was. For most dogs, their total body weight is much smaller than ours, so an extra 2 or 3 pounds is a much higher percentage of their overall weigh than that kind of weight gain Read more [...]

*I was provided with Milkotein product. All opinions are my own. I adopted my two pugs 11 months ago. They were already 8 and 9 years old, so they were well past their puppy-chew stage but they were anxious dogs. I quickly realized that chewing appeared to lessen their anxiety, and we began using it as a coping mechanism. Since then, I have been testing out just about every type of dog chew that I found. I recently discovered Milkotein bars, and was excited to test them out. They are a Read more [...]

I received products from K9 Bytes for my review. All opinions are my own. As some of you may know, we have a lab named Kaylee. Kaylee just turned 10 years old. We had a larger than normal birthday celebration this year for Kaylee and we showered her with new grooming products, special treats and extra attention. One gift I had thought about getting Kaylee was a new leash and collar set. The set she had was functional but it was mismatched and that bothered the fashionista in me. Things got Read more [...]

*I was provided with product from I and Love And You. All opinions are my own. If I were to sit and dream up the ultimate dog chews for my pugs Frank and Beans, the list of features would be something like this: Fully Digestible (no rawhide!) Something both pugs would love Long lasting No splintering (so no small or weak bones) All natural, no unnatural additives or preservatives No corn No by-products I And Love And You is a brand whose chews meet all of these hopes & Read more [...]

*I was provided with a Cool Pet Pad. All opinions are my own. Did you know that dogs don't sweat very much? They can sweat through their paw pads but most of the rest of their body doesn't sweat. Instead, they use panting to help cool off and moderate their body temperature. Pugs aren't very good at using panting to cool themselves because they have short nasal passages and small mouths (both are the result of having the "smushed" face). For this reason, pugs are really sensitive to heat and as Read more [...]

I received products from Shelton’s Poultry Inc. for my review. All opinions are my own. Last year, I lost 50+ pounds with the help of a nutrition weight loss program. Since then I have been trying to eat healthy on my own. Not only am I doing this for me and my family’s well being but also because I want to lose another 10-15 pounds. One of my bigger struggles is trying to find healthy snacks. I try to have an assortment of snacks that are both nutritious and easily access able. One of my Read more [...]

*I was sent a Panasonic vacuum in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Having two pugs means having to vacuum more often. I remember having pets growing up that shed a LOT - if they were to lay down in an area and then get up, they'd leave a pile of hair behind. My pugs don't shed like that, but I'm still surprised at how quickly their hair builds up in various places of my home. I only have carpet in one room, but the carpet is dark blue. My pugs are fawn colored so most of their Read more [...]

I received products from Opie & Dixie for my review. All opinions are my own. This week I have shared with you a few gifts we are giving Kaylee, our black lab, for her upcoming 10th birthday. Today I am sharing a few grooming and skincare products made for furry family members. Opie & Dixie specialize in wholesome pet grooming solutions. Their products are made with organic, all-natural and vegan ingredients. Opie & Dixie offer products that are free of synthetics and toxins. Read more [...]

I received products from Organic Oscar for my review. All opinions are my own. This year, we are making a big deal about celebrating our furry family member’s birthday. Kaylee our black lab is turning 10 years old on June 1st. My daughters wanted her to know just how much we love her so we are getting her a few gifts and will have a family party. I was thinking about what items Kaylee needs that would also make a good doggy birthday gift. I decided that bath products were high on Read more [...]

I received products from Grandma Lucy's for my review. All opinions are my own. Kaylee, our black lab is about to turn 10 years old; her birthday is June 1st. We have had Kaylee since she was just a few weeks old. When I went to the house where she was born, I learned that Kaylee was the only girl in a litter of 9 puppies. I went there wanting a female dog so my choice was made for me. This was a good thing because all of the puppies were ADORABLE! I easily could have taken them all home with Read more [...]