We recently posted Free Resources for a ‘Dogs Die in Hot Cars’ Campaign, but we’ve noticed that the dangers of other vehicles and tents aren’t as well publicized. A lot of people leave their dog in a camper or tent when they travel to places that aren’t dog-friendly, as is the case with the majority […]
5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Natural Pet Care
In today’s guest post, author Naomie Pierre offers suggestions for alternative pet care, the natural way.
Welfare Weekend: Call for Serious Penalties for Puppy Mill Operators
We’ve been reporting to you about the hundreds of dogs seized from a Quebec puppy mill last September. This week, we learned that Nicole Labombard and her mother, Charlene, of Paws R Us, have agreed to abide by a court order to not own more than three pets or operate a kennel for the next […]
Natural Flea Treatment and Control (With Herbal Rinse Recipe)
There are no safe, natural quick fixes for fleas. It takes diligence and work to eliminate infestations naturally. Prevention measures are your best defense for holistic flea control and natural treatment in cats and dogs.
Review: PupLight-2 Tested by Charlie the Dog-Guide-Dog
When the folks at PupLight contacted us for a review, we immediately knew who our product testers would be. Dear old Charlie and his blind companion, Sammie, take late night walks around our neighborhood with their pet-mom, Margaret. The wet weather that British Columbia experiences all Winter results in further reduced visibility. I’ve often worried […]
Welfare Weekend: Free Resources for a ‘Dogs Die in Hot Cars’ Campaign
Many great pet websites have articles about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars, so we decided to do something a little different. The intent of this post is to empower you to make a difference by sending you out there armed with educational materials that promote this deadly dog issue. From shareable graphics […]
Natural Sun Protection for Dogs (With Homemade Sunscreen Recipe)
Summer is the season for spending time outdoors with our best friend. Most dogs will instinctively seek shade and have a certain degree of natural protection from sunburn. However, even dogs with the thickest coats can have vulnerable spots on their belly, groin, inside upper legs, or a light nose. Some breeds also have very […]
A Dog in a Human’s Clothing
The Fran Lebowitz quote illustrated below was my inspiration for this post, after reading it on the Cesar Millan website in his gallery of dog quotes. Fran is an author and comic commentator of sorts, so we should take her quote in that context. It does, however, reflect the opinion of many people in the […]
Easy Essential Oil Recipe for Dog Nausea and Vomiting ©
Please note: While occasional nausea and vomiting isn’t usually a concern, we do suggest a consultation with your veterinarian for repeated or chronic vomiting, and before the use of essential oils with pre-existing conditions.
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) for Dogs
I received an e-mail last week asking about the benefits of Myrtle (Myrtus communis) for dogs. The writer was considering Natural Defense dog treats (or ‘oral health snacks’, as they call them), which contain this herb for its dental benefits. I decided to post my reply on the All Natural Pet Care blog in the […]