Easy Cinco De Mayo Dog Taco Treats Recipe
Matilda and Cow were born in the Central Valley in California, and they probably still remember getting leftover tacos from their former owners - Cow surely charmed the taco truck cooks for scraps when she spent most of her days on the street. Cinco De Mayo felt like...
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A Little Unveiling
Notice anything different about LittleDogTips.com? It's been a long time coming, but finally, dear Cow is in our logo. I commissioned amazing animal artist Kristen Pednaud of Dobby Doodles to capture Matilda and Cow's likeness in a cartoon-style logo. I'm so happy...
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Made To Share: Beef Jerky Recipe For Dogs AND Humans
What could be more tasty than a snack that you can share with your very best friend? Making beef jerky with your at-home dehydrator is fun, but it's tricky to find a recipe that is both tasty enough for the humans in your household, and safe and healthy for your dog....
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How Bone Broth Can Boost Your Dog’s Health – Primalvore Review/Giveaway
Have you heard of bone broth? If you're an active reader of articles in the pet, human wellness, sports or food space, you've definitely heard about the seemingly miracle benefits of this popular superfood. At this time, I haven't been able to make bone broth at home,...
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What’s A Cow? Gift Card Giveaway/Contest!
Ever since I've known her, Cow has been Cow, but I always wanted to know more about her lineage. What gave her those beautiful spots, and why are her ears half-folded in a way that reminds my family of the Flying Nun's habit? We're getting a Royal Canin DNA test to...
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5 Ways to Reward Your Dog Without Treats
Guest Authored By Kaylee Moore - Show our guest author some love by sharing and commenting! Some dogs just don’t like treats. I can hear the howls of laughter now. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. There are dogs out there that just aren’t motivated by a crunchy...
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Valentine’s Day With The Dogs – Recipe For BonBons
When you're single on Valentine's Day, but you have a dog or two, you're not going to experience a shortage of love, far from it. My favorite part of being in a relationship is having someone to spoil with homemade , kisses, and compliments. Dogs are happy to be on...
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Teach Your Dog To Let You Know She’s Hungry
Is it time for dinner yet? A post shared by Matilda The Meep Meep (@matildawoofwoof) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:10pm PST I took just one training session to teach Matilda how to show me when she was hungry, way back when she was a puppy, and she locked in this extremely...
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Dog Won’t Play With Their Toys? Here’s What To Do
Dogs are born to chase. Heelers chase livestock, terriers chase rats, and hounds chase rabbits. Most pet dogs don't have many opportunities to chase, though they still have a penchant for chasing fast-moving objects. Sometimes, though, this urge to chase doesn't seem...
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How To Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones Indoors Because It’s Too Cold Outside
During the summer, it's wonderful to spend a few minutes in the morning sun while the dogs chomp away at their breakfast bones. In the winter, my short-haired dogs can only be outdoors for a few minutes, and I don't always want to go outside to supervise them. You...
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How To Make Christmas Turkey Trees
Finding healthy treat options for your dogs can be challenging, especially when your dogs have food intolerances or you feed a raw diet. These low-fat turkey trees make a great holiday gift, and you can adjust the recipe to work around allergies and what you have on...
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The 4 Gifts For Pets Blog Hop, Sponsored By CleverPet
Spending money on the pets is the most satisfying form of retail therapy, in my opinion. It's guilt-free, and your pet is always going to have an unfiltered reaction to their new digs, whether they're crazy about their new toy, or bluntly disappointed about their new...
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Who’s The Alpha Dog In Your Multi-Dog House?
When you have more than one dog, you may have been given the advice to establish one dog as the "alpha" of the house. This typically would be the oldest dog, or the one that has been in your home the longest. You may have been given advice to feed the alpha dog first,...
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Raw Meaty Bones For Small Dogs – Which Are Safe?
Small dogs are prone to dental disease because those tiny mouths can get crowded, allowing tartar to build up between teeth. As much as you brush with doggy toothpaste, you may never be able to reach every tooth. Chewing bones keeps your dog's teeth clean and prevents...
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Midoricide Natural Pet Shampoo Review and Giveaway
Cow, like many dogs, gets pink, itchy skin from time to time. This is especially common in dogs with white fur. Her predominantly white coat could contribute to the sensitivity of her skin. Last year, her skin was at its absolute worst. She was very red, itchy, and...
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Does Your Chihuahua Have Extra Teeth?
Every dog owner should have a habit of looking into their dog's mouth, particularly Chihuahua owners and those who own toy breed mixes and other small dogs. Small dogs have tiny mouths that tend to be overcrowded, making them more vulnerable to tartar buildup and...
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Teach Your Dogs To Wait For Their Names To Be Called – Portable Cot Giveaway from Carlson Pet
Do you ever feel like your dogs aren't really listening to you? For a while, I thought this was fine. It was fine if my dogs generally recalled when I said anything like "MATILDACOW" or "DOGS!" or "COWANDMATILDAITSTIMEFORBREAKFASTWE'REHAVINGFISH." But I hadn't really...
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How To Decide If You Should #DelayHerSpay, Or If You Should Spay Your Dog At All
If you're like me, you don't make decisions related to your dog's health based on just one source of information. You prefer to hear "both sides of the story," but when it comes to decided when, if ever, to spay your female dog, you may have noticed that there's many,...
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Safety Tips For Sleeping With Your Small Dog
Nothing is sweeter than your tiny dog curling up close to you so you can hear every sigh, snort and snore as you fall asleep. But it's hard to truly enjoy it when you're worried about rolling over and crushing your pup in your sleep, or if you're concerned that she'll...
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When Do Chihuahuas Stop Growing?
It feels like you just brought your puppy home yesterday - at the same time, you'll be glad when that sassy, mouthy pup is fully grown. There's no exact day on which you'll notice your puppy has grown into a young lady. From her height, weight, bone structure, teeth...
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Delay Her Spay Heat Diaper/Breeding Prevention Harness Review/Giveaway #sponsored
If this is your first time seeing the Delay Her Spay harness, your initial reaction was probably similar to mine: amused, confused and skeptical. Yes, this doggy chastity belt really does keep your dog from getting pregnant, even though she may resemble a sexy...
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I Quit Kibble And Started Feeding My Dogs A Homemade Raw Diet For A Really Weird Reason
Over the past six months, I've been feeding Matilda and Cow a homemade, balanced raw diet. They've been thriving, and I've finally learned, experimented and fine-tuned the process enough to start sharing with you what exactly they have been eating, and how I choose...
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How to Feed Your Small Dog for Better Health
Although your small dog may think they have the bark of a Doberman and the stride of a Great Dane, obviously… they are not the same.. But, their small stature and extra spunk are not the only characteristics setting small dogs apart from their large breed...
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Why Are Dogs So Heckin’ Friendly? New Research Offers Clues
Dogs are a lifesaver for less socially inclined humans. Most dogs love nothing more than being around people, and many will even greet strangers with boundless enthusiasm. I can't say the same for Matilda and Cow, who are wary of strangers and undersocialized, but...
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