Should I Let My Dog Eat Cicadas?
Imagine if there were chicken nuggets falling from the sky, buzzing around and even hitting you right in the face. I think this is the world that Cow is living in right now, and if you live somewhere in the Midwestern to Eastern United States, your dog might be too....
Should I Get Professional Dental Cleaning For My Chihuahua?
They say the cutest mouths are the smelliest. Well, at least, I say that. Our tiny dogs are cursed with teeth that are crowded together and easily collect plaque and tartar. It’s no wonder we so often see toothless Chihuahuas with their tongue hanging out. While...
Does Your Dog Whine And Carry A Toy Around In Her Mouth?
When Matilda was about 15 months old, she pulled the feet off one of her toys. The feet looked like tiny brown beans about 1.5″ long that sort of resembled a very tiny baby Chihuahua. She used to take one of those tiny feet and carry it around in her mouth,...
7 Ways To Prank Your Dog For April Fool’s Day
This past year has been rough, to say the least, and I think that’s why April Fool’s Day seems so quiet this year. We’ve all been through enough! For our dogs, though, this year has been superb. We’ve spent more time at home with them than...
How To Catch A Loose Dog
You’d think dogs don’t have a sense of humor until your dog slips her leash while you’re out on a walk. While you panic and look out for cars, there’s your very funny dog, dancing around and daring you to chase her. In most cases, the worst...
My Dog Bites Me When I Give Her A Treat!
Do you ever lovingly share a bite of your food with your dog, or offer her a treat for a job well done, only for her to bite your fingers? I’ve realized that there’s a few ways to stop this from happening, and that it’s only partially a training or...
Are Small Amounts Of Chocolate Harmful To Dogs?
Most people realize that chocolate is toxic to dogs. But dogs do not realize that chocolate is toxic to dogs. So when your dog sneaks a bite of your cookie or a lap of your hot cocoa, you might panic – until you find out that it takes a higher dose to land your...
How To Get Your Dog To Drink More Water
Does your dog’s water bowl remain untouched at the end of the day? Do you feel as though you never catch her drinking? Water is an essential nutrient. You know that when you’re working long hours and forget to drink water, you might get a headache, you...
How To Make 10-Minute Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes For Your Dog
When prepping some potatoes for Thanksgiving today, I realized that I had just two taters left in the bag. I was overloading my pot as it was, so I decided to save them for my dogs. One problem – I had already put away my cutting board and didn’t have room...
Our Holiday Family Updates
There has been so much going on with our family that I’ve been wanting to write about, but the more that happens, the less time I seem to have to write about it, and the more overwhelmed I feel. Where to start! I’m just going to run-down how our family has...
I Found A Flea On My Dog… What Do I Do??
When I spotted a flea crawling around on Matilda’s belly, I knew to act fast. I knew what to do because we’ve had fleas before. Sometimes I share things on my blog that I’m a little embarrassed about. The fact that this is the second “flea...
Can A Dog Be Litter Trained?
Indoor potty systems for dogs are controversial. Some people, experienced trainers included, feel that puppy pads and other indoor potty areas can confuse your dog, making her think it’s okay to relieve herself anywhere she wants in your home. But I think...
3 Ways To Use Up Leftover Canned Pumpkin For Dogs
Canned pumpkin is basically the whole grail of dog tummy health. Is your dog constipated? Pumpkin. Are her anal glands firing off in the house? Pumpkin. Does she have diarrhea? PUMPKIN. But your dog doesn’t have to have a digestive issue to enjoy pumpkin. Which...
Is My Dog Dumb? What I Learned From My Less-Clever Dog
If I hadn’t had Matilda, I might not notice that Cow is… well… Saying that she’s “dumb” is an unfair simplification of the situation. I love Cow, and we never refer to the ones we love the most as “dumb.” But on a...
How To Keep Your Small Dog Safe From Loose, Off-Leash, Or Out Of Control Dogs On Walks
Our small dogs may act pretty tough when they see a larger dog, but an actual confrontation can end up deadly. If you live in an area where there are loose or stray dogs, a possible encounter is always around the corner. I don’t know how Matilda and I survived...
How To Speak Dog – 5 Useful Phrases You Won’t Learn With DuoLingo
Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could learn to speak dog with one of your favorite language apps? It doesn’t look like that’s happening anytime soon. Dogs have done their best to adjust to our world, learn our human way of communicating, and speak their...
Is Your Dog Constipated? How To Get Them Pooping Again
Dogs have a much shorter, faster digestive tract than humans. That’s why they tend to poop more often than people, and you’ll often spot undigested pieces of food in their poop that you have just fed them a few hours earlier. But what about when your dog...
Matilda’s Artwork Is Available For Sale! Bid Towards A Good Cause
Since I began sharing videos of Matilda painting on social media, people have been asking me if her artwork is available for sale. I struggled with all of the factors surrounding that – how much should I sell them for? And what should I do with her hard-earned...
Are Retractable Leashes Dangerous? What Small Dog Parents Should Know
When you go on a walk with your dog, you want them to be able to have the freedom to sniff, run ahead, and go at her own pace. A retractable leash seems like a great solution. Your dog has more freedom than a standard 6 foot leash, yet you’re not as prone to...
How To Trim Your Dog’s Nails With A Nail Grinder… Without The Drama!
Does your stomach drop when you notice that your dog’s claws have grown into gargoyle talons yet again? I don’t think anyone looks forward to nail time, but it’s something we all have to deal with, whether your have your vet or groomer trim them, or...
Should I Let My Small Dog Play With Big Dogs?
Have you and your dog ever encountered someone walking with their large dog on the street, and wondered if it was safe to allow your dogs to say hello? On one hand, you want your dog to be well-socialized. You might feel good about both dogs’ body language....
Can Dogs Have Ham?
It’s been a few days since Easter, and maybe you bought a huge ham that’s still sitting in the fridge. If you’re tired of leftover ham sandwiches and tempted to throw a few pieces to the dog, read on. What’s In Ham That Can Hurt Dogs? I’m...
Review: 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test – At-Home Allergy Test For Dogs
It’s heartbreaking to keep trying new foods to help your “allergy dog,” only for her to continue being itchy, gassy, sick, and miserable. Yet, so many of us watch our dogs suffer from intolerances. Until now, there haven’t been many options....
Am I A Bad Dog Mom If We Use Puppy Pads?
In my Chihuahua and Dog Facebook groups, there are a lot of questions that are asked on a regular basis, but this one breaks my heart – “Am I a bad dog mom if we use puppy pads?” The answer, of course, is no. Why People Use Puppy Pads For Their...
Why Are Chihuahuas So Aggressive?
The 90s were a weird time for Chihuahuas. The Taco Bell dog was “Yo Quiero Taco Bell”-ing his way into our hearts, and meanwhile, Paris Hilton was strutting around with tiny Tinkerbell peeping out of her designer purses. Soon after, Bruiser lit up the big...
13 Random Things To Do With Your Dog When You’re Bored
Bored? Have a dog? Here’s 13 things you can do to pass the time. Trim Her Nails Most of us do not trim our dog’s nails often enough. I personally do it monthly, but doing them more often keeps them in better shape, that way your dog doesn’t have to...
Dog Keeps Peeing In The Same Spot? How To Quickly Break The Habit For Good
When your dog keeps peeing in the same spot in your home, it can be tough to convince them that no, that specific area in your closet, on your prized potted fig tree, or under the table is not, in fact, an appropriate potty area. But it can be done. You just need a...
The Amazing Benefits Of Raw Meaty Bones For Dogs – And What Vets Are Saying
If you follow dog accounts on social media, or you’ve been around this blog for long enough, you’ve definitely heard of people giving their dogs “raw meaty bones.” Of course, you can see why dogs love chomping away at juicy, crunchy bones. If...
Can My Dog Transmit Coronavirus? What Dog Parents Should Know, And What NOT To Worry About
Each day, more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in humans are being reported, and it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction, precaution from overcaution, and to know what you actually need to do to protect yourself, your family, and your community. You may be...Are you an extraordinary pet business owner?
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