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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 been doing for the… Continue reading Our Holiday Family Updates

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 when we had daily walks… Continue reading How To Keep Your Small Dog Safe From Loose, Off-Leash, Or Out Of Control Dogs On Walks

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 Dog’s Whole Life It… Continue reading Am I A Bad Dog Mom If We Use Puppy Pads?

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 have uncomfortably overgrown nails at… Continue reading 13 Random Things To Do With Your Dog When You’re Bored

You know Cow, but do you really know Cow? I need to share 10 things with you about my very unusual dog. These are things that I don’t expect anyone to understand, but I hope you can believe at least half of it. 1. Cow has udders. Cow got her name when she was a… Continue reading 10 Weird Things You Should Know About Cow

Any time your dog’s appetite changes, there is a chance that it is due to an illness. So, it’s worth investigating the cause when your dog turns her nose up at her dog food. A lack of appetite can come from a bacterial or viral infection. Parvovirus is a common, potentially deadly illness that results… Continue reading What To Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat Dog Food But Will Eat Human Food

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 with her work – she really captured the curiosity and playfulness that I… Continue reading A Little Unveiling

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 hopefully find out what… Continue reading What’s A Cow?

Author Mark Twain was once quoted, “the more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” People disappoint us. Many of us turn to the companionship of animals when we feel misunderstood or betrayed by our fellow humans. Dogs cannot insult us, judge us or lie to us. We feel safe to tell… Continue reading The More I Learn About Dogs, The More I Like People

Cinco De Mayo marks Matilda’s second birthday. Matilda marks everything.  Today, Matilda got a dish of eggs and bacon in lieu of a cake. There’s plenty of dog birthday cake recipes and special meals to prepare, but a simple arrangement of her favorite foods was just as good. Matilda’s birthday toys are from the Sagoskatt… Continue reading Matilda’s 2! Why Dog Birthdays Are The Best Birthdays