My dog treat box is a graveyard of dental chews that haven’t worked for us. Matilda and Cow aren’t impressed by some of them, and maybe I shouldn’t be surprised …

Last week, I noticed that the “pinky” side nail on Matilda’s left paw was bent at an outwards-turning 90 degree angle. I hadn’t seen any signs of pain like limping …

The best inventions solve an everyday problem, and boy, did a fabulous invention come my way this month. The Wishbone is a simple accessory that instantly separates static-y layers on …

We celebrated Matilda and Cow’s 7th birthday with some dog-friendly tacos. This wouldn’t be our first time enjoying tacos on the blog, you might remember our Cinco De Mayo refried …

Dog moms and dads, your life is about to get so much easier. Check out these tips I’ve been using to overcome everything from daily challenges to minor inconveniences that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Indoor potty systems for dogs are controversial. Some people, experienced trainers included, feel that puppy pads and other indoor potty areas can confuse …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …