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Crusty Nose

KathyDV TBD — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:33:38 +0000

Yep, if your blissful dog has a dry crusty nose we can wholeheartedly recommend our The Blissful Dog Nose Butter. Here is how it actually works…

If your dog has the dreaded crusties, just rub a bit (about the size of a pea or so) onto their nose. No need to work at [...]

BRRRR…Cold Weather Tips for You and Your Blissful Dog

KathyDV TBD — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:58:58 +0000

If you live in where the winters are cold ( and as a Minnesota resident who grew up in the South, you have my sympathy) then you should have a yearly routine to get your dog ready for the winter weather. Even some of you lucky ones who live a bit farther south [...]

Nasodigital Hyperkeratosis Ugly Name, Ugly Condition

KathyDV TBD — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:57:22 +0000

I was “Googling” around today, looking for info on the ugly condition that prompted me to come up with The Blissful Dog Nose Butter, Nasodigital Hyperkeratosis, and was surprised to find very little actual information. Below is the most clear cut, precise information I have found so far and it validates what we have known…that [...]

Introducing…Toes Butter

KathyDV TBD — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:39:45 +0000

Whether we like it or not…winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. With the snow and slush comes salt on the sidewalks, ice crystals that get caught in delicate pads, and more assaults on your perfect dog’s paw pads. In our never ending quest to provide all things helpful [...]

Caring For Your Senior Dog

KathyDV TBD — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:05:23 +0000

Caring For Your Older Dog from purina.com

Even though your dog may be slowing down, there is no reason the older years can’t be some of the best years. With regular veterinary attention, daily care and proper nutrition, your older dog can still experience a happy and healthy life.

Recognizing Your Dog Is Getting Older

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Foot Licking Blues…

KathyDV TBD — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:44:26 +0000

Recently, a frustrated Frenchie owner emailed me about her dog’s incessant “foot-licking.” Her question “got me to thinking” and I felt moved to share my reply to her below. Official Disclaimer: I am not a vet, never played one on tv, this is just info I share to help you make good choices and be [...]

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Dogs

KathyDV TBD — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:09:41 +0000

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is an age related disease that produces the deterioration of cognitive abilities. Ok, what does that mean in plain English? It means your dog, as he or she ages, does not think or reason as well as he or she once did. For a couple of my oldsters, they seemed to get [...]

The Scoop on Poop

KathyDV TBD — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:25:51 +0000

The Lowdown on Pet Poo by Tara Troge

With over 160 million dogs and cats as pets throughout America, the environmental paw-print left by your pet is something to take seriously. Take your pet’s poo, for instance. If left behind, it can get washed from the lawn into a storm drain and the bacteria can [...]

Fear of the 4th of July & Thunderstorms

KathyDV TBD — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:22:44 +0000

For dogs with a fear of thunderstorms, spring and summer and the infamous 4th of July fireworks can be super scary events. Fear can range from a bit of nervousness and unease to sheer “tearing at the walls, yelping and peeing everywhere” panic. Old school, conventional options were to give the poor scared one sedatives [...]

NEW Cancer Drug Approved for DOGS!!!!

KathyDV TBD — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:40:57 +0000

Many years ago, I lost an absolutely adored bear coat Chinese Shar-Pei to mast cell cancer. It was so fast, so furious and such a heinous blow to me, I have had a huge fear of mast cell cancer as a diagnosis since that day. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to read the news [...]