Category Archives: Dog Food

Dog Shows, Diabetes and Duties

Posted on February 14, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Happy Valentine’s Day. Please forgive my silence. I have been sick and recovering from an injury, but I am about 90 percent now and will be back to blogging. We watched the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night. We … Continue reading →

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New Dog For A New Year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by daysofourdogs

We welcomed Max to the family less than 48 hours ago. Max is a four-year-old miniature schnauzer. He is well behaved and a cuddler. He is also recently diagnosed as diabetic. Max’s elderly owners, who have chronic health problems of … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Furkids, Part Two

Posted on June 6, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  If you are on the road, fixing a meal for your dog may be difficult. Unless your furkid likes dry food alone, you may have a problem. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, you may need to pack … Continue reading →

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Homemade Dog Cookies

Posted on December 28, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Here is a recipe for dog treats. I have not tried it yet, but Jake, Hope and Windy love them. Applesauce/Peanut Butter Dog Treats 6 cups of whole-wheat flour 10 cups of quick oatmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 cups … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Shows Her Smarts

Posted on December 21, 2010 by daysofourdogs

In spite of being in an Amish puppy mill for five years, Hope is an intelligent dog. This month we celebrate her being out of the mill for two years, and today she surprised me. We feed the furkids twice … Continue reading →

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Food No-Noes for Dogs

Posted on November 24, 2010 by daysofourdogs

This Thanksgiving you will be tempted to share food with your dogs. Veterinarians and other experts say do not give dogs table scraps, but you know most of us will give them a bite or two. Please remember: No poultry … Continue reading →

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Dog Food Recall

Posted on October 10, 2010 by daysofourdogs

News Release From Pet Supplies “Plus” store: Recall Alert Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food Because of Possible Excess Vitamin D FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog … Continue reading →

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Gut Troubles

Posted on October 4, 2010 by daysofourdogs

A Sunday evening trip to the emergency vet. Windy’s HGE returned, but we caught it early. Black poop, loud tummy sounds and frightening gas were the warning signs. The ER vet was impressed to see HGE in such an early … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time

Posted on September 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Dog food: dry or canned? Feed once or twice a day? Feed the dogs or the humans first? What do you do? This month Windy was diagnosed with hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. (HGE) This is a sneaky illness that can take a … Continue reading →

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