Are you an overprotective dog parent? No! You’re actually doing a great job if you’re interested in how much your barker should eat. It matters a lot how much you put in front of your dog to eat because different breeds have different calorie intake needs. As a dog owner, you have a serious responsibility
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It happens when you hike among the trees. It can be extremely uncomfortable if tree sap gets on your dog’s fur between the toes. The sap picks up all the tiny debris it touches and glues everything together between the toes. Here you can see two of Xena’s toes are stuck together. Small debris gets wedged
The #1 question I get via email and social media is about Xena’s boots. I wrote about it here and there in the past. But I think now it’s time to put everything together in one post. So, let’s get started. Do dogs need boots for hiking? It is essential to let your dog hike
It’s gone!!!! She had another x-ray yesterday and the fish hook was gone! It looks like Xena’s stomach acid eventually broke it down to little pieces and she was able to pass them naturally. She doesn’t need a surgery after all! I am so thankful that there was no complication during this process. I had
I was in a mood for an overnight road trip with my girl to chase fall colors so we headed up to Mammoth Lakes past weekend. Little I knew the universe did not want us on the road last weekend. Mammoth Lakes is 310 miles north of Los Angeles. I drove around the town before
I turned around expecting to see her where she was sitting and watching me moments ago. Apparently, while I was taking photos at the summit, Xena joined a new pack of humans. While her survival instinct was unmistakably strong, her loyalty was questionable. It looked as though she had her eyes on me the whole
Some hikes start from a paved surface. For a popular hike, you may have to find parking away from the trail and walk on the asphalt to get to the trailhead. Just remember, if it’s too hot for you to walk barefoot, it’s too hot for your dog’s paw pads too. Pad burns can lead