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Guest Post: A Moving Guide For Pets by Trips With Pets

  If you’re an avid All Dog Blog follower (props to you! :) ), you’re probably aware that we haven’t been spending as much time here as usual finding you good deals, sharing articles, product reviews, and all-a-round great dog stuff!  Yes, yes…we know you’re sad, we’re sad too!  But alas, the reign of silence [...]

Guest Post: Teaching Kids Animal Compassion by Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM

  We were recently contacted to see if we wanted to share a really great article with our readers, by Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM, about teaching kids animal compassion.  We felt it was such a great article and such a great fit for our blog we just had to share it.  We’ve never heard of [...]

Guest Post: Emergency Dog Care, Preparation Is Key By The Wet Nose Guide

Recently, my soon-to-be Sister-in-Law had a run in with two little dogs, being walked by a young boy, who ran across the street and attacked her lovable dog Bear.  A typical walk down the street turned nasty in an instant, and luckily, neither her, Bear, or the other dogs were seriously injured and didn’t require [...]

Pet First Aid: What To Do In An Emergency, Courtesy Of VCA Animal Hospitals

  [Photo source unknown] We haven’t seen any just yet, but with flowers beginning to pop up everywhere they’re sure to be out soon…BEES and other stinging insects.  I’m always worried when summer comes and every time I take Bubbs out for his potty breaks and there are bees and wasps hanging out by our [...]

“Mute: The Silence Of Dogs In Cars” By Martin Usborne

  With hot summer days and nights just around the corner, we always like to send out a reminder to spread the word about leaving your dog in the car while you run quick errands!  5 minutes in a hot car (or freezing cold) could be the unfortunate end of your pet’s life. We don’t [...]

Guest Post: ‘Bonding Series – Biking With Your Dog’

    The weather is getting warmer, and we’ve been noticing more people out and about with their dogs!  Everyone walks their dog(s), but have you ever thought of biking with your dog?  Bubbs and I have a wonderful running/biking trail that runs through our town and into the next, but we think he might [...]

Guest Post: 10 Dog Foods That May Lead To Cancer

We ordered Bubbs his yummy dog food, Proportions from SmartPak, last Saturday.  I’m so happy with the LiveSmart dog food, Hearty Chicken Stew PortionPaks, and Harvest Mix fruits & veggies.  Bubbs LOVES breakfast & dinner time so much, and if he’s happy, his Mommy is happy! You can read our full review on these products, [...]

National Pet Parasite Awareness Month

March is National Pet Parasite Awareness month!  And as it should be, Spring is here and with the season comes lots of creepy crawlers that just love to hang out on or in our pets.  Even Bubbs had an issue with fleas last year!  Be sure to keep your dog(s) on all the proper medication [...]

Survey Study Shows Only 1 In 10 Americans Consider Their Pet’s Age When Selecting A Food

Chad for IAMS sent us this pretty interesting article about pet owners and only 1 in 10 of us only consider the age of our pets when choosing pet food.  To tell you the truth, I can see how that happens.  We’re out of dog food or we’re getting low so we run to the [...]

Illinois Now Required To Post More Info On Pet Store Puppies

© Julie Wolfsone I came across an interesting article this morning about Illinois Pet Stores and a new requirement they now have to follow starting this year, and we think it’s hopefully the start of something that will start to get picked up by other states.  Honestly, I had no idea that this new law [...]

Chicago White Sox Pitcher, Mark Buehrle, Pays Bill For Injured Dog

We’re a BIG Chicago White Sox fan, and when we came across this story we just HAD to post it! Our favorite pitcher, Mark Buehrle, who pitched a perfect game last year, was recently in the news for fitting the bill to save the life of a surrendered dog that had been shot with a [...]

Guest Post: Tips For Giving A Pet This Holiday Season By Dr. Donna Spector, DVM

It’s getting so close to Christmas, we can’t believe it! Where has the year gone?!  We’re alllmost done with our Christmas shopping, and hope that most of you are done or almost done too because it’s stressful out there!  Although a new puppy or kitty isn’t on our list this year, some of you out [...]

Top 10 Reasons Fido Should Make Your List By Prissy Green

We came across this great list on the web today over at Prissy Green, 10 reasons your pup should always make your Christmas list!  It’s hilarious, and sooooo true! Top 10 Reasons Fido Should Make Your List #10. He’s seen you naked, but still respects you. Honestly, how many people can you say that about? Seriously. [...]

Guest Post: Benefits Of Crates By Dr. Jessica Bradford

BowHaus Designer Pet Crate by WoodDogCrates.com! We have a great ‘Guest Post’ for you today by Dr. Jessica Bradford, DVM! We know how important crate-training is.  We used the method for potty-training Bubbs, and got amazing results.  We recommend ‘Crate Training’ for all new puppy owners, new pet parents who’ve decided to make the decision [...]

20 Crazy Facts About Pet Ownership In America!

Check out this graphic portraying 20 crazy facts about pet ownership in America, courtesy of homeownersinsurance.org! We definitely fall under #s 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, & 20.  :) Which #s do you fall under?! Thanks for sending this to us, Sophia!