August - 2015

Small Dog Socialization

Yesterday, Roxy and I visited "Pet-a-poolza" in Yaletown, Vancouver and then we went to the "Pet Expo" in Ladner. Both events focused on dogs rather than pets, which was fine for Roxy! Roxy was given lots of treats and sample foods to take home - she was very excited. Although Roxy lives with a number of other pets, she doesn't often get to interact and socialzie with other dogs. When she was younger, we went to the local off leash dog park and she ran up to the big dogs as

Reiki

Reiki is a healing technique that uses energy to activate the natural healing process and to restore physical and emotional well-being. Reiki can be used to boost the immune system, to reduce stress, to recover after illness or an operation, or during aging. This technique is done on humans as well as animals. To become a Reiki healer, there are three levels of training to complete. I am a certified Reiki level 1 healer and have been using this healing technique on my animals

Raw food vs. dry food

Raw food vs. dry food

My dog, Roxy, eats raw food. She has eaten raw food since she came into the house as at 10 weeks. At 11 years old, Roxy has had no health Raw food is made from meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables. It is bought frozen and dethawed before feeding. With this diet, breads, oats, and any other grain based products are to be avoided. Some benefits raw food has shown in dogs are shinier coats, healtheir skin, cleaner teeth, and higher levels of energy. But there are also some conce

Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

My dog Roxy hates it when she is left at home alone. I don't have a set schedule and I leave the house at different times, so she never knows when to expect me to leave or how long I will be gone for. I don't think she has true separation anxiety, but she does become stressed once she realizes that I am leaving. When she notices, she will start to whine, bark, pace, follow me around the house, can't settle down, and sometimes she will sit inside her crate wants to tell me tha

Can Cats Change their Opinion?

Can Cats Change their Opinion?

Its been 1 year and a few months since Tron has came to live in my house. When Tron was introduced to Cheeba, she had been here for over 5 years and she was use to being the only cat that came indoors. Since then, it has been a long and frusterating struggle trying to get both cats to live together peacefully. Today, I finally feel as if they may be getting along or at least tolerating each other. Tron came to live with me unexpectedly. I never would have considered having an

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