My Dog Ate Coffee Creamer

Although I hardly ever do it, there is something very seductive about sitting in or outside of a coffee house and having the time to relax and just watch the world go by. What would make it even more special for me would be to take my dogs there. Not because I like the idea …

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Can Dogs Eat Ricotta Cheese?

So here you are at the kitchen counter with your four legged sous chef stuck to you like glue.  Well, he doesn’t really want to help prepare the meal, he would much rather help eat it.  And tonight, the theme is Italian and you have decided on a pizza.  The counter is a complete mess …

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Is My Dog’s Nose Dripping Because It Is Anxious?

Is your dog’s behaviour a cause for concern? Do they seem to be a bit too highly strung or anxious?  And have you just started to notice that their nose starts to run as they when they are in this anxious state?  In this article, I aim to find out if a runny nose is …

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Is Swiffer Safe For Dogs?

Last year, the Animal Poison Control Center observed an increase in their call volume, and about 8.3% of these calls were due to cleaning products and paint, making this category one of the Top Pet Toxins of 2021. Yes, that’s right. You can never be too sure about some household items, even the ones that …

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Is Pine Sol Toxic For Dogs?

Towards the end of 2020, Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner, a cleaning solution that can kill 99.9% of germs, has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This led to a tremendous increase in the number of people using the already popular product to clean their homes. As …

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Help! My Dog Ate Kinetic Sand

Oh no, did the dog just eat Johnny’s kinetic sand? You left your child to play with his kinetic sand while you go to the kitchen to prepare lunch. All of a sudden you hear your child laughing, so you look over to see that the dog is eating the sand right out of little …

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Can a Tooth Abscess Kill A Dog?

Your Fido is a lively pup, filled to the brim with boundless energy and excitement about life in general. Chew toys and playing fetch, specifically, but he’s not fussy. Then, suddenly, he’s not so lively. In fact, he seems downright listless, doesn’t want to eat, and keeps pawing at his face. You try to check …

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Can Dogs Eat Scooby Snacks?

Picture this— you are sitting on the couch, munching on a yummy snack. Your furry friend comes along, tail wagging, eyes beaming and mouth salivating, hoping you will give them a wee bit of your snack. And so you give in, after all how can you say no to your adorable dog? It’s harmless right? …

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Can Trazodone Kill A Dog?

Just like humans, dogs are prone to anxiety and high levels of stress. Our furry friends are constantly exposed to sounds, sights and situations that they may not understand.  They have to endure deafening thunderstorms, unwanted visits to the vet, unfamiliar strangers entering their space, and the list goes on.  While some dogs have the …

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