I’ve never had much experience with kennel cough. I know it’s extremely common but I never board my dogs or have them around unvaccinated, unhealthy dogs – until about three weeks ago.
Celebrating Our Two Year Blog-versary with a Pet Fountain #Giveaway
It’s been two years since Dog Mom Days was born. I started blogging on December 19, 2013. Little did I know that this “hobby” would turn into a full fledged career.
Within the past two years I’ve had opportunities that I never thought I’d ever come across. Instead of boring you with the story of my blog’s growth, let’s recap some of the most exciting moments!
A Pet Parent’s Guide to Tracheal Collapse
Wynston was diagnosed with intrathoracic tracheal collapse in summer 2014. It had gotten progressively worse as he had gotten older to the point that he was coughing several times everyday. Some of Wyn’s coughing episodes were terrifying and turns out, it was up to me to help him. I didn’t want to put my boy through western medicinal treatments such as steroids and inhalers. What was I to do?! Wynston was suffering and I had to stop it. So I did – naturally!
How to Help a Fearful Dog
I scour the euthanasia list from our local county animal shelter every night. Since both locations of Maricopa County Animal Care & Control are kill-shelters, about 40% of the animals who come in each year are put to death. It’s horrifying and sad, but the East Valley shelter alone takes in almost 150 animals a day. Each. Day. The Maricopa County facilities need a lot of help. Many people turn the other way because they are “kill shelters.” Well in reality, they wouldn’t have to euthanize so many animals if there was more funding, help, and foster/rescue homes. Oh yeah – and less idiots surrendering their dogs.
I’ve been involved with MCACC for about nine years and I just recently rescued a dog off of the euthanasia list. I came across her photo online on 11/22/15. She was an unknown breed, put at risk for euthanasia due to “fear.” She was set to die the very next day. As much as this angered me, I immediately had her “pulled” from the list. The shelter was right, she was extremely fearful. And I was going to have my hands full. [Read more…]
Dog Mom Days 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Parents!
I don’t know about you, but I still have shopping to do. I’ve actually gotten a lot done already so I won’t be scrambling to buy gifts last minute. We still have about 3 weeks until Christmas, so here are some great gift ideas for the special pet parent in your life!
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