The Dog Days of Summer
I originally wrote this post in June 2011: It’s no surprise that, given the length and intensity of Geauga County winters, we celebrate summer joyously around here. From festivals to dining to travel and more, we love our great outdoors. But why enjoy all the riches...
Things That Go BOOM! In the Summer
I originally wrote this post in May 2011: Do you find a summer thunderstorm a delight when snuggled safe in your home? How does your dog handle the light show and percussion? Does he stress out during thunderstorms and fireworks? It’s hard to see your dog suffer fear...
Food for Thought: Alternative Pet Food Diets
I originally wrote this post in April 2011: After the tragic 2007 melamine contamination of pet food and the subsequent recall, alternative pet diets gained popularity. The convenience of commercial pet food was suddenly outweighed by a degree of mistrust. It wasn’t...
Food for Thought: What Pet Food Labels Really Tell Us
I originally wrote this post in March 2011: You’re probably pretty savvy about interpreting the package labels on the food you eat. But have you ever tried to do the same with your pet’s food? Go ahead. Grab the package and take a look. Make sense to you? Last month...
Food for Thought: Your Pet’s Nutritional Needs
I originally wrote this post in February 2011: Watching what food we put into our own bodies is hard enough. Ensuring our pets get a healthy diet can be downright mind-numbing. Standards for pet nutrition and food labeling are not as strict as those for human food....
Beating cabin fever with your pets
I originally wrote this post in January 2011: January in Geauga County: still a lot of winter to go. Are you and your pets succumbing to Cabin Fever? Winter doesn’t have to be a season of boredom and frustration. You and your pets can actually enjoy this season of...