THROW THE DAMN BALL: Classic Poetry by Dogs

November 3, 2013
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Throw The Damn Ball

I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year because of all the great dog-related gift books that are released in time for the holiday shopping season! We were happy to get our paws on the fun and funky new book Throw The Damn Ball: Classic Poetry by Dogs from best-selling authors R. D. Rosen, Harry Prichett and Rob Battles.

It’s a collection of humorous poetry and cute color photos, perfect as a stocking stuffer for any dog-loving poetry buff on your list. The clever and amusing poems pay tribute to the important things that really matter to a dog — love, loss, sex, friendship, meals, and bodily functions. Literary fans will recognize a dog’s take on some of the classics in human poetry including an homage to Emily Dickinson and other great poets.  I’d recommend this book for adults only, as some of the dog humor is a bit explicit, but probably exactly what a dog would write about LOL! It’s a quick read and great as a bathroom book, as Woof Woof Papa pointed out. (TMI, I know!)

Throw The Damn Ball: Classic Poetry by Dogs is available now in hardcover at Amazon and local bookstores.

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These New Books Are TOO CUTE! Animal Planet’s Too Cute Puppies & Kittens

October 29, 2013
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too cute puppies and kittens books

Warning: These books contain material that is just TOO cute! Reader discretion is advised.

Are you a fan of the Animal Planet TV series, Too Cute? We are! Woof Woof Papa and I love watching it whenever we can catch it and get so carried away cooing and ooohing and aahing over the ridiculous and adorable antics of the new puppies and kitties each week that Daisy often starts hunting around trying to figure out the cause of such a fuss! She hasn’t figured out how to watch TV yet so she doesn’t know what she’s missing. You can probably guess how excited I was to receive early review copies of the new books based on the series, and as you can see, Daisy couldn’t wait to get her paws on them either!

Daisy, reading Animal Planet Too Cute Puppies book

Whether you’ve caught the show or not, you won’t want to miss these super CUTE new hardcover books Animal Planet’s TOO CUTE PUPPIES and TOO CUTE KITTENS (Harlequin Nonfiction; on sale Oct 29). They are perfect for keeping on the nightstand or coffee table as a quick pick me up when you are feeling the Monday blues or just need an extra smile. It’s like an instant hug! They are also a great gift idea for pet lovers of any age and would make an ideal stocking stuffer, teacher gift or thoughtful way of thanking your dog groomer, favorite vet tech or other human in your fur kid’s life.

Both books are also great for reading aloud together with younger children, since there are photos with entertaining captions, facts and anecdotes on each page. Early readers and older kiddos will love the books too!

These impossibly adorable books are just right for anyone who needs a little—or a lot—of extra cuteness in their life! Both Too Cute Puppies and Too Cute Kittens are available at Amazon and your local bookstore.

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Find Doctors, Hospitals, Reviews & More with Free Healthgrades App

October 6, 2013
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I’m participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Healthgrades. I received a promotional item as a thank you for my participation.

healthgrades app

When we moved to Florida several years ago, we were completely new to the area. We didn’t know many people, so we went through a lot of trial and error at first finding new grocery stores, car repair, hair stylists…even doctors. I sure wish we’d known then about Healthgrades, the leading website for information on hospitals and physicians!

Healthgrades has a free app for iPhone that lets you research and locate specialists, family doctors, dentists and more. You can compare hospitals, save and share info from friends, and set appointment reminders to help you better manage your family’s health care needs.

After finally finding a doctor we love and going to her for quite some time, she’s relocating, so I’ll be using Healthgrades to research and choose a new primary care physician. It’s got a feature to help you to find doctors based on insurance coverage, which is super handy! And I love that you can get access to over a million consumer reviews from patients. Great to get real opinions from real people!

Even if you are already happy with your current physician, this app would be really helpful if you and your family travel. You never know when you might need to locate a doctor while on vacation or traveling for work!

Be sure to download and try the free Healthgrades app to use for your family.

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Finding The Perfect Pet Sitter For Your Dog

September 19, 2013
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As pet parents, most of us consider our dog a member of the family. Leaving them behind when we travel can be both sad and very stressful. Until recently, we had neighbors whose dogs we would watch when they were away — and we knew that they would do the same for us. But what do you do when you don’t have a trusted friend or neighbor nearby to help watch the fur kid when you go out of town? That’s exactly what we’ve been wondering…

dog sitting

Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter

We recently connected with the folks at Rover.com, an online community that helps you find a trusted 5-star dog sitter who can either host your pup in their home or come to you. It’s a super alternative to traditional caged boarding facilities or kennels which can be noisy and stressful…not something I’ve ever wanted to put Daisy through since rescuing her from the overcrowded shelter where we found and adopted her! Whether you’ve got a pampered purebred or mystery mutt like we do, I’m sure you feel the same way about wanting the best for your fur kids.

Now, pet boarding is not somewhere you want to skimp on quality so you may be thinking that it’s super-pricey to get a 5-star sitter to care for your dog either by coming to your home, or by hosting them at their house. Prices vary by location, but are considerably lower than kennels, and range from $15 to $30 per night.

What’s included:

  • 24/7 Vet Assistance
  • Peace of Mind Protection
  • Local 5-Star rated Sitters
  • TrustCloud Verified Sitters
  • Rover Reel Video with Each Stay
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

It’s super easy to get started. You can create a FREE online profile for your dog, then browse for sitters by price and location. Just visit Rover.com to check it all out.

Daisy & I are working with Rover.com to help spread the word about their services. We only share information we think will be of value and interest to our readers.

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What’s In Daisy’s Bowl? Natural Balance ALPHA Grain-Free Dog Food!

August 15, 2013
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Daisy with Natural Balance

Regular readers probably already know about Daisy’s favorite food and how happy we are with feeding her Natural Balance, but I sometimes receive questions from new followers, our friends and even family asking about what dog food Daisy eats, and how we decided on a brand and formula.

Over the first year and a half after adopting Daisy, we struggled with getting her healthy. She was a scrawny, sick little puppy who didn’t like to eat and had trouble when she did. In addition to the tummy troubles, she also had terrible skin rashes that constantly got infected, and after seeing our first few vet bills, we began to suspect that all this was why she was abandoned at the shelter in the first place!

The veterinarian suggested that before we start running more invasive and expensive tests, or put her on prescription food, that we try experimenting with a few premium wheat-free brands to see if we could find one that suited her. We tried a few, allowing enough time for her system to adjust and even though her tummy troubles  diminished, we didn’t really see an improvement in her appetite or skin until trying Natural Balance’s ALPHA. It’s a grain-free formula and comes in 3 varieties: Chicken, Turkey Meal & Duck; Lamb, Chicken Meal & Rabbit; and Trout, Salmon Meal & Whitefish.

Daisy eats the Trout variety and has been since March of 2012 when we first discovered Natural Balance. You can read the original post about how Daisy started eating Natural Balance for more info. Since that time, Daisy’s appetite and weight have become much more healthy and we’ve seen great improvements in her skin allergies as well.

Besides finding the right combination of ingredients for her sensitive system, she really loves the taste. And that’s super important when you have a dog who struggles with lack of appetite! We used to have to take Daisy in for monthly weight-checks just to make sure she wasn’t wasting away (seriously)…now we measure her meal  portions and limit her treats so she doesn’t overdo it with her enthusiasm!

Natural Balance treats and food

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