Pets and Fireworks Don’t Mix Fourth of July and New Year’s are the two times of year with the most fireworks celebrations. Unfortunately, many pets suffer from extreme fear and anxiety during our celebrations. You may notice your pet experiencing some or all of these symptoms: Pacing Panting Excessive Drooling Shaking or Trembling Destructive Chewing Excessive […]
Can your bank account survive your pet’s medical emergency?
Do you have pet insurance? Earlier this month I wrote about preparing for your pets in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, but what about a medical emergency for your pet. How will your bank account be impacted from a medical emergency that you hadn’t thought about or prepared for? Both of my […]
Are you ready? 5 Tips for Pet Preparedness
Are you ready? 5 Tips for Pet Preparedness Are you and your pets prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency? No matter how big or small of an event, being prepared can mean a huge difference for the safety and security of your family. The best way to get through natural disasters like […]
Tired of Pesky Bugs? Enter my Insect Shield Blanket Giveaway!
Are pesky bugs disturbing your fun this spring? Everyone’s all abuzz about the Insect Shield Blanket! It’s supersized at 56” by 74” and has a built-in, odorless, invisible protection against bugs like mosquitoes, flies, ticks and fleas. These are the same nasty bugs that carry diseases like lyme, west nile & zika. In 2002, the […]
Margi on the Run!
Margi on the run! Many pet parents have experienced it, that gripping fear that comes over you when you realize that your pet is missing. I experienced that a few years ago on Christmas day just as the sun was going down. I had let both of my MuttButs out for a potty break and […]
Is your cat Vitamin P (Play) deficient?
Is your cat Vitamin P (Play) deficient? Cats need their play, especially if they are indoor only and don’t have the stimulation of all the prey to chase around outside. How will you know if your cat is dangerously low on Vitamin P? If they don’t spend at least 5 minutes three times a day […]
#PetLoversChat: a Twitter Chat for Pet Lovers
#PetLoversChat: a Twitter Chat for Pet Lovers I’m excited to announce that I am one of the guests of an upcoming Twitter Chat on April 21st at 7 PM EST. It’s going to be all about pets (you’re shocked, I know). The hashtag we’ll be using is #PetLoversChat. Make sure you are following me on […]
Need help cleaning your dog’s teeth? Try this!
Daily Brushing?! A few blogs back I discussed the importance of keeping your dog’s teeth healthy. It’s so important for their overall health that I wanted to revisit it specifically because I constantly find it difficult to brush my MuttButs teeth every day. That is what is recommended by many veterinarians, daily brushing. I’ve even […]
Let your pets get high on Pet Grass!
Do my pets really need access to pet grass? Pets can be similar to us in that some of us like to eat our greens more than others. However, even those of us that don’t eat a lot of greens, often do have a craving for them. Pets are very similar. Some will crave grass […]
Trouble trimming your dog’s nails? Try PEANUT BUTTER!
Sounds odd, right? So how exactly do you trim your dog’s nails with peanut butter? Like many pet parents, I have trouble trimming my dog’s nails and would often take my MuttButs in to the vet or groomer to have them done. The problem with that is it can be expensive and time consuming. Our […]
