These homemade peanut butter dog biscuits will become your dog's favorite treat! My little guy cannot get enough of them. My little guy has been having a lot of health problems lately, one that involves his booty. His vet suggested that I put him on a high fiber diet, meaning I need to change his dog food out for a senior food. However, he LOVES his Nutrish dog food and I don't really ...
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4 Ways to Care for Your Senior Pet
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewNutrishPEAK, #NutrishPets #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago, I got the news most pet owners do not want to hear. My sweet fur baby has gotten old enough now that has arthritis in some of his bones causing a lot of discomfort for him most days. ...
Roasted Chickpea & Chicken Gyro (plus a look at 2 New cat food flavors from Rachael Ray Nutrish for Cats)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NutrishForCats #NutrishPets #CollectiveBias Not too long ago, my friend and I went to eat at a restaurant where they serve authentic gyros. Y'all, the flavor that burst into my mouth with that first bite is simply indescribable. I knew right then and there that when I went home, I was going ...
How to Create a Fun Cat Corner for Your Fur Baby
Mittens loves her new Cat Corner that Kayla and I put together. My daughter has absolutely been head over heels in love with her cat since the day we found her hiding under our hosta bushes in the hot June sun. Since that day, Kayla has always went over and above to create a space --a cat corner -- to make Mittens feel like she is completely and whole heartedly a part of our family. ...
How to Create a Santa Pup Treat Jar
This craft for my Santa Pup Treat Jar is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but we only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article. During the holidays and all throughout the year, I love creating ...
5 Reasons A Senior Pet Makes the Best Pet
This post was sponsored by Milk-Bone® as part of a Two-Post Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? This month, I am excited to talk to you about all the reasons a senior pet will make the best pet for your home. I also get to share with you about my best friend and the love of my life -- my ...
Yes — You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
This post on how to teach an old dog new tricks has been sponsored by VitaBone. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Did y'all know that Tucker is almost 9 years old? I seriously cannot believe he is that old either. Regardless of him being an older dog, I am pleased to say that we have been training him to do new tricks and to learn new things. They always say you can't teach an old dog ...
Traveling with Your Dog – 5 Things You Need to Bring
My post about traveling with your dog has been sponsored by Vita Bone®. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Y'all know how much I love my little Tucker -- the best chihuahua on the planet right? That sweet dog of mine goes everywhere I go -- even on vacation. I have had him now for about 9 years. After a few whirlwind vacations, I have finally figured out the necessities I need to bring ...
5 Things to Remember When Walking Your Dog In the Summer
It's super hot right now. Here are 5 things you need to remember when walking your dog in the summer heat. Tucker LOVES to go walking. I love taking him, but when it is as hot as it is right now -- almost 100 degrees with a heat index of 105, I have to take major precautions. There are 5 things that I always try to make sure to do when I take him walking. ...
The Cat Canoe® – A Perfect Nestling Spot for Your Cat
Thanks to The Cat Ball company for sending me The Cat Canoe to review. All opinions listed are 100% my own. If your cat loves tight spaces, dark and comfy, then you need to invest in The Cat Canoe®. The first time we discovered this company, which not only makes this bed, but the Cat Ball that you might have seen on My Cat From Hell, we knew we wanted to try it out. ...
BlogPaws 2017 – Discovering A Whole New Blogging Experience
Thanks to Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets for sponsoring my trip and first ever BlogPaws 2017 Conference experience. Last month I attended my first ever BlogPaws -- a yearly conference dedicated to all the pet bloggers out there. Now, granted -- I knew a couple of pet bloggers because of my interaction with Nutrish for Pets, but seriously?? I discovered a whole new world of blogging that I ...
Picnic Friendly Foods You Can Feed Your Dog [+ a New Look at the Nutrish PEAK Dog Food}
Thanks to Nutrish for Pets for sponsoring this post. All opinions listed are 100% my own. During the summer, there is nothing I love more than grabbing a picnic blanket and settling in under a shade tree for a yummy treat. Recently though, I started making Tucker a part of that as well. I mean, he loves to people watch more than any other dog I know, so why not do it while we are enjoying a ...
3 Benefits to Having Pet Insurance
Have you ever taken your furry family member to the vet to be taken aback by the costly bill after the appointment? Have you ever avoided taking your pet to the vet because you were worried about the cost? Have you ever prolonged taking your dog or cat to the vet because you were afraid that you would not be able to afford the bill for care? ...
How to Have a Pet Pawty for Your Fur Babies {+ a Look at the New Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets Treats for Dogs}
Thanks to Nutrish for Pets for sponsoring this post. All opinions listed are 100% my own. My fur babies are everything to me. My daughter and I treat the cat and dog like they are real live humans (no joke) -- and our pets get special occasion treatment just like any person would. We started this when they were little and each year, we add a new element for the perfect pet pawty ...
3 Ways You Can Help Your Cat Who Has Been Diagnosed with Megacolon
This post has been sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets. All opinions and thoughts about Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Indoor Complete are 100% my own. You never know when your favorite little furry feline is going to get sick on you. That's what happened to us last week when my mother-in-law's cat, Boots, got super sick and we could not figure out what was wrong with him. We took him to the vet, ...
5 Exercise Tips to Keep Your Pets Healthy This Winter
Did you know that cats and dogs need regular exercise just like people do? My daughter was recently doing some research on her cat because ever since we had her spayed, she has gained weight. During this time we found out that she is about 3 pounds overweight and for animals, even 1 pound is dangerous to their health. Because of that, Kayla and I came up with these five exercise tips on how to ...
Keep Your Pets Happy With Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
The Healthy Paws® information, product, and gift card, have been provided by Healthy Paws Pet Insurance®. All opinions are my own. If anyone knows me at all then you know just how much I love my sweet little Tucker. He is the light of my life. He makes everything in my life seem perfect and when he gets sick, I worry about him a lot. That is why I am glad I have learned about Healthy Paws Pet ...
How to Safely Involve Your Pets in Your Halloween Festivities
One thing about our family is that our pets are like our kids. I love when Halloween rolls around because we always make sure to involve them in all the festivities. Halloween can be a treacherous time for your animals but using these few tips, you can safely involve your pets in your Halloween festivities. ...
5 Ways I Plan on Helping Out My Local Animal Shelter
I recently came back from a press trip with Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets. This year, we traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to tour the city and to help by donating some time at the Western PA Humane Society. My afternoon spent there really opened my eyes to helping out in times of need -- and I discovered 5 things that I am not doing now that I plan on doing from here on out that will help my ...
How to Make a DIY Dog Treat Jar
This post has been sponsored by PetMatrix. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I love making doggie crafts for my sweet little Tucker. Recently we were sent some cute dog treats, so I decided to make a quick DIY Dog Treat Jar to hold all his new goodies. ...
5 Things Every Crazy Cat Lady Needs
This post has been sponsored by Nutrish for Pets. All opinions listed are 100% my own. My daughter has deemed herself a crazy cat lady. Why? Because her cat is her baby. Mittens is a rescue cat that was thrown from a moving vehicle and landed in our yard. Kayla nursed her back to health and she has become everyone's favorite kitty cat. ...
How to Plant Fun Treats for Your Cat + The New Zero Grain for Cats from Nutrish
This post has been sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Kayla loves to create art. While most of her art is done on canvases and on paper, every once in a while she will create a fun art project for Mittens or Tucker. She recently made some cute planting pots that she used to plant fun treats for Mittens. ...
April is National Pet Shelter Volunteer Month
Rachael Ray Nutrish has sponsored this post, but all opinions are my own. I love volunteering at pet shelters. I discovered my love for it a couple of years ago when I traveled with Nutrish to San Francisco. In that moment, with my arms full of sweet puppies and dogs that need forever homes, I knew I would be a constant pet shelter volunteer. This month is national pet shelter volunteer month, ...
Rachael Ray Nutrish Offers a New Dish of Real Food for Tucker
This post has been sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Over the course of the last few months, my family has embarked on a journey of learning to eat real food. Now, I am not talking about junk food in a bag. To some that might be real food, but I am talking real meat, real fruits, and real veggies. ...
Our First Trip to Pet Smart Grooming #PetSmartGrooming
This post is sponsored by PetSmart® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about PetSmart Grooming Salons, but I only share information I feel is relevant to my readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. Since Tucker was a tiny baby -- six months old, I have always been the one to bathe him and groom him. However, I ...
Creating a Hartz Inspired Valentine Care Package for Your Fur Baby
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. I love spoiling my fur babies. Tucker and Mittens, I do believe are some of the most spoiled pets on the planet. They both have their own wardrobe closets, and every single holiday, they get their very own presents. This year, I am creating a Valentine Care Package featuring some fun products from Hartz. ...
The Moment Her Meow Captured Our Hearts
I will never forget that day in June 2012, after coming home from a weekend trip with my family. We piled out of the van and all of us being tired and exhausted, just wanted to get inside, unpack, and drop down on the couch. Fresh Step® with the power of Febreze™ encouraged us to share our favorite "Meow" moment with you. While this post is sponsored, this story and all the love that it involves ...
Golly Gear – Perfect for Small Dogs (plus Giveaway)
I was sent complimentary product in order to write this review. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Whoever said small dogs are easy to navigate have never met my little Tucker. This guy has a mind of his own whenever he is on a leash. He pulls and he tugs like no other. Because he wears a collar most of the time, you can hear him hacking and coughing from pulling on the leash to get where he ...
Delicious Beef Pot Roast and a New Nutrish Flavor for Tucker
I have an amazing recipe I want to share with you today! Last year for Christmas, my hubby got me a dutch oven and I finally got around to making a huge pot of Beef Pot Roast. I normally make it in the crock pot, but I wanted to try my hand at making it in my Dutch Oven. ...
If You Want to Know How to Relax, Just Watch Your Dog
We have been on vacation now for about 4 days. We are truly enjoying the beach house that we rented, but even though I am on vacation, I am still finding it hard to just relax. It seems like there is constantly something going on in my mind, or something I feel like I need to get done, or any of that stuff. But as I watch Tucker, I am realizing, that to relax, I just need to be in the ...