Spring Time and Animal Care

Well spring is here – officially! This means that you will probably be seeing some good old craziness from your dogs and cats. There are lots of things to consider when springtime hits – from cleaning up the yard from a winter of use, to keeping your dogs and cats groomed so you don’t see [...]

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Training a Dog to Pull a Sled

Training a dog to pull – a toboggan! I’ve been working with my 9-month old Alaskan Malamute pup, and a few other dogs of various breeds that I’ve been sitting over the Christmas season to pull a toboggan. The key I’ve found to a successful pull is a dog who is responsive to commands, and [...]

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How To Raise The Perfect Dog by Cesar Milan – Book Review

Cesar Milan’s new book How to Raise the Perfect Dog caught my eye right away, considering we recently adopted an Alaskan Malamute 4-month old puppy from a fantastic breeder here in Manitoba.  Although we carefully considered how a Malamute specifically would integrate into our lifestyle, they are known to be headstrong dogs, and we knew [...]

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Care for Elderly Pets

Part of what a pet sitter does is provide special care to elderly pets, to make sure all of their needs are met while their owners are away. Aging animals have special health concerns of their own, and need someone to pay that extra bit of attention.  They may need to go out more often, [...]

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Care for a pet lizard

My house if full of animals, including cats, a dog, and a lizard.  Most attention goes into caring for the cats, and dog, but keeping a lizard can be a very rewarding and interesting experience. Firstly, if you will be caring for a pet lizard, you must make sure that you have the proper habitat.  [...]

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Canine Diarrhea

Canine Diarrhea is a terrible thing, especially because we can’t just ask our dogs what’s wrong, or how they feel.  But in this case, actions can speak louder than words, and you can help your dog get better without too much upset. There are several different reasons why your canine may be experiencing diarrhea, and [...]

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Litter Training Kittens

Litter training kittens is one of those things that most people think comes naturally. It’s true, usually a mother will train the kittens, but when that’s not possible, it’s up to you to step in. It’s actually quite possible to do! Felines are both extremely independent, and very smart. Just like canine counterparts, in order [...]

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Pet Food Source -Roblin Blvd.

If you are looking for great quality healthy pet food, I recently was referred to the Pet Food Source – a fantastic place on Roblin Blvd. We brought our dog with us (they welcome pets and even have treats specially for them) and helped us find exactly what we were looking for. Great Selection The [...]

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Raining Cats and Dogs Boutique in Winnipeg

 The first in a series of posts about locally owned and operated businesses focuses on a real gem! Locally Owned and Operated Raining Cats and Dogs is a fantastic locally owned and operated pet boutique in Winnipeg. You’ll find all kinds of specialized pet products, from raw pet food, to collars, and food dishes and treats. [...]

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Raw Food Diet

A raw food diet for your pets is becoming more popular, and the health advantages are the best measure of how successful the diet is for your pets. Having had a cat with health concerns, the raw food diet was the best option, and soothed our minds knowing that we were doing everything possible to [...]

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