I fell into the book blogging world quite by accident. I was feeling bereft after my dog Alfie passed away and I wanted to keep his memory alive. It all started with a poem that I wrote for Alfie just a few hours after he died. It helped me and I thought it may be comforting... Continue Reading →
Dog Dehydration Here is a simple checklist of symptoms to show that your dog is dehydrated. 1 Dry Nose 2 Lethargic 3 Panting 4 Loss of Appetite. 5 Dry, sunken eyes 6 Lack of skin elasticity. A vet told me to lift some skin at the back of the neck and watch how quickly the skin returns... Continue Reading →
Are you one of those people who make New Years Resolution's to get fitter, slimmer, healthier every year? That's ok because I'm not either! I wrote this poem for anyone who has ever been to a yoga class and found it a horribly embarrassing experience. Everyone else is super toned, wearing the latest gear and able... Continue Reading →
We usually recommend that we take our dogs to the vets when they seem a little under the weather, but there are some home remedies for dogs which can be tried easily and cheaply from home. 1 Chamomile to reduce skin itchiness Make into a tea, decant into a spray bottle then spray on... Continue Reading →
Here is just a selection of the Christmas fiction books I've read and reviewed this year. It started with Christmas at the Gin Shack back in October when Christmas seemed such a long time away.....how time flies! I really liked this book because it is written from the perspective of an octogenarian who has such a... Continue Reading →
No-one Has Sex on Christmas Day by Tracy Bloom A dream family Christmas or a total nightmare? Katy and Ben are about to find out... Katy’s been stuck in the office away from her family so she wants it all: snow (fake or real), the Michael Bublé Christmas album, whatever it takes. There’s only one... Continue Reading →
We hear a lot about superfoods for humans but there are also superfoods for dogs. These can either be added to the dog's normal food or given as the occasional treat. Take care to add different food gradually to avoid tummy upsets starting with really small amounts. I posted recently about the hazards of Christmas... Continue Reading →
French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier breed of dog comparison. These little dogs look very similar but there are differences in the two breeds. Both have a common ancestor, the English Bulldog, which explains why they are the same size. Here I will take a look and hopefully learn so I can tell which one is which! French Bulldog... Continue Reading →
Like humans, dogs get bored, and it is important to exercise your dog's brain as well as his body. What Can Happen When A Dog is Bored? Like children, when a dog's mind is understimulated they will often get into mischief to make some fun of their own! This can lead to all sorts of disruptive and... Continue Reading →