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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

Recipe: Dog Treats for Sensitive Stomach

Once you know what ingredients to avoid, you can create homemade recipes that will meet your dog's dietary restrictions and also provide the balanced nutrition that he needs. These dog treats for sensitive stomach contain three ingredients, and you could use substitutions to cater them to your dog's needs.

Review: Walkee Paws Dog Boot Leggings

Dog boots attached to leggings probably sounds like a strange concept. It certainly did to me. The more that I looked into this unique pet footwear product, the more I realized that it is actually quite brilliant!

Giveaway: Walkee Paws Dog Boots ($65+ Value)

Walkee Paws Dog Boots are attached to leggings to prevent your pet from slipping them off. If you'd like to give these unique dog boots a try, this is your chance to try them for FREE! The leggings feature elastic draw-string leg openings that allow you to adjust to the perfect size and tightness around your pup’s legs. The Walkee Paws dog boots that we are giving away are a Large size. They will fit a dog with a front paw width of 2.3"-2.8" and a height of less than 30".

8 Ways on How to Make a Dog Poop Quickly

Have you ever stood in the rain waiting for your dog to poo? Then you know the importance of learning how to make a dog poop QUICKLY. Here's how to do it.

5 Home Remedies for Dog Constipation

It is important that all pet owners educate themselves on the signs and symptoms, as well as a few home remedies for dog constipation.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Veggie Meal

While homemade dog food can be time consuming, using a slow cooker makes it much more convenient. This recipe is simple and healthy.

Recipe: Balanced Homemade Dog Food with Ground Beef

It's no secret that a homemade dog food diet can offer the best nutrition when it is prepared the right way. Most veterinarians and canine nutrition experts won't recommend this diet, because they know that pet owners won't put the work into ensuring the homemade meals provide 100% balanced nutrition. With that said, this balanced homemade dog food may offer the proper nutrition for some dogs, but it will not provide balanced nutrition for every canine.

How Much to Tip a Dog Sitter?

If your pet sitter takes exceptional care of your animals, should you tip them? Understanding how much to tip a dog sitter can be a challenge.

Review: PetFusion Outdoor Pet Waste Disposal

The PetFusion Outdoor Pet Waste Disposal is designed to store dog poop in an easy, sanitary and eco-friendly way.

How To Give A Dog A Bath

Every pet owner needs to know how to bathe their dog. Even if you send your dog to a professional pet groomer, you may still need to give him an emergency bath once in a while. Learning how to give a dog a bath is must-know information for any owner. How hard can it be, right? Well, you might be surprised to find out that there is more to bathing a dog than most people realize. It's not just about wetting your dog down, rubbing in a little shampoo and then rinsing him off.

Home Remedies for Respiratory Infection in Cats

The vast majority (about 80%) of respiratory infections in cats are viral. This means that there really isn’t much your veterinarian can do to treat the condition, but they may be able to help manage the symptoms. If you’re hoping to save a trip to the vet’s office, you can manage the symptoms on your own with these home remedies for respiratory infection in cats.

How To Introduce Cats To Each Other: A Step-by-Step Process

Cats are fickle creatures, so there is no guarantee that they will get along. Learning how to introduce your cats to each other gradually will be crucial to their future together. No matter what the reason is that you’ve adopted another cat, you need to make the introduction process as smooth as possible. The smoother the introduction, the faster the cats will get used to each other and be able to cohabitate in peace.

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