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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: Pumpkin Dog Treats

This recipe contains pumpkin and carrots – two ingredients that offer a lot of nutritional benefits. This pumpkin dog treats recipe is a favorite with our pups!

Recipe: Chicken Mince Dog Food Meal

This chicken mince dog food recipe is made with limited ingredients and should be a suitable meal for most adult dogs, but be sure to check with your vet.

Is My Cat Pregnant? How To Tell and What To Do?

Hopefully, your cat's pregnancy was a planned event. If this is your pet's first litter, you may be wondering how to tell if your cat is pregnant. If your cat's pregnancy was planned, hopefully you've done some research. If not, you've come to the right place!

How To Tell If Your Cat Is Depressed and What To...

Depression reduces a cat’s quality of life. Every owner should know how to tell if your cat is depressed, as cats are very sensitive creatures.

How To Pick the Right Pet Sitter

Pet sitters perform a number of jobs for pet parents. With all of these responsibilities, it's important to know how to pick the right pet sitter.

Easy Cat Food Recipe with Salmon

Fish is one of the most common protein sources used in commercial cat food products. So, it's safe to say that it's a good source of protein to consider when making your pet homemade meals. Salmon is readily available in most regions, and you can buy it fresh or canned. This easy cat food recipe is made with limited ingredients and should be a suitable meal for most adult cats.

Recipe: Christmas Cookies for Dogs

Homemade Christmas dog treats aren’t just something special to spoil your dog with over the holidays. They’re also a great gift idea. Making these Christmas cookies for dogs could even be a fun new family tradition.

Review: Pet Releaf Hemp Oil & Hemp Edibles for Dogs

If you decide that you'd like to try this treatment option with your pet, Pet Releaf Hemp Oil and Hemp Edibles are a great choice. Our dogs love them, and they are 100% safe.

Giveaway: Pet Releaf Hemp Oil for Dogs & Cats ($160 Value)

If you've been thinking about trying hemp oil supplements with your pet, this is your chance to try them for FREE!

Review: PetSafe Drinking Fountains for Dogs and Cats

Keeping your dog hydrated is essential for his overall health and well-being. You can't feel badly if you've forgotten to fill your pet's bowl once or twice – every pet owner has done it. Instead, do something to prevent it from happening again. Automatic dog water fountains, like these PetSafe Drinking Fountains, can hold a lot of water and keep it from becoming stagnant.

Recipe: Balanced Homemade Cat Food Recipe

Before you begin feeding this recipe, discuss the change in diet with your vet or a trained feline nutritionist. They will be able to tell you if this food will provide adequate nutrition to meet your pet's unique needs. It's likely that the expert you consult will recommend adding supplements to this recipe. In fact, a recent study performed on 114 homemade cat food recipes showed that many recipes (even the ones that come from veterinarians) do not have all the adequate nutrients that the “average” cat needs.

Review: Bully Max Dog Food Dry Kibble

Bully Max Dog Food not only offers a classic dog food that is formulated for most dogs, but also a high performance blend that is made for active and working canines. Bully Max uses natural meat to offer filler-free dog foods made with high quality ingredients. The ingredients are sourced globally, but the company is very transparent about what ingredients are used and where each one is sourced.

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