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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.

How To Teach A Dog To Use A Dog Door

Do you have an active dog that's always on the wrong side of the door wanting to go in and out? Do you have a young puppy or older dog that needs frequent bathroom breaks? The idea of a dog door can sound appealing, but you need to know how to teach a dog to use a dog door and ensure that your pet will stay safely within the boundary of your yard before purchasing one.

How To Get Dog Pee Out of A Mattress

Accidents happen. When our pets have accidents, it can be especially annoying. Cleaning carpeting and washing bedding is a hassle, but it can be easily done. Mattresses can't be thrown in the washing machine, and the urine is able to soak much deeper down into the center of the mattress material. For these reasons, learning how to get dog pee out of a mattress is more challenging.

Homemade Recipe: How To Firm Up Loose Stool In Dogs

Every dog suffers from diarrhea from time to time. Typically it's because they ate something that they shouldn't have. Because diarrhea is caused by digestive upset, it's important to know how to firm up loose stool in dogs when he's dealing with this health issue.

Recipe: Chicken and Beef Stew Surprise for Dogs

If you're looking at the photos of this recipe and thinking about how delicious it looks, you'll be happy to know that this dish could be served to dogs or people! this homemade stew could be a great meal for every member of your family, whether they have two legs or four.

Recipe: Balanced Homemade Cat Food with Tuna

Preparing homemade food for your pet is the only way to create a diet that is customized to his exact nutritional needs. Unfortunately, most of the homemade cat food recipes that you will find in books or online are not nutritionally balanced for your pet. This balanced homemade cat food may meet the needs of some cats, but it won't be suitable for every feline.

How To Make Low-Protein Dog Treats: A Simple Recipe

A low protein diet for dogs is not as simple as it may sound. It's a fine line between too much protein and not enough. A major diet change like this CANNOT be made without consulting your veterinarian or a canine nutritionist. Learning how to make low-protein dog treats is simple, but a full diet change will take a lot more research and planning.

3 Safe and Effective Natural Mosquito Repellents for Dogs

Mosquitos transmit disease and cause irritation. That's why natural mosquito repellents for dogs should be on your summer must-have list.

These Naturally Shed Antlers Are a Delicious Treat for Your Dog

Many pet owners don’t realize the benefits of buying their dog’s naturally shed antlers to chew on. Spizzles, a company that specializes in these...

$20,000 Will Help This All-Natural Maine Dog Treat Company

One Maine entrepreneur is moving her all-natural dog treat business out of her kitchen and into a downtown storefront thanks to her recent $20,000...

Whimzees Offers All-Natural Teeth Cleaning Chews

If your dogs are anything like mine, chances are you are subjected to the smell of horrible dog breath on a regular basis. Proper...

Pet Releaf Releases Two New CBD-Based Products

An all-natural pet product company, Pet Releaf, has Cannabidiol (CBD)-based products: Edibites CBD Treats for Dogs and CBD Hemp Oil Tinctures, a product for...

Furry Kind Enters the Market With All-Natural Pet Products

With product recalls and canine diseases steadily on the rise, many dog owners are looking to all-natural and organic products to keep their pets...

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