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Pet Friendly Outings: Hiking

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Much to my amazement, my old dog Miko managed to climb a mountain in Vermont at the ripe old age of twelve. It wasn’t a super-high or super-tough climb, but I figured my old man would poop out long before me and my friends did! Instead, he led the way up and all the way back down again. Walking a nature trail or taking a short hike is a great outing for the whole family — dogs included! There are just a few things you need to keep in mind: Know the leash laws for the park you’ll be walking … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Fat Dog Owner

I have a confession to make: my Moose is a fat boy. He’s a good 20 pounds overweight – though the vet tells me he should weigh around 75lbs, he tips the scales at 96lbs. I know this is bad for his health. I know this puts him at risk for hip displaysia, plus some of the same ailments overweight humans face like diabetes, arthritis, and cardiac disease. At least I’m not alone; a recent survey of British dog owners found that about a third of all dogs are overweight. This isn’t good! But I suppose it makes sense that … Continue reading →