Bloodhound puppies should never be allowed to overeat. The reason is quite interesting, in a way, and in another way it’s a little scary to think about, but the fact is that if overfed, a Bloodhound puppy will develop parts of its body faster than others, causing it to grow a little misshapen. And nobody…
Category: Pets
The Monkey Business: Is a Monkey the Right Pet for You?
Dirty game … When I was a teenager living on the west coast of Florida, I was like a fish out of water. I moved there from New York with my parents. There were a lot of things that I had a hard time getting used to and I was not a fan of heat…
Artificial plants can be just as dangerous as live plants
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you can’t always protect your pets. I found out the hard way that not only live indoor plants can pose a danger to your pets, but artificial plants too. It was Christmas, and for years he had removed tinsel, live poinsettia plants, live Christmas cacti, live mistletoe, and…
Who were the master builders in ancient times?
Most of the ancient builders advanced in the field of architecture. This was through the spirit of experimentation. The ancient Greeks stood out as the masters of architecture. They used wood, adobe and marble for their architectural structures. They used some as a refuge in which they lived. Others were built to house their gods…
A Whisper of Love – A Puppy Mill Rescue
Becky asked me if we would raise one of the dogs and I agreed. My husband Arthur took a trip to the dogs’ temporary shelter. She agreed that we would raise “Whisper”, a beautiful black and tan malamute, until a permanent home could be found for her. Very soon a strong bond began to form…
Bluesky Assignment – Goodwill in a car dealership sale
The IRS defines goodwill as “the value of a trade or business based on the customer’s expected continued patronage due to name, reputation, or any other factor.” IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses, Chapter 9, Cat. No. 15065Z. The American Society of Appraisers defines goodwill as: “that intangible asset that arises as a result of name,…
Coton De Tulear – Have you heard of this breed of dog?
I may be a bit biased, but I don’t understand why the Coton de Tulear dog breed is not more popular. If you were to make a list of all the qualities that make up the perfect dog, the Coton de Tulear would be at the top of the list. Yes, of course I have…
Bluey – Oldest Australian Cattle Dog on Record
The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey. Bluey lived almost 30 years. That figure is in human years. Mature dogs faster than humans. According to canine age experts, a one-year-old dog is about 15 years old in equivalent human years. The average life expectancy of the Australian The cattle dog…
Weird Laws About Smoking
As more and more states adopt laws banning public smoking, crushing the hopes of cigar smokers with the ease of crushing a used cigarette, people everywhere are calling it “disgusting,” avoiding telling legislators to be kiss the ashes. The laws, to the avid cigar smoker, are avidly ridiculous. But ridiculous laws are part of worldly…
Did I make a mistake buying this 8 month old dog?
Have you ever heard that question or something similar from a friend, neighbor, or family member? I hear it all the time and usually there are some issues that have developed right away and the new dog owner calls me to ask the question. Usually it is a dog that comes from a breeder. The…