Author Archives: kel

Early Detection: Help Your Pet Live Long and Live Healthy

Posted on August 13, 2015 by kel

  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, “Early detection is key when it comes to treating cancer.” In the following article, Save Tons at the Vet! How to Keep Your Dog From Dying of Cancer, Dr. V … Continue reading →

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The Dragonfly

Posted on August 2, 2015 by kel

Guest post by Kel There have been hundreds of beautiful dragonflies flitting about our pasture over the past couple of months. I’ve always thought that dragonflies prefer to be near water, but our field is bone dry, without a drop … Continue reading →

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Understanding Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs and Cats

Posted on June 21, 2015 by kel

Hemangiosarcoma is a rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer that arises from the lining of the blood vessels, and occurs almost exclusively in dogs. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus provides an excellent understanding of hemangiosarcoma in her article Pet Cancer: Understanding … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Denali

Posted on June 16, 2015 by kel

There is no question that the bond between humans and dogs is special… Ben Moon and Denali found each other in 1999 after Ben paid a visit to the local shelter. Together they spent years traveling around the Pacific Northwest, … Continue reading →

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs

Posted on June 15, 2015 by kel

Hot weather is here and as a reminder, never leave your dog in the car — even with the windows cracked or in the shade. Hot cars KILL dogs! Under 20 minutes in a hot car can prove fatal to … Continue reading →

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Give Your Pet a Massage to Check For Lumps and Bumps

Posted on June 1, 2015 by kel

It’s the first of the month and the pack and I just had our massages…now it’s time for me to remind everyone else to do the same. Just in case you missed the drill before, it goes like this…Start by … Continue reading →

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My Heart Goes On

Posted on May 28, 2015 by kel

It was a spring day in 2008 and my dog Cain and I were preparing to leave on a road trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but Cain was getting sick again. For many years of his life, Cain had … Continue reading →

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Treatment Options For Dog Cancer

Posted on May 20, 2015 by kel

If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to learn as much as possible about the type of cancer and arm yourself with information in order to lessen frustration. Don’t hesitate to ask your veterinary specialist questions. Keep … Continue reading →

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Foxtail Grass – Danger To Dogs

Posted on May 19, 2015 by kel

It’s that time of year again, and I’m seeing bristly foxtail grasses everywhere. In early spring these soft, green grasses sway gently with the breeze, however don’t let that soft appearance fool you. Once foxtails become dry, their awns become … Continue reading →

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Petey’s Treatment Will Aid Humans With Brain Tumors

Posted on May 14, 2015 by kel

It’s Throwback Thursday, and today’s post is in honor of a very special dog named Petey. Canine Cancer Tops the List of Funded Research, was a post I shared in 2013 about research being funded by the American Kennel Club … Continue reading →

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