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Saying Goodbye To Daisy

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When Daisy came to us in 2010, she was just a sweet, little 2 year old. We found her being given away on a Yahoo Group. When we met her, I instantly fell in love. As I was holding Daisy and getting acquainted, I could see fleas crawling through her white fur. A lot of fleas. I did not know her owners so I don't want to judge them harshly. But I could not understand how, if I … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye To Daisy

How To Make A New Dog Feel Welcome #VitaBoneGoodSmells

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Recently I started dog sitting for my friend who is a truck driver. He goes out of town for typically 5 or 6 days at a time so he needs someone to watch his dog, Darla, during the week. Also, I renamed her Darla Mae, because that's how I roll. Anyway, Daisy had gotten used to being the dog of the house for a few months so she and Darla Mae had a few growing pains at first, But … [Read more...] about How To Make A New Dog Feel Welcome #VitaBoneGoodSmells

Saying Goodbye To Puppy Mister

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Many of you who read this blog will be familiar with my dogs, Puppy Mister and Daisy Baby. I am so very sad to say that Puppy Mister passed away on December 18th. I wanted to write about it earlier and share some of my favorite memories of him but I just couldn't do it. I have to say that I really never understood how people grew so attached to animals until I was blessed to … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye To Puppy Mister

New Puppy? 7 Things To Include In A Chihuahua Gift Basket #ad #NewPetNoStains

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewPetNoStains #CollectiveBias We just love our little, chihuahua furbabies. I mean, look at those faces! Who wouldn't? I never knew how great adopting a pet could be until I adopted a few of my own. If you know someone who recently adopted or is looking to adopt a … [Read more...] about New Puppy? 7 Things To Include In A Chihuahua Gift Basket #ad #NewPetNoStains

10 Homemade Dog Treats Recipes

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Did you know that February is National Dog Dental Health Month? So that is a perfect time to make some homemade dog treats for your little fluff. I have always bought dog treats for Puppy Mister and Daisy Baby, but there is just something extra loving about making treats for your pets yourself. Also, you know exactly what is in them. Treats can be great as a reward or to help … [Read more...] about 10 Homemade Dog Treats Recipes

How I Failed As A Dog Mom + Helpful Dog Dental Care Tips

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Meet Daisy. For those of you who aren't familiar with Daisy {aka Daisy Baby, Daisy Mash, Mash Potato, Mishy Mishy & a host of other equally silly and endearing names} she is a chihuahua mix. Daisy joined our family in 2010. I found her listed on one of the online pet pages and I just had to meet her. The moment I held her I knew she was meant for me. She was just so … [Read more...] about How I Failed As A Dog Mom + Helpful Dog Dental Care Tips

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Hint: The Cat Was Not Impressed

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A few days ago, we had an uninvited dinner guest. Amber had told me a few months ago about spotting this little cutie on the deck, but I had not seen and she hadn't seen it since, so we chalked it up to an isolated incident. Apparently this raccoon seems to approve of the dinner offerings as proven by it eating the food we had just placed in the bowl for the cat. The raccoon … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Hint: The Cat Was Not Impressed

Daisy’s Limited Ingredient Diet: 3 Week Update @NaturalBalance #ad #PetSmartStory

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This post is sponsored by PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word the word about the launch of Natural Balance products at PetSmart, but Cheap Is The New Classy only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. Three weeks ago, I … [Read more...] about Daisy’s Limited Ingredient Diet: 3 Week Update @NaturalBalance #ad #PetSmartStory

Habits Of Pet Bloggers On Social Media {Infographic}

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I just love my little dogs. I think most people who read this blog have met my dogs, Puppy Mister and Daisy Baby, on here on occasion. I am also a member of many blog groups, but BlogPaws is one of my favorites. I love working with companies that actually care about pets and want to make the best toys, food and other products for them possible. So, to help give companies ideas … [Read more...] about Habits Of Pet Bloggers On Social Media {Infographic}