After a five-year break, I returned to the show ring during the Philippine Circuit 2023, touted as Asia’s largest dog show, and I’m so glad I did. Our dog Willie (Thai Champion Plasma MS Whirlaway) emerged as a Philippine Grand Champion, taking Best of Breed six times and Best Opposite Sex three times. He even… Continue reading Our dog show comeback with new PH Grand Champion Willie
Taking your dog to the mall or dog park? Read this first
Several dog parks have sprung across Metro Manila in the past year – a good indication that the pet community is thriving in the country. Alongside this, most malls are now positioning themselves to be dog-friendly and have started accepting dogs in their premises. While I am overjoyed seeing dogs accompanying their humans in their… Continue reading Taking your dog to the mall or dog park? Read this first
How to introduce new food to dogs
Our guest writer Micah Coyle shares her tips on safely transitioning to a new diet for your dog. Micah is the founder of K9 Rocks, whose mission of thinking is: What's in it for the dog? A dog also has a soul, and its life also has high value. There are several ways to… Continue reading How to introduce new food to dogs
Treats review: Pedigree Good Chews
Dogs love to chew. Having inveterate chewers in my pack, I've always struggled with finding the right type of chew that my dogs would love. Although there are many options out there, the best ones are either too cumbersome to prepare, too expensive, or too difficult to acquire. Recently, I was introduced to Pedigree's Good… Continue reading Treats review: Pedigree Good Chews
My senile dog
Until recently, I never knew that dogs can get senile. While I’ve seen old dogs get slower and sleepier, this is my first time to witness my dog’s cognitive decline. Three of my dogs are in the 14 -15 year old range, and one of them has been showing signs of anxiety, confusion, and restlessness… Continue reading My senile dog
Prepare your pooches before you travel
Now that we can travel freely again, a top concern among dog owners is how our dogs will behave while we are away. The two-year pandemic has kept many of us homebound and in the company of our dogs 24/7, and as the world eases back to normalcy, our furry buddies are expectedly anxious. Recently,… Continue reading Prepare your pooches before you travel
Don’t give up so quickly on your sick dog
Last week, my nearly 15-year old dog Misty suddenly lost her balance. She could not get up, and her legs were so wobbly that she could not even stand up to go and pee. I found her whining as she lay in a pool of her own urine, unable to muster the strength to walk… Continue reading Don’t give up so quickly on your sick dog
Tribute to my Ukrainian breeder
I am writing this blog to salute all the valiant men and women of Ukraine who are now fighting for their survival. As I write this, I am cuddling Snowie, who joined me from her home in Sumy, Ukraine, six years ago. She is blissfully unaware that the land of her birth is under attack.… Continue reading Tribute to my Ukrainian breeder
Ensuring your dog’s dental health
Pedigree's Dentastix are a convenient way to keep your fur pal's teeth clean Sometime ago, I had to rush one of my schnauzers to the vet because he was in obvious pain, which scared the wits out of me. After several diagnostic tests and a thorough inspection, the vet found a diseased tooth – something… Continue reading Ensuring your dog’s dental health
Caring for a dog with kidney failure in the Philippines
Kidney failure is one of the toughest diseases to affect dogs and can be very challenging to manage. For those with senior and geriatric dogs, kidney disease could be quite common, and though it is a heartbreaking diagnosis, I have learned that there are ways to make the healing journey with your dog a little… Continue reading Caring for a dog with kidney failure in the Philippines
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