I’m proud to announce that we have two new family members, Pumba and Simba! Last July, we found these two puppies in a vacant lot behind our house one rainy evening. Despite the deafening sound of the rain, we could hear their plaintive cries. So we set out into the night to find these creatures… Continue reading Our new aspins
Can dogs love their owners?
Contributed by ireview.ph Whether dogs develop feelings such as love is scientifically disputed. For you, as a person who deals with dogs, such a question as whether your four-legged friend has feelings or not will not arise. All living beings are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, joy, affection, or disgust. How do you… Continue reading Can dogs love their owners?
Co-owning dogs: will it work for you?
Have you ever been asked to co-own a dog? If you bought a dog or have used the services of a stud from a show breeder, chances are you’ve encountered this. You may have also seen pedigrees listing multiple owners. Defining dog co-ownership What exactly does co-ownership mean? The truth is that there is no… Continue reading Co-owning dogs: will it work for you?
Letting go
Last month, we had to put our girl Kendra to sleep. It was a dignified, painless, and quick way to end her pains caused by a very aggressive cancer. If there was anything difficult about the process of euthanasia, it was getting our family to come to the decision. Kendra’s cancer came to us as… Continue reading Letting go
Our dog show comeback with new PH Grand Champion Willie
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
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