All of us “juicers” know that you always have lots of delicious and nutritious pulp left.

Share the pulp with your pup!

Here are some of the “Biscuit Gangs” favorites:

Vegetables:

Fruits:

When giving your pup pulp, remember to not over do it.  I usually add three to four tablespoons to their kibble depending on their size, i.e. Star at the moment is around 25# so I give her two tablespoons.

When juicing, whenever possible use organic fruits & vegetables.

Hi, if you read my bio you know that we went to see Dr. Dave, the specialist in Missoula, MT the other day. He is a really nice guy.

He looked at my x-rays, listened to my heart and stuck his finger down my throat. Ugh! Gag me literally.

Dr. Dave spoke to mom and dad for a little bit and said that he was no going to send the “scope” down my throat, PHEW!!!!

It looks like I my either have some type of allergy or that my immune system is somewhat suppressed.
I am on Prednisone, we are in the tapering off period at the moment, but after mom gave me the first pill, the next morning and thereafter no coughing so far.

Now that we have hopefully conquered my gagging spells, it will be time for me to be spayed like the rest of our pack. They are all spayed & neutered. Mom says there are too many fur kids like me out there in need of loving forever homes, let alone the health benefits to being spayed or neutered.

It’s time to run and play with the rest of the pack!

Canine compulsive disorder (CCD) affects many breeds. The most susceptible seem to be the hunting breeds. Other breeds that may suffer from these afflictions would be the working class dogs. Genetic predisposition is a major factor in whether a dog might develop canine obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Why did this happen?

Good breeders have done their best to breed this problem out of their pedigree. Unfortunately, we still live in a society where many dogs come from “puppy mills” that care little if anything about breeding out undesirable traits. I was a “puppy mill” dog. I have a severe under bite along with a pee pee problem and I am a shadow & light chaser.

Most canine compulsive disorders are brought on by boredom. Other may manifest themselves through stress. To treat the compulsion, you must treat the cause. If you are simply looking for a house pet then hunting and working breeds are probably a poor choice. [Read more →]

Today is the first day of summer! It sure is finally getting warm here in the Bitterroot Valley.

Since I lived in South Florida and I am the older, wiser one of the pack, I volunteered to do this post.

Here are some ways to help you fur kids beat the heat this summer.

Leaving us in a vehicle is bad news

NEVER, EVER leave us in a vehicle. Especially with the windows only partially rolled down. It gets very hot in a short amount of time. The same goes for leaving us in the back of a pick up truck where we can literally roast in the hot sun. Last summer a person who had put their fur kid in a plastic traveling crate (while safe for the pup, he couldn’t jump out of the truck) and parked his truck in the sun for just a little bit, they said. The person rushed the limp, blue tongued, overheated fur baby into the vet clinic where mom works. His body temp was 105 and rising! They put an ice pack on his head and gave him a very long cold shower and then placed him on oxygen. He lived, but this can be prevented. [Read more →]

Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10am to 4pm.

The class is a comprehensive look at homeopathic first aid and acute self care.

A hands on experience in the proper way to collect, preserve and use herbs and local plants for you, your family and your pets wellness.

The teachers will be Jeanie Notti-Fullerton,cHOM and Mary Wulff, professional herbalist and co-author of “Herbs for Pets”.

Class time will be held at Animal Essentials, 2 miles north of Woodside, followed by a nature walk (weather permitting).

COST: $35.00

Please call 406-370-0699 or 406-369-0025 for more details and to reserve your space.

Dear, sweet Spooner crossed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday and joined all our other angels with fur whom have left their loved ones behind.

Spooner was an adorable clown, your typical Golden Retriever who kept his personality until the end.

He was a very brave boy who’s Mom & Dad had to make one of the hardest, but most loving decisions all of us caring and loving responsible guardians have to do, let go of one of our fur kids.

Spooner will truly be missed by all who’s life he entered. There will be no two people who will miss him more. His very devoted Mom who always kept him so handsome on the outside, made sure he had the best of care and who held him in the end. His Dad to whom Spooner was a constant companion. Going to hunts & shoots and winning awards. Spooner went to work with him, he was his dad’s co-pilot and friend.

Spooner loved everyone, two and four legged, he didn’t care, dog, cat, man or woman. He was not judgemental.

Your Mom, Dad and friends will miss you very much. All of us need to remember you were always a happy boy and would not want anyone to be sad.

Some of your friends and I were with you and your mom when she gave you the gift of peace, freedom from pain. Your mom told me you wouldn’t even eat my homemade dog treats that she said you loved so much. You were so brave, your Mom was so brave. I admire the both of you.

Rest sweet boy. You were truly loved.

Spooner Edens: 1993 - 2008