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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

3 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Cats

Halloween is just a few weeks away, leaving many pet owners wondering what their furry friends should wear for a costume. Buying a costume that your cat is only going to wear once is a waste of money. These easy homemade Halloween costumes for cats will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.

12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.

Recipe: Ground Turkey and Lentil Dry Dog Food

Making your own dry dog food gives your pet the benefits of kibble without the risks associated with commercial pet foods.

15 Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many pet owners. While it's fun to include your pet in the festivities, it's important to keep these Halloween...

Shaving Your Dog For Summer: Should You Do It?

We think our pets' thick coats make them uncomfortable in the hot weather, but will shaving your dog for summer be effective in cooling...

How Much Homemade Dog Food to Feed Your Dog

When talking with pet owners, I'm often asked, "How much homemade dog food should I feed my dog?" The answer isn't as simple as you may think.

My 3 Favorite Dog Eye Infection Home Remedies

Natural dog eye infection home remedies can be effective and safer, but you should have your pooch evaluated by a vet before trying any DIY options.

Recipe: Easy-to-Make Homemade Dog Food for Liver Disease

Unfortunately, for dogs diagnosed with liver disease, there are no specific treatments available. The only way to treat liver disease in dogs is to adjust...

50 Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes

This article lists 50 of my favorite homemade dog food recipes that your dog will enjoy. Whenever you read or hear about homemade dog food...

Why Do Dogs Shed So Much?

There aren’t many downsides to being a dog owner, but some frustrated pet parents find themselves wondering why do dogs shed so much?

Do Dogs Imprint on Humans?

What is imprinting? Do dogs imprint on humans? Many people use the word “imprinting” to describe a filial bond between animals and humans. A filial bond or filial relationship is one resembling that of a son or daughter. For example, some animal behavior experts believe that baby birds imprint on the first animal or human that they see after hatching.

20 Most Popular Dog Names and Their Meaning

Naming a dog can be a challenge. Sometimes you choose a name based on the dogs breed or size. Sometimes you just choose one of the most popular dog names. Personally, I like to get to know my dogs before I name them. I spend a couple of days with the dog before choosing just the right name. Some people like to choose a name before they even bring their new pet home, and that's okay too!

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