Before you start drooling over your computer screen, this isn’t for you! This is what dog owners order for their dogs to be able to take part in the “dog-friendly” atmosphere that Starbucks offers. The Puppucinno is a treat, or dog drink, for your dog that you can order at Starbucks. Essentially, it is a … Read more
I must be honest, I’ve only recently discovered banana chips, and I absolutely love them! As a dog parent, I’m often guilty of giving my dogs whatever I’m snacking on, provided that it won’t cause them any harm. So, that got me thinking, can dogs eat banana chips, and if so, what are the benefits? … Read more
Panting is a dog’s natural way of cooling themselves. Dogs pant when they are too hot or excited, and for vocalization purposes. It’s not uncommon for a Jack Russell to pant excessively in the sun, because dogs can only regulate their body temperature by panting or sweating through their feet and pads. Why is my … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I simply can’t get enough of oranges. They taste good, and they’re healthy as well. My Jack Russell, Vanilla, will often follow me around and will sit next to me while I’m having a snack. More often than not, I’m snacking on an orange, and he will stare at … Read more
I love having an apple as a snack every now and again and, as I’m sure you do too, I would occasionally give my dogs a small slice or two. However, I personally don’t like to eat the apple skin and I would just throw it away after peeling the apple. But, this got me … Read more
Yes, Jack Russells can eat certain types of fruit. Fruits are healthy for dogs as long as they are not eaten in excess or given to a dog with an allergy to the particular fruit being offered. Some fruits such as grapes and raisins can be very dangerous for dogs if ingested in large quantities … Read more
I was busy preparing a pumpkin for Halloween the other day, and as usual, my dogs were right by my side curiously looking at what I was busy with. As I was admiring their enthusiasm, I was wondering, can dogs eat pumpkin seeds? If so, do dogs benefit from eating pumpkin seeds? Yes, dogs can … Read more
I’m very lucky and grateful to live near the beach, and I often take my Jack Russells for a walk on the beach whenever the sun is out. They obviously like the exercise and they just love playing in the sand. But, I’ve been wondering about the sun’s effect on my Jack Russells and whether … Read more
Baked beans are a classic, American side dish that people enjoy eating in their homes and at restaurants. In addition to being tasty, they’re also relatively inexpensive and available in most grocery stores across the country. However, many people don’t know if baked beans can be enjoyed by our furry friends as well. Dogs are … Read more
Did you know there are more than 2,000 types of fleas? All of them have their own preferred chomping grounds, whether it is your dog, or even you. While most types of fleas prefer dogs as a host, many people wonder if they can get fleas from their dogs and how flea bites can be … Read more