Happy Paws: Winter paw care a concern of
dedicated dog parents 
Winter paw care is important for our canine family
members. The hard snow and ice make outdoor travel a deadly obstacle course for
dogs. Cuts and soars can develop on the pads and their poor little
"feet" can be in pain- and you may not even know it.
There are some
products out there- along with some tips and tricks- to help you take extra
special care of your dog’s paws in this cold weather. Winter playtime may need
to be reduced but the fun doesn't have to be.
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| Photo by cseeman Foter CC BY-NC-SA |
Give
thanks: 5 reasons why people with pets live happier, longer
lives
Canadian’s will
gather round the dinner table Oct. 13 to celebrate Thanksgiving with family-
and in many homes in North America the family members include pets. According
to a 2013 survey by Ipsos- a leading market research company in Canada-
57% of Canadian's own a pet. In the United States 67% of households have a pet
to call their own. Pet parents giving thanks to their pets may not know the
amazing gifts that their pets are giving them every day.
Countless
studies have been conducted to determine a pets influence on its owner's
overall health. Research has shown that pets can do all sorts of things to
improve their owner’s health and even help people live longer. Some pets assist
people with disabilities while others soothes people suffering from depression.
Either way there is plenty to give thanks to when it comes to pet.
Check
out these 5 reasons to give thanks for the family pets. Find out how just
owning a pet can benefit the entire family and keep them happy and healthy for
the holidays and all their other days.
Keira dog enjoys the first snowfall at Pansy Patch Park in Pembroke, Ontario
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Winter is here! It is Keira's favorite time of year- the time when a mountain dog can really shine!
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Happy Caturday!
Sleeves are for pussies!
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Sully enjoying a birthday SUP session on the Ottawa River.
Photo by Courtney Sinclair Copyright© |
Extraordinary pet: Sully's adventure is just beginning
Sully is just over two years old but this dog has seen more
adventure than most dogs 10 times his age. That’s because this hound mix has
met his match- outdoor adventure and nature enthusiast Courtney Sinclair.
Courtney fell in love with Sully’s goofy spirit in a heartbeat and they have
explored the Canadian wilderness together ever since.
Courtney fell for Sully’s kind eyes and big ears when a
teammate and OSPCA employee brought him to one of their rugby games in hopes of
getting him adopted. He as a clumsy puppy and absolutely adorable- Courtney was
in love.
They now live together in a house on the waterfront. Sully’s
journey with Courtney takes him all over the Ottawa Valley through scenic
forests and along glistening rivers. Sully lives right smack in the middle of
some of the most beautiful Provincial Parks in Ontario. He loves all of the
wildlife he gets to experience and he even gets to chase the occasional
squirrel or two.
Happy Caturday!
Why would you think I've been opening your mail? Absurd...
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In denial: The unfortunate truth about fleas that you may
be ignoring
Alright pet parents- are you ready to hate me? Because I’m
about to tell you something that I have told many pet parents in the past and
to my surprise it almost always elicits a furious or begrudging reaction. I’m
about to talk about fleas right now so grab your pitch forks and torches.
It has happened to me so many times- good hearted, loving
pet parents with only the best intentions for their pets making statements like
“my cat has never had fleas in its life and my neighbor's cat has been around
the yard and NOW she has fleas!” or “my dog has NEVER had fleas and since I
went to the dog park with that new dog he has them!”
Announcing The Magic Zoo Halloween photo contest winner!
Paws For Reaction mascot and my baby girl Keira is one
lucky girl- she just won a Halloween Photo Contest held by The Magic Zoo! The
Magic Zoo sells beautiful “handcrafted jewelry for animal lovers.” Miss Keira
was wearing her adorable witch hat to match my witch costume and she got to
visit with every family that came trick-or-treating. She was pretty proud of
her costume and how great she was as at welcoming the kids so when I told her
she won the contest she was pretty excited!
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| Photo by All Chihuahuas Foter CC BY-NC-ND |
Furry fall fun!
Did you celebrate these pet holidays in October? Find out the fun you missed!
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| Photo by Soggydan Foter CC BY-NC |
Tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween
The mistake you could be making this Halloween that could
cost your pet its life- read more!
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| Photo by jonchia Foter CC BY-NC-ND |
Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin!
Make your pooch a special Halloween treat using
pumpkin as the key ingredient! Try one of these quick and easy recipes!
Have a safe and purrrfect Halloween!
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Photo by Found Animals Foter CC BY-SA
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Go pumpkin picking with these adorable dogs!
Happy Caturday!
Be the pumpkin....
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Letter from the editor
I don't just love pets but as some of you who follow me on Instagram know I am also a huge nature buff! You can see from Paws For Reaction mascot Keira's many hiking adventures- nature, pets and photography are passions of mine.
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