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Please God, let me go with my face in a plate of chocolate chip ice cream
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Buckets of food: GATOR!
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I reject your blogger title and all your blogger baggage
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Smooth Criminal
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Dog person through and through
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Inspiration in Action
When you hear the word “veterinarian”, there’s a pretty standard picture that jumps into most... more »
Do What’s Right
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Buckets of food: Tramaducken
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Don’t Be That Vet
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Buckets of food, Day 5: Pizza
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Pain, masks, and the longest hike
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Buckets of Food, Day 4: Sliders
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Who needs Crossfit when you have a dog?
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Bucket Full of Food, Day 2: Kale
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It’s OK to be angry- the topic I hate to revisit
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And then the rescuer drowned: Dumb Vet Tricks Part 5
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The 2013 Rose Parade in Pictures
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Pawcurious Picks: Top 5 Posts of 2012
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Oh, the places you’ll go (like Pasadena)
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The truth is out there
I’ve been leaving everyone to their own devices to figure this place out in the... more »
A very merry holly jolly ho ho holiday
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We are Newtown
I haven’t watched TV much this week. Between packing up the apartment and taking care... more »
Wordless Wednesday: Pooped
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Celebrate Love
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The path to canine enlightenment
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One man wolf pack
I admit, sometimes I feel like a lone wolf out here in the veterinary world,... more »
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
The call came yesterday evening, when I was sitting on the couch trying to block... more »
Next Step Baby Monitors: Exonerating pets since 2012
It’s been a long time since I’ve needed a baby monitor. Not that long, mind... more »
The Long Dark Tea Time of the Brode
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The 2012 Howliday Gift Guide is here!
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True or false: The World Vets Technical Animal Course rocked
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Adopt the net: Transitioning a rescue pet into a new home
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Have Fido, Will Travel
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I am grateful
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Awkward Massage is Awkward
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Wordless Wednesday: Rescue Me
I’ve tied more knots in things over the last two days than I have since... more »
Shelter Drive By: Snorgles and Food
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Be the Change with a Shelter Drive By! Small effort, big reward
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Flash Mountain
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Disaster Response, Sandy, and Good People
It’s been a rough week, right? I think everyone can pretty much agree with that.... more »
Discombobulated
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Blogger Disaster Response Team-Activate!
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Postcards from Purgatory
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Instant Stress Relief: Awesome Penguin is Awesome
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On safari: In search of the vetpanzee
To say I am a little stressed right now is an understatement. They say moving... more »
3 Ways to Show your Tech You Love Them
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Have you thanked your tech today?
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It’s Bad Poetry Friday: Emails and spam
This is what happens when you leave me alone in the first rainstorm of the... more »
Good thing we didn’t get those chickens
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Wordless Wednesday: Happy Place
When the going gets bad, the prey runs. When it comes to fight or flight,... more »
I’ve got a crush
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Super Special Thursday Giveaway: Canine Cool Hipster VIP Red Carpet Bag!
There are blogs that I like, and blogs that I love. There are blogs that... more »
On the eve of a ten year reunion
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The start of a beautiful conference
When Mike Arms asked me to speak at the first ACES International Conference here in... more »
5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Week
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Giveaway Tuesday: Low Odor Bully Sticks from Doggyloot
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Not featured in the Martha Stewart Home Fragrance Collection: eau de Koa butt
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Pudgy pups strike again- why the story of Obie bothers me
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Talk Like a Pirate Pittie Day
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SuperZoo- Trends for Fall
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The dog, the barge, and the scars I’m going to have a hard time explaining
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Surf and Spokes and Supers
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Surf Dog Take 2: NO ONE KILL THE POWER AGAIN OK?
A refresher, if you haven’t memorized all the details of my life, and I hope... more »
Get your puppy and kitten fix here. One day only.
Every little kid who wants to be a vet someday says it’s because they love... more »
I’ve dreamed of this geeky day ever since I was twelve…
I knew we were in for a long morning when I saw Elvis’s name on... more »
My Name Is and the 3 Things all PR people should know
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Disaster Survival 101
As Hurricane Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, I, like many of you I’m... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: $50 Petco Gift card from Coupon Cabin!
I admit, with no shame, that I’m an online shopping fanatic. Amazon, Zappos, you name... more »
Using snakes to light a fire
I think I could have been very happy as a biologist. It was the direction... more »
The naked dream would have been less stressful
I am a recurring nightmare kind of person. Always have been. They come in waves,... more »
Angry Cat Retrieval Service Free with Vaccine
This is one of my favorite people I met in Granada (there were a lot... more »
3 Tips for a Happy Cat Vet Visit
It’s National Take your Cat to the Vet Week, which ranks right up there with... more »
In MY day, we didn’t HAVE personal surgical mentorship in Central America
I remember my first spay out of vet school. It was my third dog spay... more »
V versus the Volcano: Denouement
I think you all know that the volcano series ends with me at the bottom,... more »
Is your hard drive safe from your cat?
It’s a Tuesday, close to midnight. I’ve just gotten back from Africa and the animals... more »
World Vets Granada: Bits n Pieces
So I know I didn’t really tell you all a whole lot about the fact... more »
V Versus the Volcano, Part 3: The Summit
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Estelle’s Journal: Part 1
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Wordless Wednesday: Where in the World is Dr V?
I have a hard time myself getting a grasp on all the places I have... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Designer dog beds from PetDreams.com!
Brody’s dog bed was turning into a sad and sorry thing, a tattered vestige that... more »
Oath in Action: The Horses of Tir Na Nog
Saturday, 5:20 am. The alarm buzzes and I bash at it in irritation. At this... more »
Next medal event: Freestyle Dogvertising and the ASPCA 100K Challenge
When the Escondido Humane Society asked me if I would pick a pet to champion... more »
SQUIRREL! Or, close enough
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We love food allergies! Come to the party!
OK, I guess that is probably overstating things to say I love food allergies. I... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Goo Gut Rescue!
I think many of you will remember the post and giveaway we did a few... more »
V versus the volcano: Mt. Meru Part 2
On the second day of our Mt. Meru ascent, we were set to continue our... more »
Wordless Wednesday: Aloha
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V versus the Volcano- Mt. Meru Part 1
Three years ago, when my youngest was still a baby and I was just starting... more »
Going rate for the blond one: 20 cows, plus shillings.
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World Vets Arusha Day 4: Kisongo. The day I almost got my wish to stay in Tanzania forever.
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Meat and Greet: an African afternoon with me in charge
This is the World Vets team (minus Kyle, who was behind the camera, and Teri,... more »
World Vets Arusha Day 3: Kikatiti, Or, the Day of the Wayward Leader
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World Vets Arusha Day 2, Part 2: Roadside Assistance
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World Vets Arusha Day 2: The Chute At the End of the Universe
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A tale of two feeties
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World Vets Day One: Arusha Market
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The Jumas versus the Freemans
I’m waiting until next week to put up the official stories of our week in... more »
Run, poke, lay down: African Survival Tactics
On every World Vets trip, the team gets one special event as a thank you... more »
Happy Fourth of July! Let’s sing.
I just couldn’t bring myself to do yet another “Holiday Safety Tips” post. You all... more »
Jambo Bwana: Meet the World Vets Arusha Tribe
First and foremost, thank you all for keeping the blog alive while I was off... more »
Shelter Drive-By Update
Back in May, I featured a guest post from Kristine Lacoste over at Pets Adviser... more »
The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
This should suprise no one, but sloth was far and away the most abundant sin... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: End Cat Boredom!
Easier said than done, right? How do you motivate a couch catato to get their... more »
Giveaway: Lele Pets Gift Certificate!
OK, what’s today, the 19th? So as you read this, I should be at the... more »
The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
Thank you all for helping me do this photographic series while I’m off in Africa,... more »
Inside Natura: The Clean Machine
Last week I finished my last dose of typhoid vaccine (interesting fact: typhoid, if you... more »
Come, all ye sinners, and participate in the blog
Someone who shall remain unnamed stole a rather sizeable piece of chicken off someone’s plate... more »
I hear you’re a donkey guy
In case you haven’t been obsessively reading every Facebook post and blog posting here, I... more »
The life of a doggy lifeguard
A few weeks ago, I got an email from Peter Noll, one of the local... more »
Happy World Oceans Day!
June 8th is World Oceans Day. How fantastic is that? I love the ocean. It’s... more »
Welcome home, Sugar Bear
For those of you who were around this fall, you’ll remember I did my blogathon... more »
Wellness Wednesday: Stop and smell the lizards
I leave for Africa in NINE days. That means you have to listen to me... more »
All tests are not created equal: Inside Natura Part 3 (and a giveaway)
As long as the internet continues to be a depthless repository of the past, an... more »
Hey Internet: Normal Sized Cats are Cute Too
The internet is obsessed with cats. We all know this. But for some reason, it... more »
Friday Tip: Nip that pull!
Today I have the pleasure of introducing Andrea Kuska from Rocco’s House, who is here... more »
World’s Worst Obligate Carnivore
Every once in a while I do something strangely domestic, like spend an afternoon making... more »
Inside Natura: Meet your feed
My friend Susi, who has a habit of asking very interesting and pointed questions, posed... more »
Game of Bones: Casting call
Best show on TV. Only thing better are the books. I tried to convince myself... more »
Inside Natura: Part One
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The Amazing Shelter Drive-By: Guest post from Pets Adviser
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Oh, the places in the Midwest you’ll go
When I was in college, I worked for a very prestigious urologist. I think most... more »
Alexis Bellino, no, no
I don’t watch any of the Real Housewives shows. I’ve seen bits and pieces here... more »
Snakes on a patio
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Pie eatin’, dog and kid abandoning mom here
I opened Facebook on Mother’s Day morning, shortly after my chubby fingered kiddos brought me... more »
It’s a hard knock life
I have Annie on the brain. My daughter’s community theater debut is in four days,... more »
Have a Happy Mother’s Day- and don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise
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Baking With Brody: Power Bars for Pups
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Why this recall is not 2007 all over again
As you’re all probably aware, Diamond Pet Foods is in the midst of a fairly... more »
Where the Wild Pups Are
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5 Ways to Be Kind to Animals This Week
It’s Be Kind to Animals Week! Did you know that? You may know the American... more »
Stay bloodthirsty, my friends
I couldn’t figure out why every single babysitter on our list turned us down for... more »
A brief deviation
I’m not really a football fan. Let me say that from the start. I married... more »
Hiking With Brody: The Snack Factor
I can’t exercise on a full stomach. I feel gross, unenergized, and dull as all... more »
The Realtor, by Edgar Labby Koe
Once upon a midday dreary, home from working, weak and weary, Staring with resentment at... more »
Dr V at the movies: Chimpanzee- GO SEE IT!
As you all know, I am a chimpanzee fan. I had planned my bucket list... more »
Happy National Hairball Awareness day!
It’s National Hairball Awareness day, and Snooki and I would like to remind you all... more »
This is why I don’t travel with family
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What to do with that leftover Vicodin hanging out in your cabinet (Not Craigslist, people.)
As a medical practitioner, I’ve been trained from day one to be excruciatingly careful with... more »
How his holiness got me safely off the mountain. Kind of.
It wasn’t until I almost passed out at the top of a mountain that I... more »
Ticky Tacky Town versus Crazy Town
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House Hunting: Go on, look. I dare you.
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5 Top Earth Day Pet Products
So yaay everybody, happy Earth Day! In the last year I have been fortunate enough... more »
Hot cat ladies and other misconceptions about animal lovers
I read a great article yesterday on msnbc about the incredible work being done by... more »
Snakes on a plain
Maybe this rattlesnake aversion stuff does pay off. To the left is a shed skin... more »
Speaking of mountain lions…
You all know I am irrationally petrified of getting eaten by a mountain lion. Every... more »
3 Dumb Things that Dog Owners Do (That Make Us All Look Bad)
I am a dog person. I think most of you probably know that. I like... more »
Wellness Wednesday: Project Meru
I have a finely tuned ability to talk myself out of anything remotely interesting. It’s... more »
Horrible pet parents unite
I love this recent post from Mel Freer where she longs for the good old... more »
So long, and thanks for all the experimentation
I just randomly happened upon this story about Chimpanzee Island from CNN yesterday, and it... more »
Happy moments from the week: Porcupine edition
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Eat this, not that: Easter edition
It may not rival Thanksgiving or Halloween in terms of numbers of ER vet visits... more »
Cooking with Koa: Easter Eggs
Ah, the humble egg. Rarely does it figure so prominently in our culinary lexicon as... more »
Happy birthday Koa- no joke
Two years ago this February, we took an hour and a half drive north to... more »
It’s a black and white world sometimes
We had a full and busy weekend, like, I imagine, most of you. The kids... more »
Come Fly the Friendly Skies- as long as you’re not a pit bull
I was quoted yesterday in a Fox News article commenting on the latest crummy decision... more »
Never work with children or dogs. And especially both at once.
My daughter has joined the local youth theater’s production of Annie. As a seven year... more »
How I learned what kind of dog I am
Like many pet lovers, I waste a lot of time asking myself the question, if... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Royal Canin Doggy Day Spa Pack
I have a giveaway today, which is good because I’m as you can imagine a... more »
Some things never change, until they do
I’m in Boston for my grandfather’s service today. Per his request, it will be a... more »
Scientific progress goes boink: viruses, renal failure, and you
A thin, dehydrated cat presents to the clinic with the complaint of malaise, inappetence, and... more »
You’ve had a bad day
This post is rated PG-13 for talk about the randy elderly, human brains, and jellyfish.... more »
A few of my favorite things, part 2
Before we head off into the ale-spattered sunset that is St. Patrick’s Day weekend, I... more »
In search of the balloon office: Tarangire Office Space
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Product Review: Kurgo Wander Pack
As you may recall, I spent a good portion of last week curled up in... more »
Betty White Rocks the Petco Foundation Hope Gala
There are lots of reasons I love living in San Diego. I could go on... more »
Global Pet Expo: A few of my favorite things, part 1
I stayed at Global for two out of its three day run, figuring hey, that... more »
What’s in your meal? Aside from BS
Every now and then I get a sample of food for the dogs to try.... more »
We Love Pet Products: Caroline and the Barnacle
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Starstruck at Global, or, why you should wear Anthropologie as much as possible
I’ve got plenty to tell you about all the great stuff I got to see... more »
Healthy Goo Giveaway!
One of the leading complaints that brings a pet into the vet is allergies. It... more »
My dog, the practical jokester
I am sure Brody has a sense of humor. I can sense it in the... more »
A restful weekend
Normally I take the weekends as a time to unwind, refresh my brain, and get... more »
Unforgettable: The story of Maverick
When you think of a champion show dog, the kind who eventually makes his way... more »
Sidetracked by grammar
I had this whole long serious post about the topic of owner relinquishments and why... more »
A whale of a tale
I haven’t been whale watching since I was a kid. It seems counter-intuitive, seeing as... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Eye Charts for Dogs and Cats from Local Paper Studio
Eye exams for animals are a little different than they are for people. Sure, you... more »
Dr V, purveyor of poisonous crafts and ideas
I like spending time with my family. We do crafty things, because they’re fun and... more »
Trolled by travel
Veterinary work is an emotionally charged field. Rarely are people in an ambivalent, steady state... more »
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I’m not sure if I’m bone tired, beyond tired, or jetlagged beyond repair. Any way... more »
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Westminster was so much fun. I can’t wait to go home and sort through all... more »
And they call it Puppy Love
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I love making treats for the pets, almost as much as I love things that... more »
Meet Joe. And get to know the word Esterilsol
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Them cookies are serious business, people.
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We’re nominated for the Bloggies!
I was so, so excited to see pawcurious is a finalist in the 2012 Bloggies... more »
AKC/Eukanuba this weekend: join the party!
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Game Day! With Pawcurean Dog Nachos
It’s a big weekend for those of us who like to sit by the TV... more »
Behind the Ribbon: An exclusive interview with new AKC Champ London!
As a non-dog show person, I was admittedly nervous going to a big dog show... more »
Dogs, DNA, and some really incredible pictures.
I’ve had dogs on the mind lately (what else is new?), but the world of... more »
Let’s play “What Breed are you?”
When I was in school, there was a resident who could best be described as... more »
Cat Lady Undercover
Anyone who’s read this blog for a while knows I identify as a dog person.... more »
Hello Olive
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PSA: Designate a Segway-er
So I’m super excited to watch the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on the 4th! Four days... more »
Sometimes it’s better not to wait
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Giveaway Tuesday: Be My Valentine with Jack’s Master!
My husband sometimes gently mocks me for my love affair with cards. But I love... more »
Who’s Watching Who?
I often wonder what wild animals who spend a lot of time around humans must... more »
So a dog walks in to a sushi bar…
First, a note: I fully support the efforts to bring awareness about the dangers of... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Goodies from Kyjen!
We go through a lot of dog toys in these parts, and I can say... more »
Exercise with your pups the easy way
I always get intimidated when I read exercise tips from exercise pros. Invariably it’s some... more »
A breath of fresh air: World Vets in action
We tend to take for granted all the medicine we have at our fingertips for... more »
The Pawcurean Presents: Super Simple Chicken Jerky
Chicken jerky is one of those things I had never even thought of trying to... more »
Get Down Tonight
OK, so we haven’t tried canicross yet, though the concept that “your dog is actually... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Moda Pet Sunflower bowl!
You know by now how I feel about cutesy pet stuff, right? I mean, it... more »
I’m only *kind of* violent
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been particularly sensitive to depictions of violence... more »
Bostons, Breeders and the surreptitious obtaining of important phone numbers
I think it’s interesting that the newest competition at the AKC/Eukanuba show in December was... more »
AKC/Eukanuba: Stealing Smooches
Everyone knows you should start the New Year off with a kiss. I love kisses.... more »
Thousand Post Giveaway: Joy Pet Products Doggie Coat!
I can hardly believe it myself, but I’ve just passed the thousand post mark on... more »
Scenes from a holiday
The holidays are exhilirating. Well, for most of us, at least. Some find them merely... more »
What happens when you leave me to my own devices with a mascot and a camera
When Susi from DogKnobIt and I asked if we could dogsit the Eukanuba VP of... more »
Resolved: What’s yours?
This has been a banner couple of weeks for pet misbehavior. Brody really brought his... more »
Merry Christmas
I love Christmas. But I hated Christmas working emergency as a veterinarian. I euthanized more... more »
Bad Santa: Or, how I blew a dog’s chance at the National Obedience Title
I recorded my homecoming on Monday. I really did. I wanted to document the joyous... more »
Hill’s Science Diet Ideal Balance Giveaway
The holidays are right around the corner- and to celebrate I have the first of... more »
2011 Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide
It’s not too late to grab some last minute goodies for your pup if you’re... more »
Blogger’s Stakes: Or, how I blew my first competition
I’m back from the whirlwind week at the world’s biggest dog show, and I am... more »
World Challenge TODAY!
The excitement here is really something. Today is the first official day of the AKC/Eukanuba... more »
Low Cost Spay Neuter Myths and Facts
I’m here, I’m loving Orlando, and I’m sick as a dog. Which stinks, to put... more »
I need to be a triplet
As you’re reading this, I’m probably either getting patted down by a TSA agent or... more »
I swear we have better toys here
My daughter had her first sleepover this weekend. It was a long time coming. Her... more »
The Road to AKC/Eukanuba: Dress for Success
Here’s the thing about dog shows: They are a to-do. I’m not the pro source... more »
Animal Use in Pet Food Research: The Hill’s Approach
One of my primary goals when I am invited to tour a pet food manufacturer... more »
A Very Macabre Christmas to You and Yours
Among the many things I inherited a love of from my mother, such as books... more »
Merry Christmas, kids. I poisoned the dogs.
Let me preface this by saying it isn’t Christmas in my house until it looks... more »
Stilettos and Vuvuzelas: The Road to AKC/Eukanuba
Last year I had the pleasure of attending the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. I felt a... more »
Hills Tour Part 1. By-products: What’s in a name?
Last week I had the pleasure of joining some of my favorite pet bloggers out... more »
CSI San Diego: The Scapegoat
When I saw the box of popcorn chicken sitting all alone on our still undecorated... more »
Seeing the Big 5 does not come without drama
It’s Africa Thursday! I made that up. But there it is, so here we are.... more »
Everyone’s a cynic
“Come to my store!” exalted my daughter, pulling me up the stairs. I obliged, wondering... more »
Keep off the grass
A couple of months ago, we started having problems with our sprinklers. Because we live... more »
Rug Doctor Saves the Day (and a mini giveaway)
Welcome back! Hope everyone here in the States had a lovely Thanksgiving. And in celebration... more »
Black Friday Wishlist
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and managed to keep the pets away from all... more »
My Type: Strong, Silent and Hairy
I went to the gym this morning, although it’s not my favorite thing to do,... more »
Thanksgiving Food Dos and Don’ts for your pet
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days in the veterinary ER, which should surprise none... more »
Thankful: Amazon Kindle Fire Giveaway!
I am super-duper excited for today’s giveaway. You see, I’ve been thinking about all the... more »
Sunday Shoutouts
It’s a week of being thankful, and in that vein I’m reaching back into something... more »
Pawcurious photo gear
We like photography, and from time to time get questions about our photo gear. ... more »
It’s National Get a Pal for your Pet Day!
When I was on the Hope Telethon last weekend talking about pet health holiday tips,... more »
Then there was the time my husband almost sold me for some goats
It’s Friday, and I’m in the mood for some Africa. How ’bout you? I don’t... more »
Faces of the Flood
It hasn’t been in the news nearly enough, but there is a major disaster happening... more »
Take a bite: Home Cooking and a BalanceIt Giveaway!
Lots of people like to cook for their pets, but most people don’t do it... more »
YOU get a new car, and YOU get a new car…
I miss Oprah’s favorite things show. That was the best show ever, and also how... more »
Behind the scenes at a blogathon
Normally when I do these blogathons, I park myself on the couch with a pile... more »
I am not a zombie
Though I am perilously close to feeling like one. Yeegads. When I am not so... more »
Epilogue
The sun rises over a new landscape. Dusty, quiet, ravaged. Cleansed, if you will. Not... more »
Meet Your Meat Eaters: The Bears
I love these sweet black bears. Liberty, Blossom and Delilah rock. We fed them some... more »
I’m feeling faint…pass me the Africa pics
I thought I would tempt you with some more Africa pictures. Wildlife is beautiful no... more »
Giveaway: Biscuits by Lambchop!
Annette Frey from Biscuits by Lambchop has been there for me from the very beginning,... more »
Brody versus Zombies
Can dogs become zombies? According to World War Z, no: Like all animals, dogs... more »
Giveaway: Iams Cat Pack Number 2!
It’s time for another Iams Cat Pack Giveaway! Don’t forget: cats are your friends. Take... more »
Breakfast in a post-apocalyptic world
Hey, if the stores are closed and the zombies have shut down the Target, you... more »
Meet your Meat Eaters: The Lions
The Lions of Lions, Tigers and Bears are hungry. Hungry for zombie flesh. Luckily for... more »
Guest Post: The Cat’s Guide to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
By Romeo the Cat There seems to be some confusion as to whether or... more »
Stick Figure Theater: For Marcie
The last I saw poor, sweet Marcie, she was at the Hope Telethon fighting off... more »
Guest Post: Dr Patrick Mahaney Promotes Pet Cancer Awareness Month on petMD
For this hour, another fantastic post from the multi-talented Patrick Mahaney, who in addition to... more »
Giveaway: Scent of the Missing
It’s cold. It’s dark. And you need something to read to get your mind off... more »
Guest Post: There’s no such thing as a free pet AND Lickety Sticks Giveaway!
And don’t we know it! This is exactly how pets wind up flooding shelters and... more »
The Gruesome Belen Marketplace: Guest Post
This hour’s guest post comes from Dr. Patrick Mahaney, who if you recall was with... more »
Calming Collar Giveaway!
Deb Mendez at Calming Collars has been a supporter of the pawcurious blogathons since the... more »
How to survive a dogpocalypse
Let’s review a couple of important tips for making sure you and your pet... more »
Meet your Meat-Eaters: Tiger Edition
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye ... more »
Guest Post: Pudgy and Pals
As we know, heart pets come in all shapes and sizes. This hour, my friend... more »
Giveaway: 6 Packs 9 Lives
Warning: Shirtless men and fully naked cats follow. You’ve been warned. If you survive the... more »
Dusk
Amanda Brown is here keeping me company. It’s good to have another seasoned vet here,... more »
Gimme the nip
We’re feeding the cats their catnip right now. It’s the best way to get them... more »
The Coming Zombie Apocalypse- But First, a Word about my Vets.
This hour’s guest post comes from the brilliant and hysterical Susi Szeremy over at KnobNotes.... more »
BZ- Before Zombie Apocalypse
Marcie and I in happier times. Ie this morning. Last seen defending puppies from the... more »
Giveaway: Iams Cat Pack
As we all know, cats are our friends. When the bad stuff goes down, you... more »
Batten down the hatches- here it comes!
I knew when I woke up to grey, angry skies that I was in for... more »
T-20 to the blogpocalypse!
The skies are getting grey here in San Diego. Police helicopters are hovering overhead. I’m... more »
Have you hugged a vet today?
Whenever someone makes a reference to vets, I have to step back for a minute... more »
Blogpocalypse Survival Guide
I have it from trusted sources that the blogpocalypse is happening THIS WEEKEND. There is... more »
Faith in humanity, restored
Among one’s many obligations as parent to a school-aged child is that most universal of... more »
The Blogpocalypse is coming!
Blogathon 2011 starts in ONE WEEK. That means I have one week to catch up... more »
Product Review: Tagg, the Pet Tracker
There are few things worse than that sinking feeling of looking around for your pet,... more »
How The Walking Dead made me a better blogger
Have you seen The Walking Dead on AMC yet? It’s a horrible show about life... more »
Balls Done Two Ways: Schweddy Balls and Puppy Pops
Let me start with a warning: If you are in the camp that was offended... more »
Time to party- we got sweet and sour here!
Are you all ready for the concert of the year? I said, are you READY?!... more »
Sam’s Club Halloween Costume Contest!
Last minute Twitter Halloween contest alert! I know there are a ton of you out... more »
Don’t leave the vet in charge
I have a new Baking With Brody post ready to go that just needs a... more »
Underachieving Moms Club
I am possessed of the vague and disquieting sense of disease that comes from knowing... more »
Health is Wealth! (Well that, and vanity.)
Look what arrived at our front door this week! Even though we ended up having... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: FurCode ID Tags
They’re on business cards, magazine ads, and pamphlets, so why not ID tags? QR codes... more »
Chimpanzees
The single word that motivated me to fly across the world. Our closest living relative,... more »
Tagg the Pet Tracker Unboxing
My husband insisted we make an unboxing video for the Tagg the Pet Tracker we... more »
Bad Haiku Friday
Minnesota flight Touched down 11 pm Barely made it home. Talked to many vets... more »
That’s my Girl
Last week, my daughter’s Girl Scout troop was decorating t-shirts for Halloween. Now, ever since... more »
Dark Eden
“I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” -David Livingstone In 1871, H.M.... more »
Like Mike
Remember those “Like Mike” commercials with Michael Jordan? They were cute enough, I suppose, but... more »
Announcing Blogathon 2011!
I take a break in my regularly scheduled safari recap to make a very special... more »
And she sailed off through night and day
When last we left the story, I was collapsed in the rear of a KLM... more »
Miracle of Miracles (3)
Getting There Is All the Battle, Part 2 Before I begin, an interlude: Amsterdam is... more »
Getting there is all the battle, Part 1
When I told people I was traveling to Africa, the universal advice I got was,... more »
Ask Dr. V: headgear and flat pets questions answered!
As you watch this I will be delirious with jet lag in the middle of... more »
The Unsolicited Advice Patrol Strikes Again
Before I left for the trip, I found myself in my local petstore stockpiling food... more »
Ask Dr V: Nutrition, rotation diets, and high protein
Today I’m showing Part 2 of the Ask Dr V series. I believe, though I... more »
We all have our talents
I volunteer in my kids’ classrooms on a quasi-regular basis. I do it because they... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: a very special souvenir
Yes, for my big Africa trip I have a giveaway Tuesday item from the trip.... more »
Ask Dr. V: Petsitters and euthanasia
Before I left, I spent a few minutes answering some of the great questions you... more »
Bits and Pieces
I think I’m ready to leave the continent tomorrow, but I’m pretty sure I’m not.... more »
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week!
I love Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week, because it gives me a chance to... more »
Book Lover’s Giveaway Tuesday: The Dog Who Knew Too Much
There are few things I like to do to unwind more than read a good... more »
SuperZoo Product Picks!
I’ve spent the last 4 days in Vegas, feverishly taking notes on what’s up and... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Eukanuba Splash Bag Survival Kit!
Congrats to the winner, Nubia R-B! As you all know, Brody and I are... more »
Blackout
When the power went kablooey on Thursday, I figured the most lasting effect would be... more »
Off the Grid: Surf Dog Kills It
Yesterday, Brody and I had our rescheduled surf lesson with Evan the Surf Instructor. It... more »
Hang 20 Part 2: Pool Lessons
With our surf lesson postponed until today, I didn’t want to waste this week doing... more »
Up in the Air
I always find the end of conferences such a melancholic time. Half the people have... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Kona’s Chips
Congratulations to our winner, Daisy the Curly Cat! Hope you enjoy!! Welcome back! I... more »
Catch Me if You Can
So what do you do when the surf is too dangerous to practice your surf... more »
Litter Robot Review
There are litterboxes, and then there are litterboxes. The kind that make you stop in... more »
Hang 20: Safety First
I am a competitive person. I am the first person to admit this. Although we... more »
Have a Question?
Health topic you’d like to hear more about? Wondering what Brody and Koa do all... more »
Surf’s Up Bro! The Hang 20 Surf Dog Experience Part 1
It’s a new day, the sun is shining, and this blog is up and running!... more »
Tagg Takes DC
Yes. Well. I suppose you are looking at the new and spiffy site and thinking,... more »
A Big Announcement
I have been waiting on pins and needles to make it, too. After much blood,... more »
It’s National Holistic Pet Day!
I finished a comprehensive course in veterinary acupuncture in 2006. It was intense. Thinking about... more »
Fright Night (not the hurricane. The public speaking.)
I gotta tell you, I was admittedly nervous heading out to DC this weekend for... more »
Guest Post: How to Move with Pets with Less Stress
Today, I’m happy to feature a guest post from moving expert Tim Eyre. Moving is... more »
Pass me the monocle
I like to write. I think you probably know that. Whether or not anyone cares... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Senior Pet Products.com!
Congratulations to the winners! $50 gift card is Barbara Hubler $20 gift card is Keri Dominguez $20 gift card... more »
My 7 Links: My favorite posts from TripBase blog project
There is a meme making its way around the net, whereby the nominated blogger is... more »
The Postman Always Rings Twice
We have a great mailman. I don’t know how to explain it, but for all... more »
Born to Be Wild: finally getting a movie right!
You all remember the Tyrannosaur movie debacle? It’s taken me all this time to work... more »
There’s an App for That: Top 6 iphone/ipad apps for pet people
We are an Apple family. Between the iphone, the ipad, and the Mac, I’m constantly... more »
Let’s Get Together
Staying connected is a lot of work. Every time I turn around there is some... more »
Sleepypod Yummy Bowls Review
Back to School Week continues with a stylish offering from one of my favorite designers... more »
The Introvert’s Guide To Having an Awesome Time at BlogPaws
It’s just around the corner- the biggest, best, and most entertaining pet conference of the... more »
Tagg Pet Tracker: Another ruffolution
I’ve spent the last two weeks feverishly snapping up shoes, backpacks and pencils trying to... more »
It’s always the dog’s fault
Yesterday was a long day. A long day, filled with TSA lines and loud kids... more »
Kitty Purry
Here’s one of the great things about raising pets: sure, your lack of training may... more »
News that’s Fit To Click
Pardon me for my brevity today. I just went to a Katy Perry concert and... more »
Ain’t no party like a pet blog party
I’ll be dedicating a couple of posts this week to my experience at BlogHer, which... more »
Be Funny and Cute
As I’ve mentioned, I’m attending the BlogHer conference in San Diego this weekend. I was... more »
Good art challenges you
My daughter had a dance recital this weekend. Instead of flowers, the in-laws thought to... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Papergirl designs
Congratulations to the winner, Kelly Ann T! Ever receive a beautifully wrapped present that was... more »
Stay Classy, San Diego
There are a lot of reasons I love living in San Diego. Obviously, the weather... more »
Paranormal Snacktivity
My daughter is doing a horse riding summer camp this week. She has been subjected... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: What’s in your toy chest?
Congratulations to the winners: Dog pack: Jessi and Duke Cat pack: Heather T! Every pet... more »
The Litterbox Chronicles: Scoop Free Litter Box Review
As you know, Apollo has some marking issues that have made life rather, well, pungent.... more »
Love and Dogs at Comic-Con
So yesterday, in an attempt to pull me out of the glums, my husband surprised... more »
What dreams may come
I love watching my dogs dream. They twitch, sometimes making little running motions with their... more »
Heart Pet Day is July 21
I bet you didn’t know that, did you? That’s because I just made it up.... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: On the Go Kits from VPI
Congratulations to our winners: Quinn, Pamela J, Shelly, Elizabeth and the Lab Crew, and Oralia!... more »
The Sixth Sense
We all have heard the amazing stories: a dog who can sense when an epileptic... more »
The true hero of the story: a Pet Doctor Barbie Post
A couple times a year, I take a stroll through Toys R Us to see... more »
Much love to tech support
You know how every year, at the Oscars, they host the Technical Awards at some... more »
Guest post: One is the loneliest number
My mother-in-law is a cat person. She loves the dogs too, don’t get me wrong,... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Iams Sensitive Naturals and Simple and Natural
Congratulations to our winner, Elena! I hope your pet loves the food! I spend a... more »
Baking With Brody: The Puppy Cuppy
I am, to put it mildly, really into cupcakes. I think they are amazing. Adorable,... more »
Wherever I may roam
The fourth of July was lovely. And thank goodness for that, because the fifth was... more »
It’s better in pairs
Today I saw a bumper sticker that gave me a good laugh: Discover Wildlife- Raise... more »
Wordless Wednesday: eek
Good think Brody was not along on this particular walk. I’ve treated a lot of... more »
Behold the power of the internet
I’ve spent a lot of time rubbing my temples in frustration at the things people... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Wellness Cat food!
Today, while we’re all digesting the remnants of our Independence Day feasts, I have for... more »
Happy Fourth!
Give me your burgers, your corn, Your soggy shortcakes yearning to be eaten, The yummy... more »
DNA comes full circle
I remember when DNA tests first became routine in crime scene investigations. It was groundbreaking.... more »
Inherent Danger
My own fair city is back in the spotlight dealing with the aftermath of yet... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Freezy Pups
Congratulations to our winner, Rachel- who won from her FB wall post! I hope Preston... more »
Grand Theft Karto
It was a beautiful, sunny weekend here in SoCal, which means one thing: the kids... more »
Dog vs Stroller
Here is the lake path I have mentioned in a previous post. With summer upon... more »
Dogs, the great garbage disposal
I couldn’t even get through this whole article without getting the willies. Dogs eating cicadas... more »
It’s the Unsolicited Advice Patrol!
I found myself in the grocery store this morning, in need of some bananas for... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: SureFlap Cat Flap
And the winner, randomly selected by random.org, is Tricia Thompson! Today’s a doozy of a... more »
The heart of the matter
I feel very fortunate to be in an area where heartworm is not a huge... more »
Power to the Kitties
It’s June, and that marks National Adopt A Cat Month. Every month is a good... more »
Wordless Wednesday: That’s the Spot
A small and adorable puppy up for adoption wanders the carpet at the Helen Woodward... more »
The Pawcurean Presents: Reese’s Peanut Butter Pupsicles
This whole thing started out simply enough. I blame it all on the Zoku, that... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Dog is Good IS Good!
Congratulations to our winner, Terri P! Can’t wait to hear what you got! One of... more »
Weekend Recap: By Brody
5 am: Rise and Shine! There’s a balloon in the living room I need to... more »
Everything I know about kids I learned from puppy class
I was talking with one of the other school moms this morning, and we were... more »
CSI: Hands Off (a Pet Doctor Barbie post)
The other day, my daughter was invited to a birthday party and told to bring... more »
In Defense of (some) Breeders
I’ve been following Dog Time’s multi part series about No-Kill with interest. Fascinating stuff. Then... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Premier Pet Products!
Congratulations to the winners: Steph B, Elizabeth, and Kathy! Despite having been around for over... more »
The long slow descent down the totem pole
I loved this recent post over at PetMd by Dr. Khuly talking about the association... more »
Me and my solitude
I found myself in the strange position this week of wanting to go running. As... more »
A look inside a research facility AND a giveaway
One of the main reasons Iams invited a group of pet bloggers to Dayton for... more »
Behind the Paw: the promised post
So, I asked and you guys answered: yes, you want to hear what Iams has... more »
A snapshot of surgery
We were a pretty tech-heavy crew in Peru with the April Amazon Cares trip. One... more »
Behind the Paw: Part Uno
As you all know, last week I spent a couple of days in Dayton, Ohio... more »
Unwelcome to the club
This week, I heard that a friend and very devoted Golden mom got some really... more »
The Honest Kitchen Giveaway: Brody’s Surf Shack
Congratulations to the winner, Leigh!! When Brody’s not catching aerials or checking out Bettys on... more »
Sam’s Club Pet-Tastic Savings Photo Contest AND giveaway here!
Winner of the pawcurious giveaway is: the Cat Guy! And the Twitter contest is still... more »
Let’s Go Surfin Now
When I was eight years old, we moved from Massachusetts to San Clemente, California. If... more »
As fate would have it
(As you can see, I’m still turning out posts related to the Amazon Cares trip... more »
How do you pick a vet?
What a deceptively simple-sounding question. I got an e-mail the other day from a friend... more »
Wordy Wednesday- oops
I had about 4 hours to kill at the Dayton airport yesterday, which I had... more »
The Grotesquerie
One of my favorite parts of going to Peru was wandering through all the little... more »
Selling and Eating and Bowling
First of all, please don’t forget the big Be the Change for Pets initiative starts... more »
Two Words for the Newbie Vets
Ah, it’s that time of the year: department stores filled with tacky ruffled prom dresses,... more »
Virtual Vets: A Guest Post from VetLive.com
You Google your pet’s symptoms. I know. Everyone does. Sometimes you get a helpful nugget... more »
Trade Secrets
I was reading the most interesting thread last night where people were talking about their... more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Frolicat Dart!
Congratulations to our winner, Jason! I hope the kitties and the puppy love it!! Diet... more »
A Tale of Two Birdies
There is something strange that comes over you when you become a mother. I don’t... more »
Top 10 Reasons Being a Pet Mom Rules
As Mother’s Day approaches, I look forward to the carefully painted foam picture frame and... more »
Stay thirsty my friends
I have a sneaking suspicion that Cinco de Mayo may not be as big of... more »
Wordy Wednesday: VIT (Very Important Tigger)
I decided to forego the standard title and just concede that I can’t do a... more »
Sell your Stuff, Save a Life!
It’s time for another Be the Change Challenge- and this one is really cool! Let’s... more »
The Perfectly Glorious Petco Gala
“I wish we lived in a world where caring for animals wasn’t so rare that... more »
The Tube of Awesome
After 5 days back in the comforts of home, I’ve become mildly alarmed at the... more »
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Amazon
I have a couple of posts I wanted to direct specifically to people heading down... more »
Attitude Adjustments
It’s been an oddly disquieting 24 hours. You know how they always say a modest... more »
The River of Destiny Trailer
Now that I made it back to the luxury of my couch, my Brody-pillow and... more »
The Suite Life
In my world, surgery is always done in the same sort of suite: sterile, with... more »
Just another day at the office
Yesterday we visited the second of the four villages along the Amazon river basin on... more »
ExplorNapo: Medicine Begins Here Part 1
I’m posting a bit out of order here, but with the wifi all over the... more »
Guest post: 5 Reasons to love a kitty with the wobbles
Today I’m happy to feature a guest post from Amanda Maurer, discussing one of my... more »
I’m Still Alive
The internet access here has been spotty at best. I don’t want to spend too... more »
Giveaway: Paco Collars + Fetching Tags = Match made in heaven
Contest is now closed! Winner will be announced on or before 4/30! In honor of... more »
I am Capuchin
I spend a lot of time eavesdropping on the conversations of the other parents in... more »
What, me worry?
Several years ago, while I was wistfully speaking about all the places in the world... more »
At the mercy of your trustworthiness, Doc
Last week, the weather spit out a surprise 100 degree scorcher sandwiched between two gloomy... more »
Giveaway: Aussan Natural Pet Care
When I was three, my mother learned the hard way that her kid had sensitive... more »
What’s Eating Dr. V?
My children are a little bit jealous that I’m going on an adventure to the... more »
Happy Fools Day and Happy Birthday to a little someone special :)
I love April Fool’s Day. I’m terrible at pranks, though. I’m the person who can’t... more »
Too old to adopt?
In Englewood, Florida 81 year old Ward Twining was feeling the loss of his companion... more »
Wordless Wednesday: Housemates
Well, I think I’ve established that I am incapable of doing a Wordless Wednesday without... more »
The Litterbox Chronicles, Part 3: A Nightmare on V Street
Apollo is 13 years old now. He had never marked the house as a kitten,... more »
Smartypants Showdown
Brody is many things. Beautiful, yes. Feisty, without a doubt. Fun? Every day. Loving? Like... more »
The Parent Trap
The message board title plaintively screamed to be clicked: “I’m breaking up with my boyfriend... more »
Indiana Bones in Peru: Capybara Blood Bait
I know I already dubbed Brody Indiana Bones in a prior post, but I’m stealing... more »
The Hairy Hambone in: GUILTY!
By now I’m assuming many of you have seen Denver the Guilty dog. If not,... more »
Drinkwell 360 review and giveaway!
Congratulations to the winner, Marie Collins! I hope you love it! It’s Giveaway Tuesday! My... more »
The Litterbox Chronicles, Part 3: The Box Buffet
While the world has been in chaos and disarray, I haven’t had a whole lot... more »
I have a match, who’s got the lighter fluid?
Pardon me a moment of exceptional sentimentality here, but I can’t help it. I’m getting... more »
Dr. V’s Kiss My Blarney Garage Sale!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a traditional Irish blessing that seems particularly apropos: We’re... more »
Pet Etailers Giving Back: Shop Here!
Despite giving everyone about 2 days’ notice, so many of you came through and offered... more »
Paws for Japan: Why Animal Rescues Matter
As the world watches the horror in Japan worsen from day to day, and scores... more »
Brody vs Pool
Quick housekeeping: Tomorrow is Paws for Japan! Are you ready? We will have a linky... more »
Adopt the Internet Day: Love = win
In honor of Petfinder’s Adopt the Internet Day, we are featuring Adoption Success Stories here... more »
Adopt the Internet: More fun than a barrel of winning
In honor of Petfinder’s Adopt the Internet Day, we are featuring Adoption Success Stories here... more »
Adopt the Internet: I adopt, therefore I win
In honor of Petfinder’s Adopt the Internet Day, we are featuring Adoption Success Stories here... more »
Adopt the Internet Day: One Dog
You all remember Wall-E, right? The little guy who was euthanized not once but twice,... more »
Paws for Japan
Like many of you, I have been glued to the television this weekend in horror... more »
The 3 C’s of Pet Emergencies (and why that dog CPR video drives me nuts)
OK, I wasn’t going to comment on that “Dog trainer saves dog with CPR” video... more »
Canine Vaccines Part 1: One size does not fit all
Vaccines: the big, the bad, the ever changing topic. There’s enough information to write about... more »
Woodrow Wear Power Paws Review and Giveaway!
I will sort through the many entries to the Freaky Dog People giveaway from last... more »
Adopt the Internet= Winning
I don’t know what is going on with Charlie Sheen, nor do I want to... more »
The real yogi reveals himself
I’ve already made my thoughts on dog yoga pretty clear: they’ll do it, but not... more »
The Girl with the Curl (with apologies to Ted Geisel)
Yesterday was a hectic day. Apollo had his dental, and of course everything went fine,... more »
Litterbox Chronicles, Part 2: Setting the Stage
Today, poor Apollo is getting a dental cleaning and his full yearly workup. It was... more »
Freaky Dog People Ultimate Giveaway!
Hooray! It’s another Giveaway Tuesday!! I love a good t-shirt as much as the next... more »
Cat in a Box: The Litterbox Chronicles, Part 1
I have pages of notes from the Western Veterinary Conference, which I will be sifting... more »
A conference in pictures
I actually did have a decent camera with me at Western Veterinary Conference this year.... more »
Wired
One thing that I’ve learned over the years, despite all our drooling over newfangled shiny... more »
Emphasis on the casual
I function under the clear delusion that I might, at events like these conferences, actually... more »
He saved the drama for his mamma
Saturday night, 11 pm. I am drifting off to sleep, in preparation for Sunday’s trip... more »
Old Dogs New Tricks
Like most medical professionals, a veterinarian’s education is far from over the moment they graduate.... more »
Wordless Wednesday: Convo me
Someone left a handful of conversation hearts in my purse. There are some clues as... more »
Why I never get invited to block parties
Apollo’s been looking exceptionally mangy lately. It happens whenever he’s been getting into the foods... more »
Giveaway Tuesday! Red Dingo ID Tag from Pretty Paws!
We have a winner! Congratulations to hollykate! Anyone have a chocolate hangover yet? Not me!... more »
Happy Valentine’s Day: Bronuts Edition
Ever since I bought the original doggie donut for Emmett back in the day, I’ve... more »
Love is in the air (at least I think that’s what it is)
Why do we humans have to make love so complicated? I’ve spent the last week... more »
Talking Chomp
As you may or may not know, February is National Pet Dental Health Month. This... more »
So Cal sledding
While so many are digging themselves out from snowdrifts the likes of which have never... more »
Have Blendtec, will veg
I have decided, after a bit of time off the wagon, that I again need... more »
The Well Groomed Dog: Molly Mutt Clean and the Dyson Groom Reviews!
Last week Brody descended into that category known as “ripe”. You know, when you go... more »
I want a happy litterbox! Please?
When I was in veterinary school, I rotated through the behavior service. It’s an elective,... more »
Holy cannoli spicy guacamole
To steal my 4 year old son’s favorite saying. It’s been TWO YEARS since I... more »
Everyone Loves Pets
Some people take their kids to church on Sundays. Others take them to monster truck... more »
Oh great, it’s you
I began my Sunday with a lovely walk through Balboa Park with Brody, my friend... more »
There are some angry people out there
As I get older, I am slowly coming to realize that all those mealy sounding... more »
6 easy dog yoga poses (that you’re probably already doing)
Ever since I saw the local Doga group dog yoga session here in San Diego,... more »
The Dog Ate My Fashion Sense
Oh, there were so many choices here, so many hideous items out there for us... more »
Airlines, young pets and the travel conundrum
This recent post over at Petopia about the tragic death of a young kitten who... more »
Oh no! Furry fleabag causes plague! etc etc
An upcoming article in Emerging Infectious Diseases is already raising hackles and stimulating a great... more »
Bayers of the Lost Bark
My front yard is currently in a tremendous state of disrepair, due to a nasty... more »
I slack therefore I am.
A few things: 1. You all have sent in some truly horrible fashion. Thank you... more »
You Will Love Me
Since we had the day off yesterday, I schlepped the kids to our local Safari... more »
Blog the Change: Pets for Patriots
Pets are good for the soul. We all know that. They can help reduce stress,... more »
Ironic Non Fashion Update with Prizes!
So the submissions I’ve gotten so far have been exceptional, but there are not enough... more »
Carnivore schmarnivore
By all accounts cats are carnivores. They need meat, and lots of it. Meat meat... more »
Style Report: It’s ON like Donkey Kong
A couple of months ago, I was at a party when a complete stranger ran... more »
The Pet Blogger Challenge: State of the Pawion
Under the wire as usual, I forgot about the Pet Blogger Challenge from Will My... more »
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh yeah!
On New Year’s Eve we were lucky enough to ring in the New Year with... more »
These are not the droids you’re looking for
Anyone else catch the new Grey’s Anatomy last night? I know, I know, it’s way... more »
Polly Prissy Pants
My freshman year of vet school, my very first pet from childhood- Taffy- died of... more »
Tomorrow we’re watching Nightmare on Elm Street
I think I’m going to need to start a whole new category for the myriad... more »
Don’t Let the Door Hit Ya in the Rear on the Way Out
For some reason, December 30th is consistently a bad day in my life. I mean,... more »
Top 10 Pawcurious Posts for 2010
With only one day left in the year, it’s time to dust off the old... more »
Well thank God that’s all over
Christmas is a bit of a surreal experience for me. That is by design. I... more »
And finally…on the twelfth day of Petmas
My heart pup gave to meeeeeee: Twelve Homemade Goodies! 11 Fuzzy Bellies 10 Bones for... more »
On the twelfth day of Petmas (am)
My brace gave to me: TWELVE DUCK FEET DANCING 11 Poopers Pooping 10 Awesome Accessories... more »
On the eleventh day of Petmas (pm)
My cuddlebugs gave to me: 11 Fuzzy Bellies 10 Bones for Chewin’ 9 kitties hiding... more »
On the eleventh day of Petmas (am)
My sweethearts gave to me: 11 Poopers Pooping 10 Awesome Accessories 9 puppy pillows 8... more »
On the tenth day of Petmas (pm)
My sweet pup gave to me: Ten Bones for Chewin’ 9 kitties hiding 8 Lights... more »
On the tenth day of Petmas (am)
My puppy gave to me: Ten Awesome Accessories 9 puppy pillows 8 Mouths A-Mooching 7... more »
On the ninth day of Petmas (pm)
My kitty gave to me: 9 Kitties Hiding 8 Lights A-Glowing 7 screaming squirrels 6... more »
On the ninth day of Petmas (am)
My puppy gave to me: Nine Puppy Pillows Eight Mouths A-Mooching 7 pairs of flip-flops... more »
On the eighth day of Petukkah
My puppy gave to me: Eight Lights A-Glowing 7 screaming squirrels 6 cats a-playing 5... more »
On the eighth day of Petmas (am)
My menagerie gave to me: Eight Mouths A-Mooching 7 pairs of flip-flops 6 Spoos A-Playing... more »
On the seventh day of Petmas (pm)
On the seventh day of Petmas, my rescue pup gave to me: 7 Screaming Squirrels... more »
On the Seventh Day of Petmas (am)
My kitty gave to me: 7 Pairs of Flip Flops! 6 Spoos A-Playing Five Bells... more »
On the sixth day of Petmas (pm)
My kitties gave to me: Six cats a-playing 5 chewed up things 4 Strings of... more »
On the sixth day of Petmas (am)
My poodle gave to me: Six Spoos A-Playing Five Bells that Ring 4 Decked out... more »
On the fifth day of Petmas (pm)
My Brody gave to me: Five Chewed Up Things Four Strings of Lights 3 Puppy... more »
On the fifth day of Petmas (am)
My true pup gave to me: 5 Bells that Ring 4 Decked out Pets 3... more »
On the fourth day of Petmas (pm)
My true pup gave to me: 4 Strings of Lights 3 Puppy Loves Two Playful... more »
On the fourth day of Petmas (am)
My true pets gave to me: 4 Decked out Pets 3 Posed Poms 2 Squeaker... more »
On the third day of Petmas (pm)
My doggie gave to me: Three Puppy Loves Two Playful Hounds And a dog having... more »
On the third day of Petmas (am)
My doggie gave to me: Three Posing Poms Two Squeaker Toys And a wreath on... more »
AKC/Eukanuba Part Two: World Challenge
I’ve been sitting fretfully at the computer all this week wondering how the heck a... more »
On the second day of Petmas (pm)
My true pup gave to me: Two playful hounds And a dog having antler envy! more »
On the Second Day Of Petmas (am)
My doggie gave to me: Two Squeaker Toys And a wreath on the head of... more »
On the First Day of Petmas (pm edition)
On the First Day of Petmas, my doggie gave to me: A dog having antler... more »
The First Day of Petmas (am edition)
On the First Day of Petmas, my horsie gave to me: A wreath on the... more »
On breed and health and what we love best
I’ll finish recapping the AKC Eukanuba experience this week (in between building my gingerbread houses... more »
Dr V Goes to Long Beach
The day before I headed to the AKC Eukanuba National Championships, I was talking to... more »
Hope Telethon
First things first: At 1 am I went to random.org and determined the winner of... more »
Pawcurean Literary and Hairball Society ebook is here!
Winner! Carla and Tino! Happy Friday! As we speak there are 22 of you out... more »
Grooming Giveaway!
Winners: Wipes go to Jeanie and the Furminator to our very last entry, Tina! Congratulations!... more »
Howliday Gift Guide: Inside my house
For today’s reviews, I chose three items I’ve used in the past week and one... more »
Howliday Gift Guide: Haute Dogture
Being an animal lover comes with its share of stigmas and stereotypes. Perhaps there is... more »
Howliday Gift Guide: Reading by the Fire (and giveaway!)
The Howliday Gift Guide Week continues with Book Day! As you’re lounging by the fireplace... more »
Howliday Week: Joy Pet Products Goose Down Coat Giveaway!
Think of this as the furry version of Oprah’s Favorite Things, except with you all... more »
Happy Thanksgiving from Brodediah and Kekoahontas
They began now to gather in the small harvest they had, and to fit up... more »
The fish curse continues, sorta
I went to feed the new betta tonight and I couldn’t find him in the... more »
The Pawcurean Presents: Turbacon
As we’re winging our way to the Thanksgiving holiday (get it? winging?) I decided to... more »
Nulo Challenge: Final Weigh In
Wow, 90 days flies when you’re having fun! Kekoa is wrapping up her 90 days... more »
Giveaway: Stella & Chewy’s Carnivore Kisses
And the lucky winner chosen by random.org is Dana and her lucky pup Gucci! Congratulations!... more »
12 Days of Petmas Signups!
Signups are now open for the 2011 12 Days of Petmas Viewer Participation Carol! Here’s... more »
Can see this coming from a mile away
Tonight I attended an orientation for new Girl Scout troop leaders. I thought it would... more »
And now a word to our sponsors:
Two words, actually: THANK YOU! World’s Best Cat Litter gamely sponsored what I imagine is... more »
Pets and arthritis
A while back, I was invited by Petfinder to write a guest post on arthritis... more »
After the marathon
There’s no real primer out there for how to recover after a blogathon, so I... more »
Epilogue: The quiet heroes
When I was at the telethon yesterday, I asked Mike Arms how he was doing.... more »
Down to the wire: This experience in interpretive blogging
Tired Really tired Hungry A little dazed Did I mention tired? But oh so happy.... more »
Final Biscuits by Lambchop Giveaway!
This is your last chance to earn some delicious, yummy Biscuits By Lambchop! Biscuits by... more »
Giveaway: Dog Angel Jewelry
And the winner, courtesty of random.org is…drumroll please…..comment #8, Laura Z! Congratulations! I will catch... more »
Following your pet’s heart
Fetching Tag’s Jen Cleere summarizes what so many of us who have dealt with pets... more »
Giveaway: The Honest Kitchen
One of my favorite pet food companies has stepped up with a great giveaway: a... more »
Bailey’s Grace- tips for a nonprofit starter?
Lisa has been one of my most loyal readers and supporters since I started pawcurious.... more »
Epilepsy Awareness- how much do you know?
Since this is Epilepsy Awareness month as well as a fundraiser for a little boy... more »
Giveaway: Peekeeper
Have you ever heard of a fashionable diaper? Me neither. There is a reason they... more »
Fear of flying
Caroline from Ezri Dog shares her experience with the hassle of trying to bring a... more »
Your Questions Answered: Part 2
Most difficult class in vet school?That’s a toss-up. Clinical pathology was a bear, but so... more »
This one’s for the kitties
As many of you know, although I like cats, I have an extra special soft... more »
On being bit
“Oh, he’s just a teddy bear,” says the client as the big huge Rottweiler lifts... more »
Doctor….Do Dead Pets Watch Over Us?
Grief counselor Dana Durrance asks a good question for a late night discussion: do you... more »
Here’s a little late night Easter egg for ya
It may or may not remain up. In the interest of fairness, this was only... more »
Calming Collars Giveaway Number Two!
Due to the overwhelming response to the earlier post about Calming Collars, Deb has agreed... more »
The backbone of rescue: foster homes
In the third story on the theme of rescue, Dani from Helping Pets for Little... more »
The love of a dog
In the second rescue story, Kathy Powelson shares the love and lessons she has learned... more »
Cinder’s Story
Over the next hour I have three stories to share, about the theme of rescue.... more »
Your Questions Answered: Funniest Exam Room experience (and giveaway!)
It’s late and dark, so I’m going all Blair Witch on you. Your turn! It’s... more »
Taking the big step
As you all know, BZTAT is busily painting as we speak in service to several... more »
Biscuits by Lambchop: Where’s Lambchop?
Biscuits by Lambchop were created for “Lambchop” after he become ill because there were no... more »
The Tree of Life: memorializing a lost pet
Memorializing a pet is a regular topic of conversation here on the blog, and in... more »
Giveaway: Smiling Frog Penguin Plushie
Check out this adorable handcrafted penguin plushie from the Smiling Frog Pets! I’m not sure... more »
Animal Assisted Therapy: Helping Kids Succeed
Kathie Meier shares her experience as an animal assistance volunteer in Marin county, bringing animals... more »
WE HAVE VIDEO!! Iron Chef Pawcurious is LIVE!
We now interrupt our regularly scheduled blogging to bring you the long awaited infamous CAT... more »
Giveaway: Speaking for Spot!
Random.org has selected lucky number FOUR! Kellee, I will get your info after the blogathon... more »
Biscuits by Lambchop Giveaway 2 is live!
Scavenger Hunt 2 is Live! For the clues and details, check out the Biscuits by... more »
Jennie B Goode Giveaway!
OK, I am about to film the Cat Cookery Segment that can’t be streamed since... more »
5 Insider Tips for Picking Pet Insurance
People ask me about pet insurance all the time. And I honestly don’t always know... more »
Giveaway: Clay Paws Holiday kit!
This fits in rather well with the discussion of how we honor and love our... more »
The heart dog post: it never goes away
It’s funny how grief works, isn’t it? After my grandmother died, I was devastated. But... more »
What is agility? And can any dog really play?
I love Dr. V’s idea: Blog-a-Thon! and I’m happy to be able to contribute in... more »
Giveaway: Calming Collars
From random.org, comment number 7 wins! Don’t worry, there is one more chance to win... more »
Cost-savers: Generic meds
Piggybacking on Dr. Kay’s post about the perils of price shopping, I did want to... more »
Fetching Tags Giveaway
I want a Boston terrier. There is a Boston terrier available for rescue at my... more »
Price Shopping: What you might not realize
I am so pleased to have another guest post from the remarkable Dr. Nancy Kay,... more »
Biscuits by Lambchop: The hunt is on!
Would you like to win some delicious, yummy, healthy Biscuits by Lambchop? Of course you... more »
I survived another Mike Arms letter
Who dares to enter the Chamber of Secrets not once, but twice? I am clearly... more »
WE ARE ON!
Welcome to the Blogathon! For the next 24 hours I’ll be posting, Tweeting, Facebooking, and... more »
It’s a major award
As we count down the final hours to the Blogathon Extravaganza, I thought you all... more »
Happy surprises part 3: The cooking segment
I wasn’t sure how I could top eating dog food without actually, you know, eating... more »
Happy surprises: Part Two
I don’t know how happy I will be come 10:30 or so, but through a... more »
Happy surprises: Part One
I have three lovely things to announce today. Well, two lovely and one “this is... more »
Laboceros update
The labocerous is looking so sleek and slim lately we may need to consult with... more »
Brody, Bradyn. Bradyn, Brody.
I come from a very competitive family, starting from the age of 10 when, in... more »
The Eight Blogeteers
One for all and all for one! While we hammer out the last minute details... more »
Start your engines: Blogathon 2010 is coming!!
Can you believe it? I can’t believe it. It’s only 6 days until Blogathon 2010,... more »
All the world’s a vacation
When you’re a dog, life is pretty good. You get up, eat, run around, eat... more »
Even dog-girls get the blues
I weighed Kekoa on Tuesday and I am happy to report that she is back... more »
We can all get along, and you’re the proof
For all the talk about Tuesday’s election, my mind has been focused on a different... more »
CSI San Diego: Ichthycide
8 am: Call from residence. Hysterical woman claiming discovery of dead body. Police dispatch to... more »
Mercy, not mercenary
A client whom we have never seen previously arrived at 6 o’clock to euthanize her... more »
Home For the Holidays: let’s make some magic!
I despise the week between Christmas and New Years. Why? Because without fail, I see... more »
Braiiiinnnsssss
Humans aren’t the only ones susceptible to turning into the walking dead. I’m just sayin’.... more »
Behold your awesomeness
The Pawcurious Flickr group has gone gangbusters! I want to try and show off as... more »
Happy Halloween! It’s the Concert of the Year!
In honor of Halloween we have a HUGE concert double header here at pawcurious! Kicking... more »
Picture of the day: Life size ladybug!
She’s as cute as the real thing, and just about the same size too. more »
Fun With Google: Doing the Pigeon!
Today, a client called in a panic because her dog ate a bluebird and she... more »
Weekly Weigh-In
Koa held steady this week at 75 pounds. I’m just happy she didn’t gain weight... more »
Be careful where you’re rubbing that thing
I absolutely, positively adore the Veterinary Information Network. It is a subscription-based website open to... more »
Picture of the day: Lobster bisque
I’ve never thought crustaceans were that adorable, but this may cause me to rethink that... more »
Lions and spiders and bears…
After my post about spiders last week, Marcie from Helen Woodward Animal Center reminded me... more »
Picture of the weekend: It’s a bird….It’s a plane…
It’s SUPERDOG! Faster than a speeding biscuit, more powerful than a loco kitty! more »
He Who Must Not Be Named
I’ve talked to lots of pet bloggers in the last couple of years, and seen... more »
Picture of the day: Arrgh
Beware the canine captain, off to plunder yer treats and steal yer heart! more »
Tails from the Vet Clinic: The question that never gets old
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked this… I could buy a... more »
Help! My lab ate an M&M!
It’s Halloween time, and that means one thing: everyone stuffing their cabinet with chocolate under... more »
Who’s a little pumpkin- Giveaway!
Congratulations to the winner, Melanie! If you didn’t see my Sunday post, I’m trying to... more »
Building up strength
It’s a little paradoxical, but one’s caloric needs can actually increase after surgery when you’re... more »
Picture of the Day
Over the weekend, I asked if anyone wanted to add some pictures to my sad... more »
Water Creatures Need Love Too
Before I was Dr. V the vet, I was Jessica V the vet student. And... more »
The numbers game
Owners have very high expectations of one’s ability to diagnose a condition based on their... more »
Have you hugged a tech today?
Did you know the third week of every October is National Veterinary Technician Week? I... more »
Security Beastie
With Halloween approaching, it’s only natural to start thinking and talking about things that scare... more »
On Safari: Famine
It takes all kinds of creatures to maintain homeostasis in a stable ecosystem. On the... more »
I like big mutts and I cannot lie
I am just so happy to get an excuse to use that line. Koa is... more »
I must have missed this kit at Michael’s
I will clarify and agree regarding yesterday’s post that I am looking for web sites... more »
Behold the power of the internet
I love the internet. Trust me, I do. I find nothing wrong with a client... more »
Pets for Patriots
One quiet Thursday afternoon, a young man in fatigues came running into the lobby, a... more »
John Paul Pet Product Review and giveaway
Winners: Annette, Keighter, and Shannon! I will get those out to you as soon as... more »
Nulo Challenge: Skinny Jeans
I don’t really know what the dog equivalent is of fitting in a pair of... more »
Sometimes I forget I’m not like other people
Scene: Joann’s fabric store. Dr. V on her lunch break, perusing fabrics for an upcoming... more »
We are not alone
Thank you for the kind words yesterday. I’m taking today to reflect and regroup, but... more »
Little Earthquakes
When I was little, we lived across the yard from my father’s parents. In the... more »
Picture of the week: Interloper
Rescued from our pool filter basket, where he was making a mighty attempt to swim... more »
LAPW: Spotlight on the oldsters
I have a soft spot for senior pets, if you couldn’t tell. I love their... more »
Under the harvest moon
When I was little, there were two things I wanted to be when I grew... more »
Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels
Well, that’s what we tell ourselves anyway. I hope Koa agrees. She has lost one... more »
Seriously Adoptable: Thursday Roundup
Watching everyone’s posts from the Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week challenge has been one... more »
BlogPaws Recap Part 3: Vets and Pet(ties)
One last post to finish recapping BlogPaws for those who were unable to attend. I... more »
Adopt a Seriously Adoptable Pet: Black Dog Syndrome
When Brody needed a friend, I went to the rescue site where I was so... more »
Adopt a Seriously Adoptable Pet Week starts now!
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week kicks off today! I’m really excited to see how... more »
The Pawcurean Presents: Peach Gobblers
It’s been a heavy sort of week. Lots of seriousness and such in these parts.... more »
I write, therefore, you eat
It’s very interesting to me to see the various ways in which companies are starting... more »
The Koa Chronicles: a pain in the rear
We are well into the second month on the Nulo Challenge and Kekoa is happily... more »
Be the Change Challenge: Adopt a Seriously Adoptable Pet Week
Marketing: The art of making someone want what you have. An old table I couldn’t... more »
I am the change: BlogPaws West Part 2
I just posted two really kind of depressing posts, didn’t I? Well, how about we... more »
Hearts and thoughts they fade
While I was cavorting at BlogPaws this weekend, my husband was getting some work done... more »
Rules of Engagement: Sit in the back
I’m back from my second BlogPaws conference, exhausted but happy at the prospect of yet... more »
Sirius Republic: We have a WINNER!
Congratulations to Holly! Ooo – I am in love with the 3/4″ quick release martingale... more »
The Koa Chronicles: calorie counting in the cyber age
Koa lost another half pound this week! This despite a suspect goldfish cracker ingestion (no... more »
The Pawcurean Presents: The Chicken Parfait
As you’re reading this, I am most likely winging in the skies over the Western... more »
Question of the day
“After my dog is euthanized, can you cut off its tail for me to keep?”... more »
Giveaway! Sirius Republic Collars!
It’s about time for a giveaway, don’t you think? And I’m so excited to have... more »
The Koa Chronicles: Life on a Diet
We’re coming up on almost a month now of Koa’s Weight Loss Diaries. Time flies... more »
Making the connection
BlogPaws West is only a week away! I can’t believe it’s coming up so quickly.... more »
How did a year go by already?
The first day of September is like this abrupt line of demarcation between the lazy... more »
First impressions die hard
This week marks my daughter’s second week of first grade. The first week of first... more »
Creatures in the Blue Lagoon
In a small lake somewhere close to the Canadian border in the Pacific Northwest, the... more »
Tales From the Vet Clinic: Fleased
Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes yesterday. It was a wonderful day despite... more »
Holidaaaay! Celebrate!!!
Cue the Madonna CDs and bust out the ice cream, because August 26th is our... more »
The Pawcurean: Sweet Potato Salad
I think we spend so much time panicking about what not to feed our pets... more »
The Koa Chronicles: Weighty Issues
When I put my daughter to bed tonight, she was sobbing. “What’s wrong?” I asked,... more »
Quick reminder
Today is the last day to vote for pawcurious for the petties awards- I would... more »
Dog Haiku- Vacation Edition
Real camera packed Can only access iphone Thus the crappy pics Calm sapphire blue lake... more »
Animals Have No Nationality
Today’s guest post comes from my friend and colleague Dr. Sarah, whom I have known... more »
Vaccinations for Your Dog: A Complex Issue, by Nancy Kay, DVM
Today I am delighted to have a guest post from Dr. Nancy Kay, a veterinary... more »
National Drag Your Cat to the Vet Week
We now interrupt my special vacation guest postings for a regularly scheduled posting- but it’s... more »
Bringing home baby: Tips on furkid/ human kid relations
Happy Monday! While Brody, Koa and I are enjoying the Pacific Northwest, I have a... more »
How to Torture Rodents: Lessons Learned from the Class Hamster
We survived our first day on the road. I’m still not convinced as to the... more »
On the Road With Koa and Brody
A couple of months ago, we began to plan our family trip to the Pacific... more »
The Koa Chronicles: Week One
Dear Diary: This week I started my diet. I was pretty sad about that because... more »
Baking With Brody: Doggie Donuts!
Today’s recipe comes to you courtesy of one of my favorite blogs to peruse, Doggy... more »
When puppies die, who’s to blame?
One of the duties I most dreaded at a previous job of mine was evaluating... more »
The Biggest Loser- Dog Edition!
When I was in my senior year of vet school, a beagle presented to the... more »
Call of the Day: Mind Reader
Office Manager: Thank you for calling, how may I help you? Person: Yes, I have... more »
Top 5 Things to Not Say To Your Vet
Not if you want to have a decent working relationship with them, that is. 1.... more »
Sob Story: a Pet Doctor Barbie Production
Jessie: Wow, guys, I think we really hit the jackpot this time! We’re owned by... more »
Picture of the Week(end)
Guess Brody isn’t the only one with a thing against library books: From Kristen Smithberg... more »
Am I Bored By This Book? (clue: no)
When I was at Blog Paws in Columbus, I attended a panel featuring Edie Jarolim... more »
The Pawcurean: Frosty Paws at home!
It’s hard to tell from the gloomy grey skies outside, but theoretically, it’s the height... more »
The Hairy Hambone
As you may have heard, this weekend marked the annual Comic-Con. What this means in... more »
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Special News Alert from the Pawcurious News Desk: I don’t know if you all saw... more »
Napoleon’s Hot Wheels
I admit things have been a little, well, extraordinarily depressing around here the past few... more »
And then
I appreciate all the thoughtful comments yesterday, and especially I appreciate everyone who sent me... more »
Vets get jealous too
This one’s for my fellow toilers in this profession. One of the great things about... more »
Be the Change: Dog Days of Summer Shelter Shower
I keep changing the name of this Be the Change food drive. Sometimes it’s the... more »
Blog the Change: Pet Fire Safety Day is today!
One of the greatest gifts of being involved in a pet blog is finding a... more »
Let’s play a game
I like this game. It’s harder than it looks. You’ll get a series of hints.... more »
Be the Change is BACK! And easier than ever!
People who have been reading my blog for a while know that I am a... more »
Product Review: Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats
We recently received a bag of Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats for the pups. Founder Shannon... more »
Call of the day: Short Circuit
Receptionist: Hello, how can I help you? Owner: Hi there, this is Slinky’s owner. I... more »
The honest truth from The Honest Kitchen
As you all know, I’m always exploring and learning more about pet nutrition. It’s one... more »
Wheat Thin Theater: Pinocchio Faces Monstro
A scene from Pinocchio, starring Brody, Koa and a tasty Wheat Thin. Upon returning... more »
Have dog, will travel
We have a little family vacation coming up, and I’m trying to decide what to... more »
Special Weekend Edition: Tails from the Clinic
Have you all seen that iphone video online? That one made me laugh. Then I... more »
Happy North American Independence Week!
Does that cover it? Well, whatever you celebrate, I hope it’s a great one, and... more »
I’m not cut out for the ref job
My children have spent the wee dawning days of summer re-enacting the World Cup. On... more »
It’s the most horrible time, of the year….
Sing it with me! Well, Fourth of July isn’t really that horrible a time in... more »
Book review: Marcus of Umbria
I like pet memoirs. I read them a lot. Marley and Me, My Dog Skip,... more »
Sad
I’ve been thinking a lot about Callie lately, my kitty who disappeared last autumn after... more »
The Giving Ke(koa)
About 10 o’clock this morning, the receptionist comes into the back and says, “The kids... more »
From the Mailbag: Running with Rover
I was asked this in an e-mail today, and I thought it was a good... more »
Don’t tread on me
I’m sorry I haven’t done a lot of picture posts or Barbie posts lately. Those... more »
All I really need to know I learned while my daughter was in kindergarten
Yesterday was a really bittersweet day for me. It was my daughter’s last day of... more »
The life of glamour
I admit it, I’m a reality TV addict. While other, more serious and conscientious veterinarians... more »
They’re not *your* appendages!
I checked the schedule this morning and was very pleased to see Rocco on the... more »
Thunderphobia!
I live in Southern California. We don’t have thunder. We have earthquakes. In fact, we... more »
I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little warts too!
Today, I decided little Kekoa might enjoy a day at doggie daycare. Why not? I... more »
What they neglected to mention
Here’s a little segment I like to call, “What They Neglected to Mention.” One: Office... more »
Say yes to drugs. But only if I say so, OK?
I’ll revisit the topic of sedatives in a bit- I have a guest post coming... more »
Marmaduke: the review and a teeny PSA
I’ve never been a huge fan of the ‘live action’ pet movies. Garfield, G force,... more »
Baking With Brody
I didn’t actually set out to do a cooking segment here, but about halfway into... more »
The elephant in the room
There’s no situation harder for me than walking into an exam room and meeting an... more »
The truth? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Man, that was an intense movie. *wipes forehead* As I was perusing Facebook yesterday, I... more »
Party animals!
*I don’t know what is going on with Flickr- the pictures are randomly not showing... more »
We have a winner! (9, actually)
Without further ado, here are the winners of the Brody’s Favorite Things Giveaway- chosen with... more »
Picture of the week
Did you enter the contest? It’s not closing until Sunday night, so you still have... more »
Brody’s Favorite Things Giveaway!
Do any of you remember when Oprah used to do those “Oprah’s Favorite Things” shows?... more »
The Fantastic Mr. Foxtail
I have a love-hate relationship with foxtails. On the one hand, they are nasty. Little... more »
Happy Birthday Brody!!
One year ago today, I was in an emergency room with my vomiting daughter fighting... more »
How do we honor our pets?
Brody’s first birthday is tomorrow. I’ve got some great recipes to use for a birthday... more »
Boards, bones and Brodes
It’s Brody’s First Birthday Week! I have some really cool stuff in store for you... more »
Picture of the week: Entourage
The ladies can’t resist me. (must be read in a Barry White voice.) more »
What’s in a name?
Thank you for all the thoughtful and heartfelt responses yesterday. I still have no idea... more »
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Veterinarians
(And that, my friends, is probably the first and last time you will ever see... more »
Careful where you put that thing
Some people read Rolling Stone. Others read National Geographic. On the rare occasion we have... more »
Young Again Winner and an offer for everyone
The winner of last week’s food giveaway is Rose D.! Please send me your mailing... more »
The Circle of Life. Deal with it.
Me: So what did you learn in school today? Daughter: I learned snakes eat mice.... more »
On safari: It’s Good to be King
It’s springtime on the savannah, and our Goldenbeast is growing up. With his first birthday... more »
Things that strike terror into my heart
You all remember the Great Apple the Hamster Switcheroo I mentioned last week, right? It... more »
Juvenile delinquent
When my daughter’s class went to Sea World earlier this week (I know, don’t get... more »
Call of the day
Receptionist: Hello, thank you for calling. How may I help you? Caller: Hi, I was... more »
This one’s for the kitties (well, the dogs can come too. And the hedgehogs.)
A few weeks ago, I was approached by Young Again Pet Food to see if... more »
Honorary Hamster-mom
I am not the biggest hamster fan. I admit my experience with them is somewhat... more »
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Today I put in a few extra hours at my daughter’s school in preparation for... more »
Love and redemption
I think I have mentioned here that I lived in Los Angeles for 5 years.... more »
Lola the Underwear Eater
I had no idea National Geographic had an entire television show devoted to the garbage... more »
Blah blah blah posting blah
Any science nerd worth his or her salt is a Gary Larson fan. The guy... more »
Picture of the Week
Living in San Diego has its advantages. (That is the Hotel del Coronado in the... more »
Fifty Dollars plus Time Served
I spent yesterday morning sitting in a grey carpeted holding pen, breathing stale air and... more »
Tokens of affection
Today, I saw a very cute little dog who was in for suture removal after... more »
Clean + Green Giveaway!
When I was in college, majoring in biology up at a small liberal arts university... more »
Service Dogs and the ADA conundrum
When I was in vet school, I attended a guest lecture by a trainer for... more »
The Adventures of Doc Slicey: Chapter One
I kicked open the door and saw the dame sitting by my office desk right... more »
Remind me never to leave for a week again
Two more chances to win a copy of Scent of the Missing! The odds are... more »
How to make an awesome movie
I finally got to see How to Train Your Dragon last week. I wasn’t expecting... more »
Call of the Day: International Edition
Before I regale you with today’s call, just a reminder the Book-A-Day Giveaway goes all... more »
Book Review and Giveaway: Scent of the Missing
If you’ve been a regular reader of the blog, you know I’m a big fan... more »
Picture of the week
I gaze through the glass Others gaze through metal bars Hoping for a home. more »
Another company steps up: how i Love Dogs is the change
As part of today’s Be the Change festivities, i Love Dogs and pawcurious decided to... more »
Be The Change Extravaganza Starts NOW!
Thank you all for everything. I got a call at 4 in the morning that... more »
Life’s too short to sweat the stupid stuff
I was supposed to be in Columbus for Blog Paws this last weekend- two short... more »
Be the Change: Spotlight on K9Cuisine
When I first hatched the idea of the Blogathon back in November, a new commenter... more »
Eyeing you all suspiciously
When I was speaking at BlogPaws I looked out into the group and saw some... more »
Take My Widget, Please
Here is the widget that all the bloggers can use for Be The Change on... more »
Be The Change: How to Participate
I know some of the details of what we are trying to accomplish here may... more »
Be The Change Challenge
A few months ago, Caroline (aka Romeo the Cat’s staff, aka co-founder of BlogPaws) asked... more »
BlogPaws- if you missed it, I’m sorry because it was totally awesome.
You ever come back from a whirlwind event and just kind of sit there slack-jawed,... more »
Prediction is not his strong suit
As we all know, Brody has many talents. Eating, for one. Getting into trouble, absolutely.... more »
Patchy the Pirate
This past weekend, I took my daughter to visit my sister in Las Vegas. Brody,... more »
Humiliations Galore
To say it was an eventful weekend would be a bit of a understatement. This... more »
How to train your kid
Brody did a special guest post over at Cole Emmett’s blog today. Check it out! more »
Giveaway: Hoppy Easter!
And look at what the Easter Bunny has in his basket for you: Yaay! Fetching... more »
Terror at the pet store
Today, on my lunch break, I was browsing my local pet superstore in search of... more »
With age comes wisdom (sometimes)
A man and his daughter arrive with the daughter’s kitten. The kitten is not feeling... more »
My Anaconda Don’t Want None
One of the prices we pay for living in paradise (aside from traffic, cost of... more »
The Usual Suspects
Pawcurious Police Department Law Enforcement Incident Report Date: 03/26/2010 Time Printed: 0715 Incident... more »
Things to smile about: Fetching Tags
I had NO idea I had so many knowledgeable chicken experts reading this blog. Truly,... more »
I want a chicken
You heard me. I totally want a chicken. I blame Dr. Crosby over at AboutVetMed... more »
Teddy’s Pride Giveaway winner!
Using random.org, I came up with a number and here you go: Congratulations to Lindsay... more »
It’s a Wonderfur Life
Happy Monday, all! This Pet Doctor Barbie post was probably the most labor intensive to... more »
Product Review PLUS Giveaway! Teddy’s Pride oral care
Good morning, everyone. Rise and shine. I’m sure none of you are reading this with... more »
When Irish eyes are smilin’
Did you know Emmett’s original name was Seamus? He was a right red lad, that... more »
Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective
We got a visit today from one of my favorite families. They brought in their... more »
On Safari: Herd Management
No single person has a more challenging job at the reserve than the game warden.... more »
Picture of the week
Perfecting the irresistible eyebrow raise at an early age is a Golden specialty. more »
New frontiers
Do you know Batman the cancer dog? I didn’t either, until today, when I read... more »
The path to hell is paved with good intentions
The local news has been buzzing for the last day with the news of a... more »
Dueling dognose
Husband took out the camera this weekend to submit Kekoa to a family tradition, the... more »
Fleas and novel control ideas not to try
Fleas stink. No doubt about it. They make your pet miserable, you miserable, they carry... more »
Product Review: World’s Best Cat Litter
I have to admit, I don’t spend a great deal of time thinking about cat... more »
Picture of the Week
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a puppy slumbered very cutely.... more »
All the World’s a Circus
“To me, clowns aren’t funny. In fact, they’re kind of scary. I’ve wondered where this... more »
You have to hope things happen for a reason
1 month into my career as a vet, a client walked into an exam room... more »
Appearance is everything
After Emmett died, some of the hardest times for me were the quiet nights when... more »
Bad for me, good for you
My childhood dog was a Lhasa Apso named Taffy. For the first 8 months of... more »
Weekend in pictures
Kekoa is perpetually smiling. She is a happy girl. How you doin’? I was just... more »
Picture of the Week
Tech support has decided we need a Picture of the Week. My husband promises he... more »
Apollo- King of the Jungle (ocelots)
Poor Apollo. He is now presiding over the fifth fur-monster to infiltrate his quiet life.... more »
So long and thanks for all the fish
I was terribly saddened to read the news yesterday that a trainer was killed at... more »
Things that shouldn’t surprise me
For all of my kvetching and moaning and mumbling about how some people are just... more »
The good old days and the new reality
This morning, my awesome tech told me her lab injured his eye while they were... more »
Product Review: TazLabs safety collar
We have neighbor dogs. There are three, actually- I guess the other Golden wasn’t out... more »
Flip the lip Part 2: Dental care at home
I will tell you, and I will stand by it until the day I die,... more »
Flip the lip!
As many of you already know, February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Do your... more »
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Brody got his first Valentine today! Thanks Ashley and Pru! I hope you all are... more »
Sonnet XVII
When I was in high school, I loved to write poetry. Sonnets, limericks, haiku, you... more »
C’est l’amour
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day for lovers and candies and cheesy Vermont Teddy Bears. A... more »
Product Review: Sleepypod Air and Crater Dot
Our product reviews have been heavily skewed towards the dog type items lately. When Sleepypod... more »
A quick clarification
See, here’s the problem with being a person who occasionally- just sometimes, mind you- engages... more »
The Trouble With Barbie 2
Most Barbies only come out once or twice: NASCAR Barbie, Astronaut Barbie, Spongebob Barbie, etc.... more »
2010 Brody Awards Ceremony
It’s going to be low-key. I’m sure you all are hung over from your Super... more »
Meep meep
Brody’s been a monster when it comes to counter surfing. At first it was annoying,... more »
Posting Under the Influence
I had an allergic reaction to *something* today. I have no idea what. All I... more »
We’re all humans here
Part of being a professional is the expectation that we are to act, well, professionally.... more »
2010 Brodies Finalists are announced!
And it was NOT easy. I was hoping that in each category half of the... more »
The mike has landed- just need to know what to say
1. The Hounds for Haiti auction is completed and the final tally once every auction... more »
The Ruffolution is here!
January 29, 2010- Stunning the digital media world and tech insiders alike, Apple today swiftly... more »
The Golden Boy
I was in the office yesterday, dusting, when I came upon Emmett and Mulan. They... more »
Are you a stud or a dud?
Oh, no. I have all sorts of wonderful new people popping over thanks to the... more »
On safari: After the Storm
Behold the desert savannah. Usually a placid Garden of Eden for goldenbeasts and jungle ocelots... more »
StormWatch 2010
When there’s bad weather in Southern California, they always make it sound like the most... more »
Blog pimpin’
When I went over to the 2010 Bloggies award page this week, I wasn’t expecting... more »
There’s one in every office
Well, since you all have been so indulgent about the Hounds for Haiti stuff and... more »
Back in the saddle
Back from Boston, safe and sound! I was NOT expecting to fly home to worse... more »
Call of the day: Context is everything
Receptionist: Hello, how may I help you? Caller: My chihuahua ate half a Hershey’s Kiss!... more »
Let’s Work Together
One of the best parts about reading a blog is finding other blogs. Looking at... more »
Vet magic tricks
We’re all a little on edge these days, with all the mayhem, destruction and parvo... more »
Product Review: Kyjen toys
When I was given the opportunity to review a selection of dog toys from the... more »
Fun with Math: The Nutrition Game
I was in the grocery store yesterday, and like I always do, sort of did... more »
Brief Brodies Update
I closed nominations, and I’m working on getting everything categorized now. When I’m done, I’m... more »
Call of the Day: We’ll get right on that Edition
This call takes place about 5 minutes after I leave: Staff: Hello, how may I... more »
Not quite the response I was hoping for
I have a little story I like to tell to people who are reluctant to... more »
Good thing they didn’t name her “Yellow Belly”
Did you all hear about this hero dog Angel? An 18 month old Golden Retriever... more »
Nominations are OPEN!
Since the Weblog Awards went kaplooey for the year, I decided to make up my... more »
Some things never change…
A new year. A new decade. Same old tricks. When the future looms unpredictable and... more »
Honest Kitchen winners (you’ll like this one)
wikith, Dianne, and Debbie- you were randomly chosen by my three year old for the... more »
Product Review: The Honest Kitchen Embark
Brody’s been munching his way through a large variety of food products lately, both good... more »
Dear Jon
Every December, people start making lists. Best of, worst of, most memorable- everyone loves to... more »
May your days be merry and bright…
The parvo puppy is still hanging in. Every day he survives is a victory, and... more »
On the twelfth day…
Lisa asked to have the 12th day- and when I saw her contribution I was... more »
This page is looking lonely and sad
The videocasts were shot a year ago and I’m wondering if they ever will see... more »
If willpower was enough, this dog would already be at home
The days leading up to Christmas, as I have mentioned many times before, are always... more »
Nine Ladies Dancing
On the ninth day of Petmas, my puppy gave to me: Nine Starlets Dancing Today’s... more »
Saturday sillies ie more Brody torture
A 5 Grody Rings outtake: He looks rather intellectual, no? I call this one, “Hairy... more »
8 Maids a-milking
On the eighth day of Petmas, my puppy gave to me: Eight Kongs with filling... more »
Seven swans a-swimming
On the seventh day of Petmas, my puppy gave to me: Seven cats a-sleeping Thank... more »
I’ve got a song in my heart
Since we’re all singing along to the 12 Days anyway, here’s an alternate version. On... more »
Six Geese A-laying
On the sixth day of Petmas, my puppy gave to me: Six Commands Obeying Much... more »
Naughty and nice
I’ve been so distracted with my 12 Days of Petmas stuff and this nasty bronchitis... more »
Five- (sing it with me!)
On the fifth day of Petmas my puppy gave to me: FIVE GROOOOODY RIIIIIIINGS! (The... more »
Four Calling Birds
On the fourth day of Petmas my puppy gave to me: Four yummy birds Three... more »
There’s one in every crowd
I am soooooo grateful you all are helping out on the 12 Days of Petmas... more »
More holiday picture fun (and a good cause to boot)
My very first experience with “super premium” dog food was about two months after I... more »
Stupid Christmas.
Three euthanasias on Monday. That’s more than I did in the entire previous month. All... more »
Oh Disney, we were on such a high…
Up was one of the best films I have seen in a long, long time.... more »
12 blog fans posting
OK, so to solidify this 12 Days of Petmas thing- these are the people who... more »
Bleeeeaaaaahhh!
I’ve managed to avoid certain unsavory sorts of procedures for my entire career, but sometimes... more »
Anyone up for something fun?
There is absolutely nothing in it for you except tidings of comfort and joy. And... more »
Good to know
Those ornaments we were hanging on the lobby Christmas tree were glass. I really did... more »
You’re a bad one, Mr. Brode
You’re a stinker, Mr. Brode. You really have some gall! You won’t stop jumping on... more »
The 2009 Holiday Gift guide is here!
It took me the better part of two weeks to sort through everything, look though... more »
Preparing for the blow
As I’m assembling items for the holiday gift guide, it occurred to me that I... more »
We’re ready- are you?
Brody heard me talking about “Thanksgiving GI upsets” in one breath and “early starts” in... more »
Prepare for battle
In Valhalla, Kevin slumbers, fingers twitching intermittently to steal a tiny soul but as a... more »
Thanksgiving treats
I’m kind of ready for Thanksgiving. I mean, sort of but not really, not the... more »
Saturday Sillies
Photo left over from my various workings on the calendar: (You have to read this... more »
Gift guide? Gift guide!
I want to do a gift guide! Gift guides sound like so much fun! I’ve... more »
I know we’re in a healthcare crisis but….
I can’t say I wasn’t expecting it, since my technician warned me it would happen,... more »
Product Review: Biscuits by Lambchop
One of my blogathon sponsors was Annette at Biscuits By Lambchop, who provided 5 prizes... more »
Maybe they did have a good idea after all
My daughter is glued to the TV like a barnacle these days, announcing “I wish... more »
calendar girl (guy)
Doing this calendar thing sapped pretty much my entire weekend. I’m not the most tech... more »
We salute you
This week we commemorated Veteran’s Day, honoring the men and women who have served our... more »
Continuing Education Conferences and alleviation of pain
In California, veterinarians are required to complete 36 hours of continuing education every two years.... more »
Roll those credits
Relief! My fingers are again working normally. So onward we go: As much as I... more »
Hour 24: SuperBrode is my hero
We are all inspired by our pets- to be kind, to give a little more... more »
Hour 23: Limping towards the finish line.
The Grand Prize will be announced at 5pm PST- in one hour. The tally is... more »
HOOORAY!
Oh, don’t even read that last depressing post. We DID IT! This is just astounding.... more »
Hour 22: Onto the maudlin
This is the part where I lay down on Brody and start feeling sorry for... more »
Get your Grand Prize Guesses In!
Guesses close at 3 pm PST. $1850!! We’re SO CLOSE to $2000! So, so very... more »
Hour 21: Now I’m feeling it
Oh man, doesn’t Mile 21 correlate with hitting the wall when you run a marathon?... more »
Hour 20: This is why we’re here
Su (otherwise known as the woman who sampled an entire panoply of canned dog food... more »
Hour 19: Pet Insurance
Kim asked me what I think about pet insurance. Me? I love it. It means... more »
Hour 18: Brody Reviews Weruva Cirque de la Mer
Brody very politely asked for the opportunity to do a product review, and so I... more »
Prize housekeeping
There are now THREE local prizes up for grabs to anyone who has donated $50... more »
Hour 17: Dr. V trivia
Because I need to go eat something- not dog food- and take a shower, here... more »
Hour 16: Shout out to the Ocelot
I guess it is the morning now, isn’t it? The animals (both human and 4... more »