Pawcurious: With Veterinarian and Author Dr. V

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Blogathon 2010

What is agility? And can any dog really play?

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I love Dr. V's idea: Blog-a-Thon! and I'm happy to be able to contribute in a small way to the greater good - and really it's a super cause. Let's all raise lots of money for Bradyn!!! My post will be in two parts - first: What is agility? And secondly I'll speak to the question of "is agility really for ALL dogs". Murphy over a double-jump. You may have seen dog agility on TV - perhaps on ESPN's incredible dog challenge - or maybe even part of a national event such as the ... Read more »

Giveaway: Calming Collars

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From random.org, comment number 7 wins! Don't worry, there is one more chance to win coming up later!! Deb Mendez has been a supporter since the early days of the blog. Her all natural calming collar was clicked on Koa for the first 3 months she lived with us. Hers was a lower level anxiety, fortunately, and when she was wearing the collar at work she would quietly slip under a desk and snooze. Anxiety is a big problem in dogs, and like many things, there is no one-size-fits-all ... Read more »

Cost-savers: Generic meds

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Piggybacking on Dr. Kay's post about the perils of price shopping, I did want to share a better way to try and save money at the vet: medications. There are lots of good reasons for getting your medications from the vet, but the number one is convenience. You have the meds in hand when you leave. The other reason, one often given by vets who don't want to write a prescription, is that you don't know where some of these online pharmacies have obtained their meds. This is true. Some may have ... Read more »

Fetching Tags Giveaway

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I want a Boston terrier. There is a Boston terrier available for rescue at my favorite local rescue. That never happens (it's a retriever rescue). My husband thinks it's a terrible idea (for the record, he said the same about Koa.) I am sure this dog won't be available for very long, so I have a very short window of time to convince him that we should at least meet her and see if she is a good fit. Did you see her face? Her FACE?? *squish* I need your help to convince him. My argument is ... Read more »

Price Shopping: What you might not realize

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I am so pleased to have another guest post from the remarkable Dr. Nancy Kay, DACVIM, of Speaking for Spot. Her book is a tremendous aid for all those aiming to be a true pet advocate, and she as always gives advice that is compassionate, helpful, and above all spot-on. Stay tuned to the blogathon for a chance to win your own autographed copy! If you don't want to take the chance of not winning, Dr. Kay has graciously agreed to donate $5 for every book purchased to Bradyn when purchased ... Read more »

Biscuits by Lambchop: The hunt is on!

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Would you like to win some delicious, yummy, healthy Biscuits by Lambchop? Of course you would! 1. Go to the Biscuits By Lambchop Facebook page to find clues (there are 4.) You don't have to be a fan to play, but shoot, who isn't a fan of these? ;) 2. Answers to the clues will be at the Biscuits By Lambchop website. 3. When you have the answers, head on over to Twitter and write @lambybiscuits with the #blogathon hashtag with the answer. 4. Winner receives a bag of Biscuits by ... Read more »

I survived another Mike Arms letter

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Who dares to enter the Chamber of Secrets not once, but twice? I am clearly insane. I just back from reading a letter on the Helen Woodward Animal Center annual telethon, which although is technically not related to the blogathon was such a good cause I couldn't say no. I think my husband recorded the telethon so I will try and figure out a way if we can get a copy of the letter reading (not that I want to see it myself). They actually misplaced the letter temporarily so I was sitting ... Read more »

WE ARE ON!

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Welcome to the Blogathon! For the next 24 hours I'll be posting, Tweeting, Facebooking, and giving away stuff. There are oodles and oodles of informative guest posts, prizes, and stories in store. If you're new to the blogathon, welcome. If you're a veteran, welcome back! Please jump on in and comment, spread the word, and have fun! The giveaways are open to everyone and do not require that you donate to play. Speaking of donations, see those two widgets to the side? That is how you do ... Read more »

Telethon is on!

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I am about to go live on the air in San Diego and read a letter in support of the Helen Woodward telethon. It's not the same letter as the last one, it's a different letter. My emotions are already on overload from the blogathon so you can trust me that any sort of teariness will be genuine. It's easy to get me going. Which is why I am grateful I never had brothers growing up. So hopefully I can make it through the entire thing this time, and not make a total idiot of myself in front of Diane ... Read more »

It’s a major award

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As we count down the final hours to the Blogathon Extravaganza, I thought you all might like a sneak preview of some of the prizes and awesomeness that will be heading your way here and on other sites during the blogathon. ... Read more »

Happy surprises part 3: The cooking segment

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I wasn't sure how I could top eating dog food without actually, you know, eating a bully stick or something (NOT gonna happen) but I finally figured out a way to do so without actually going full 'Fear Factor'. So for the next day, I need to dream up some delightful recipes using.....da da da.... ... Read more »

Brody, Bradyn. Bradyn, Brody.

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I come from a very competitive family, starting from the age of 10 when, in response to something my mother whispered in his ear during a heated ping-pong exchange, my dad brushed off the paddle and said, "I don't LET anyone win." Thus began an epic decade long rivalry. I am my father's daughter- when I set a goal, I plan on reaching it. So I have a goal this weekend of getting Bradyn as close as possible to getting his service dog. Actually, my sub-goal is to actually get him to the full ... Read more »

The Eight Blogeteers

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One for all and all for one! While we hammer out the last minute details for the weekend's festivities, I wanted to introduce you to the seven other intrepid typists who will be joining me in the quest for enlightenment through sleep deprivation and nonstop online shenanigans. Although we have a common goal (helping pets) and a common date, the manner in which these women interpret the challenge is very open ended, so I think you are going to see some fantastic stuff coming out of the ... Read more »

2010 Blogathon is ON!

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For those of you who are new to the blog, let me 'splain a little pawcurious history: Last year as I was floating about on the internet, I happened upon Romeo the Cat's website and his staff's posting urging us to do something in honor of Animal Shelter Appreciation week, my first foray into Be the Change. I thought about it. I had one week to plan. I had no real well upon which to draw. All I know how to do is write (well, and spay and stuff but I figured that wasn't a great fundraiser.) ... Read more »