Murphdog Magazine

POOP HAPPENS

August 10, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-

I was never really good at telling jokes, and I don’t know the punchline to this one, But I’m not going to let that stop me from telling you what it was about. The joke starts out with an elaborate[…]

HAND SANITIZER- NOT SAFE FOR DOGS

August 3, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, SAFETY

It has unfortunately become the norm to don a mask, slip into surgical gloves, and use a hand sanitizer. Recently, numerous brands of hand sanitizers have come under scrutiny due to ingredients used other than ethyl alcohol, not to be[…]

MUTUALISM

July 31, 2020 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-

A Symbiotic Relationship is a close relationship between two species in which at least one of the species benefits. The three basic Symbiotic Relationships are labeled as Mutualism in which both species benefit, Commensalism which is a relationship where one[…]

JENNA-RALITIES

July 10, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC

Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]

RESCUE ME

July 5, 2020 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Saving a dog’s life may be one of the greatest and most rewarding acts of kindness you will ever have experienced and the feeling will remain in your heart forever. If you love dogs and are thinking about adding one[…]

DOES YOUR DOG HAVE A BONE TO PICK

July 2, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS

Every pet parent wants to know if it’s safe to give their dog a bone. The FDA claims to receive reports from veterinarians and pet parents about the following conditions resulting from bone treats. Bone treats are bones that are[…]

ALERT! NEW RECALL!

June 16, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY

Health Canada has recalled Carnivora Fresh Frozen Patties due to a possible E. coli contamination. The recall is for both dog and cat food. Pet parents are advised to stop using the product immediately and be aware that they may[…]

HOW SAFE ARE PEE PADS?

June 11, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY

This is not about the use of pee pads being a good idea or a bad one. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what[…]

RIDING IN CARS WITH DOGS

May 28, 2020 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY

HEAT Think about the overwhelming heat you feel when you first get in your car after it has been parked in the sun? No matter how many times we hear a warning not to leave our dogs in the car[…]