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I think writing has been in my blood since childhood, but I chose to ignore it, except for times when I felt lonely and wrote to console myself.

I am now a great grandmother, a published author, writer of articles, and the owner of two rather popular websites.

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Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop your dog from destroying your home: 1 of 14
Why Do Dogs Chew? Suddenly that cute new puppy has turned into a chewing monster; nothing is safe from his/her mouth. What is happening? Puppies explore their world by means of their mouths. Chewing helps relieve the pain of teething and it is necessary for a dog's physical and mental health. Chewing helps relieve tension an... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to be a responsible pet owner: 6 of 56
Commitment! Are You Ready? Spring has come upon us and there seems always to be an urge to either plant a wonderful garden or get a puppy or kitten. I want to smother the "urge" to get a pet, into a thought, tempered with real life consideration. Now, what do I mean by that? No one loves kittens or puppies more than I do Hav... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Knowing when to call the vet: 4 of 13
When to See the Vet! There comes a time in your dog's life, just as it does it does in your life when it is necessary to see the doctor. We as humans, generally put it off as often as we can, but many of us wonder "how will I know when my dog needs to see the vet." Naturally we all know if there has been an accident or your ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Blood diseases in dogs: 3 of 6
Are You Aware of Possible Blood Disorders Your Dog May Have? As a dog owner, we may be aware of many things concerning the health of our dog (s), but blood disorders are something most of us do not understand. The chief function of a dog's blood is to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and to carry carbon diox... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis How does magnet therapy help with arthritis?: 2 of 4
How Does Magnetic Therapy Help with Arthritis? How does magnetic therapy help with arthritis? This is a question where there are two sides to the answer. Hundreds of people will say it is a gift from the heavens and others will say it is a bunch of "bunk." More people with arthritis are drawn to using magnetic therapy than a... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog-friendly vacation locations: 1 of 1
Are There Vacation Friendly Places for My Dog and Me? If you are thinking of popping your dog in the car and heading out on a vacation journey, stop for a moment, and back up. Taking a vacation with your dog is do-able; however, it takes a little planning. Over 43 percent of Americans take their dogs on vacation with them, s... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal noses and their role in a pet's life: 1 of 1
In our world sight and hearing are far more important to us than our sense of smell. Granted the smell of fresh baked bread or a steak cooking on the grill can make us weak in the knees, but on the whole, smell is really not the most important thing in our lives. In the lives of our cats and dogs smell is extremely important... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Melanin and the risk of skin cancer: 1 of 1
Summer Sun and Your Skin Who does not love the sun? Summer suntans, sun bleached streaks in our hair and days at the beach enjoying the sun and water, what can be better? Personally it sounds terrific, as long as you are prepared to protect the only skin you have from the dangerous rays of the sun. May is Skin Cancer Awarene... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to care for a dog that won't eat: 1 of 1
Every now and then, our dogs like their human counterparts go on strike when it comes to eating their regular food. For whatever reason no amount of coaxing will get them to eat food that they loved a day or two ago. Are they being fussy or is something wrong? Personally, I favor the thinking something is wrong attitude, and... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Treatments for your cat's cold: 1 of 1
Can My Cat Catch a Cold? If you are like me, you probably have never had a cat with a cold, but cats with colds are fairly common. How does a cat get a cold? The first thought that comes to mind is "can my cat catch my cold?" The answer to that is no and "no" you cannot catch your cat's cold. It is said that cold viruses are... More..