One thing that a lot of pet owners wonder is, ” Is pet insurance worth the money?” I have been asking myself this since our dog, Obi, had to have emergency surgery last week.

I did some research and feel that I have a better understanding of pet insurance and who it can help.

When we took Obi to the vet, we discovered that he had a tooth abscess and several teeth had fused together under his eye. Poor baby had to have 5 teeth removed! Turns out that it is no uncommon for small dogs to have dental problems, Obi is half chihuahua half peekipoo.

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When it comes to choosing a rescue dog, there are some important things to keep in mind. You want to find the perfect match for you and your family. Welcoming a new member into your family is such a big moment!

Shelter dogs are great companions but not every dog is right for every family. When making the decision on choosing a rescue dog, try to keep emotions out of it.

I know that is easier said then done. I would take them all home if I could!

I adopted my dog, Sadie, from a shelter and she was the best dog! Sadly, she passed away a little over a year ago and we are now at a point where we are thinking about adopting another dog.

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays but it can be stressful on my dog, Obi. I try to always keep my pet safe on Halloween so that the whole family can have a fun and enjoyable night. Use these tips to help your dog or cat keep calm and safe this holiday.

There are so many things that can cause your pet to stress and cause harm to himself or others during Halloween. You know your pet best so use the following tips as a guideline to help make a plan to keep your pet safe on Halloween this year.

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Do you dread taking your dog to the vet? I used to be that way until I found some tricks that will help you calm your anxious dog at the vet. Now taking my little fur baby to the vet isn’t so traumatic for either one of us!

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine.

It has been incredibly hot here in the South this summer! I have been looking for ways to keep my family cool, including my little dog, Obi. I came up with this super easy Frozen Dog Treat recipe that he absolutely loves and I think your pet will love, too!

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