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Hit the road, Jack!

Happy August from Linda Lou, your devoted dog blogger! Road trip season is in full swing, and lots of humans are traveling with their pets this year. I can always tell when my humans are getting ready to hit the road. They run around like crazy people, double- and triple-checking everything to make sure we

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What’s bugging you?

Hey all, it’s Linda Lou the Dog Blogger again! Today I’m itching to share with you some information about bug bites (pun intended!). Insect bites and stings are not something that I personally ever have trouble with, but my sister Connie Mae has horrible reactions to bee and wasp stings. Just check out these pictures.

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Let’s Check You for Ticks!

Those are some of the most dreaded words we hear as dogs, second only to “It’s time for a tubby!” Although I kinda like baths… I’m weird that way. But I digress… Hey ladies and gents! It’s me, Linda Lou, your favorite chihuahua blogger. If you missed my introduction post, you can check it out

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Linda Lou says hello… and a little tidbit about hydration

Hey there everybody! I would like to introduce myself as the newest member of the House Paws blog team. My name is Linda Lou, and I am a 6-year-old chihuahua. My mom also works for House Paws, which is the main reason why I scored this blogging gig. I’ve actually helped with the blog before…you

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May I pet your dog?

Have you ever wanted to just run over and pet the friendly looking Labrador at the lake, or the perfectly coiffed poodle at the park? When we’re out and about and we see an adorable pup, we get the same urge — trust us. If we could, we’d drop whatever we’re doing, book it across

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For the pets who are lacking in the vertical department…

“Hey honey, it’s time to go! Is all of the dog’s stuff packed and in the car?” “Yep, I’ve got her food, beds, both the food and water bowls, her leash, some toys, a few blankets, and a bag of treats.” “Do you think your parents will let her sleep on their bed? You know

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Your pup has diarrhea…what’s the first thing you should do?

Do you have a dog whose daily mission is to find “treasures” in the back yard or garbage can? Maybe your pup recently indulged in a new treat or some human tidbits. Whatever the situation, all pup parents will have to deal with doggy diarrhea at some point in their lives. So when you find

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A Strong Defense against Dog Flatulence

You’re enjoying a calm, cozy evening with your family… The humans are fed, the dogs are fed, and you’ve just started the next episode of your latest Hulu binge, when all of a sudden you smell something rather unpleasant. Everyone looks around, trying to pinpoint the guilty part. All eyes land on Buddy, your beloved

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Myth: Heartgard and Frontline should be given May through November

The common belief is that fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are only threats to ourselves and to our pets in the warmer months. While there is some truth to that thought, those pesky little buggers aren’t only a nuisance in the summer. Depending on the weather, our pets may benefit from using flea/tick and heartworm preventatives

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