
Sophie – 03/21/2009 – 05/02/2023
Sophie is gone after 14 years and 42 days together.…
May 7, 2023/by Dominique Darcis
Food is not love!
Don't get me wrong on this title. Good quality food is LOVE.…
August 14, 2021/by Dominique Darcis
Gracefully Walking Your Dog Through the Aging Process by Laurie Duperier
This is a great article with precious advices…

Is swimming therapeutic for senior dogs?
Doctors and physical therapists often recommend…

What if?
I used to be really good at being funny and write about funny…
April 1, 2018/by Dominique DarcisThe two faces of Maia
Maia died a month ago yesterday. It seems like an eternity as…
January 20, 2018/by Dominique Darcis
It was just a small lymph node…
Maia was diagnosed with Lymphoma on March 31st, 2015. I do remember…
September 7, 2017/by Dominique Darcis
Holiday food toxic for your pup! Yes this is the time of the year….
If you are like me, last…

Animal communicator, etc….
I just removed this specific post. I had two bad experiences…
October 16, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
It was all about having fun….
I might recycle myself and start writing pet obituaries.... I…
September 28, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
You got me at Hello…..
7 and half years ago, you were born. You were the third one,…
September 7, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
Roasted chicken and swimming every day of your life, Jackson
Yes, that's what you get at my home if you are diagnosed…

The Rehabilitation Process for Dogs with Ligament Injuries
Ligaments are the fibrous tissues connecting bones to a joint.…
September 2, 2016/by K9 AquaticWhat if…..
Spiritual but not religious..... but then Zeus barked at me a…
August 15, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
Seriously?
My daughter, not long ago, was commenting on my relationship…
August 13, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
A very long goodbye.
Monday June 27th, 2016 will be forever engraved in…

Open letter to my “mutts”.
Dear Mutts:
I know, I know, you are not mutts but splendid…

How Your Dog May Be Impacted by Osteochondritis Dissecans – and Ways to Address It
In canines, OCD doesn’t usually stand for “obsessive-compulsive…
July 5, 2016/by K9 AquaticSocial skills for Man’s Best Friends and their Humans!
Not long ago, I…

Today is a good day to cry….
I had a rough year, I mean, you really have to try hard to beat…
June 2, 2016/by Dominique Darcis
Warm Water Healing for Dogs: Why Pet Owners Turn to It at Increasing Rates
Warm If your dog suffers a traumatic injury or his joints ache…
May 18, 2016/by K9 Aquatic
Black eye peas are over rated and a K9 swimming pool for 2016!
I skipped the black eye peas this year. They are really over…
February 2, 2016/by Dominique DarcisLyme disease and how to protect your dog
What you might not know about it.
I always say that I learn…
January 1, 2016/by Dominique DarcisI always say that I learn…

The Dog Who Never Barked
It started years ago. My daughter Jessica was 10, and she wanted…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Reiki Who?
A few years ago, I was telling my ex vet (one of the reasons,…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisPet Insurance: Taking It Or Not Taking It? My Experience.
A few years ago, after our Golden retriever, Pouch – don’t…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisOpen Letter to My Deer
Seriously guys? I like it quiet in the morning! Don’t you think…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Open Letter to George
Exactly one year ago, at 4:15 pm, we put you to sleep. Labor…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisLost or Stolen Pets: ENOUGH!
Every day, I monitor my Facebook news feed, my emails, and shares…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
JET, or My First Labrador Retriever
I love dogs, cats, anything with four legs, a tail, and furry…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Who Would Not Want To Communicate With Their Deceased Pet?
It did not happen in one day. I did not get up one morning, and…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisI Do Believe That Somewhere There Is A Bridge Over The Rainbow
I was not sure what to believe when they take their last breath…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisThe Right Veterinarian?
Some years ago, Zeus had a TPLO surgery on one of his back knee…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisYES, You Are My Furever Kids
This morning, I went to my vet to pick up something, and I saw…
December 23, 2015/by Dominique DarcisHealthy Treats for Dogs
Years ago, I thought that buying my mutts treats was a sign of…
December 22, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Beware: Martingale Dog Collars and Strangulation
Yes, you heard me right, and believe me until four years ago,…
December 22, 2015/by Kayle Simon(Happy tails + Dirty Paws – Dog hair + Proteins) + Unconditional Love = Muttstown!
I do have first to start with that statement: I do not litter.…
December 22, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
A Great Lady to Remember: Barbara Kummel, DVM
In my house, I am surrounded by books. I will never let them…
December 22, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Trust…
Hey, I was a single mom since my girls were toddlers, and could…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
The Ballad of Max, a Black Labrador Retriever
It’s hard to be part of a litter, you know. How do you make…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Thankful for the Ride No Matter How Short
We all have to be thankful for many, many things. Today, I am…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique DarcisSocial Skills for Man’s Best Friends and Their Humans!
Not long ago I went into an already quite crowded elevator: a…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Open Letter from Maia to her BGDF (Best Girl Dog Friend) Kaia
Yesterday, I went for a walk with my Mom along the C& O Canal…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
My name is Dominique, and I am a Labrador Retriever Addict.
Hi. My name is Dominique and I am a lab addict.
It started…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique DarcisIt started…

The Distemper Vaccine for Dogs
We’ve all received the reminder in the mail that our pet is…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
About Vaccines: Rabies
The rabies vaccine is probably one of the greatest successes…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
Puppy’s First Trip to the Vet Clinic
Getting a puppy is a fun and joyous occasion, but learning about…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
What’s Eating Me? Internal Edition
Parasites, those little bugs that infest your pet. We're going…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
Dog and Lyme Disease: The Good, the Bad, and the Scary
Lyme disease, just the name alone is enough to give veterinarians…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
Leptospirosis: What’s Lurking in the Water
Leptospirosis is a disease that many dog owners are familiar…
December 8, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
Happy Valentine’s to Me from Zeus, My Heart Dog
I will always associate Valentine’s Day with Zeus and chocolates.…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Eulogy to my Slippers
Someone has to be held responsible! And yes, I plead guilty!…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique DarcisDeclawing your kitty? Are you serious?
It always amazes me how everyone became so glued to their phone.…
December 8, 2015/by Dominique Darcis
Am I Poisoning My Dogs?
This morning, it just hit me. I was fixing their food and as…
December 1, 2015/by Dominique DarcisA New Year’s Resolution: Getting the Pets in Shape!
It’s the start of a new year, a typical time for many to take…
December 1, 2015/by Tiffany Fu, VMD
A Visit to the Vet by Jackson
Like every morning, I go with my Mom to get Zoe. Zoe sleeps at…
December 1, 2015/by Jackson