Chew toys are a great way to keep my dogs busy and tire them out at home. In the last few years, I've learned a lot about the best kind of chews for dogs. In this post, I'll share what kind of dog chews are safe to use and the benefits of feeding natural chews. For...
I'm excited to share a list of what to put in a dog first aid kit. So many new pet parents don't think about collecting these items until an emergency happens. Save yourself (and your dog) the stress and stock up on these essentials now. The 24 essential first aid...
When your pet has an emergency, you don't want to waste time driving all over to find an emergency animal hospital that's open. Inevitably, our pets always have emergencies at night, on weekends of holidays! In the Pittsburgh area pet owners are lucky to have a long...
Are you looking for a great place to take your dog where they can run, play and meet other furry friends? I'm excited to share 12 of the best dog parks in the city of Pittsburgh. As a Pittsburgh dog mom for over 20 years, I've been to almost all of these places and...
My chocolate labradors, Lucy and Burt, just turned 10! In honor of their double digit birthdays, I'm sharing 10 things I love about senior labradors. I've had Lucy since she was an 8 week old puppy. When I brought her home, she joined my old dog Lola who was 9 years...
If you live in a wintery climate, you might be wondering how cold is too cold to walk the dog? Physical exercise is essential for our dogs to stay healthy throughout their lives. But when it's too cold outside, your walk might do more harm than good. Over-exposure to...
One of my favorite dog toys is the West Paw Toppl because it's so diverse! We can stuff it with wet or dry food, use it as a puzzle and freeze it. This Halloween I created a few spooky Toppl recipes for my dogs. I love Halloween and I love making creative enrichment...
Has your dog developed an itchy sore on their head, tail, or leg? There's a chance your dog might have a hot spot. Hot spots are wet, oozy skin lesions that your dog can't stop licking or scratching. They can spread very quickly so if you find one on your dog, you...
Did you know that you can paint with your dog? It's easier than it sounds with this lick painting tutorial! Follow my instructions in this post and you'll have a beautiful original artwork to hang in your home. A lick painting is a DIY dog art project where a canvas...
West Virginia is the perfect dog-friendly adventure escape! You know what they say about it... wild and wonderful! I've found that the eastern panhandle region is the perfect place to take your dog to discover hiking, quiet small towns, swimming spots and much more....
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Tori Mistick is the ultimate Dog Mom Lifestyle blogger with a passion for style, chocolate labs and the color pink. Based in Pittsburgh, PA.
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