THE FURRY LIFE BLOG

A Happy Nose to Tail Experience Why to Professionally Groom Your Fur Kid For those pet parents out there that already pamper their pups or felines at a local groomer, this blog isn’t for you – nothing to see here. 😊 This is for all the pet parents that choose to groom your beloved pooch DIY style and those that don’t feel that their dog or cat need grooming at all. And I can tell you that I used to be one of those that fell squarely into this latter category until I learned all of the benefits my pups were missing out on.  While some parents prefer grooming their pets at home, several challenges to consider include temperament, mats, coat type and necessary tools.  Before you commit to fulfilling this need, consider the advantages of entrusting a professional groomer to care for your pet, saving you time, effort, and perhaps most importantly, stress and anxiety.  What are some reasons it’s time to hire a professional groomer? Your fur baby is itching like crazy.  Th...

  Frozen Pumpkin Spice Poppers What’s not to love about pumpkin spice and everything nice?  These frozen homemade pumpkin apple treats are perfect for warm fall days and are sure to get a lick-a-licious response from your fur baby! This recipe is super easy to make with 3 healthy ingredients.  We also add a dash of cinnamon or turmeric to these frozen treats for extra health and anti-inflammatory benefits.   It only takes ten minutes tops to make the mixture and then the freezer does the rest of the work.  Let’s whip some up! Ingredients & Supplies Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and nutrients for your dog and is especially soothing if your dog has an upset stomach.  The important thing to note is that you only use plain pureed pumpkin.  Some canned pumpkin is intended for pumpkin pie and has additives like sugar that are not suitable for dogs.  So be sure to check the labels. What you need for this recipe: ½ cup plain pumpkin puree ½ ...