W hile the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse is exciting to many, for caregivers of dogs with epilepsy (Epi-dogs), it can also be a time when we see a *possible* increase of seizure activity if lunar phases, eclipses, and atmospheric events are triggers for your dog. And...these effects may happen from a few days prior to an event up until a few days after.   What is the Ring of Fire? On February 17th, the "Ring of Fire" eclipse according to Space.com , is when, "During an annular solar eclipse, the moon covers a majority of the sun, leaving a distinct ring of light, hence the nickname 'ring of fire' eclipse. This striking 'ring of fire' effect will last up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds on the path of annularity."    Where and when can I see this eclipse?  For more info on this, visit HERE for a listing of places and times.  Will this affect my Epi-dog?  Possibly. Maybe, or maybe not. There have not been enough authentic studies conducted to ...

  W oo!  'Tis the season for L-❤️-V-E! And what a wonderful time to do a bonding activity with your dog! And, we have just the fun project for you to do with your dog! With the help of a good friend, Mickey, and her semi-retired Therapy Dog, the beautiful Siberian Husky "Mishka," we have just the project to do with your dog...Dog Art! Yes, that's right, painting with your beloved furry best friend. I'm sure by now you're used to me sharing some fun, unique ideas, and this one is exactly that. I'm so pleased to share our 3rd Episode of "Dog Art!"   This episode is "Painting Love Hearts With Mishka!" Okay, so if you aren't a follower of my blog here, you may be saying, "Excuse me? Dogs can't paint." But I'm here to say, "Yes, they can!" You and/or your kids can have fun painting with your dog, which is a wonderful bonding activity! Now, of course we always recommend having a parent supervise children f...

    FiveSibes #Flashback ~ Harley ~ Valentine's Day 2015    “The greatest gift we can give to our furry friends is a lifetime of handshakes, belly rubs, and unconditional love.” ~Meg Donohue   H olidays were always so much fun with my FiveSibes. It was as if they knew when a holiday arrived! There was an extra air of excitement about them. Maybe they picked up on my energy, or maybe...they sniffed out the special treats that were waiting for them, like this yummy heart made by Sassy's Goodies that our Harley had her eye on...   Patiently waiting to....     CHOMP!        ❤️ Memories Are Visits For The Heart ❤️        *NOTE: If you have to post Anonymously, be sure to add your name/blog name in the comment so we know who you are!*     JOIN US  for our weekly #FlashbackFriday Blog & Social Media Hop! The Linky tool below for the Blog Hop will open all week for you to join us and share p...