Updated July 5, 2025 Last summer, we grew our own cucumbers in the backyard of our new place. Now, I love cucumbers, but did you know dogs love them, too? And they are actually good for them and can help hydrate on hot days? (Always keep fresh water available for your pet. Cucumbers are not meant to replace water, but are a good source of additional hydration). With the hot dog days of summer upon us here, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the benefits of giving cucumbers to our dogs. My boy Wolfie loved cukes! Pictured here from last summer, he was enjoying sampling our freshly picked cucumbers.  *Note: In early 2025, there was a recall on certain cucumbers purchased in specific stores, which they have said is now over. Always check the FDA and CDC sites for updated recalls to be sure of what is on it, or better yet...grown your own, if  you have the space! Did you know there are many benefits to cucumbers for dogs?     ***But, first, as with anything ...

Updated February 23, 2026   February certainly is a busy month! With keeping Cupid busy with sharing love and Valentines on February 14th , did you know it is also a tasty month for our furry best friends, too? It sure is! But did you know February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day ?! I can hear all the happy, drooling dogs smacking their lips right now in anticipation for their favorite treats, can’t you?! One of the many ways we can show our love for our dogs   is by offering them some delicious, wholesome dog treats. But, with all the dog food and treat recalls, how is a dog parent to feel secure about the treats they are giving their dogs?   1. Read the Ingredients List. If there is an ingredient listed you can’t pronounce, or would not eat yourself, or not sure of its origin, then do not feed it to your dog .   2. Research the Company. Stick to companies you have been getting your dog treats from and trust. If it is a co...

Wolf: "Hey, Bandit, hu-mom left her apple unattended! Let's get some licks in." Bandit: "Nommm...hurry up, Wolfie. I think I hear hu-mom coming back." FiveSibesMom: "Ahem. Did you guys lick that apple?" Silence...with two sets of blue eyes (not-so-innocently) staring at me in Husky denial. This past weekend dawned with brilliant folliage on the trees further up north from us. So, during a lovely drive through what looked like a beautiful Autumn painting, we spotted a cute little roadside orchard that bright orange pumpkins piled in the back of an old red International pickup, and inside was a cooler full of fresh-picked, large apples! We chose a bag of Honeycrisps, and they were hands-down the best apples we or our Huskies ever took a bite of! No wonder Wolfie and Bandit were tempted to a few licks of my apple! Did you know...? Apples are healthy treats for dogs either as an addition to a homemade treat, or even fresh apple bits? (Just be sure to ne...