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02/10/2026

02/25/2025

Lifesaving tip for when your dog swallows something sharp:

Not long ago, my dog accidentally swallowed a thumbtack during our walk. I panicked and called the vet right away. She told me that for sharp objects, it’s best not to induce vomiting as it could harm their esophagus on the way back up. Instead, it’s recommended to let it pass naturally. The vet advised me to feed my dog lots and lots of bread, ideally slathered in olive oil. This way, the thumbtack would hopefully get packed inside the bread and pass through her system safely!

I followed her advice, and my dog thought it was the best day ever (haha). The vet said to keep an eye on her behavior and ensure she was eating and drinking normally without any visible discomfort. It should pass within about 24 hours. Of course, if anything seemed off, I could take her to the vet immediately.

And sure enough, almost exactly 24 hours later, the thumbtack came out encased in her p**p! Here’s a picture of the thumbtack alongside the dog in question.

I just wanted to share this tip in case anyone finds themselves in a similar situation! Hope this helps.

TLDR: If your dog swallows a sharp object, feed them a ton of bread with olive oil right away.

08/24/2024

Mission accomplished! I love meeting goals!

Miss Amarah (the brown one) is extremely dog aggressive. I have tried before without success and gave up.

Then I got my exceptional Freya and decided we'd try again with both pups on gentle leaders.

First attempt was successful as no fighting occurred and they even sniffed noses at one point! ♥️

This would not have happened before. 🙂

12/07/2023

https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/anti-aging-drug-dogs/

The drug, LOY-001 is designed to address the shorter lifespans of larger breeds and is anticipated to hit the market in 2026.

12/04/2023

Finn is still searching for the perfect furever home!