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Tips to Control Insect Pests

Tips to Control Insect Pests

Insects just don’t seem to get it, that they’re not always welcome to share our homes! Especially in summer, and at the change of seasons, they march (or fly) right in and make themselves at home… If you don’t want to spray poisons around your living space — and who would? — prevention is the [...]

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Storm Warning

Storm Warning

Something peculiar and unsettling happens when a thunderstorm is rolling in… I wrote this little piece on one of those unsettled steamy storm-threatening days last summer. Now we’re back into those restless days when bare thighs stick to wooden chairs and animals pace in small circles while purple clouds stack up on the horizon… If [...]

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Cool Dogs Do Outward Hound

Cool Dogs Do Outward Hound

You know what Mountain Equipment Coop and L.L. Bean are to the trendy outdoorsy type? For dogs, think Outward Hound. Look no further, if you want to keep your dog happy and comfortable on those summertime adventure trips — whether that is a hiking and camping expedition in the bush or just a spur-of-the-moment exploration [...]

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Toys for Smart Dogs

Toys for Smart Dogs

A tired dog is a good dog, dog trainers will tell you. And many the owner of a high-energy puppy can agree that’s the truth! Not surprisingly, it is the smartest breeds of dogs who seem to need the most entertainment, to occupy their minds and keep them out of trouble — especially while their [...]

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Catnip Ravioli

Catnip Ravioli

Organic is a real plus, in these days when a pet lover can never quite sure what’s in some of the food and treats on the market for our furry friends… Mind you, I’m not convinced that any catnip toys could distract fat Mowgli Cat from begging at table when cheese pasta is on the [...]

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