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Our four legged furry companions bring joy and entertainment to our lives, exasperate us with their antics and beguile with their unique personalities. For most of us, they’re one of the family, but how much do you really know about … Read more
It’s September and already the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere. Spooky Halloween costumes are popping up in stores and those gigantic bags of candy for trick or treaters line the shelves. But Halloween doesn’t mean only the hoo-man kiddos … Read more
“You are what you eat”. I remember this phrase from my grade school health class and say it often to myself when making questionable food choices. I’ve repeated it to my young son more times than I can count. But … Read more
Sometimes I wish my dog could talk to me…sometimes I am glad he can’t. When I realize he is ill, I always wonder how long he was sick before I noticed, and I wish there was a way he could … Read more
Almost 75% of dogs and cats will become sick or injured in their lives and nearly 40% will become seriously sick or injured. – American Veterinary Medical Association 2012 If the family pet needed surgery tomorrow, could you cover medical … Read more
Thunk! I saw the light in the kitchen ceiling sway with the commotion overhead. My mother shouted, “What is going on up there?” She didn’t miss a beat as she chopped away at vegetables and just shook her head when … Read more
This post brought to you by Beneful Brand Dog Food. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Did you know September 20th through the 26th is National Dog Week? I had no idea either, but … Read more
I remember the first time we went to see our puppy, Zoey. She was just a few weeks old when we went to our breeders house to meet and choose the newest addition to our family. As I sat on … Read more
Zoey became a part of our family when my daughter was just three months old. I had grown up with pets all of my life and hoped that Zoey and Maddilyn would grow up to be the best of friends. I … Read more
“Up North” pet parents look forward to cooler weather for two reasons: it kills the mosquitoes and it kills the fleas and ticks we spend all summer battling. When I moved south to Florida, I happily traded negative temperatures for … Read more
This post brought to you by Purina. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. There is so much research that links to all the ways pets are good for kids. From teaching them responsibility to … Read more
This post brought to you by Purina®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Most pet owners can agree, their pet is considered a part of the family. They are given a name and adopted … Read more
Spring has finally arrived in Michigan with temperatures reaching into the low 80’s on the sunniest of days. My family has caught spring fever something feirce. We just want to spend our days playing outside, doing yard work, barbecuing and … Read more