Welcome to There, I Said It- a column where we give you, the reader, a chance to get something off your chest in an anonymous fashion. Be it embarrassing, frustrating, or just something you didn’t want to admit out loud, it still might make someone else having a bad day feel just a bit better. If you… Read More
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Cone of Shame: The Serious Health Problem You Don’t Know Your Pet Has
You might think your pet’s pearly white teeth mean their mouth is totally healthy. Not so, unfortunately. When it comes to pet dental health, there’s a little more to the story. These fast facts will walk you through the hidden problems in your pet’s mouth. 1.) Surprisingly, white teeth don’t always mean a healthy mouth White… Read More
Do You Know This Simple Technique to Battle Compassion Fatigue?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret….I practice what I preach. When I recommend meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing and exercise in my compassion fatigue seminars and workshops, it’s because it has had a profound affect on me and my mental state. I’ve battled more than one addiction in my life… Read More
Let’s Be Alone Together: 7 Steps to Coping With Professional Isolation
Every single one of us has bad moments. We all have doubts. We all feel insecure today about something that didn’t bother us before. We all have fear lurking, waiting to pounce on us when we are weak. And somewhere, deep down, we all wonder, “am I the only one”? I know someone with a… Read More
Cone of Shame: The Joy Of Dog Scavenger Hunts
We know dogs need exercise and mental stimulation, but sometimes it’s rough to accomplish. What do we do if it’s too cold out to play outside? How can you entertain your pup if you’re super busy? Making feeding time into a scavenger hunt game is one simple way to exercise your pet’s mind and body. Make pets… Read More
5 Things This Tech Wishes You Knew Before Euthanizing
Euthanasia. The word itself makes all our stomachs drop. It is a gift to pets and a curse to owners – having the power to decide is something we are not comfortable with. However, when going through the euthanasia process with your own pets, you are in a position to make numerous decisions that can… Read More