Is Peanut Butter Safe for Your Dog?
Have you introduced a lick mat to your pup? Maybe you use the homemade lick mat for them,secured saran wrap with peanut butter smeared on it. Have you filled those hollow bones or kongs with peanut butter? It is a common treat that is utilized to keep dogs occupied, aka mental stimulation. Yesterday was also International Peanut Butter Day so let’s take a look. Peanut Butter can be safe when given in moderation, but you do need to read the labeled ingredients. There are plent


Why I started Especially 4 Paws?
I am similar to so many people who finish school and then end up having a job that does not quite go with their degree. I wanted to be a math teacher and a coach. Although I never had my own classroom, I did get a taste of both worlds and realized it was not the right fit for me. Spending time with my dog, Zoey, was what fit the bill. I thought if I could do something that revolved around her that life would be more satisfying. What could I do though? I could work at a vet of


Exercise your pet mentally this year!
New year, new you! What is that new you going to look like? Something awesome, I’m sure. Let’s up our pet parenting a notch this year, since you are killing it already. Often we think about physically exercising our dogs. However, there is something to be said for mentally exercising your dogs. The first advantage to mental exercise is that it can be done regardless of the weather. You can be indoors (less distractions) or outdoors (slightly challenging depending on your pups
