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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
…Toss these 5 things now or pay the price!
By Katy Cable-TWR
A 4 min read
As we head into a new year,🎉most people make a resolution of one kind or another. The most popular being: to get in shape, and lose weight. Those are great goals but how about adding something simple for your dog? This is a perfect time to do some spring cleaning -in the dead of winter. Get rid of the old and bring in some NEW! Taking the best care of your furry family member means paying attention to things that might need to be cleaned, repaired, or just TOSSED! Here are some great tips on dog supplies you should PITCH for the sake of your dog’s health and well-being (and ultimately yours!)
5 Things Dog Parents Need to Toss Right Now:
1. The old, stinky, and ill-fitting collar:
Your dog’s collar is like your underwear. They wear it all the time and it’s very close to their skin. And while most people wouldn’t think of wearing the same underwear day after day without ever washing them, many dog collars never get replaced or even cleaned. I learned this, like everything else I blog about, THE HARD WAY!
My first pug Raisin got a horrible, yeasty, foul-smelling, rash around his neck. After an expensive trip to the vet, followed by a heavy course of antibiotics and pricey RX creams…