Author: JJ Keeler

JJ Keeler lives in Colorado with a house full of pets. She owns three dogs, two cats, and a hamster she bought as a bribe to get her daughter to ride the school bus. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and has worked as a professional writer for fifteen years. Her clothes are perpetually covered in pet hair.

Just A Dog

January 13, 2020
Pawz World

I fell in unconditional love with you the instant we met. Your laugh, your warm touch, the way you could do so many impressive things with your opposable thumbs. The first time I jumped out of the car and walked into the house I knew it in my bones: I was home. For years, we were constant companions. Walks around the neighborhood, hikes into the woods, games of fetch where I obediently brought the ball … Continue reading “Just A Dog”

Xylitol: A Danger to Dogs

January 13, 2020
Xylitol: A Danger to Dogs

The use of Xylitol is growing in popularity. It is extracted from trees and found naturally in certain foods (like oats, mushrooms, berries, and plums). It’s also used as a sugar substitute (in things like pudding, gum, baked goods, breath mints, children’s vitamins, gummies, and toothpaste). It is better for the teeth than overt sugar and provides a low glycemic index (making it a mainstay for diabetics as well as those on low-carb diets). It’s … Continue reading “Xylitol: A Danger to Dogs”

Dogs are Lifelong Commitments, Not Short-Term Thrills

January 13, 2020
Dogs are Lifelong Commitments, Not Short-Term Thrills

Getting a dog for Christmas is a unique kind of treat. Pets bring joy, fun, and excitement to the holiday season. But after the stockings have been stored in the crawlspace with care and the Douglas fir dragged out to the dumpster, that novelty can wear off. The cute, fluffy puppy that graced your lives Christmas morning is now a living, breathing creature that requires time, money, and energy. It also thinks your throw pillow … Continue reading “Dogs are Lifelong Commitments, Not Short-Term Thrills”

Keeping Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season

January 13, 2020
Keeping Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joy, love, food, and gifts. But not everything is so merry for mutts. Dogs don’t know what December means; they only know that mom and dad seem more stressed, the home seems more hectic, and – oh my goodness – do humans have great taste in food! So, how do we keep our furry friends safe during this season of Yule? Try the following tips: Rein in the food: … Continue reading “Keeping Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season”

The Naughty or Nice List: Where Does Your Pooch Stand?

January 13, 2020
The Naughty or Nice List: Where Does Your Pooch Stand?

Ah, the holidays! Whether you’re in the market for gifts for dogs or gifts for dog lovers, you’re probably on your best behavior. We all are! Why? Because Santa’s watching! And he’s kind of a stalker. He knows when you are sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He even knows when your dog is digging in the kitchen trash and stringing banana peels across the living room carpet. Yep! While they’re full of unconditional love … Continue reading “The Naughty or Nice List: Where Does Your Pooch Stand?”