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My First Impressions of ChefPaw If you’ve been thinking about making fresh, homemade dog food and doing some research online, you might have come across ChefPaw. It promises to simplify healthy dog meal prep with guided recipes and balanced nutrition, but is it actually worth it? If you have been following my blog for awhile, you know I’ve been making…
I got a puppy. I wasn’t planning on getting a puppy so soon after Fira, but somehow it happened. Videos of this adorable little grey mouse (a baby frenchie) popped up on my IG feed from California Cleft Pup Rescue and I kept checking for updates. I just fell in love with her. It just felt so right. It’s true…
Savory Meat & Potato Birthday Cake for Dogs (No Sugar, No Grain-Heavy Flour) Fira is turning 10! This is a big one, so I had to make a big beautiful cake. Instead of a typical “sweet” cake, like this dog-friendly peanut butter cake from last year, I wanted to make a delicious hearty cake with meat and potatoes. There’s nothing…
Dog-Friendly Thanksgiving Muffins After Thanksgiving, we always seem to end up with so much leftover turkey! This is the perfect way to make a fun treat for your dog they will love. These little Thanksgiving turkey muffins are an easy way to use up leftovers while giving your pup a nutritious treat made with real, whole ingredients. It’s packed with…
Traveling with Your Dog? Discover Chicago’s Top Hotels with No Pet Fees Finding hotels with no pet fees is always a win, especially since traveling with your pet can add up quickly. From airline fees to transportation, meals, and the extra logistics of bringing them along, every little bit helps make your trip easier and more affordable. While I was…
[ Updated November 2025 ] In her seven years, Fira has aspirated six times. Basically, she has regurgitated and gotten foreign substances in her lungs like food, vomit or even just her saliva. This seems to be more common in French bulldogs, especially if they have or have had elongated soft palate issues. Fira is on the more petite side…
I originally discovered Farmer’s Dog DIY Nutrient Mix when they launched it back in 2022. Since I’ve been cooking homemade dog food for Fira since she was a puppy (over 9 years now!), I’m always looking for nutritious supplement mixes to balance her food. This mix takes out the guesswork by making meals for your pup nutritionally complete and super…
Fira finally made it to Mexico! As a Californian, I’ve been to Mexico plenty of times, but this was the first time bringing Fira along. When we started planning this trip to Mexico City, I knew it would be the perfect spot for her: it’s less than a three-hour flight, the city is super metropolitan with everything you might need,…
If you’ve ever wished your pup could join in on spaghetti night—this one’s for you. Spaghetti and meatballs is always such a crowd-pleaser and one of my favorite meals ever. I must eat pasta every week! I used spiralized carrots for the “pasta” and made some super quick turkey meatballs. Such a cute dish to make for your pup! Now…
Carrot Pupcakes for Your Dog Carrot cake but make it dog-friendly! 🥕🧁 These carrot pupcakes are the perfect treat for your pup—soft, lightly sweet, and made with simple, dog-safe ingredients. Bonus: they smell amazing while baking! Can dogs eat carrots? Carrots are a great snack for dogs—they’re low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins like A and…
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