“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Josh Billings

Happy Thursday! Here's the scoop:

  • We never knew we needed a bulldog and chicken dynamic duo until now

  • Homemade bedtime dog biscuits

  • The reasons behind why your dog paws at you

Did you know?
Cat owners spend an average of $902 annually on their pet. Can you guess how much dog owners spend annually on their pup’s basic expenses?

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Gus the bulldog and Lucky the chicken
Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and the unlikely friendship between Gus the bulldog and Lucky the chicken is melting our hearts.

Pet mom, Chandler Coate, adopted these two cuties one after the other and “introduced them without a lot of planning,” she recalled.

Thankfully, as soon as Lucky discovered that her English bulldog brother wouldn’t chase her around, she and Gus became best friends.

Now, Gus and Lucky have their own TikTok and Facebook fan page with over 1,000 followers. Follow along for some cute pics and videos of this dynamic duo!

Do(g)-It-Yourself
Does your dog get all wound up around bedtime? Help your pup relax with these easy DIY chamomile lavender biscuits.

These grain-free biscuits help soothe your pup’s anxiety and promote a good night’s sleep. Plus, they’re super simple to make!

Make your own Bedtime Dog Biscuits:

  • What you’ll need: coconut flour, cinnamon applesauce, eggs, coconut oil, dried camomile, dried lavender, and a silicone dog bone mold.

  • Preheat the oven to 275º F.

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

  • Break off a piece of dough, roll it into a small ball, and press it into the mold.

  • Repeat this step until you use up the mix.

  • Bake for 45 minutes.

  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before flipping your mold onto a cooling rack. Then, let your biscuits cool completely.

  • Give your dog a tasty bedtime snack!

Why does my dog paw at me?
Does your dog tap you with their paw to get your attention from time to time? Puppies learn at an early age that pawing at their mothers will get them milk. Later on in life, they might paw at you for a number of reasons.

So, how do you know what your pup wants? Pawing at you could signal a few different things, including:

  • They need to go potty.

  • They’re hungry.

  • They’re bored and want to play.

  • They’re looking for comfort during a stressful situation, like fireworks or storms.

In most cases, pawing at you is just your dog’s way to communicate their needs. If, however, you get the impression that your dog is in pain, it may be time to call the vet.

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Did you know?
Answer: $1,480! No surprises here.
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