If your dog is anything like Maggie, they probably love going on car rides.  Now, there is an easy way to make sure your dog stays hydrated on car rides.  It’s called the To Go Bowl - and it is a must have for pet owners who like to drive with their dogs!

The To Go Bowl fits into your car’s cup holder giving your pet the freedom to drink water whenever she pleases!  There is also a very handy compartment in the bottom for storing small treats - think about all the hassle this will be saving you (you won’t have to pull over every time your dog needs a drink, and you even have a spot to store treats for your dog!).

I was given the opportunity to test this product out - Maggie and I both loved it!  The To Go Bowl fit right into my car’s cup holder (in between the two front seats), no water spilled out over the sides, and the best part was that Maggie was able to get a drink whenever she wanted.  Our weather here has been incredibly hot - so having the water accessible to her was wonderful!  The size and shape of the To Go Bowl fit exactly with what was already in my car, and I didn’t have to worry about it slipping and sliding around!

For anyone who takes their pets on car rides - please check out the To Go Bowl.  It will make car rides more enjoyable for you and your pet!

Please check back tonight for an update on this post (I will be adding pictures!).

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Some of you may be curious as to how my working out and dieting is going (although it hasn’t been that long), I feel much better, and I am starting to notice my clothes are fitting much better than they used to :)  I recently purchased my “goal jeans” - ones that I will eventually be fitting into.

Does anyone regularly take any type of diet pill?  Personally, even though there are the best diet pills available, I personally choose not to take them.  For some reason I feel like that is cheating and that it has to be much easier to put the weight back on once you stop taking the pills.

My boyfriend and I are walking Maggie pretty much every day for about a mile, and we recently took her to the park where we walked a little over 3 miles.  She has much better manners now than she did when we first got her - the only time she gets excited is when she sees a rabbit or bird then she is completely distracted!  But other than that, she is a remarkable dog - her favorite toy is her tennis ball; she loves to bat it around and chase it in the living room.

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If you are searching for a Pleasanton motorcycle accident attorney, look no further. Simply click on the link provided above to get in contact with one.  It is important to remember that accidents can happen anytime and you need to make sure you are being as safe as possible.  I do not recommend taking your dog or cat with you while you are riding a motorcycle.  The only reasonable thing to do would be to have a side car your dog or cat can ride in.

If you want to make sure they are safe in the car (or side car of a motorcycle), you need to purchase an attachment/harness that latches onto your seat belt.  This will keep your pet steady while you are driving.  I purchased one just the other day - Maggie loves riding in the car, but she likes to stand up and I really don’t feel secure with her walking around my backseat.  If I were to stop suddenly, or if she were to lose her balance, she could be seriously hurt or even killed.

Please make sure your pet is secure in the car…I read a news story last week where an older couple was putting their Jack Russel in the backseat for a car ride, and at the last second, he slipped part way out the door (without the owner’s knowledge), and he was drug beside the car for a decent amount of time before the owners realized what had happened.  If he had a seat belt/harness on he would have been safe and secure in the backseat!

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We’ve all heard of people getting Mesothelioma cancer, but did you ever stop to think about if your dog or cat could get it?  This type of cancer usually develops in people who have worked with asbestos and have breathed in the dangerous dust it produces.  People can come home with the dust on their clothes, and there have been cases reported of spouses and even children being diagnosed with the disease.

So, can dogs and cats get Mesothelioma cancer? According to veterinarians - YES.  Dogs and cats are susceptible to it because they are being exposed to the dangerous asbestos particles and can develop the disease from that.  While the cancer is not contagious, the average age of onset is around 8 years old (it has been diagnosed in older and younger dogs as well).

Symptoms in your pets are similar to those in human beings - shortness of breath, fluid around the lungs, a cough may be present, abdominal discomfort (which will result in lack of appetite), and sleep patterns may also be affected.

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I’d like to let you all know how Maggie is doing.  We have had some problems with getting her to go potty outside - she has had a few accidents.  She is starting to learn her leash manners and she is not pulling as much as she used to.  We got her a harness to help get her pulling under control and it seems to be helping.  I have to also say that she is more energetic while playing with her toys than she ever was in the past.

She can get pretty crazy in the house - running around, barking, chasing her tail, etc.  It has been really nice seeing her personality come through.  She is a really good dog (although she still has some small issues), and I know it will take time to get her to be absolutely perfect.

The good thing about her is that she is not afraid of many things, she goes into steel buildings, she’s not afraid of strange noises.  The only thing she is afraid of is rain and thunderstorms (which is normal for most dogs).

Thanks for reading!  As always your participation in comments and discussions are encouraged and greatly appreciated!!