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Boarding vs. Pet Sitter - Which Is Better for Holiday Travel?
Let's be real here...holiday travel brings enough stress on its own! Then, add packing, flight delays, long highway drives, and figuring out what to do with your pet. It can all feel completely and ut...
Preparing Senior Pets for Colder Weather
The leaves have changed and the air is much cooler now. When fall slowly sneaks away and winter approaches, so do our arthritic aches and pains. Not only for us as humans, but for our more seasoned fu...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the ...
How to Keep Pets Calm When Trick-or-Treaters Arrive
Halloween night is filled with spooky costumes, tasty treats, and neighborhood cheer. The air is crisp, leaves are falling, the neighborhood is decorated, and the bowl of candy is ready. Though, for o...
Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere?
You step through the front door, and there they are. You walk into the bathroom, only to turn around and see a tiny familiar paw sliding under the door. For a lot of cat owners, having that distinct f...
Survival Mode: It’s Just You & the Pets
When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction ...
The Scariest Thing This October? Your Dog’s Breath
Ghosts, scary movies, and things that are spooky in the night may get all the attention this October, but there is something even scarier lurking in our house…dog breath. While we are stocking up on t...
The Bowl Is Full
Being a cat mom is basically having a tiny, furry roommate who contributes absolutely nothing financially, yet somehow has very strong opinions about everything.Where I sit? Wrong. When I wake up? Als...
Follow Me...Just Like My Dog Does
I swear my dog has absolutely no concept of time… until food is involved. I can say, “We are leaving in five minutes,” and get zero reaction. Somehow, at approximately almost dinner time, I suddenly h...
Game Day With My Dog: World Cup Soccer Fun and Beggin’ Treats
Soccer fever is here! One of the biggest events of the year. Naturally, when World Cup fever started creeping in, I did what any reasonable fan would do: I bought a soccer ball, put together a game da...
Summer Diet Adjustments
When the summer months roll around it’s HOT outside. We live in the south and most days the heat feels like it just won’t let up. The sun is out and blazing in the early hours of the morning. Sometime...
My Dog Mom Non-Negotiables
If you have dogs, you already know they somehow become part of literally every part of your routine. You wake up and they’re there. You’re making breakfast and they’re staring at you. You try to leave...
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When most military families hear about VA survivor benefits, they think about life insurance or a one-time death gratuity. That makes sense, but it overlooks an important benefit: a monthly, tax-free payment that some surviving spouses and family members may receive for years, and potentially for life.It's called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and for an eligible family, it can make ...
8 VA Special Claims and Benefits Veterans May Qualify For Beyond Disability Pay
Most veterans with a service-connected disability focus on getting their rating right. That makes sense because your rating plays a major role in determining your monthly disability compensation.But your rating doesn't necessarily cover every expense or limitation caused by your condition.Certain service-connected disabilities may also qualify you for additional monthly compensation, vehicle assis...
VA Disability Back Pay Explained: Effective Dates, Payments, and Deadlines
Getting approved for VA disability compensation can feel like the finish line, especially if you've spent months waiting for a decision.Then you hear about back pay, and suddenly there's another question: How much money should you actually receive?VA calls it retroactive benefits. It's compensation owed for eligible months before your regular payments begin. Depending on your disability rating and...
