A Tip for Cooling off your Dog

June 12, 2010
Stores that sell clothing for construction and roadway workers also often sell cooling bandanas or fabric neckbands filled with water-absorbing crystals. Next time you buy one for yourself, either for work or just to get you through the summer days, buy one for your dog.

Soak it and then tie it gently around the neck of a large dog or wrap and tie it around the back and chest of a small dog just behind the front legs. Now and then, refresh it with your water bottle and the two of you should be good to go for much longer on a hot day.

Posted by Stefanie Woodruff. Posted In : Dogs 

 

Too many treats can create a Food Hog of a Dog!

June 8, 2010
Good dog, you sat down, now eat a treat! Good dog, you stopped barking, here, have a treat. Good dog, you came when I called you, how about a treat? Good dog, you went outside to pee, time for your treat. Good dog, you ate all your dinner, now eat a little more...

You get the point. By rewarding your dog with food for normal, socialized behavior, you create a bored little food hog. Whatever happened to just "good dog?" Dogs really love praise and they'll do almost anything to feel they ...
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Be Careful with your dog around Treated Wood...

June 8, 2010
Even though the industry is changing, arsenic-treated wood is still frequently sold for use in decking and outdoor flooring materials. You'll know it by the yellowish tint of the wood.

It is not advisable to feed your dog foods such as ice cubes, snacks or bones that he can eat directly off the treated wood. If you have such outdoor flooring, let your dog eat his burger on the grass.
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Posted by Stefanie Woodruff. Posted In : Dogs 

 

Dog Fights: Prevention and Correction

May 13, 2010
Whether at home or the dog park, look for dogs who: have their cackles up (that strip of fur at the top of the shoulders), have their tail down (even if it's wagging slightly), have a penetrating stare, and/or have a stiff body.

If a fight breaks out, do not jump into the middle of it. Instead, pull your dog back by the collar or back legs. Note, though, that this can be dangerous, as a dog might, accidentally of course, bite you. Other thoughts are to carry citronella spray, a squirt ...
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Posted by Stefanie Woodruff. Posted In : Dogs 

 

Chewing Gum Bad for Dogs

May 13, 2010
Well, we can add chewing gum to the multitude of things we need to keep away from our dogs. Besides being a nuisance when he doesn't keep his mouth closed, chewing gum can be also be harmful to your dog.  Turns out sugared gum isn't too bad and may just cause a bad tummy ache. However, the Xylitol in sugarless gum can be toxic, and can cause liver failure.  So, if there's a trail of gum wrappers down the hall or your dog is unexpectedly blowing bubbles, get him to a vet right away....
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Does your cat need to drink more water?

April 13, 2010
If you could do only ONE thing to make your cat healthier, it should be getting him to drink more water. Water is essential for life. Next to oxygen, water is the most important nutrient in your cat's body. It helps digest food, absorb nutrients, flush waste and control body temperature.

Cats can go for days without food. They can lose up to 40 percent of their body weight and survive. But with only a 10 percent water loss, bodily functions shut down causing serious illness. A 15 perce...
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Posted by Stefanie Woodruff. Posted In : Cats 

 
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