After a dog has surgery – whether for a routine procedure or an emergency – there is a level of care that must be taken to ensure your dog does not have complications. Here, everything a pet owner should know about caring for a dog after surgery will be discussed. Types of Surgery Dogs require surgery for a variety of reasons. Surgeries range from minimally to highly invasive. Types of surgery include: Spay / Neuter Orthopedic Cardiovascular Tumor Removal Gastric Wound Repair The more invasive the surgery, the greater the risk of infection. For instance, a neuter has fewer complications than a spay. Additionally, a dog bite carries the greatest risk of infection because of bacteria introduced from the other animal’s mouth. Wound-Closing Methods There are many different types of wound-closing methods, each of which has advantages, disadvantages, and care requirements. The most common wound-closing methods are: Absorbable Stitches Absorbable...
Continue reading » Dog HealthNo Comment Throughout the spring, summer, and fall there are many types of mushrooms that naturally grow in backyards. Although many mushrooms are harmless, there are certain varieties that can poison your pet. Here, mushrooms that are dangerous to your dog will be discussed as well as what to do if your dog ingests a poisonous mushroom. Dangerous Yard Mushrooms There are four types of dangerous mushrooms. Category A mushrooms are most toxic and destroy kidney and liver cells. Category B and C mushrooms affect the nervous system and can cause symptoms such as hallucinations. Category D mushrooms cause gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Regardless of the type of mushroom your dog consumes, the most likely symptoms include: Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Disorientation Lethargy Weakness Jaundice Lack of coordination Excessive drooling Seizures Coma Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) The Fly Agaric is common in wooded areas throughout North America. This mushroom...
Continue reading » Dog Health1 Comment Although winter seems to have only ended a few short weeks ago, the dog-days of summer are already here. As the weather warms up, it is imperative to keep your dog’s core body temperature cool. Every year, thousands of dogs are hospitalized due to complications from heat stroke, which occurs at alarming rates in canines due to their inability to cool themselves. Listed here are ways to keep your dog cool this summer. Kiddie/Dog Pool One of the cheapest and easiest ways to keep your dog cool in the summer is to invest in an inexpensive kiddie or dog pool to keep in your backyard. By filling the kiddie pool with cool water and placing it in the shade, your dog will always have a cool spot to retreat if overheating. While it is never recommended to leave your dog in your yard unattended, this method is especially useful for...
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Just like humans, dogs can benefit from increased micronutrient and prebiotic intake, particularly before pregnancy or during lactation. The same nutrients that help support a healthy pregnancy and puppies can also benefit non-pregnant dogs, particularly if they suffer from inflammatory issues such as arthritis or inflammation. Here, PROGENY BB Premium Brood Bitch Formula will be reviewed, which is a powder supplement intended for pre-breeding nutrition, when nursing, and for dogs with allergies or arthritis. PROGENY BB Dog Breeding Supplement Progeny BB Dog Breeding Supplement is formulated for the health and well-being of both a female breeding dog and her puppies. This product is custom manufactured in the United States at Kauffman Animal Health in Lebanon, PA and distributed by Scientific Resources, Inc. The advantages of PROGENY BB Dog Breeding Supplement include: Increased litter health and fewer failed pregnancies and losses Lactation support Amino acid formula for improved muscle and organ...
Continue reading » Dog Product Reviews, PlanningNo Comment Not only do digging dogs destroy the yard [say that 5 times fast!], but they also track a huge mess into the house. Warmer weather has brought small critters – such as moles – out of hibernation, which many dog breeds lover to hunt. Listed here are ways to keep moles out of your yard. Why Do Dogs Dig for Moles? There are many reasons that dogs dig in the yard, including boredom, attention-seeking, warm weather relief, and in search of small animals. If your dog is a terrier of any type, however, chances are that your dog is seeking small rodents. After all, many terriers were specifically bred for rodent-control, and certain breeds (such as the Jack Russell Terrier), were developed for controlling mole problems. Thanks to your dog’s keen sense of smell and hearing, your dog will likely detect the presence of a mole long before it makes...
Continue reading » PlanningNo Comment Nutritional supplements are an important component of care for many dogs. Whether used for preventing, treating, or curing disease, supplements are a very powerful tool that many pet owners do not realize they have at their disposal. Here, Pawsome Naturals Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil will be reviewed. Tester: Lucy Lucy, my 15 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, received Pawsome Naturals Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil with her dinner. As recommended on the bottle’s label, she received 1 pump of oil each day. Although Lucy is aging, she has great mobility but suffers very badly from skin allergies. Her tell-tale allergy symptom is a red, watery, gunk-filled right eye that can be very bothersome for her. She also develops dandruff and is very itchy in the Spring. We chose for her to receive the fish oil supplement over our Beagle mix in hopes we could clear some of her skin and...
Continue reading » Dog Health, Dog Product ReviewsNo Comment My wife was searching around for some craft ideas a few weeks ago and ran across a unique idea she wanted to try. It is called Hot Paws, and today we are going to review it. What is Hot Paws Hot Paws is product from Hot Sand Glass Studio located in New Jersey. Paul Elyseev and Thomas Stevens started Hot Sand at home as a hobby making art. They went on to open a business allowing the public to come in and learn glass blowing. I’m not sure when, but they created Hot Paws as a mail in service to allow pet owners cast their pet’s paw. Once sent back, the company will freeze that print in glass giving an everlasting keepsake. This is what got me interested in Hot Paws. Dog’s are not around forever and I wish we would have done something like this when our sweet sweet Sadie...
Continue reading » Dog Product Reviews3 Comments The change in seasons brings sunnier days, baseball games, and spring showers – all of which are welcome after a long, cold winter. However, a downside to spring is that parasites, such as fleas and ticks, also reappear. Protecting your dog from preventable disease is an important step in being a responsible dog owner. Here, preparing for flea and tick season will be discussed. Flea and Tick Life Cycles Before we discuss how to prevent and treat flea and tick infestations, it is important to understand the individual life cycles of both these insects. Flea Life Cycle Fleas have four life stages during their life cycle, which is important because all four stages must be exterminated to rid an animal or home of an infestation. The cycle begins with flea eggs, which are approximately 0.5 mm long and resemble a grain of white rice. Fleas lay their eggs in the...
Continue reading » Planning3 Comments With all the toys around the house, we all know that dogs can be just as messy as a young child. Kids have them so why shouldn’t you have a dog toy box in the house as well? It makes sense, your puppy has those chew toys laying all over. There is nothing worse than stepping on a Kong or plastic bone in the middle of the night! If you would just like to get the ideas, feel free to us the table of contents below to go where you would like to go. Dog Toy Box Ideas The Wire Bone Storage The first option is not technically a dog toy box but it serves the same purpose, plus doing a little more. Besides holding toys, it also offers three hooks for things like your dogs leash. It’s not going to hold a lot of dog toys, but what a cool idea...
Continue reading » Dog Furnature, Dog Products, Dog Toys3 Comments One of the easiest ways to ensure your dog lives a long and healthy life is to make sure you are feeding a high-quality dog food. But, with all the available options, where do you start? Reading the dog food label is the first step when ensuring your dog’s food is healthy. Listed here is everything a dog owner should know when reading the label on a bag (or can) of dog food. Which Nutrients do Dogs Need? Before you learn how to read a dog food label, it is important to know the types of nutrients that dogs require. While dogs have similar basic needs as humans, the macronutrient ratios required for a dog to thrive varies. Protein The most important nutrient in a dog’s diet is protein. Unlike humans, most of a dog’s energy is converted from protein. In addition, protein is also necessary for supporting a...
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