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26/08/2023

Floofers - much like us - need their downtime! Here's a great article on how to calm your dog and create an environment where they can just chill... 😎

Just like humans, dogs experience anxiety. Dog owners can help soothe their pooch by learning a few effective techniques for keeping a dog calm.

1. Learn to read their body language. Pay close attention to your dog's body language so you can react quickly to help settle them down.

2. Show them some physical affection. Pet parents can help alleviate their dogs' stress by holding them or petting them during stressful events.

3. Put on some classical music. Dogs with mild separation anxiety may benefit from music therapy when they're left at home alone.

4. Try aromatherapy. Use an essential oil diffuser to fill the air with calming aromas such as chamomile or lavender.

5. Provide a calm, safe place. Dogs’ ears are much more sensitive than human ears, so consider placing a white noise machine in a cozy spot in the house to drown out the noises that are scaring them. Keep stimuli to a minimum.

6. Dress your dog in a calming vest. Calming vests wrap around your dog, offering a consistent level of pressure that can make them feel calm during stressful situations.

7. Provide proper socialization. Exposing puppies to a wide array of social situations can help stave off anxiety at a young age, but you may want to skip the dog park. Provide socialization in a more controlled environment first.

8. Make sure hyper dogs get enough exercise. Sometimes the best thing for a hyperactive dog is to let them get their energy out through exercise.

9. Avoid eye contact with hyper dogs. Instead, try to ignore a hyper dog until they calm down. Then reward them for calming down with lots of eye contact and dog treats.

10. Give them calming supplements. Check with your veterinarian before giving your dog any over-the-counter supplements to ensure you’re giving your dog the correct dose.

11. Consider anxiety medication. If most calming techniques are not working to calm your dog down, talk to a veterinarian.

[credit: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-calm-a-dog-down ]

14/08/2023

Amazing tips to building a nigh-time routine, not just for you, but for your furry friend! 💤

How long do dogs sleep at night?

Like most animals, dogs follow a polyphasic sleep cycle. What this means is that they sleep multiple times around the clock, as you’ll have noticed after the many daytime naps. According to Petful, adult dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day on average, so if you find they’re kipping for the duration of the day, it’s unlikely they’ll remain asleep overnight for the 8 hours you do. While you can’t control your dog’s napping while you’re away at work, there are some measures you can take to make them more likely to doze during bedtime.

How to make your dog to sleep through the night?

There’s nothing more frustrating than a dog who scoots around downstairs all night making noise. Here, we explore 5 tips for helping your dog sleep from sunset to sunrise.

1. Set up a routine
Keeping things consistent day to day helps your dog to recognise when it’s time for bed. Try to take them on walk at around the same time each day,

2. Give your dog plenty of exercise
Similarly to tiring out energetic children, exercising your dog throughout the day can lead to a night of uninterrupted sleep.

3. Don’t share your bed
Like consistency with dinner time, it’s helpful for your dog to go to the same bed every night. So that he can recognise when it’s time to sleep. While it may be tempting to take your furry friend to bed with you, sharing your bed with your pet can have a negative impact on your sleep quality.

4. Consider your dog's sleeping environment
As well as ensuring they’re not snoozing on your sheets, it’s helpful to make sure they’ve got a comfortable place to sleep. A good quality dog’s bed accompanied with a warm blanket will help your dog sleep in no time.

5. Check out any medical conditions
If your dog is still struggling to snooze, it might be worth considering any underlying medical conditions. This might be the case if it’s an older dog that hasn’t usually had problems with sleeping.

[credit: https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/5-ways-to-help-your-dog-sleep]

09/08/2023

Hide and seek!
They love it, we love it - but there are things to look out for when your doggo is playing in long grasses.

❓ What are grass seeds and why are they a problem to dogs?

Grass seeds are small, pointy seeds that are attached to the tops of long grass stems. They're often found in meadows and woodland during the summer months, and they are a problem to dogs because they can easily brush off into their fur during walks.

❓ Is my dog at risk of being affected by grass seeds?

All dogs can be affected by grass seeds when walking through long grass, but problems are more common in dogs with long hair around their feet or ears, as this is where grass seeds often become stuck.

❓ How can I tell if my dog has been affected by grass seeds?

If your dog has a grass seed stuck in their paw, ear, nose, eyes or skin, you may notice your dog:

▶ Licking their paw constantly and vigorously
has a painful swelling between their toes
▶ Limping
▶ Shaking their head
▶ Pawing at their ear or rubbing it against surfaces after a walk
▶ Suddenly and violently sneezing
▶ Has redness, swelling or discharge in their eye
▶ Chewing or licking at a sore spot on their skin

❓ What is the treatment for a grass seed injury?

If you spot a grass seed in your dog's fur and it has not yet pierced the skin, you can remove it immediately at home to prevent a grass seed injury.

If you spot a seed that has started to burrow into your dog’s skin, or if you think your dog might have a seed in their eye or ear, contact your vet as soon as possible.

❓ How can I protect my dog from grass seeds?

You can protect your dog from becoming injured by a grass seed by:

▶ Inspecting your dog's fur after a walk and removing any seeds straight away – this will reduce the risk of grass seeds piercing their skin
▶ Keeping the hair around your dog's ears and paws short to minimise the risk of grass seeds getting stuck in their fur
▶ Avoiding areas with long grass

[credit: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/health-and-injuries/grass-seeds-and-dogs]

04/08/2023

Do they really?!
Yes they do! They really do SMILE! 😁

❓Do dogs smile?

Any dog can smile, and according to veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Lore Haug, some breeds are even genetically predisposed to smile more than others (Doberman Pinschers, terriers and cattle dogs, to name a few).

“It is essentially an appeasement greeting behavior that seems to be directed only at people,” Haug says. “Dogs don’t do this true smiling behavior to other dogs.”

Dogs smile by pulling one or both lips back and may show all or some teeth. This smiling is accompanied by other greeting behavior, like approaching, wagging or even whining.

Smiling is a form of “active submission,” Haug says, while other submissive signs include behavior like curling their body down or rolling on their side.

❓Why do dogs smile when they’re in trouble?

Dogs may also smile when they’re feeling guilty, or when you’re trying to get them to do something they don’t want to do, like take a bath.

If they’re doing this submissive grin when they’ve done something wrong, it’s because they want to avoid getting in trouble or a hostile confrontation with their owners, Haug says.

❓Is it normal for dogs to smile with teeth?

Yes, it’s normal for dogs to bare their teeth when they smile. The bigger problem is that people often misinterpret a toothy smile as aggression and become scared, Haug says.

“They may respond in kind and actually show kind of confrontational behavior back to the dog or punish the dog thinking the dog’s growling at them,” Haug says. “And of course, if they do that, they may very well end up actually creating a defensive aggressive response in those dogs.”

It’s important to know the difference between a toothy grin and a dog on edge. Smiley dogs usually also wag their tales in a wide sweeping or circular motion and will approach you and might curl their body as they walk toward you. They usually won’t growl, though Haug says on rare occasions she’s met dogs that accompany their smile with a “wheezy kind of grumbling noise."

[credit: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/02/02/do-dogs-smile-what-does-it-mean]

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