Santa stopped by last Saturday and took photos with some really adorable pets. The donations we received will be taken to @barcsanimalshelter to help those animals in need this holiday season. 🎅📸🐕🦺🐈
Cool Tips for Hot Days: Protecting Your Pets 🌞🐶
When the temperatures rise, our pets rely on us to keep them cool and comfortable! 🌞🐾 Here are additional tips to beat the heat:
1️⃣ **Cooling Mats and Frozen Treats:** Provide cooling mats or frozen toys for pets to chill out.
2️⃣ **Indoor Time:** Keep pets indoors during the hottest part of the day, using fans or air conditioning if possible.
3️⃣ **Grooming:** Regular brushing and grooming help pets shed excess fur, keeping them cooler.
With these simple steps, we can ensure our pets stay safe and happy all summer long! How do you keep your furry friends cool? Share your tips in the comments below! 🐕💧 #PetCare #SummerSafety
Pet ownership is filled with unexpected moments, but diligent preventive care can help you minimize health-related surprises. Contact us to schedule a wellness visit for your pet!
Waiting until your pet shows illness signs can lead to less desirable outcomes and require more costly or invasive treatment. Regular wellness bloodwork can improve your pet’s long-term health by helping their veterinarian identify, monitor, and respond to subtle changes—before they become serious.
Wellness bloodwork is a great way to monitor and improve your pet’s health throughout their life. Get to know your pet’s health story inside and out—say “yes” to wellness blood work at your pet’s next appointment!
Stretch and Sniff with Fido
Time to unlease the fitness freak in your furry friend! Incorporate these simple exercises into yout routine for a healther, happier pet! 💪
#PetFitness #petfitness #activepets #petexercise
Guess the Breed
If you guess the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, you were CORRECT!
The Cavalier King Charles has been winning over hearts since as early as the 17th century. Named after King Charles II, this breed was a favorite amongst the royal family so much so, that King Charles issued a royal decree that stated the dogs should be allowed in all public places.
However, they nearly became extinct when King William III and Queen Mary I took over the UK, as the Queen much preferred pugs over the spaniels.
To save the breed from extinction, the Cavalier was corss bred with the queen's favored pug breed. Nearly 230 years later, American breeders started the process of reproducing the original 17th century looks of the Cavalier.
This breed us ranked 44th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, listing then as having "average" intelligence in working or obedience. While that number may seem small, 131 breeds were tested and ranked... Cavaliers are successful in obedience and agility. Their natural instinct to chase and hunt can get them into some trouble but their sweet, gentle nature makes them wonderful therapy dogs. Just don't count on them to be good guard dogs- Cavaliers have a tendancy to regard all strangers as friends.
Upkeep and care for these snuggle bugs can be a little tiring when it comes to grooming.
They require regular bathing, brushing and sometimes even a good hair cut in some areas. Exercise needs can be met in a small yard or a daily walk around the neighborhood.
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Guess the Breed REVEAL!
If you guessed the Irish Wolfhound, you were CORRECT!
The earliest record of an Irish Wolfhound dates back to 391 AD in a letter from a Roman consul to his brother. These "wolfdogs of Ireland" were supposedly given to Roman consuls as well as European kings, shahs of Persia, and other world leaders. According to legends, Cormac Mac Airt, of of the High Kings of Ireland, had an army of 300 hounds. They were highly coveted becasue they were excellent hunters, guardians, and companions.
Origianlly bred to hunt boar, deer, elk and wolves, this breed nearly became extinct as they seemingly were over hunting and the nunmbers of those animals began to decrease. Captain George A. Graham set out on a mission to revive the breed in the mid-1800s. He found the few remaining Irish Wolfhounds in the country and crossed the dogs he could find with the Scottish Deerhounds, helping to bring the population back to life!
Now, these gentle giants may not make the best guardian dogs because of their suspicious nature, they sure have made their mark. Despite their size, they are calm and relaxed by nature and are considered to be a good family dog.
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Guess the Breed Reveal
If you guessed the Sealyham Terrier, you were CORRECT!
The Sealyham was developed in Wales by John Tucker-Edwards who lived on an estate called Sealyham and thus names the breed after his estate. Experts believe that he used the Wire Fox Terrier, the West Highland Terrier, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the now extinct English White Terrier to create this low riding breed. That is quite the mix right? Tucker-Edwards was clearly going after the smaller, mid-size breeds as the intention of the breed is to hunt small game such as pheasants and rabbits.
When creating this breed, Tucker-Edwards also valued a white coat, as it ensured that his dogs would stand out against the gray and brown colors of the area in which he was hunting. Today, the white coat is the only color in the breed standard, however lemon, tan or badger colored markings on the head and ears are allowed.
Newly appointed Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Dog show, this breed is also popular with past Hollywood stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis and Alfred Hitchcock who had two Sealyham's appear in the 1963 film "The Bird".
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