Chooch's Pooches

03/31/2024

Hoppy Easter! 🐾🐰

12/14/2023

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11/28/2023

I’ve been hearing about this new dog virus that’s supposedly going around. It’s said to be like Covid for dogs, very contagious and takes a long time for them to get well once they’re infected.

I’m not sure how bad it is and if dogs around here are getting sick. I’m also not a veterinarian, but since I have several dogs over for daycare and boarding I feel like it’s up to me to make sure my pets and the ones in my care are staying healthy.

Let’s advocate for our dogs! Don’t take your dogs to full dog parks if you can help it. If your pup is showing symptoms, runny nose, cough, lethargic, or loss of appetite, don’t take them to dog boarding facilities to spread it around. Even if your pup isn’t showing symptoms but has been around other dogs who were it’s worth being cautious.
I’ll be doing the same! 🐾🐶

11/16/2023

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08/15/2023

07/27/2023

Hello!
I recently adopted one of my regular day-care pup clients and now I am looking to fill her spot. I have one doggie-daycare spot open if anyone is interested in the centennial/Englewood area.
You can reach out for more information via the Rover app, or on social media.

Please share with any family or friends who might be interested! Thank you 😊

https://www.rover.com/sit/devon21

06/09/2023

Check your pets!

Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Nope. . . FOXTAILS!

The foxtail plant (also referred to as cheatgrass) is a grass-like w**d. They are extremely prevalent in our area. Foxtail plants can be risky for your dog or cat. The barbed seed heads of the foxtail plant can work their way into any part of your pet, from the nose to between the toes and inside the ears, eyes, and mouth. They can even simply dig themselves directly into a patch of skin.

The danger of foxtails goes beyond simple irritation. Because these tough seeds don't break down inside the body, an embedded foxtail can lead to serious infection for your dog. It can even lead to death if left untreated. The seeds can be hard to find in your pet's fur.
Embedded foxtails can cause discharge, abscesses, swelling, pain, and death.

Feet- Foxtails love your pet’s feet and can easily become embedded between tender toes. Check for foxtails if you notice swelling or limping or if your dog is constantly licking the area.

Ears- If your pet is shaking their head, tilting it to the side, or scratching incessantly at an ear, this could be the sign of a foxtail -- one that may be so deep inside the ear canal you can't see it.

Eyes- Redness, discharge, swelling, squinting, and pawing all may be signs your pet has a foxtail lodged in its eye.

Nose- If you see discharge from the nose, or if your pet is sneezing frequently and intensely, there may be a foxtail lodged in a nasal passage.

Ge****ls- Foxtails can find their way into these areas, too. So if you notice your pet persistently licking at its ge****ls, foxtails could be the cause.
(Fries/SCVH)

At SCVH we have removed foxtails from paws, nasal cavities, oral cavities, ge****ls and ears! If any of your pets are exhibiting the above symptoms, give our office a call to schedule an appointment.

01/24/2023

Oh my goodness 😍 this would be so fun to see!

12/31/2022

Oh my goodness 😍🥺😂

12/14/2022

❄️ Happy Holidays! ❄️
https://bit.ly/3BpTHyn

11/06/2022

🎃 🐾

Making your own doggy treats is easy, fun, and healthy for your pooch. These adorable pumpkin...

10/07/2022

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Win the dog mom (or dog dad) of the year award with this ridiculously easy...

08/30/2022

Crazy dog lady 💚🐾

05/27/2022

03/27/2022

😍🐶

03/14/2022

Carter Dawsyn and some of his pups 🐾💙

03/07/2022

What type of dog water bowl do you use? 🐶💧

The dog water bowl has previously been identified as the third most contaminated🦠 item within the household and can be a breeding ground for dangerous germs & life-threatening bacteria🧫 that can put the entire house at risk, researchers at University Centre Hartpury have revealed.

So, which dish is best to use for a dog water bowl? The bowl that grows the least amount of life-threatening bacteria!

In the first study of its’ kind, Hartpury scientists found stainless steel grew the least amount of bacteria and over time, plastic bowls grew the highest amount, but the shocking part was the most harmful bacterial species (including salmonella, E. coli and MRSA) were most frequently identified in CERAMIC bowls!

Lead can also be a problem when using ceramic bowls, and the endocrine disrupting chemicals found in plastic bowls are a no-go! Also be aware plastic bowls🥣 can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis🙀: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, leaving the nose👃🏼 and adjacent areas with pink blotches.

So stainless steel🍴 bowls are the safest, right?

Well not so fast…. there’s even been recalls on stainless bowls😫. In our upcoming The Forever Dog book, in the chapter titled Environmental Impact and the section labelled “Toxic Toys, Chews, and Beds", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🚫 that won’t leach contaminants over time. The Forever Dog is available now for pre-order, worldwide, check out the www.ForeverDog.com/about

02/09/2022

Wow, seeing transformations like this is amazing 💕

01/30/2022

We had a full house this weekend , for the first time since Carter arrived. So grateful for such sweet pups!
This is what a day at “work” looks like nowadays. 🐾

01/14/2022

We are slowly accepting our pup clients back, and first up is Atlas’s best friend, Harley.
Harley and Atlas are having a blast. Carter is judging hardcore and thinking “what the hell is going on??”

01/01/2022

Here’s a look back at what my 2021 looked like…
not enough hands to pet all of the dogs, but all the love and puppy kisses a girl could ask for!
We are looking forward to accepting back our dog friends very soon! It will be another puppy filled year 🐶💕



#2022

11/05/2021

Wow! I can get behind this 🥰🐶