The Ruff Life Pet CPR and First Aid

11/11/2022

Happy Veterans Day to our amazing military friends & my favorite, most loved, Veteran, Kurtis. Thank you for your unwavering service

08/02/2019

Don’t feed pig ears to your pets!

Complete details of the FDA warning for consumers to avoid buying or feeding any pig ears dog treats due to contamination with Salmonella.

07/22/2019

All dogs can overheat quickly in this weather though short nose breeds are at a greater risk .

07/21/2019

Always check the pavement before you go out for a walk!

Make sure animals have constant access to water and shade and do not let them exercise too much. Report animals in distress.

05/20/2019

A tip to keep your dog hydrated in the summer!

Different dogs have different needs when battling the heat. Keep in mind that darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats. Also, overweight dogs are at higher risk for dehydration. Carry a bottle of water when going on a walk with your dog. Better yet have your dog carry it for you in a backpack or a vest! The water in the bottles will keep the dog cooler and also give the dog a sense of purpose.

04/05/2019

THE DANGERS OF XYLITOL:


Xylitol is a common sweetener found in kitchens, especially those of diabetics. It prevents wide fluctuations in insulin and glucose in humans. In dogs, however, it can cause a hefty insulin release. This drives blood sugar down, leading to hypoglycemia. The symptoms occur within 30 minutes of ingesting xylitol, and include weakness, tremoring, seizures, and coma. If a large enough dose is ingested, liver failure will occur. This can take two days to a week to manifest, so just because your dog isn’t showing any immediate symptoms doesn’t mean the ingestion should be ignored.

Xylitol is also included in sugar-free gums and candies, as well as some compounded medications and peanut butter. Always check for the presence of this chemical before giving your dog a new treat or compounded medication.

04/02/2019

April is Month. You can be prepared for anything with a few tips:

1. Emergency contacts
It’s a good idea to have a list of emergency contacts stored in your phone and written down in a visible area for your pet sitter or caregiver. The list should include your primary veterinarian, emergency animal hospital, animal poison control and yourself.

02/20/2019

02/05/2019

Mosquito season is around the corner. Make sure your dogs are protected!

01/01/2019

Thank you to Kevin Evick for making my new Logo!

12/14/2018

11/19/2018

Dog Food recall.

Two types of dry dog food have been recalled after three separate reports from pet owners indicated that their pets were suffering from vitamin D toxicity as a result of eating the food.

11/18/2018

Congratulations Ashley and Colin on completing the Pet CPR and First Aid Course today!

11/14/2018

Xylitol is found in many sugar free consumables. Please make sure you keep it away from your furry friends!

A week ago today our beautiful Hungarian Vizsla Ruby died. She was just seven. Losing a beloved family dog is utterly terrible, but our grief is compounded by the fact we might have been able to save her, had we known about xylitol. Ruby died after eating xylitol, a great (for humans) sugar replacem...