Do you make New Year's Resolutions? This year, we want to take more time to "paws", take deep breaths, and appreciate all the little moments in life.
What's your resolution this year?
Have you ever noticed your pup's nose turn from its usual dark color to more of a pink or brown color? Guess what that's called!?
Snow nose! aka Winter Nose ❄️
Snow nose most commonly affects Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
This condition is completely cosmetic! However, if your dog's nose gets smoother and smoother or raw with sores, you should definitely make a veterinary appointment.
The holidays are creeping up and you might be considering taking your pet with you on a trip! Before you go, ask yourself these 5 questions!
1. Is my pet welcome?
2. Is my pet medically cleared for the trip?
5. Is the route I'm taking the most pet-friendly?
4. Are there any travel rules or restrictions to consider?
5. What does my pet need for the duration of the trip?
If your pet is good-to-go, we wish you safe travels and happy holidays! 🥰
1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer. Those are some staggering statistics! The best thing you can do for your pet is to keep them healthy and recognize the warning signs of cancer:
❗️ Unusual or fast-growing lumps or bumps
❗️ Unresolved vomiting or diarrhea
❗️ Unexplained or unresolved pain or limping
❗️ Unexplained bleeding or discharge from the nose or in urine or stool
❗️ Difficulty performing basic functions like eating, drinking, swallowing, breathing, urinating, or defecating.
❗️ Foul mouth odor
❗️ Swollen lymph nodes
❗️ Sores that do not resolve or heal
❗️ Weight loss or loss of appetite
❗️ Lethargic with no interest in usual activities
Although all of these symptoms can be linked with a variety of other conditions, they can all be linked to various cancerous conditions in your pet and should be examined.
One of the most commonly googled questions about dogs: 🔍 "Do dogs experience menopause?" 🔍
We can answer that for you! 😄
In short--no! Their reproductive cycles are different from humans and they can continue to go into heat (and become pregnant) throughout their lives.
You may, however, start to notice that her heat cycle may occur less often. This is normal as they age! 📌 Keep in mind that if her heat cycle goes away altogether, this can signal an underlying health condition or metabolic disease process.
Sheltering your new puppy from the world may do more harm than good! 🐶 As tempting as it is to want to cuddle your new fluff non-stop and carry them everywhere, dogs who aren't properly socialized as puppies can end up being fearful and reluctant to be around new people, navigate various environments, or play with other dogs.
💡 Socialization Tips to Remember💡 :
- Introduce your puppy to as many different people as possible
- Once your puppy is fully vaccinated and protected, take them to the pet store and to friend's houses if possible for puppy playdates.
- Expose your pup to a variety of noises (appliances, noisy children, cars, etc)
- Walk your puppy on a variety of textures and ground coverings and other terrains
How do you regularly socialize your dog with other people, animals, noises, and environments?
