Rough Cut Ranch Doodles

10/02/2024

Chocolate toxicity can lead to a range of symptoms in dogs, from vomiting and diarrhea with mild ingestion to severe issues like cardiac arrhythmias and seizures with high levels of toxicity. The severity depends on the type and amount of chocolate consumed:
- Milk Chocolate: Mildest toxicity
- Dark Chocolate: Moderate toxicity
- Baker's Chocolate: Most toxic

If your dog gets into chocolate, don’t hesitate! Contact your local veterinarian or veterinary emergency center immediately for guidance on whether to induce vomiting or seek additional care.

09/13/2024

These double-doodle pups are in training and available now.

09/07/2024

Save the date for a client education meeting. This one will be on joint health. It’s an important topic and there is so much to learn. October 19th at nine am. Details to follow soon. These fill up fast so call or text to save a seat. Because these meeting fill up so fast we have to decided to charge $25 which includes breakfast.

09/05/2024

Aster, a male, is a double-doodle and is available now.

09/05/2024

Daisy, a female, is a double-doodle and is available now.

08/26/2024

Those in the tight knit Greyhound-loving community give thanks for our beloved breed every day, but did you know there's a special reason why you may need to do the same?

A fit greyhound has the highest blood volume of any athlete, relative to its body size, with blood contributing 11.4%, compared to 10.5% for a racehorse, 9.5% for a human sprint athlete and 7.2% for a normal pet dog.*
A greyhound's blood is also so well oxygenated and universally typed that many veterinarians consider it "liquid gold" as it has saved countless lives of other canines. In fact, many adopters enroll their pet greyhounds into rotating blood donor programs, taking them in for a quick donation and returning home with them after about an hour. If your pet dog has ever needed a blood transfusion, you may just have a greyhound to thank for that life saving donation.

*Sources:
https://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/greyhound-athelete-facts

Dr. John Kohnke, Greyhound and Equine Specialist

08/12/2024

We got Shadow-Fax at 10 weeks old and he immediately became my shadow.
He sat with me while I was going to the bathroom, sat at guard when I was showering, slept beside my every night and laid on my feet at every meal.
He always knew where I was and would move around the house as I did. He watched out the window for me, if I left him inside. And hated to be left at home. He would push away our cat, Sonny, if he was biting me.
After our first litter of pups in 2014, he’s been the dad or grandpa to all of our pups.
He made me understand why poodles are such wonderful service animals. Shadow was so attentive and I’ve never felt safer in my life.
Yesterday was his 8th birthday and we lost him on the same day. I’ve never had a pup like him…
He was so loved.💔

07/02/2024

Help Keep Your Fearful Dog Calm
Over the 4th of July Holiday

Perhaps consider looking into Melatonin.
Melatonin for dogs generally works as a sedative by supplementing the naturally occurring neurohormone produced by the pineal glands. It is often used to calm dogs that suffer from different types of anxiety, such as separation anxiety or noise anxiety caused by fireworks, thunderstorms, etc. Any kind of phobias or panic may possibly be reduced with melatonin, and some dogs have been entirely cured of their fear of loud noises with use of this supplement. It can also be used to treat dogs that are hyperactive or those that have epilepsy, and there is some evidence that it may treat certain types of alopecia.
Some dog owners give melatonin to dogs to help them sleep at night, especially older dogs who might have disrupted sleep patterns. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is a condition in dogs that is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, and it makes it difficult to sleep. Melatonin helps reduce restlessness and aids sleep, and its effects usually last for about 8 hours.

The usual dosage of melatonin for dogs depends on size. Dogs that are less than 10 pounds should be given 1 mg. Dogs that are 10 to 25 pound are usually given 1.5 mg. For dogs 26 to 100 pounds, 3 mg is recommended. Dogs that weigh over 100 pounds may be given 3 to 6 mg. These dosages should not be given more than 3 times per day.

⚠️**ALWAYS BE SURE TO CHECK INGREDIENTS LIST FOR HARMFUL ADDITIVES LIKE XYLITOL AND OTHER ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS WHICH ARE DANGEROUS FOR DOGS** ⚠️

Consult with your veterinarian with any questions or concerns.

* NOTE: The suggesting of Melatonin is not a fix-all, please still take precautions:
- Keep animals safe and secure, indoors and far away from any fireworks at all times.
- Keep TV on to drowned out noise.
- Ensure all windows, doors, and blinds are shut.
- Make sure all pets have current identification tags just incase they happen to run away.

05/11/2024

Shared:
Solar storms and how it may impact your dogs.

Scientific studies have repeatedly demonstrated that dogs are sensitive to geomagnetic changes.

Currently the earth is experiencing a powerful solar storm. It's effects on our dogs should not be underestimated. Especially our sensitive working dogs who are bred to have a heightened sense of direction. Dogs who are anxious or nervous may experience exacerbated symptoms. Dogs are sensitive to even small changes in the earth's magnetic field, this current storm is big and disruptive.

Epileptic dogs and people may be affected. There is a huge body of evidence relating to solar storms and seizures, have a little Google, there's too many relevant bits of literature to post here.

What can you do? Dogs are at increased risk of becoming disorientated in new environments, keep them on lead, in sight, have a heightened awareness of where they are. For dogs who rely on their sense of direction for work such as sheepdogs working hills, search and rescue dogs, tracking dogs, hunting dogs and trail dogs, it might be worth evaluating putting off any work where a dog may get lost. This is not me being a f***y either, I've already heard of a couple of normally savvy dogs becoming lost and disoriented in the north of Scotland, out of character for them.

In humans existing mental health conditions can worsen temporarily, particularly conditions caused by or associated with trauma, where your integral ability to orientate becomes distrupted and makes you feel unsafe, increasing anxiety and hypervigilance. This change in your presentation can also impact your dogs.

Just something to be aware of. As much as it sounds like hippy woo woo nonsense, I can assure you, it's a thing.

"the idea that animals can detect Earth’s magnetic field has traveled the path from ridicule to well-established fact in little more than one generation. Dozens of experiments have now shown that diverse animal species, ranging from bees to salamanders to sea turtles to birds, have internal compasses. Some species use their compasses to navigate entire oceans, others to find better mud just a few inches away."

https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/61/3/29/413382/Magnetoreception-in-animalsDetermining-how-animals

(Google stock image)

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259472878_Dogs_are_sensitive_to_small_variations_of_the_Earth's_magnetic_field

PDF | Several mammalian species spontaneously align their body axis with respect to the Earth's magnetic field (MF) lines in diverse behavioral... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

05/07/2024

Our pups are 8 weeks old now, the time goes by so fast!
They’re so fluffy and cute!
This week they have baths, nails trimmed, vet appointments, vaccinations, microchipped, pictures done and get their “go home” bags and paperwork ready!

04/30/2024

Our pups are 7 weeks old! One more week and they’re ready to start going to their new families!

04/26/2024

11/05/2023

FYI

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶

08/15/2023

Did you know that the money raised from Oktoberfest will go towards the full remodel of our facilities? After 40 years of service, our buildings are tired and need repairs that will benefit all of our animals, our staff, and the public! Tickets are selling, so don't miss this opportunity to have fun while supporting a great cause!

https://cowlitzhumane.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Oktoberfest/tabid/1357751/Default.aspx

08/06/2023

RIP Rookie, you were a unique pup and a good friend to your girl for many many years. ❤️

08/04/2023

We all know what I’m talking about… the shark phase! Thankfully it’s only temporary.