My Four Paws Life

08/06/2024

Pets are a lifetime commitment, just like having children.
Consider ALL THE DETAILS of having a pet before getting one.
When you decide ADOPT DON’T SHOP.
When you get a pet spay or neuter them. Train them, love them, and be as devoted to them as they are to you. ❤️🐕🐾🐈

05/16/2024

Let's talk about allergy ears in dogs.

This is Ella's ear being affected by yeast from allergies.
This is only one sign of allergy ears. Head shaking, rubbing the side of the face, sctraching, oder in the ear, and a black waxy substance in the ear are other signs of allergy ears.

This condition can come on overnight. Ella gets a bath and gets her ears cleaned weekly. She is also on a daily allergy supplement, a gut healthy diet, and a special supplement to control yeast over growth.
Obviously, it does not remove the problem, but it can definitely reduce the problem.

💡Knowing proper prevention, supplementation, and early warning signs can help to avoid discomfort from severe infections and hefty vet bills.💡

If you want more information on how to take care of allergy ears,, and allergies in your dog in general, I am happy to share more info from my experience and research.
🐶 Comment below more info or send me a DM. 🐶

05/12/2024

My Mother's Day weekend started with these little cuties at Abandoned Animal Rescue.🥰

I had to keep telling myself "you don't need another Shih Tzu, you don't need another Shih Tzu", lol!🥰😂

If you want to have your heart TOTALLY FILLED, sign up to be a volunteer at AAR - Abandoned Animal Rescue. They are in desperate need for volunteers to love on these precious babies.❤️❤️

04/29/2024

It's flea season and this is a great article covering all things flea control related.
There are so many natural ways to control fleas, you never have to worry about giving your pet chemicals and making them sick, or worse, die.

You don't have to expose your dog to toxic flea and tick meds. Here are our best home remedies for keeping fleas out of your home and off of your dog.

04/27/2024

04/22/2024

One of my AAR grooms got adopted 🥰🥳 ChaCha is such a sweet girl and will be a great addition to the family.❤️

Check the AAR website for a new furbaby to add to your family.🐶🐾❤️

https://www.aartexas.org/

04/03/2024

Does your dog have brown on the white of their eye and get black crusty in the corner of their eye?

I learned of an eye disease I had not been made aware of in all my 30 years in the pet industry. It is called Chronic Superficial Keratosis, CSK (also referred to as pannus or degenerative pannus) is a slowly progressive disease of the canine cornea, characterized by pigmentation, vascularization, and opacification.

Luca was diagnosed with this last year and is on cyclosporine eydrops for life.
Since his diagnosis, I have noticed the condition (or probable condition) in a few of my grooming clients.

If your dog has these symptoms, please have them examined by your veterinarian. Left untreated, this can cause blindness.

Here is an article from VCA about the disease.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pannus-in-dogs

12/02/2023

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11/29/2023

These are EXTREMELY dangerous to dogs!
It only takes 2 grams of macadamia nuts per kilogram of bodyweight to cause paralysis. SEEK EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY.

SYMPTOMS
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Impaired balance/coordination
⚠️ Weakness
⚠️ EXTREMELY high temperature
⚠️ Depression

In severe cases, macadamia nuts can cause paralysis within 12 hours.

❤️🐶 Be mindful of your pets when baking for the holidays. If possible, opt for dog friendly ingredients just in case your furbabies are sneaky snackers.

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!❤️🎄🎅

11/19/2023

Okay, so now it's time for me to get to work on this project that I already paid to have put together.

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My Four Paws Life

11/05/2023

Getting somebody a puppy for Christmas has good intentions, but you need to consider the commitment, both financial and physical, it's going to take to raise that puppy.

Are you getting it for your children? Because most likely you will be the one taking care of it.

Are you getting it for a family member? Are they going to be willing and able to take care of it?

Just a couple of things to consider before you do your Christmas shopping. ❤️

10/25/2023

This little girl is 14 years old today!🎉🥳 We celebrated with a fajita chicken meat treat on her dinner.😊
I can't believe 3 years ago they said she wouldn't live a year. I guess that is a testament to her defiant side and my determination to keep all.my pets healthy for as long as possible. ❤️
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA BELL! 🥳❤️

10/23/2023

Remember, when you adopt a pet, you may not know everything they have gone through. Very much like humans, they go through stages of behavior when they experience grief or trauma.
It may take time to bond and figure out what makes them tick. Just be patient and give them the love or space they need.❤️

08/20/2023

Watch your dogs paws in this heat. 🔥🥵 This could be caused by walking them on hot concrete or asphalt. Your back patio and pool deck can also be dangerous areas for them to walk.

07/24/2023

Summertime means flying, biting insects. Here are some remedies to give your furbaby relief if/when he gets a bug bite.🐾🐝

07/10/2023

06/21/2023

Reduce the risk of your furbaby getting cancer with these tips from Dr.Dermian Dressler.

Prevention is key in health and wellness for pets and people.

05/05/2023

It's flea season. 😬
Try some of these natural treatments and remedies for a healthier pet.🐶

05/02/2023

Just like in humans, antibiotics affect the gut health of dogs also. When the gut is out of balance, so are the systems in the body, and your dog can become very uncomfortable. ☹️

I have been introduced to some great supplements that are helping my dogs.
🐶 Message me for more info. 🐶

04/16/2023

Coconut oil is a great topical treatment for wound and skincare in dogs.
But use caution ⚠️ when feeding it to your furry friend.

03/30/2023

MAGNOLIA friends and furparents 🐶🐾
I have been grooming in Magnolia for 14 years and have a steady clientele. Due to aging pets and the inevitable events that come with that, I have openings for new clients available for small and medium breeds.
🐾DM me for an appointment and details.

03/04/2023

You may know that honey has many benefits for humans, but did you know how it can help your furbabies?

Always use clean and organic Manuka honey for best results.🍯

https://www.thisdogslife.co/5-powerful-healing-benefits-honey-dog/

02/17/2023

Spent my afternoon grooming these little cuties at Abandoned Animal Rescue, Koda (mini aussie), and Chubella (shih tzu mix). 🥰 Keep an eye on the AAR website for these little ladies to come available for adoption.