Flying Dog Rescue

06/13/2022

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/06/10/warts-on-dogs.aspx?ui=44ea83172ac15ff5c35f4eada8ff58e3018fb67e2c3fa12011ee82bcb867c4a3&sd=20110603&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20220610Z1&mid=DM1180053&rid=1515848736

If your dog develops a small bump resembling cauliflower on his skin or inside his mouth, it's likely a wart caused by the papilloma virus.

06/04/2022

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/omega-oils-for-dogs/?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Content%3A%20Omega%20Oils%20%2B%20YT%20Best%20Kibble%20Trick%20-%20May%2023%20(WFdR8X)&_kx=wMUJJj1n8B7pFd2oditlTUavbH6fXt3_CLpOvgUdUcY%3D.C4YyV9&fbclid=IwAR3R5-AMICcTizU704xX_Hr8D80Iu7RtHSJbip5JSVg7862wSjyC--8Jy6I

Finding a good balance of anti-inflammatory oils is important to your dog's health. Here are the top omega fats for your dog's immune system ..

05/30/2022

It is also very helpful to know what type of snakes are in the area you are living in or vacationing in.

Snakes bite an estimated 150,000 cats and dogs each year. Know the three signs of a venomous snake, snakebite symptoms, and what to do to save your pet's life.

05/09/2022

Warmer weather IS coming.....be prepared with some cooling treats for your dog.

This summer, freeze bone broth in ice cube trays to make popsicles your dog will enjoy cooling down with.

05/01/2022

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/05/01/pet-food-claims.aspx?ui=44ea83172ac15ff5c35f4eada8ff58e3018fb67e2c3fa12011ee82bcb867c4a3&sd=20110603&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20220501Z1&mid=DM1158236&rid=1476948987

Big Pet Food spends big money on marketing, which is why it's so important for pet parents to learn to spot the spin.

03/13/2022

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/03/13/hemangiosarcoma.aspx?ui=44ea83172ac15ff5c35f4eada8ff58e3018fb67e2c3fa12011ee82bcb867c4a3&sd=20110603&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20220313Z1&mid=DM1128138&rid=1432136426

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a cancer of the blood vessels and in dogs is typically diagnosed when it is far advanced, resulting in a relatively low survival rate.

02/25/2022

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/02/25/vegetables-in-pets-meal.aspx?ui=44ea83172ac15ff5c35f4eada8ff58e3018fb67e2c3fa12011ee82bcb867c4a3&sd=20110603&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20220225Z1&mid=DM1113388&rid=1417489189

Know the best kinds of vegetables to feed your pet and what you should do if your dog or cat refuses them.

02/22/2022

Lost senior dogs losing their way......

02/20/2022

Every one should consider having a first aid kit for their dog.

Every dog owner needs an emergency first aid kit for their dog and while there are many pre-assembled kits available, making your own will ensure your kit contains everything you need. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and a pre-assembled kit that may work well for one dog, may be inadequate for ano...

02/19/2022

Please share out tip - Think Lost Not Stray™

02/06/2022

THE MOST DANGEROUS PET CHEW EVER: RAWHIDE!

How can one of the most popular chew sticks on the planet be so dangerous for your pets, you ask? I mean, most dogs chew on rawhide for hours on end, and not only does it keep them busy, but they seem to last forever.

Well if you understood what it took to make this toxic “raw” leather stick, you would quickly understand what the problem is.

Aside from the horror stories circulating all over social media these days, of pets needing emergency surgery after consuming rawhide, the majority of pet parents today, especially the newbies, believe that this chew is some sort of dried up meat stick. Let me debunk that myth right away!

A rawhide stick is not the by-product of the beef industry nor is it made of dehydrated meat. Rather, rawhide is the by-product of the “Leather Industry”, so theoretically it is a leather chew. Sounds awesome, right?

“Producing rawhide begins with the splitting of an animal hide, usually from cattle. The top grain is generally tanned and made into leather products, while the inner portion, in its “raw” state, goes to the dogs.” TheBark.com

So, how does this leather, which is conveniently rolled up into pretty shapes, actually get made into those rawhide chews?

Follow along my friends and I will enlighten you on how this hide travels through a leathery process where it transforms from hide to a not-so beautiful, colorful, chew stick. Here is a paraphrased tutorial that was explained by the whole dog journal several years back:

STEP 1: Normally, cattle hides are shipped from slaughterhouses to tanneries for processing. These hides are then treated with a chemical bath to help “preserve” the product during transport to help prevent spoilage.

(No one wants to purchase a black, spoiled rawhide stick!)

Once at the tannery: the hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming. This process will help strip the hair and fat that maybe attached to the hides themselves.

(No, no one wants to see a hairy hide…)

Next on this glorious journey, these hides are then treated with chemicals that help “puff” the hide, making it easier to split into layers.

The outer layer of the hide is used for goods like car seats, clothing, shoes, purses, etc. But, it’s the inner layer that is needed to make the rawhide. (Oh and other things like gelatin, cosmetics, and glue as well!)

STEP 2: Now that we have the inner layer of the hide, it’s time to go to the post-tannery stage! Hides are washed and whitened using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach; this will also help remove the smell of the rotten or putrid leather. Bonus!
(Research also shows that other chemicals maybe used here to help the whitening process if the bleach isn’t strong enough.)

STEP 3: Now it’s time to make these whitened sheets of this “leathery by-product” look delicious! So, here is where the artistic painting process comes in.

“Basted, smoked, and decoratively tinted products might be any color (or odor) underneath the coating of (often artificial) dyes and flavors. They can even be painted with a coating of titanium oxide to make them appear white and pretty on the pet store shelves.” - whole-dog-journal.com

“…the Material Safety Data Sheet reveals a toxic confection containing the carcinogen FD&C Red 40, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate. But tracking the effects of chemical exposure is nearly impossible when it’s a matter of slow, low-dose poisoning.”– thebark.com

Ok, now that these hides have been painted, it’s time for the final process.

STEP 4: Getting it to last forever!

Because the FDA does not consider these chews to be food, really it’s a free for all when it comes to the manufacturers of these leather strips, and the products they may want to add to these chews, to get them to last forever. Any sort of glue can be added here to get these bad boys to never come apart.

When tested: Lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals have been detected in raw hides. So it’s safe to say that any sort of glues can be used as well!

Finally, it’s time to package and attach all the glorious marketing labels to the product.

Check out the fine print warning that’s attached with some of these rawhides:
“Choking or blockages. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death.“

(Oh, how lovely…)

And there it is! It’s now ready to be shipped to store shelves where it can be purchased for our loving animal companions.

How do proactive veterinarians feel about these chews?

Here is world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker's take on the matter:

“The name ‘rawhide’ is technically incorrect. A more accurate name would be processed-hide, because the skin isn’t raw at all. But the term “rawhide” has stuck.

Rawhide chews start out hard, but as your dog works the chew it becomes softer, and eventually he can unknot the knots on each end and the chew takes on the consistency of a slimy piece of taffy or bubble gum. And by that time your dog cannot stop working it -- it becomes almost addictive.

At this point, there’s no longer any dental benefit to the chew because it has turned soft and gooey, and, in fact, it has become a choking and intestinal obstruction hazard.“

P.S. Ready for the jaw dropper?

An investigation by Humane Society International stated in their report, “In a particularly grisly twist, the skins of brutally slaughtered dogs in Thailand are mixed with other bits of skin to produce rawhide chew toys for pet dogs. Manufacturers told investigators that these chew toys are regularly exported to and sold in U.S. stores.” – dogingtonpost.com

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"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

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01/29/2022

Dog parents have a sincere desire to make their pets happy, and are always looking for signs their canine companion is content.

01/26/2022

The triumphant cat and the humiliated dog…

01/23/2022

https://germanshepherdshop.com/blogs/list/how-to-give-your-dog-cpr?fbclid=IwAR3oTXN3xfMfVsJNxycqiwxYU6CXHzyHSn4dj9ULnQz88VmfVMBkKI9TUQw

Knowing how to administer dog CPR is one of those things that you need to learn before an emergency strikes and then hope you’ll never need. However, in case there’s an emergency, it could save your dog’s life. Learning to check your dog’s vital signs is also very important. To become famili...

01/18/2022

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Do you know what your dog's sleeping position actually means? Find out what these 10 dog sleeping positions mean here...

01/14/2022

Tons of pet parents play dress up with their dogs. National Dress Up Your Pet Day is the perfect day to celebrate your pet's impeccable fashion sense.

01/11/2022

It is all too easy to create a narrative around behavior we do not like. This is especially so when we find a 'surprise' on our favorite kitchen rug. Before assuming the worst, read this.

https://positively.com/contributors/why-is-my-dog-peeing-on-my-pillow-or-revenge-of-the-turds/

01/08/2022

Yep!!!!

01/02/2022

A urinalysis should be performed by your veterinarian at least yearly for pets and more often for older animals and those with existing or chronic health issues.

12/29/2021

A frightening new recall has been issued for pet food that may be contaminated with salmonella. [...]

12/28/2021

Good to know!!!!

When it comes to training our dogs, there are a lot of terms, training advice, and more. Here are 7 terms pup parents may not know, that are super helpful when training your dog.

12/19/2021

Great for cleaning dog toys!!!!!

Try using baking soda as a nontoxic cleaner for potty accidents, 'dry-bathing' your dog in between grooming appointments, reducing odors on carpets and much more.

12/16/2021

Animals regularly experience the fear and pain of domestic violence.

12/15/2021

The stats that show Christmas puppies getting turned over to shelters in Jan and feb is staggering. Enough to make your stomach turn. Puppies are not gifts. Adopt don’t shop.