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12/26/2023

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12/23/2023

One reason why its important to let the dogs sniff about.

A fun visual representation of what your dog sees (smells) every day. Look at how noisy it is and how many tracks there are intertwining. The different animals, people, and dogs movement in just one area. The snow lets us humans see the history of this area and what animals and people have passed through. A dog will smell this every day and know who and what animals have passed through. Smellavision!!!!

Dogs are incredible.

Imagine tracking and detection dogs needing to filter out all this noise and track a single scent down. Amazing!

(Note this is a fun representation, not accurate)

12/06/2023

In situations like the ongoing concern with canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) in the US, where we don’t have any semblance of a

11/22/2023

11/21/23 Safety first!! If having company, plan ahead for a safe space for your dog so they can't escape. Use gates or a designated person to hold your dog until all company has arrived and is inside or when guests are leaving.

11/04/2023

And they are trying to pressure Guinness to revoke his Oldest Dog title.

08/17/2023

PROS AND CONS OF ELEVATED FEEDING BOWLS:

Pet parents with large or giant breed dogs, older dogs with arthritis or other mobility issues and dogs with neck or back pain say that elevated bowls are simply easier and more comfortable for canine family members to eat from. They put less strain on the neck, back and legs because the dog doesn't have to bend down to the ground to eat or drink.

The biggest and most serious potential drawback to elevated food bowls is the risk of bloat, also known as gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), in deep-chested large and giant breeds like the Great Dane. A study down a while ago by Purdue University, linked elevated food bowls and bloat, concluding that approximately 20% of cases of GDV among large breed dogs, and 52% of cases in giant breeds were attributed to having a raised feed bowl.

Needless to say, not everyone agrees with the conclusions drawn by the researchers. Some people are inclined to believe it's the speed with which a dog eats, along with other risk factors, rather than the bowl they eat from, that is important. However, if you have a dog who may be predisposed to bloat, and you have no compelling reason to feed from an elevated bowl, it may be best to keep your pet's bowls at ground level.

06/13/2023

As summer approaches and the days grow warmer, make sure you know how to recognize the symptoms of overheating in pets. Here are some signs to look out for:

☀️ Heavy panting or rapid breathing

☀️ Excessive thirst

☀️ Glazed eyes

☀️ Vomiting, bloody diarrhea

☀️ Bright or dark red tongue and gums

☀️ Staggering, stumbling

☀️ Elevated body temperature

☀️ Weakness and collapse

☀️Increased pulse and heartbeat

☀️Seizures

☀️Excessive drooling

☀️Unconsciousness

05/31/2023

Many pet owners know to keep their pets (especially dogs) away from any traces of xylitol, but they likely don't know about this sugar that's really xylitol in disguise. Know what to look for on labels of food & nonfood items to save your pet from its potential side effects liver failure and death.

03/30/2023

Story on the importance of microchipping your pets.

03/13/2023

Quite a bit of snow and wind in the forecast. Watch for down fences or large snow drifts giving an easy escape route from a fenced yard. Also remember. No electricity=No working electric dog fence. Everyone stay safe.

03/13/2023

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/stratford-care-usa-inc-recalls-omega-3-supplements-due-to-elevated-levels-of-vitamin-a/

Complete details of the Stratford Care USA, Inc recall as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.