Strongsville Animal Hospital

12/10/2024

12/10/2024

12/09/2024

THE PERILS OF PUNISHMENT

It’s easy to stop or suppress a behaviour by using punishment, force or pain and say that it really works, so why even bother to do it differently?

Punishment based methods may well “fix” the behaviour quickly, are far easier, require far less effort, less knowledge, less education, or even just be based on traditional belief, but these methods come at a great cost - destroying trust, creating insecurity, fear, anxiety, provoking aggression, causing dogs to shut down or feel helpless and prevent dogs from learning an alternative, more acceptable behaviour.

There is so much modern, scientific evidence to support force free, positive reinforcement methods as being the most effective and successful way to modify behaviour.

There is nothing admirable, ethical or intelligent in physically or emotionally forcing any sentient being to comply.

Take the time and make a commitment to understand and learn about positive, force free, science-based methods.

11/29/2024

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD!

11/29/2024

11/23/2024

A little bit sweet and a little bit savory, these sweet potato dog treats are the perfect pick-me-up for your pup. The post Sweet Potato Dog Treats appeared first on Taste of Home.

11/22/2024

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Ten of the most dangerous foods for your pets and the reasons why.

11/22/2024

These 3-Ingredient Dog Treats are easy to make with items you most likely have in your kitchen. The ingredients for these homemade dog treats are easily substituted, and suggestions for substitutions are included. I haven’t purchased store-bought dog treats since, well…since …well…several mo...

11/22/2024

🍄 CANCER HATES MUSHROOMS 🐾

This was the conclusion of Pennsylvania State University researchers who analyzed mushroom consumption on cancer risk, involving 19,500 patients.

The subjects with the highest mushroom consumption - (2/3 of an ounce of mushrooms daily) - had a 45% lower risk of developing cancer.

Another study by Bastyr University, conducted on a group of dogs with an aggressive cancer (hemangiosarcoma), found that feeding a Turkey Tail mushroom supplement extended lifespan by over 50%! While more research needs to be done on mushrooms, these findings are incredibly exciting for dog lovers!

Sadly, most of us who’ve had dogs have been touched by evil C-word.

CANCER KILLS HALF OF ALL DOGS. This fact is absolutely stunning and in recent years the trend is only getting worse.

When I began reading the research around mushrooms and cancer, I started giving my 13 year old husky a mushroom supplement daily. She lived and thrived until age 18, and while I can’t prove the supplement extended her lifespan, I believe it had a major impact. We certainly cannot yet say that mushrooms treat cancer, but there is sufficient evidence to say they greatly support the immune system of both dogs and humans.

If you’d like to learn more about the mushroom supplement I gave my 18 year old dog, and the one we recommend here at iHeartDogs, click the link below. https://social.iheartdogs.com/pages/bone-broth-mushroom?utm_source=FB-Ad_HatesMushroomsLPIMG1&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=FB-Ad_HatesMushroomsLPIMG1

I wish many more happy years for you and your fur babies!

🐾 Justin Palmer
iHeartDogs Founder

P.S. - In case anyone is wondering, all mushrooms that are safe for humans to eat are safe for dogs!

11/19/2024

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11/18/2024

Found on Google from brownsvillespayneuter.org

11/18/2024

11/18/2024

This is a good reminder! 💚