Boll Weevil K-9 Academy -Training Tips & Canine Wellness

28/11/2024

Holidays season is here and so is all the delicious food. We (veterinarian staff) see a lot of pancreatitis after the holidays. We want our pets to be part of the festivities & celebration. They can have certain things in moderation and based on their health. For example they can have: green beans, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples and cucumbers. If you are unsure of what you can give your pet, make sure you contact your vet. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃

In pancreatitis, inflammation disrupts the normal integrity of the pancreas. Digestive enzymes that are normally safely stored in granules are released prematurely where they digest the body itself. The result can be a metabolic catastrophe. The living tissue becomes further inflamed and the tissue....

16/11/2024

What is GDV? Gastric dilatation and volvulus is a life-threatening disorder most commonly seen in large, deep-chested dogs, although any dog may be affected. In its early stage, the stomach fills with gas, causing a simple gastric dilatation or "bloat". Sometimes, the condition progresses no further than a bloat - www.vcaanimalhospitals.com

Let's talk about GDV and preventable measures. I AM speaking from personal experiences and NOT giving medical advice, but educational information.
As a dog handler in the military we had to stay current on first aid and medical care. This is where I first learned about bloat and GDV. The military had very strict regulations on how the dogs needed to be fed before and after training. I have always stuck to that rule with all my personal dogs. My first experience with bloat was with my working dog in Iraq. She bloated, her stomach twisted and she was in full blown GDV. She had to have emergency surgery to decompress and flip her stomach back. Without surgery, she would have died. She did well in surgery and was back to her normal self in a few weeks. During the surgery, our veterinarian pexied her stomach. It is a procedure that I highly recommend for our deep chested dogs and very hyper/overactive dogs as a preventative measure. I recently had both of my Goldendoodles gastropexied because they are very hyper and on the go 24/7. After they eat, I always wait at least an hour and a half to two hours before I let them play. After speaking to my veterinarian, we both agreed that this would be the best preventative measure for them. I work at a vet clinic and have dealt with bloat hands-on at an emergency level. It is scary and time sensitive. I am attaching a link that talks about the surgery. This link is a very reputable link. It is not a Dr Google website. This website is ran by veterinarians and is an excellent source of information. Both my girls are recovering well. They are on lock down until they are completely healed. My dogs are my world and I will always do what is best for them.

*** If you have questions about this procedure, please reach out to your veterinarian

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=11675887

Commonly referred to as bloat, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is an often-fatal emergency that causes the dog’s stomach to distend and twist.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃
I hope everyone has a great & spooky day. Please remember to keep your sweets safe from your fur babies...🍫🍬

14/10/2024

Happy Vet Tech to all the hard working guys and gals.. you are the backbone in this profession

21/09/2024

When you are looking for a dog trainer, write down some questions to ask them. Here are a few examples: how long have they been training/where did they learn to train dogs? What types of dogs have they trained? Ask if you can see where your dog will be staying? If they send updates on your dogs progress? What is their protocol if the dog needs to go to the vet? Does your dog need to be up to date on vaccines? What do they offer after training is completed (if applicable) if you need guidance with training? Do they send home training notes or show you training techniques before you take your dog home? These are all honest and legit questions they should be able and willing to answer

03/09/2024

I am still getting calls about training. I am not training anymore. I had to stop due to health reason. I appreciate those who have reached out. I miss is terribly, but my health was more important.
I do post training tips as well as canine wellness on this page. I hope everyone has a great day 😀

30/08/2024

Enterprise Animal Hospital will be closed Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day!

21/08/2024

New updates for Enterprise Animal Hospital

21/08/2024

Good information

Xylitol, present in a variety of food and non-food products, and can cause profound hypoglycemia if ingested by dogs. Share this post to remind pet owners about the dangers of xylitol.

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12/08/2024

Please keep an eye out for your dogs. It is snake season. Baby copperheads are born July through August and timber rattlesnakes are born August through October. We have already had several snakes bites come into the clinic in the past several weeks... if you suspect that your dog has been bitten, please get them to your veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Do not wait to see if they show signs

27/06/2024

If you are unsure about medications, heartworm or flea/tick prevention for your animals, please contact your vet and ask for help or guidance...we are here to help...🐾

09/06/2024

My sweet Maisie aka Mae Mae is hanging with me today. She is the one I taught ASL to. She is such a sweet and loving dog...🥰

06/06/2024

Come on out and join us...!!!

Enterprise Animal Hospital is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 8th, 1pm-4pm! 🐶🐾🐱

Come check out the new clinic! Enjoy delicious food from The Butcher’s Daughter Bakeshop & Market , door prizes, coloring contest for kids, photo area, & more!

02/06/2024

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02/06/2024

Absolutely 100% correct...!!!

27/05/2024

One of the greatest honors I had beside serving my country, was training these amazing dogs and their handlers. They lay down their life so that their handlers could live. Rest easy IDD Streaker, Cade and Sugar. Until we meet again, may you bask in the glory of Valhalla

17/05/2024

An amazing and loving staff that will take care of your fur babies...

11/05/2024

I turned off my messenger because several people were contacting me about training. There were a one or two that were not happy that I am no longer training. They said I shouldn't have a page that said K-9 academy because it gave false information about my page. I didn't engage with them, but I decided to turn off messenger. This page is now set up to offer training tips as well as canine wellness. I left the videos up because I didn't have the heart to take them down. All the dogs I trained are still important to me. If people want to see how I trained, they can watch the videos. I want to educate folks on canine wellness because it is just as important as training & I've added in some humor to make folks smile 😃