Ma and Pa Paws Pet Service

29/11/2024

Hope you all had a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving with loved ones two legged and four legged.

04/10/2024

25/09/2024

Visiting my buddies again today, we hung out watching the birds and listening to nature

19/09/2024

"Perna mussels (also called “green-lipped mussel” [GLM]) are a natural alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in dogs and work their magic through similar actions in the body. Dose: 150 mg per ten pounds (4.5 kg) of body weight daily, divided in meals.

According to board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Donna Raditic, the anti-inflammatory effects of EPA and DHA in dogs with various diseases—including kidney disease, cardiovascular disorders, osteoarthritis, atopy (skin conditions), and inflammatory bowel disease—have been evaluated, and the dose ranges from 50 to 220 mg/kg (23–100mg/lb) of body weight. The highest dose is recommended for osteoarthritis in dogs not otherwise being supplemented (not getting additional omegas in commercial dog food). If your dog isn’t eating any other sources of omega-3s (like sardines), consider a maintenance dose of 75 mg per kg (34 mg/lb) of body weight for healthy animals. These doses are based on adding the milligrams of EPA and DHA per supplement capsule or milliliters of liquid. We recommend storing omega-3s in the refrigerator once opened; aim to use up your supply within thirty days, or buy capsules and hide them in a meatball. (Or puncture capsule and squeeze into food.)

Habib, Rodney; Becker, Karen Shaw. The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer (p. 260). HarperCollins" - The Forever Dog

19/09/2024

Feed your pets mushrooms!🐾🍄

A review of 17 c*ncer studies🔬 from 1966 to 2020 shows that eating just 18 grams of mushrooms (two medium mushrooms) a day may lower your risk of c*ncer by as much as 45%!

If you are confused on how to serve or what types of mushrooms your dog or cat can safely enjoy (tip: mushrooms that are safe for you to eat, are safe for your pet), you'll find dozens of recipe ideas and a giant mushroom guide with culinary and medicinal mushrooms in our book, The Forever Dog LIFE, to help you become more familiar with the longevity magic of mushrooms. Now available at your favorite retailer.

19/09/2024

I love clean, simple ingredients. I do buy an ear cleaner from Vets Best because I like the ingredients. I used it on my own dog and groom clients

A safe & effective ear cleaner for your pets!🐾 This is just one of the many easy DIY recipes for your pet's care you can find in our book, The Forever Dog LIFE. Now 50% off at Amazon and other online retailers.

Your pet’s L-shaped ear canals make it hard for debris to exit—and easy for bacteria and fungi to grow, especially if the ears are moist—but this cleaner can help. Please don’t use any narrow pointy tools to clean the inner ear, however, as they can rupture the eardrum. Also be aware that scratching, rubbing, redness, tilting the head in one direction, discharge, or odor can be signs of inflammation or a serious infection you should discuss with your veterinarian.

15/09/2024

Today's groom was Ringo. Here he is after his bath, blow dry and brush out.

15/09/2024

Sometimes unexpected events happen but I'm here to help when you're in a pinch. Rascals mom needed a drop in today while she was out unexpectedly. Always happy to help.

14/09/2024

Our adventures continued today

12/09/2024

Does cleaning your floor make your air dirty? A recent study says yes.😱

Mopping your floor with industrial-grade limonene-containing cleaners🪣 (keep reading for our pet-safe DIY cleaner recipe) for just a few minutes can create as much air pollution as traffic 🚙 on a busy city street, according to researchers. The aerosols generated by mopping with commercial-grade lemon🍋- or pine🌲-scented chemicals can be inhaled deep into the lungs 🫁 (by both humans and animals) causing irritation and leading to health issues 😷 like allergies, and more.

So can you have a clean floor AND clean air? Also yes! 🥳 Researchers found that use of an air purifier during mopping can significantly reduce the concentration 📉 of harmful aerosols.

In our new book The Forever Dog LIFE we show you how to make a budget-friendly DIY air purifier to minimize indoor air pollution. 🙌

🧽 You can also try one of our pet-safe floor cleaners:
1 gallon water
2 cups white vinegar
1-2 cups rubbing alcohol
1 tsp natural dish soap
Optional: 5-10 drops of bergamot, lemon, or other pet safe essential oil

🪣 Combine in a bucket to mop. Can be added to a spray bottle for spot cleaning. No need to rinse.

You'll find many more non-toxic cleaning tips and recipes in The Forever Dog LIFE book, so we’ve got you covered no matter how you tackle cleaning your home! Now 50% off at your favorite retailer.

09/09/2024

Snickers routine groom this passed Sunday. Here he is after a bath, blow out and brush.

09/09/2024

This sweet fellow is Shadow, he was staycation/daycation. He was checked am/pm while his parents went out for the day. His little sister Whiskers in the window wanted to join us outside. Both sweet as pie. Enjoyed my time with them 😊😍

09/09/2024

Just a few more of these handsome fellows.

31/08/2024

Happy Weekend everyone! I will be home September 4th and resuming appointments. If you need an appointment text, call or message. You can also reach me on my personal messenger Brittany Martin, sometimes my messenger doesn't always alert me.

**pic from the All American Grooming Show, so many neat things to see and cute pups