Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wellington

01/02/2025

"The results of this study indicate that exposure to classical music has a sparing effect on anaesthetic and analgesic agents, at least under a light plane of anaesthesia for minor skin surgery. Furthermore, the serum SP concentration increases within 10 min following skin incision."

01/02/2025

How to Serve This Health-Boosting Herb to Your Pet 🌿🥣

Basil isn’t just for your kitchen, it’s packed with nutrients and phytochemicals that can benefit your dog or cat! 🙌 Here’s how to safely add this powerful herb to their diet:

🌿 Fresh basil: Rinse, chop and mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight for dogs 🐶 (half that for cats 🐱) into their meals.

🌿 Dried basil: Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon for dogs 🐶 (half that for cats 🐱) as a food topper.

Want to learn more about basil’s amazing benefits for pets? Check out today’s free blog post, linked below!

12/31/2024

Fireworks may light up the sky, but they can cause stress for pets and wildlife. A peaceful celebration can make all the difference.

12/25/2024

Happy Hannukah from your Woof Gang pack! 🕎🐾 Wishing you and your pets a Hanukkah filled with light, blessings, and plenty of tail wags! 🐶💙

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Woof Pack!🎄❤️ Wishing you and your pets a day filled with love, laughter (and woofs), and lots of yummy treats! Have a delightful holiday!❄️💞

12/24/2024

Get ready to treat your furry friends with our special Pup Nog recipe this National Egg Nog Day! 🐶🥛
We believe every pup deserves to join in the holiday festivities. Follow along to whip up this delicious, dog-friendly drink that will have your pups barking with joy! Don't forget to tag us in your pup-nog posts!💗

12/23/2024

Looking for a simple, healthy training treat? 👀 Bananas are a budget-friendly, versatile option your pet might love! 🍌

💡 TIP: The greener, the better for added benefits! 💚➕

Check the link in the comments for tips on sharing bananas with your pet. ⬇️

12/19/2024

12/18/2024

Meet Storm! This sweet 3-month-old Shepherd mix is still searching for her forever family. She’s full of love and ready to bring endless joy to her new home. Please share to help Storm find her happily ever after!

12/17/2024

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

Come back tomorrow to find out if rawhides are really a good choice for your pet. 🦴