Moon Haven Labradors

31/10/2024

A few good things to keep in mind today and tonight for our Moon Haven labs and all pets 🎃❤️

31/10/2024

Wishing all my Moon Haven family and friends a spooktacular and very happy Halloween 👻🎃👻🐾

04/07/2024

Wishing all of our Moon Haven family and friends a very happy and safe Fourth of July ! 🇺🇸

04/07/2024

While we may love fireworks but many dogs don’t ! Please read for some great information on how to help your dog better handle fireworks during this summer holiday … and have a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Is Your dog scared of fireworks? Keep him calm during the holidays with these natural options.

20/04/2024

The type of feeding and water bowl you use matters to your lab’s health! Please read for some important information 😊

Study: Metal bowls have MORE dangerous bacteria⚠️ than plastic! 🤯

Pet food and water bowls can transmit bacteria, according to research, and while 67% of owners use metal bowls, only about 1/3 of people wash the bowl after a meal, and some only dry wipe, which is how the bacteria party gets started 🤢. And that slippery film in the water bowl after 24 hours? That’s a brew of bacteria🦠 that can be transferred from your dog to you and your family.

The amount of moisture in the food also matters. Wet food (compared to dry) was associated with higher bacteria - and higher humidity levels are likely to create perfect conditions for bacterial growth, especially after coming in contact with dog saliva left in the bowl.

In our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we lay out the pro’s and con’s of different types of bowls. Here’s a glimpse of what you need to know:

Plastic🥣: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, which can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis that leaves your pet’s nose & lips, pink and irritated.

Ceramic:🫖 Hartpury scientists found the most harmful bacterial species (salmonella, E.coli and MRSA) were most frequently found in ceramic bowls because of people continuing to use them after fine cracks in the glaze become visible.

Stainless steel🥄: cheaper quality bowls have been involved in recalls due to heavy metal contamination. Be sure to buy high-quality bowls (18/8 or 304 steel) from a trusted source.

Glass🥛: Durable, kitchen-friendly glass bowls made from 100% borosilicate glass (Pyrex) make great food and water bowls on the floor.

🧼No matter which type of bowl you use, the best thing you can do to protect you and your dog’s health is to wash your bowl after every meal with hot water and soap. In addition, at least once a week, run your bowls through the hot cycle in your dishwasher. You can also coat the bowl with hydrogen peroxide, wait five minutes, then wipe with a clean sponge and rinse.

For more info on bowls, Comment and we’ll message you the link to The Forever Dog LIFE book where in part one titled The Forever Kitchen and the section labelled “Food & Water Bowls", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🌱 that won’t leach contaminants⚠️ over time.

31/03/2024

Wishing all our Moon Haven family and friends a happy and peaceful Easter 🐣 🩷💐🐾

14/02/2024

With so much love , wishing all our Moon Haven families and friends a Very Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

05/01/2024

Two years today my sweet girl. It’s been two years since I last held you. It’s been two years that I’ve cried every single day over losing you. Some grief is just too big . Some loves are just too much to bear when lost. I haven’t been the same since you left. The piece of my heart that you took with you was a bit too big to ever feel the same level of joy again . There’s always a quiet sadness inside now. I don’t talk about it. I try not to show it. But I feel it every day and in everything I do.
I feel you when the wind blows through the pines. I smell you in your blanket that I have wrapped in plastic to keep your scent. I see you when I close my eyes , running up the hill and walking ahead of me on our late night walks back in Jamison. Always looking over your shoulder to be sure I was right behind you…. And it’s so painful when I fall out of these precious moments to the reality that you aren’t here.
In the warmth of your fur I found solace . I found acceptance and understanding. I found unconditional, honest, pure, selfless love. You never allowed me to feel less then. You were my safe place. You were my haven. You were the sweet part of my days. You were the calm in all the storms. You were the quiet in all the noise. You were my best friend. You were my child.
I love you forever ❤️

25/12/2023

May the beauty and magic of Christmas fill your heart and home with peace and joy 🎄Wishing all our Moon Haven families and friends a joyous holiday 🎅🏼❤️