Surf Dog Competition
Got a dog that loves to surf?
You can join in on the competition at Coronado Beach for the annual Loews Coronado Beach Surf Dog Championship. Last year 60 dogs showed up to pound the waves. The charity event benefits Modest Needs Foundation.
National and Local media will be there to cover the pooches hang 10’s or is that hang 20’s as the dogs take to the waves.
It never ceases to amaze me the things our favorite companions can do with the proper motivation. I’m sure these surf pups will be earning their bully sticks at this event.
How Not to Choose a Guard Dog
If you are looking for a great guard dog that is alert and ready to spring into action, DO NOT, I repeat Do Not choose a Shih Tzu.
Here with his best impersonation of a guard dog is the amazing Frisbee.
(I’m thinking he would be a bit quicker had there been a nice all natural dog treat involved)
Take Your Pooch to Work
Do you feel guilty leaving your beloved companion home alone all day while you slave away at work? You’ve tried leaving on the radio or TV, leaving piles of toys and stacks of all natural dog treats but nothing seems to relieve the anxiety your dog feels when left behind.
Are you looking for a job where not only your skills and talents are appreciated, but where your company shares your love of animals.
SimplyHired.com will help you find companies that allow dogs to accompany their Pet Parents to work.
Now that’s a great idea.
Warning Signs of Canine Cancer
Cancer is a very real and deadly problem in dogs and like humans, early detection is key to survival.
Warning Signs of Canine Cancer.
The 10 early warning signs of cancer are:
- Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
- Sores that do not heal
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
- Offensive odor
- Difficulty eating or swallowing
- Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
- Persistent lameness or stiffness
- Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecation
Non-Anesthetic Dog Teeth Cleaning
Any time you are talking about putting your dog under anesthesia you are taking a risk, especially with an older dog, however, all dogs should have their teeth inspected by a Veterinarian at lease once a year. Many animals including dogs are prone to dental problems and need to be monitored carefully for signs of periodontal disease.
An alternative to traditional methods of deep cleaning your pet’s teeth is the Non-Anesthetic method. Most Vets will recommend you avoid this non-licensed procedure. I hesitate to recommend this because there has been many reports of abuse. It is worth checking into but with caution. Watch this informative video from dog advocate, Jan Rasmusen and see what you should expect from a qualified practitioner.
Any time you are talking about putting your dog under anesthesia you are taking a risk, especially with an older dog, however, all dogs should have their teeth inspected by a Veterinarian at lease once a year. Many dogs are prone to dental problems and need to be monitored carefully for signs of periodontal disease. You can help your dog avoid periodontal disease by daily brushing and feeding all natural dog chews
Getting Rid of Skunk Smell
It’s that time of year again… The time when sleepy and cranky skunks begin invading your dog’s territory. Skunk spray can be deadly to small dogs so keep on the look out.
If you dog does get skunked you’ll need this recipe to get rid of the smell.
1 Quart Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
1/4 cup of Baking Soda
1-2 Teaspoons of liquid Soap
It may take more than a few washings but the recipe does work
Expressing your dogs anal glans
One of the most overlooked yet necessary dog grooming steps is the expressing of the anal glans. It’s a dirty job, but someone needs to do it. Every dog has two small sacks in the anal region that contain small amounts of fluid. This fluid should be expressed on a regular basis to avoid an impaction or infection. It sounds gross but in reality it’s a quick and easy procedure that can be done in the tub before the bath. Watch this quick video for instructions on how to express your dog’s anal glans. Of course, after your pooch has suffered such an indignity they deserve a nice bully stick reward.
A perfect Top Knot for your Dog
Getting a top knot to stay in when your pooch is busy trying to get it out can be a challenge but try the double band trick shown in this quick video to finally get that top knot looking pretty and the bow staying put.
Once you have your perfect top know be sure to offer your puppy beauty queen her dog treat reward.
Toxic Flea and Tick Medications
Are you poisoning your pet unknowingly?
Can that same poison make you sick?
Green Paws has recently done a study and listed the results on their site. Many of today’s most popular flea and tick medications can actually be doing more harm than good. You, your children and your pets could all be at risk.
Most of us pet owners have been so concerned about the poison in pet food and dog treats that we have missed the big issue of poison in pet flea collars and medication. Many of these meds can cause cancer in your dog or cat and we recommend that small children and pregnant women not be exposed to these poisons.
Check out http://www.greenpaws.org for the complete list.
The tragedy of dog drying cages
Thomas Bruckner and girlfriend, Melissa Makarewicz learned too late the tragedy of their Puppy Grooming salons choice to use dog drying cages. Their beloved pug-beagle mix, Bailey suffered heat stroke and died after be left in a drying cage for only 5 minutes at the Pampered Pooch Doggie Daycare and Spa in Hicksville, NY.
Many busy grooming salons use the drying cages as a fast way to dry a dog and in most cases there are no problems. However, with a short snouted dog the forced heat into a closed cage can quickly become lethal.
Mr. Bruckner has started a website, BadGroomer.com in hopes of having the drying cages banned.
Most groomers want to keep the cages but require more education as to their proper use.
Hand drying a dog has many advantages over the drying cage as it requires the groomer to spend more time with each dog and can alert a groomer to potential skin problems or infection.
Many groomers will choose to use a cage with a “difficult” dog to avoid the conflict of dealing with an uncooperative pet.
Ask your groomer exactly what their policies are for drying and the use of drying cages, as well as how they deal with a “difficult” dog. You may even want to take your dogs favorite all natural dog treat with you to the groomers as a special treat for good behavior or to get the dogs attention.
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