Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Is your older dog getting cranky?
does anyone have an older dog that is starting to get cranky or aggressive? arthritis and a low thyroid are 2 top reasons for this new behavior. have your vet do an examination & blood work to rule these things out. both are very treatable ..
Friday, June 1, 2012
Man Rescues a Puppy From a 350 Feet Canyon
Monday, May 14, 2012
Quick Tip!
if a dog repeatedly sniffs a mole or a spot on your skin have a dermatologist look at it. with their incredible sense of smell it is now known that dogs can detect skin cancer!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
De-Skunking a dog
dog got sprayed by a skunk? here is a good recipe:
1 qt hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
2 teaspoons liquid soap
combine ingredients in a plastic container. needs to be used right away. do not store. if the dog was sprayed in the face place some mineral oil or an eye lubricant as this solution will sting eyes, nose & mouth. the sooner you bathe your pup the better the outcome. massage into the DRY coat not wet and leave on for 5-10 min. i ve never heard of this completely working the first time as skunkys are funky and their oily spray contains sulfur, so you prob will need to repeat. again be careful of the eyes when washing the face and rinse well ..
Thursday, April 26, 2012
More money is being spent on pet services than ever before!
The 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey found that spending grew 5.3 percent last year to $50.96 billion. And a 3.8 percent growth rate is projected for 2012, with nearly $53 billion in overall pet spending.
The trend of pet pampering continued last year with pet owners spending $3.79 billion on pet services. And an estimated $4.11 billion will be spent on pet services this year. Pet services include pet sitting, dog walking, grooming and other services.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Manitoba bans cosmetic ear cropping
Manitoba bans cosmetic ear cropping; other provinces may follow suit - http://bit.ly/AvNenZ
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