Defenseless puppies need defending

Puppy mills are scattered around the country that keep dogs in small cages stacked on top of each other so that the fecal matter drops through each cage to the one below, with unkempt and neglected dogs inside whose only purpose is to continuously breed and produce puppies. The puppies are taken from their mom at an age that is much too early for a healthy separation and then sold to either pet store chains dealers that are not regisitered. Not a pretty picture.

Let’s do our part to defend these defenseless puppies. Be sure of the origin of the puppy you want to purchase, spread the word to educate people on the atrocities of puppy mills, or go to this link to sign a petition online that will push congress to pass legislation protecting these abused animals.

Thanks for your help.

Removing ticks is not difficult

Removing a tick from your dog is easy, but make sure you do not touch the tick with your fingers (use gloves and tweezers).

1.Grab the tick by the mouth parts or head, not the body.
2. With a smooth motion, pull firmly straight outward without twisting the tick.
3. Clean the spot where the tick bit your dog with a disinfectant.

Good luck!

Safety while your pet is in your car

For your safety as well as your pet’s, you should keep your dog in a restraint system or in a confined area at all times while riding in your car. He can be a serious distraction to you while you drive, and may get injured if you have to brake quickly or turn suddenly.

It is not always a law to have your pet restrained while in your car, but it is your responsibility for your safety and the safety of your family members as well as your pet, to keep him restained.

There are several dog seatbelt restraining systems available for you to choose from, and you can also tote your pet around in his crate that should fit safely in an area of your car.

Drive safely and enjoy having your dog with you on errands or vacation!

Keeping your dog’s eyes safe

Your dog is very vulnerable to eye injuries because he is not able to talk to you. He is lower to the ground than you are, often has his head out of the car window when going for a ride, and is probably at your side when you do projects that involve chemicals, cleaners, or paint.

We all know that feeling of having a little eyelash in our eye. It hurts, scratches, itches, and is very uncomfortable. Injuries that involve scratching of the cornea, or damage to the eye in any other way such as chemicals in the eye, are very painful and your beloved pet cannot even tell you about the pain he feels. The injury is usually left untreated because you do not know it exists, and your dog suffers through the pain.

If you follow these simple tips, you will help to drastically reduce your dog’s chance of getting an eye injury:

1. Do not spray any cleaners, deodorizers, or chemicals around your pet. Just make sure your dog is out of the area.

2. Do not let your dog put his head out of the window when you take him in your vehicle.

3. Always keep your dog on a leash when you take him outside of your yard so that he does not get injured running through brush, get in a fight with another dog or cat, or get injured on a broken fence wire.
4. Do not get shampoo or anti-flea/tick products in your dog’s eyes. Wipe his face and around his eyes with a wet cloth with no shampoo on it.

Have a great week!

Fido Float Life Jacket

The Fido Float Life Jacket lets your pet dog enjoy the water while you relax, worry-free.

The Fido Float Life Jacket is easy to spot in bright orange and yellow to choose from, and the collar also floats to help keep your dog’s head above water. The back is zippered full length for easy on and off.
The straps are adjustable for a perfect fit, and the leg holes in the front allow the life jacket to fit nicely and snuggly around your dog’s mid section. The life jacket is also contoured to fit your dog’s belly without twisting.

Handles on the top of this life vest allow you to pull your pet from the water safely