Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk |
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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!
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk |
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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!
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk |
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I have two black dogs. They are real beauties with their shiny black fur and brown eyes. Both are rescue pets. I am lucky to have them, but black dogs are not adopted as often as lighter colored dogs from shelters.
Many factors enter into what dog a person chooses to adopt when going to a shelter to rescue a pet. Eye contact, visibility, and interaction are things that lead to this choice.
Often, the lighting is poor in a shelter and black dogs are more difficult to see by people browsing by the kennels. Darker eyes are not as easy to catch and make contact with. This makes eye contact less frequent between the dog and prospective owners. Also, the interaction is less frequent if people are not actively engaging the dog because they are not as visible.
When two dogs of equal temperment, one light colored and one black, were up for adoption, the lighter one was almost always adopted first. Many great pets are being passed up because they are unnoticed at the shelter.
Give each kennel a long look to get to know the dog that is inside. Those black beauties waiting for adoption make wonderful pets.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk |
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In the spirit of celebrating the 4th of July here in the United States, I thought it would be interesting for you to know what dog breeds have originated in the U.S. Here is a list:
Boston Terrier
American Eskimo
American Cocker Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Malamute
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Happy 4th of July!
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk |
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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!
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