Dogs tend to love spring because they get to spend more time outdoors. After being cooped up during the winter it is a joy for them to be able to take advantage of the lengthening and warming days to release all of their pent up winter energy.
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Winter can be brutal on our dog’s paw pads. Exposed to the elements and toxic chemicals, the paw pads are at risk for drying, cracking, trauma, frostbite and chemical burns. Luckily, there are some tips and products out there that can help keep your dog’s paws happy and healthy this winter.
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The holiday is a time of year that is joyous and wonderful, but for many people, it can be stressful too. Being a calm and assertive pack leader is important at all times, but it’s particularly important to stay mindful of your state of mind during the holiday festivities to make it a calm and balanced -- and peaceful -- holiday for your canine companions too. Here are a few suggestions:
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I recently sat down with Gotham Chopra, son of Deepak Chopra, the world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing. We talked about the holidays, lessons we’ve learned (him from his dad, and me from the dogs), and discussed what people should keep in mind going into the holidays. Here, watch a clip of our conversation.
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Cut down on waste that takes space and switch to biodegradable poop bags. The bags decompose in about the same amount of time as an apple. Visit here for more information.
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Depending on the part of the country you live, you are probably already seeing signs of spring coming. While we all look forward to flowers blooming again, with the spring and warmer temperatures comes the fleas. Save you and your dog some aggravation by preparing for the spring early. It’s a lot easier (and less expensive) to take the time to prevent fleas now than to deal with an infestation later!
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Written by Dr. Sherry Weaver
Please address keeping dogs cool in summer. We live in Phoenix and see people leaving dogs in cars and dragging them out into 100 plus degree heat for hikes. Dogs literally drop dead. These are people who love their pets and just need education. Please offer advice … to teach people to take it easy on animals in the heat. This would be a huge service to dogs.
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We each answer that question for ourselves every day.
Feeding high fat foods, such as turkey skin, is not good for dogs. That being said, neither are cheese-its or popcorn or a million other things people use in the real world as treats for their dogs every day. Any sudden change in a dog's diet can result in Irritable Bowel Disease or Pancreatitis, and a high fat treat can be dangerous.
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Remove the animal from the cold source. Run cool water over the affected areas. Keep the warming process gradual. Do not warm up the frostbitten area quickly. Heating pads may be used if kept on low and the pet is checked frequently. Bluish or black discoloration of the skin or limbs is very serious.
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Signs of severe heatstroke are rapid panting, wide eyes, staggering, and weakness. If suspected, you can take the animal's temperature rectally. Any temperature above 106 degrees is dangerous. Heatstroke can be fatal in minutes! Place your pet in a tub of cool running water, or spray with a hose being sure the cool water contacts the skin and doesn't simply run off the coat.
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With record temperatures around the country, it is important to keep your dogs in mind when it comes to keeping cool. Here are Cesar's Top 10 Tips for beating the summer heat!
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I grew up in Mazatlan, Mexico, so, to me, the beach is home! I love to bring my pack to the Southern California coast at the end of a week of good behavior. Every pack member experiences the beach in a different way.
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