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Although a diet of a good quality dry kibble, bones and dental treats is a great way to keep our dog’s teeth clean, sometimes it isn’t enough. That’s when it’s time to brush your dog’s teeth. Although dog’s are not as prone to cavities as us humans are they can still develop tartar and plaque build-up and also gingivitis. Signs of dental health issues can be bad breath or yellow teeth and these signs should not be ignored. As with humans, untreated dental issues can lead to life threatening infections and cause issues with the heart, liver and kidney disease.
If you are going to be cleaning your dog’s teeth you will need doggy toothpaste, which can be purchased from your local vet or some pet shops and a doggy toothbrush, ideally a double headed brush will work perfect as it will clean the teeth and inside of the mouth at the same time. Work the brush at a 45 degree angle to make sure you’re cleaning along the gum line also. For some dog’s this can be a little uncomfortable and they can a little uneasy with the whole experience but there a number of different things you can do to make this a pleasant experience for you both. Firstly, don’t overdo it for the first few times, if your dog is happy to sit for a few minutes and no longer, don’t push your luck. Slowly build up their confidence. Try to schedule your tooth clean for a time after you’re pooch has had a lot of mental and physical exercise so they are more inclined to sit still and won’t have any excess built up energy. After you have finished be sure to reward you’re dog, with something that will also help to clean their teeth (ie; chicken neck, denta stick, marrow bones etc)
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... that there is a very important reason why your dog's nose is wet?
The wetness of a dog’s nose is essential for determining what direction a smell is coming from. Many dogs who have been de sexed can and will mount other dogs, even if they are female. This is generally seen as an act of breeding though often isn’t.
This can be understood by viewing young puppies, that haven’t even reached puberty yet (this appears around 6 – 8 months of age.) Mounting will generally appear not long after pups begin to walk and can look as if the dogs are playing with each other. They are actually establishing who is the dominant one and exploring their physical abilities as well as social potential. The stronger pup will mount its submissive brothers and sisters and will use this method to show their leadership and dominance within the pack, this will continue on throughout adulthood, even once the dog has been desexed. By placing a limb on top of another dog or standing over another dog is a way of showing dominance so by mounting another dog, the alpha is saying they are in charge and they are the more dominant of the two, this is purely a symbol of power and control, not a sexual behavior. This is simply a natural part of dog behavior and dogs should not be punished for this. A human should only step in if the situation escalates and may turn to aggression. The difference should also be noted when a female is in a heat and an entire male is around, mounting in this circumstance is not a sign of dominance. Mounting or leg ‘humping’ of humans is also a sign of dominance and not a dog’s way of saying ‘I love you.’ If your pooch mounts your leg they are showing they feel they are in charge and you quickly need to change your behaviors to show you are the pack leader. For more tips on this check out our pack leader blogs. Any dog that feels they are pack leader over their humans will display unwanted behaviors and can be difficult to train the longer they feel they are in charge. The pretty Daffodil is not that pretty for our pets!
These spring sprouting delights are toxic to both dogs and cats with the bulbs being the most toxic part of the plant. They contain lycorine which is an alkaloid with strong emetic properties, something that triggers vomiting. There are crystals around the outer layer of the bulb which cause serious tissue irritations. If any part of the flower is digested, including the bulb, this can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and in severe cases even respiratory depression or cardiac arrhythmias. If you Daffodil’s popping up in your garden at any time or you have any inside your house in a vase make sure they are kept well out of reach of your pets and make sure all water from the vase is deposed of also. Contact your vet immediately if you have any concerns in regards to your pet’s health. When I see you head for the kitchen
I now it’s time for my dinner When I See you walk to the yard I know it’s time for us to play When I see you go to the car I know it’s time for a drive When I see you turn on the TV I know it’s time for my head on your lap And when I see you climb into bed I know it’s time for my walk! The Doggy Doaters are very excited to announce our March Dog of the Month as…. Vuki the Shepherd! Vuki is a very dear friend to all the Doggy Doaters and is enjoying an extended holiday with us at the moment. His beautiful eyes melt the hearts of everyone that meets him and he gives pretty good cuddles too! Congratulations Vuki!  |
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