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Cooked Bones and Dogs

Mandie — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:35:08 +0000

10 Reasons Why Cooked Bones Are Bad For Dogs: 1. Broken teeth or torn gums. While certainly not life threatening, a broken tooth or injured gum can cause a lot of pain for your dog, and may also require pricey dental work. 2. Bone may get stuck in or around your dog’s lower jaw. Because [...] Related posts:

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Skunk Smell Removal – What to do if your dog was sprayed by skunks

Mandie — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:41:03 +0000

Help, my dog was sprayed by a skunk! Most likely if you’re reading this post your dog has just recently been sprayed by a skunk, or there was a skunk incident in the past and you want to be prepared for the future, so let me cut to the chase. Below is a “recipe” for [...] No related posts.

Dog Ate Fish Oil

Mandie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:35:57 +0000

I came home from a quick, two hour long trip to the store to find a 400 capsule bottle of fish oil pills spilled out onto the dog’s bed. We’ve been giving them one, 1000 mg capsule per day to help with arthritis and inflammation – turns out they like them a bit too much… [...] No related posts.

Xylitol is Not Safe for Dogs

Mandie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:26:57 +0000

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is quickly gaining popularity in the US as a sugar substitute due to its tooth- and diabetic-friendly nature. Xylitol can be found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, including berries, corn husks, mushrooms, and oats, or extracted from corn fiber, corn, plums, and raspberries. Xylitol can most [...] Related posts:

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Anal Gland Expression in Dogs

Mandie — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:38:56 +0000

It is now time to touch on one of the more unpleasant aspects of dog ownership – expressing your dog’s anal glands. All dogs have two anal glands or sacs; 1 gland on each side of the anus. These glands are occasionally refereed to as “scent glands”, because they enable the dog to mark its [...] No related posts.

Dog Tore Off Dew Claw

Mandie — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:16:23 +0000

Help, My Dog Ripped His Dew Claw! I had no idea how common of an injury a torn dew claw is in dogs until it happened to my American Bulldog last week. I ran into the Post Office for literally 2 minutes, only to return to find that Tucker was standing in the front seat [...] No related posts.

Fungal Infections in Dogs

Mandie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:27:04 +0000

Fungal yeast infections are fairly common in dogs both internally and externally, especially on areas like paws. You should always consult with your veterinarian before undertaking any home fungal treatment to rule out other causes for the infection before starting treatment. If it can be determined that your dog’s infection is related to yeast, below [...] Related posts:

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Recipes for Home Made Dog Treats

Mandie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:56:17 +0000

Saving money could not be easier with these simple dog treat recipes that can be made at home with ingredients around the kitchen. Keep your dog happy and healthy with these all-natural, preservative free bones, biscuits and cookies, homemade with love. Below are some of my favorite canine treat recipes – Peanut Butter Bones, Bacon [...] No related posts.

Natural Flea Prevention and Control for Dogs

Mandie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:09:05 +0000

Adult fleas are not only a nuisance to humans and their pets, but can cause serious medical problems including allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, secondary skin irritations and, in extreme cases, anemia. Adult fleas are about 1/16 to 1/8-inch long, dark reddish-brown, wingless, hard-bodied (making them very difficult to crush between your fingers), have three pairs of [...] No related posts.

Help – My Dog Ate Chicken Bones

Mandie — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:03:53 +0000

Help, my dog ate cooked chicken bones! Do I need to take my dog to the vet if he ate bones?? We have all been there… You get distracted during the game while your favorite team is scoring the game winning touchdown, only to find that Tank has managed to eat the bones of every [...] No related posts.