TIPS
Bloat: Occurs in large to giant dog breeds with deep and/or narrow-chests. It is the filling of the stomach with air, with or without the stomach twisting. Prevention: 1) Feed a high v quality dog food, 2) Feed dog 2-3 x's day, 3) Use bottled water, not tap, 3) No food given within 1 hr before of after exercising, 4) Learn to use a Bloat Kit
Chocolate: Chocolate is toxic to pets. It
contains a caffeine-like substance called theobromine that can cause a
potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm.
Dental Tips: Brushing a dog's teeth with a double-sided pet toothbrush & pet toothpaste daily or treat them with "Greenies" or "CET Chewies" which contain enzymes that break down tarter.
Dogs Afraid of Fireworks, Thunder, Traveling? Try www.thundershirt.com, a shirt a dog wears to automatically calm your pet.Fleas: Try giving your dog a product called Brewer's yeast with GarlicFoxtails: Avoid walking or allowing you dog to roam near foxtails of any kind. They can become quickly lodged into the nose and ears of your dogs, causing a hefty Vet bill.
Joint Pain: The most important thing a pet owner can do to prevent the effects of degenerative joint disease is to keep a pet lean. Try a natural supplement called, "Advanced Cetyl M" by Response Products.
Keep Pets Indoors on Halloween: Cats & dogs
can be frightened by Halloween celebrations so it's best to keep them
inside. Keep in mind that there are some people who enjoy torturing
black cats on Halloween.
Fixing Your Pets: Please spay or neuter your pets after 12weeks of age.
Pet Insurance Option: Just start a fund for your pet and put $20-$50 month away for a rainy day.Pulling Dog: Obtain a "Sensible/Sensation Harness" or "Halti" collar available on line.
Poinsettia Flowers: These flowers have a substance in the leaves that can cause irritation to the pet's mouth, gums and stomach.
Rattlesnakes: Be careful when walking your dog during peak rattlesnake season in San Diego. (March thru November) First aid tip: Get your dog to a Vet ASAP, know ahead of time if your Vet carries the anti snake serum.
Tongue Color: Pay attention to the tongue color of your dog. Should be light red to a healthy pink. Darker color could be signs of stomach or digestion issues.