| RECIPE FOR A FROZEN TREAT FOR YOUR PUP: Ingredients: 1 pint of Plain or Vanilla yogurt 1 Banana 2 TBSP (heaping) peanut butter 2 TBSP honey *mix in a blender, pour in to cups with a lid and freeze and serve. |
| A friend recommended Schreiner's Herbal Solution to me for my dog who suffers from seasonal grass allergies...on her paws.. She licks her feet constantly. This solution works great. I do have to spray her paws before she aggravates them too badly, but if I do her feet are fine! Check out Schreiner's at http://www.schreiners.com/ |
| Have a high energy dog? With a high prey drive or very playful? Try using a flirtpole to exercise your dog. Check out Diane Jessup's web site for more info on the flirt pole. I used a stuffed toy's arm or leg as opposed to a rabbit skin as Diane suggests. The toy appendage works just fine. |
| SprayShield (formerly Direct Stop) Animal Deterrent Spray with Clip by Premier The #1 Alternative to Pepper Spray! Spray-Shield (formerly Direct Stop) Animal Repellent Citronella Spray Price $9.99 found at MightyPets |
| The martingale collar I have found to be better than a harness, regular collar or a choke collar. Jeffers Pets carries it for a reasonable price for around $4.00 to $7.00 |
| Do you have a dog that suffers from irritable bowel syndrome? Or a pup you have to take to the vet often to have his anal glands expressed? Try adding a potato ( I cut mine up and boil, no butter or salt of course) to your dog's food. The size of your dog and his exercise regime will determine the amount of potato you add to his food. You can also try pumpkin or sweet potato. I learned this from "Your Dog" a magazine put out by Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuft's University. My dog likes the regular potato best.. |
| Is your dog a little.. energetic? Try using a backpack. It will double your walk time for your dog. Jeffers is one place that carries them but do feel free to shop around. The prices at Jeffers Pets ranges from $27 to $36 |
| Need a diversion when you leave your home? Try using peanut butter in a kong. Use about 2 TBSP and spread around the inner top hole. Got a pup with some separation anxiety? Fill the kong about 3/4 full with wet/canned food. Freeze over night. Then put peanut butter around the top opening. |
| Have a problem with your dog chewing the collar off your other dog? Use Capsasin on your dog's collar. Put it on the outside, one bite/chew from your chewer will cure him/her quickly. Also, consider a Lupine collar, they are guaranteed for life even against chewing. You can also try CONTROL-IT!, a safe non-toxic finger nail polish used for humans to help them stop biting their nails. Apply to outside of collar, allow to dry and apply two more times. The Capsasin works the best. |
| Got a teething puppy? Try a clean old wash cloth, dipped in chicken broth, and squeezed just a little. Make it into a roll, place in a freezer bag and freeze. It will cool puppy's gums while she chews. As with all chews, don't leave her unattended. Carrots also make great chews, but don't give too many or they will upset her tummy. Also, no grapes or rasins for any dog/puppy as they are toxic! Bully sticks, pizzle sticks and lambs ears also make great chews. Rawhides are o.k., but remember they take longer to digest. Nyla bone also has a great assortment of good chews. (Jeffers Pets carries all) |
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| for your Arthritic dog: 1. Ease your senior's pain. Check with your vet for anti-inflammatories (NSAID) and other pain relievers such as: Vetrin Canine Aspirin, Carprofen (Rimadyl®), Etodolac (EtoGesic), Deracoxib (Deramaxx), Ketoprofen, Meloxicam). Consult your veterinarian for more information and prescription. Please note that aspirin and prescription NSAIDs should not be used together. 2. Add a good supplement to your senior's food. Cosequin:"Cosequin® is a patented, scientifically researched nutritional supplement dispensed by thousands of veterinarians to help dogs maintain healthy joints. As dogs age, it is common for their joints to become less flexible which impacts their mobility and quality of life. Even at younger ages some dogs are subject to joint health concerns which affect flexibility and mobility. Cosequin® is an exclusive formula of three ingredients: Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Manganese Ascorbate." Joint Strong:"Designed as a 3-pronged approach to joint disorders. (1) "Puts out the fire" of inflammation with ORAC antioxidants as found in wolf diets. (2) Guards cartilage from chemical attack. Green tea extract, acetyl-cysteine and curcumin inhibit cartilage destroying enzymes. (3) Supports repair and growth. Glucosamine (1150 mg), chondroitin and CMO help "turn on" anabolic processes to support cartilage repair and growth." or Drs. Foster & Smith: Joint Care 3. :"Our favorite daily glucosamine product when you're concerned about your pet's joints. Our premium formula includes glucosamine and chondroitin to supply the building blocks of cartilage.This premium formula includes soybean and avocado unsaponifiables (ASU) phytosterols. Research shows ASUs support healthy joints and cartilage in many ways at a cellular level. MSM is included as an organic source of sulfur. Also contains antioxidant nutrients that help the body’s normal defenses. Recommended especially for senior pets. Liver flavored tablets or granules. For dogs and cats." . Elevated feeders not only eases stress on your dog's neck and spine, but it also aides in digestion. 4. A good orthopedic bed supports you pet's joints and is easy for your pet to get in and out of bed. Place the bed away from cold drafts. 5. As the weather conditions get colder, and damper add some heat for your senior with a sweater or a few Snuggle Safe's. You place these in the microwave, per the instructions, and place under your pets blanket for 12 hours of warmth. Jeffers Pets also carries a dog friendly warming pad called: Lectro-Kennel™ Warming Pads 6. Exercise! Exercise helps muscle tone which in turn adds support to the joints. Start out light, 10- 15 minutes , everyday is fine. You can work up to three hours a week. Go easy and let your pet set the pace. Stop if he/she becomes fatigued no matter how long you have been walking. Walking is good, swimming is great! You can also play games with your pet, stimulate his "mental" muscles. 7. If you pooch is fluffy, aka obese, a weight reduction is in order. Overweight adds strain on the joints. Check with your vet for a diet tailored to your senior. For more articles on arthritis, hip dysplasia and your senior pet go to Drs Foster and Smith and for more on Senior Pet Care. |
| Border collie? Try a tether ball set! We used a 4" PVC pipe , drilled a hole at the top to attach the rope and tether ball. |
Just some fun things and suggestions for your pet.