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Dog Food and Dog Allergies – Why Some Dogs Become Allergic to Their Dog Food

November 5, 2014 by Sherry

What Causes Some Dogs to Become Allergic to Their Dog Food? There are several factors that may cause your dog to have food allergies, but it’s also related to your dog’s genetics. Certain dogs are more likely to become allergic to their food or specific ingredients in most dog foods because of their genetic makeup … Read more

Dogs Allergies Symptoms – Is Your Dog Suffering from Allergies?

December 16, 2014October 31, 2014 by Sherry

How can you tell if your dog is suffering from allergies? Dogs’ allergies symptoms are usually caused by certain ingredients in its food, a seasonal allergy much like us humans are prone to have, or an environmental allergy. If your dog seems to be affected with allergy symptoms only during certain times of the year, … Read more

Vetri-Science Composure Bite-Sized Chews – Do They Help Dog Anxiety Symptoms?

January 25, 2019August 14, 2014 by Sherry

Vetri-Science Composure Bite-Sized Chews: Reduce Your Dog's Anxiety Safely and Easily

Vetri-Science Composure Bite-Sized Chews Review

Product:Vetri-Science Bite-Sized Chews by Composure for medium & large dogs
Price:Check for Price on Amazon
Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com
Where are they Made:*Distributed from Vermont, USA
Size of Container:10.4 oz. contains 60 chews
Guarantee: None found
My Rating: 4 out of 5

Every dog is different, just like people. Some just can’t handle a lot of noise, being left home alone, or changes in their environment very well at all. I get that…

Heck, if I had known there are products out there like this, I could’ve used these many years ago….

Calm Dog Separation Anxiety – What You Can Do

July 28, 2019August 7, 2014 by Sherry

Is It Possible To Calm Dog Separation Anxiety?

I’d say it’s possible, at least to a point, depending on how bad your dog has it.

It may take a lot of patience and time, but there are ways to make it at least a bit better for your dog…and you.

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I know it’s hard to see your best furry friend going through such stress. Plus, it’s no fun dealing with the mess either!

Separation anxiety is a common problem many dog owners face with their dogs. It can range from a mild to severe case.

Dog Anxiety Symptoms

Since some dogs have separation anxiety only to a mild degree and others may have it to an extremely severe degree there’s many different symptoms to look for. But, of course almost all of these occur when the owner leaves home, except for one that I can think of…

I’ll tell you more about that later though…but first,

When your dog is constantly destroying things in your home while you’re gone, I’d consider it a BIG problem! I’ve had the experience of coming home to disaster.…

Shoes chewed up, doors and door frames clawed to pieces,

blinds torn off the windows….

all from one little puppy, lol!

Fortunately, our four dogs aren’t that bad anymore. In fact, most of our dogs didn’t go to the extremes of tearing blinds off the windows. The first pup we had many years ago did all that damage all by his lil’ ole self.

Well, it was a lesson well learned from that puppy we named Thor. We learned a lot as we raised him and he eventually grew up to be a very good dog. Since then we’ve had quite a few other puppies and did things a bit differently with them.

We learned how to teach them it’s okay to be alone for awhile… and you can too!

Keep Dog Calm During Fireworks

November 11, 2015July 2, 2014 by Sherry

What Can You Do To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks This 4th of July?

If you own a dog that has a fear of loud noises such as fireworks and thunderstorms, I’m sure you already know how they act during this time of year.

Panting, drooling, pacing, and trying to hide are just a few of the common behaviors exhibited during the 4th’s celebrations.

Believe me, I know what it’s like to own a dog with the fear of loud noises. Our beloved and much missed dog, Pepper, was always fearful of any sudden, loud noise. Why? Well, we never could figure it out. She was always afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks ever since we had gotten her as a pup.

And….balloons.

Yes, she was terrified of balloons after she accidentally popped one during our daughter’s birthday party many years ago. She’d go hiding every time she seen a balloon after that incident, although this wasn’t until after she was over a year old already.

Well, our sweet Pepper passed away this past April, and thinking of her, I started wondering about all the other dog owners that have the same problem with their dogs during this time of year and may be looking for advice on how they could keep their dog calm during the fireworks.

I know I always felt bad knowing she was so frightened of the loud booms going on so close to our house. We live within view of a lake and every year our community sets off fireworks over it for the fourth of July celebrations.

She’d shake, pace, and stick to our legs like superglue during thunderstorms and the fourth of July fireworks! Once in awhile though, she’d take refuge in the bathtub, like she was expecting the end of the world was near.

So, what can you do to help your dog get through these frightening times? Is there anything you can do?

Yes, there are a few things I’ve found that help in these situations and thought I’d share them here.

Clean Dogs Ears – Dog Ear Wash Reviews

December 18, 2019June 25, 2014 by Sherry

Having Trouble Picking Out The Best Ear Wash For Dogs?

I know there’s tons of different ones out there, so I know what that’s like.
That’s why I thought I’d do my best to help you out in deciding on what regular ear wash would work best for your canine pal.

These are ones I’d use for healthy, not infected ears. These can usually be used weekly or sometimes even more often as a regular part of grooming.

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Dog Ear Cleaning Solution

June 13, 2016June 12, 2014 by Sherry

Choosing the Right Dog Ear Cleaning Solution

Not sure what one is the best? You’re not alone!

Trying to pick out the right one for my dogs was one of the problems I’ve had in the past. It was darn near impossible to decide which one would work best for not only my wallet, but for my dog’s delicate little ears.

There’s so many brands and different varieties in ear cleaners for dogs it’s mind boggling. You finally pick something only to find you have to decide what you really need it for…

Are you buying it to use in a normal ear cleaning routine or are you buying it to treat a problem such as smelly ears, crud built up in the outer ear, ears appear red and/or itchy ?

If it’s the latter, then your dog most likely has an ear infection of some sort or another and I’d recommend having a vet take a look. Usually your vet will prescribe an antibiotic for this, but sometimes even that doesn’t completely clear it up.

Smelly, itchy ears after using antibiotics to get rid of an ear infection does happen. You may want to go back to the vet again, but you can also try ear solutions that are specifically made for this problem.

How to Cure Dog Ear Infection

There are products out there that many people say work. After researching through reviews of other dog owners I’ve decided to make a review list of my own to help you decide what would be the best in your pooch’s situation.

No, I’m not going to guarantee these will work without a doubt; every case is different just as every dog is different! I’m not a veterinarian, only a fellow dog owner wanting to help others make the best choice possible for their beloved canine friend.

Why Does My Dog Keep Shaking His Head? And, Why You Should Check Its Ears If It’s Doing This…

October 12, 2016May 17, 2014 by Sherry

Is your dog constantly shaking its head like it’s trying to shake something off?

If your dog shakes its head until its ears are flopping and flapping around then I’d say there’s probably something wrong with your dog. No, I don’t mean mentally either! But, there’s something causing it to do this and it probably doesn’t feel good.

I’m not a vet, but I’ve owned dogs for years and I’ve had more than a few experiences of the head shaking, ear rattling dog….

This behavior is more often than not caused by your dog’s ears. Well, not it’s ears exactly, but an infection of the ears. Shaking is the only way they can try to alleviate the pain and discomfort they’re in.

Sure, your dog might shake its head once in awhile after a bath or a swim. That’s normal, they’re trying to get whatever is in their ears out!

But, if it continues it’s a problem, which can turn into a lot of pain if not treated. Irritation and inflammation to the dog’s outer ear canal can lead to infection. Try to keep water from going in your dogs ears as much as possible when giving your dog a bath and dry them out as much as possible too.

You’ve gotten water in your ears before too, right? It feels weird and it’s annoying. Plus, it’s hard to hear very good. Everything sounds muffled. So, how do you think your dog feels about it?

Probably the same as you did. But, what about when your ears hurt, feel plugged, or are itching like crazy? What would you do?

Well, you’d be pretty darn grumpy for one thing…and, you’d probably be scratching, rubbing, and picking too. Maybe some swearing too!

If you’re not sure how to clean your dog’s ears watch the video below. This is one I found that may be helpful to you from Greencross Vets.

No, not only water can be a problem in your dogs ears. There are other things that can cause irritation and eventual infection too, such as yeast and excessive bacteria that normally grow on the skin.

But, for now, does your dog have any of these symptoms?