Archive for June, 2010
Our dog loves to go swimming at the beach. This year we bought a new house that has an in ground swimming pool and the look on our dogs face told us he will be spending as much time in the pool as we will. One of the things we noticed is that he will have a rough time getting in and out.
So we decided to make it easy for him by installing a dog pool ramp. The ramp works great giving our dog the opportunity to swim and play in the pool and be able to get in and out with ease. Installation was a breeze with little to no training as our dog took to using the pool ramp right away.
With the summer temperatures rising, pet owners need to be aware of the dangers of leaving their dog unattended in the car. Most of us whom own dogs like to take them with us everywhere we can from short errands to visiting family and friends.
However, leaving your dog in the car even with a window cracked in the hot days of summer can severely dehydrate your dog even for short periods. Keeping a dog travel bowl filled with cool water is an inexpensive way to help keep your dog hydrated. To check for dehydration look at their gums, if they are dry then your dog is dehydrated.
While you should never leave your dog in a closed-up car for any length of time leaving the windows cracked and having cool water, available in a dog travel bowl will give you the time to make those short runs to the corner store.
Our pets sometimes get themselves in sticky situations that end up needing a little first aid. Stepping on a sharp object or getting their paw caught is two of the most common. When this happens, remember to keep your dog calm, a reassuring voice works best. Next, grab your pet first aid kit.
Your kit should contain an antibiotic ointment, styptic powder (to stop bleeding), gauze pads and gauze roll, medical grade tap for wrapping, a muzzle just in case (when dogs are in pain they bit), tweezers to remove any splinters, and certainly a book on pet first aid.
Remember you are your pets best solution to sticky situations. If the accident is not something you can handle or the problem gets worse see your vet immediately. Check with your for vet on the 24 hour emergency pet clinic near you. This is a phone number that be every pet first aid kit.