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Dog Backpacks Are So Versatile

Dog backpacks serve more than one purpose, from giving your dog exercise to providing an easy way to carry extra items.

Dog Backpacks The Do’s and Don’ts

These packs are perfect for hiking or camping trips that include your dog. They’re also good for when you’re enjoying a stroll around town and want to make sure you have plenty of snacks or other items. Here are some simple tips to make everything easier:

Don’t Spring Dog Backpacks  on Your Dog All At Once

Doggie backpacks are a great tool but require some acclimation. You shouldn’t expect your dog to accept the back right away. Expect a little bit of chewing, trying to get the pack off, and similar actions. Helping your dog get ready for the pack is fairly easy.

Do Give Your Pets Time to  Adjust to the Dog Backpacks 

Getting your pet used to dog backpacks is easier in the house or yard at first. One advantage is that you can supervise him or her. You’ll also be able to avoid any accidents that could happen. Once he or she accepts the pack, the fun awaits.

Don’t Use It As an Exercise Substitute

Doggie backpacks are said to be good for providing a workout. This is very true, but you’ll still need to walk and play with your dog when not hiking with them. Ideally, one of these backpacks should serve as one of several ways to keep your dog happy. Your dog will get exercise, and also stay occupied.

Do Use Them on the Trail a Lot

Dog backpacks help give your pet a sense of responsibility. Focusing on the load reduces the desire to chase wildlife. Both of you are likely to have a much happier time. Enjoying time with your dog is a lot more fun than searching for them.

Doggie backpacks make hiking or camping happier for both of you. There are enough choices for you to make a perfect selection.

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Common Dog Injuries

Our dogs are our best friends. We want them to be safe and happy, but, unfortunately, our best friends might get injured. There are a variety of common dog injuries, and if you know what they are, you will know how to take care of your pet.

Common Dog Injuries

It’s a good idea to know the most common injuries that you might come across so that you can prepare before it happens.

-Cruciate Ligament Injury

Humans aren’t the only ones who get bad knees. The cruciate ligament, the ligament right by the knee, is one of the most popular areas for a dog to get injured. Recovery depends on how severe the injury is. Some dogs may be able to but weight on it and recover with simple rest and medication. Other injuries are much more severe and require extensive recovery.

-Mouth Injuries Are Common Dog Injuries

It seems like our pets are always chewing on or eating something. When we don’t pay attention, they might just end up chewing on something that will give them an injury. For this reason, it’s not surprising that so many pets end up with an injury.

-Lacerations Are Common Dog Injuries 

There are several ways that a dog can end up with lacerations and other trauma. Some of the most common reasons are getting hit by a car and dog fights. When this happens, the dog needs to go to the veterinarian right away to determine the seriousness of the injury.

Onset Injuries Using Ice

Onset injuries are common dog injuries   One of the best ways to make your dog feel better when there is an onset injury is to use ice to relieve the pain. The ice helps numb the pain, reduce swelling, and relieve muscles. It can be difficult to keep your dog still, though! Give them an outfit that will keep the ice in the desired spot with our therapeutic dog garments and wraps.

There are a number of common dog injures to be aware of.  Knowing how to treat these injuries is important, Hopefully, your dog will never have to endure any of these injuries, but if they do, be prepared with the right attire!

Preventing common dog injuries by Dr. Marty Becker

 

Dog Injuries: Sprains and Strains

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Holiday Diet For Your Dog

Holiday Diet For Your Dog

The holiday diet of your pet should be carefully monitored if you don’ t want your dog to get sick.  We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas, by cooking  plenty of foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

So much food is prepared and served to family, friends and guest and anything left on plates generally is  feed to the dog.

When we  give our pets  fatty turkey skin or stuffing, we are  doing more than showing them our love—we may be upsetting their balanced diet, not to mention their stomach.

KEEPING SCRAPS SAFE

Many families eat turkey, ham and roast beef during the holidays. If your family does, you may be tempted to give your dog a bone or two to gnaw on. In almost every case, the bones are too small, sharp, and brittle for your dog to chew on safely. Sharp bones can cause intestinal perforations and blockages, which can turn a fun holiday treat into an expensive emergency room nightmare. Dog Table Scrap

It’s OK to give table scraps. Just be sure that they’re healthy, low calorie, low salt and low fat so that your dog can enjoy many years of long life with you.

OK as Snacks:

  • Lean bits of cooked turkey, beef, pork or fish without the skin and without bones.
  • Raw vegetables other than onions or garlic. Good choices are carrots, celery, lettuce and cabbage hearts.
  • Cooked vegetables without butter and salt (no onions or garlic).
  • Plain raw pumpkin.
  • Peanut butter is ok, but it very oily and high in calories. Give sparingly.

NOT OK as Snacks:

  •  Raisins
  •  Grapes
  • Foods  with onions
  • Anything starchy (bread, potatoes, pasta)
  • Desserts
  • Foods with chocolate
  • Anything with sugar
  • Anything with alcohol
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Raw meat
  • Bones
  • Turkey skin/chicken skin

We are humanizing our pets    Pets have long been considered part of the family, but in recent years that has started to translate to actually treating pets more like people – a trend called “humanization.” Pet owners are seeking out higher quality foods, more high-end accessories and more expensive medical treatments. Largely gone are the days of “outside dogs” that just “see to themselves.”

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