vafnana | October 9, 2009
vafnana | October 7, 2009
Without a doubt, ear cropping is unnecessary surgery. Having said that, my dogs do not require that decision to make but I like the look of quality cropped ears. I recently came upon another article about banning ear cropping and a response from a DVM:
“We all seem to ignore the fact that there are no wild canines in nature whose ears do not stand up: this after thousands of years of evolution. Floppy ears are the result of hundreds of years of breeding by mankind in order to get results for whatever dog traits the breeders were looking for.”
Mmmmmm,
vafnana | October 6, 2009
Not that we ever clean up peepee from our little angels!
mix equal parts club soda and white vinegar, saturate or spray away!
vafnana | October 3, 2009
FOR LOLA!
Lots of skunks this year! Important to remember: take all jewelry off or use gloves while washing your pet, the jewelry absorbs the scent!
In plastic bucket mix: 1 qt 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 c baking soda, 1-2 tsp liquid soap(dawn or ivory), lather deeply into the coat and skin, leave on for at least 5 minutes, longer is better. Keep out of eyes. Rinse with tepid water. Repeat if necessary.
vafnana | October 3, 2009
I recently saw an advertisement for a parasite repellent. Keep this in mind for next year!
It’s called bugbam. It’s a tag that hangs on your dog’s collar and in the tag contains geranium, citronella and lemongrass. These oils repel mosquitos, ticks and fleas. But,,, one tag only lasts 15days.
vafnana | September 30, 2009
Genistein, a substance found in soy, has been researched and found that it could be helpful in preventing and fighting cancer in dogs. So far they have found that a form of genistein has actually killed canine lymphoid cells in a lab, and that it could help chemotherapy work faster and more effectively.
vafnana | September 27, 2009
On September 28, people around the globe will recognize World Rabies Day with the goal of one day wiping rabies off the face of the earth. A rare occurrence in the U.S., this fatal disease continues to take the lives of thousands of people and animals worldwide. About 55,000 people die annually of rabies; many of them are children bitten by dogs.
Spread the word, let us make rabies history.
vafnana | September 21, 2009
According to veterinarians and psychologists, sound affects your pet’s behavior and well-being. Harsh noises can irritate and unsettle your pet that can lead to behaviorial issues, a problem 90% of pet owners end up discussing with their veterinarian. Music therapy, perferably soothing music, can help soothe distressed animals. Recent sound tests performed in veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have shown that playing certain types of music can help reduce anxiety and speed the healing process. People have also recorded their own voices, in happy, upbeat tones to play at home while the owners are away for seperation anxiety pets.
vafnana | September 14, 2009
Many people come into our clinic and say that the product they used, whether it was purchased from us or not, didn’t work because they now have fleas again. What most people don’t understand is that the life cycle of a flea infestation lasts from 2 – 3 months. You need to treat every animal in the household during that time. Often people are amazed that their pet has fleas in the first place. They don’t know where they came from, so here is an answer to the question, “Where do fleas come from?” The fleas you see on the dog or cat emerged out of cocoons or pupae, which came from larvae, which came from eggs generally laid six to eight weeks earlier. These eggs can even be brought into your household in various ways, even on your shoe. The flea that is on your dog or cat has never been on another dog or cat. These fleas may be coming from outdoors or indoors, and they jump on the first host that goes by. Bottom line: You cannot win the “flea war” without proper use of treating each dog or cat for 2-3 months.
vafnana | September 12, 2009
I used to have a sweet, cuddly, calm, ”good never naughty” puppy! I really thought something was wrong with Sisu. It seemed as if overnight she turned into a defiant, non listening, active, never resting dog! Then I read an article. Sisu is going through her “young and restless” stage. The article mentioned that she is playing catchup with her brain and body. A typical 9 month old dog’s body is growing rapidly, it’s brain, including the ability to retain information, is playing catchup. I remember going to our agility classes and being so proud of how she mastered commands. Today she looks at me with a blank stare! I guess I’ll have to go back to the basic obedience for a little while, play more and exercise more. The good news is that canine adolescence lasts just months, not years.
