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The United States is in the grips of a massive heat wave, which means it's important to limit your little dog's time outside, especially small breeds with thick coats or dogs with short muzzles, including Shih Tzus, Pugs, French Bulldogs and Pekingese. Plan on early morning and late evening walks. You already know this - never leave a dog inside a hot car.
Also be wary of hot pavement so you don't burn your little pup's paws.
If you notice excessive panting and think your dog is overheating, get you pup indoors and a bathtub or sink and run cool water over your pup. You can find more information about heatstroke in dogs at PetMD.
Does your little doggy inhale his or her food, sometimes throwing up from eating too fast? We tested a slow-feed bowl with DJ, our resident food guzzler. DJ has always been a fast eater. He devours his food in hopes of getting a little extra from the bowls of our other two dogs. So we tested a slow-feed bowl to see if it would slow this little gobbler down.
When DJ ate from his normal stainless steel bowl, he finished his kibble, which a little bit of wet food in 52-seconds flat. After letting him get used to the slow-feed bowl for one week, we timed him and it took him 2 minutes and 15 seconds to finish the same amount of food.
So the slow-feed bowl really did slow DJ's eating speed. We now have them in-stock and ready to go. These small stainless steel bowls have three stanchions your pup has to work around to eat. Bowl also has a rubber non-skip grip on the bottom to keep it from sliding around. It's 6-inches across the top, 2-inches tall and holds two cups of food, which is more than enough for pint-size pooches.
The stainless-steel slow-feed bowl for small dog is $15.99. You can order yours here:http://bit.ly/1XoMn9v
If you're planning to give your small dog a taste of your Thanksgiving feast, a little bit of white turkey meat is the safest food to share. Some Thanksgiving foods to avoid giving to your lil pup are:
Turkey: A little white meat is okay. Avoid giving your dog too dark mean and skin.
Stuffing: Stuffing often contains some of the following: onions, garlic or raisins, all of which can be toxic for dogs, especially the little ones.
Mashed Potatoes: Go easy on mashed potatoes, especially if they're loaded with butter and sour cream.
Green bean casserole: Avoid if the casserole has onions.
Bread: Buttery garlic bread is a no-non.
Remember, little dogs have little tummies. If you do share your turkey day meal with your pup, only share a tiny bit. Also remember to remind your family and guests to avoid overfeeding (or not sharing any) table foods with your pup.
Xylitol is a sweetener that's common in sugarless chewing gum and other sugar-free products, that can be deadly for dogs. Along with gum, Xylitol is used in products including mints, gummy vitamins, toothpaste, specialty peanut butter and melatonin sleep aids.
So be aware and be sure to keep any sugar free gum up and away from your pup. You can read more about the dangers of Xylitol and dogs in the Wall Street Journal.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/sweetener-in-gum-is-causing-surge-in-accidental-dog-poisonings-1446512402
Summer showers? No problem when you little pup is sporting Jelly Wellies rain gear. We have colorful rain coats and matching boots in stock. These lightweight jackets and boots are perfect for spring, summer and fall.
Rain coats have a hood and an opening on the back to connect a leash to your pup's collar. Velcro straps make getting the jackets on and off super easy. Boots are a great way to keep you pup's paws dry and your floors clean after a walk on wet ground. Boots also have a velcro band to keep them in place.
Available in Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Green and Blue. Order your Jelly Wellies today.
We're loving Dog Fashion Spa's fur + skin lotion. What is it? This heavenly scented lotion is designed to condition your fur baby's coat and replenish it with essential nutrients. To use, take a small dab of the lotion and rub it on your hands like you would a hand creme. Then rub the lotion onto your little pup's fur.
Use Dog Fashion Spa fur + coat lotion between baths or trips to the groomer to keep your dog looking and smelling great. You can also use this as a leave-in conditioner after you give your dog a bath. It's easy to use, non-greasy and leaves your doggie's coat silky soft.
Add this wonderfully scented creme to your pup's grooming routine. Shop now.
Ever wonder why your little dog sniffs out the perfect spot to poop and then does a few spins before doing his or her business? The sniffing is part of your dog's desire to leave some information for other dogs, such as, this is my turf. Spinning is your pup's way of lining up with the Earth's magnetic field.
Read this great article to learn more about your pup's pooping ritual.
Let's kick off spring cleaning season by tackling your little pup's toys. Toys get dirty from being dragged outside and soft toys can be breeding grounds for bacteria. Yuck!
Here are a few helpful tips to clean your pup's toys:
- Toss any toys that are broken, torn up or that have any loose pieces/parts that can become choking hazards.
- Hard plastic and rubber toys can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. Do not use dish detergent. Simply run the dishwasher with hot water to kill any bacteria on the toys.
- Toss your little furry friend's soft toys into the washing machine. Use a gentle soap and run the washing machine with hot water to sanitize the toys. Dry the toys on low heat or air dry them.
When your pup's toys are all clean, place them in a basket and break out an older toy that will feel fresh and new to your pooch!
