Bad breath ...more than just a faux Paw

Barks Fellow Canines!
the following is by guest blogger...My Mom!


Hmm,
Eat some dry kibble or reach for the Crest and the toothbrush, for most of us this is a no brainier.

But when it comes to Fifi and Fido there seems to be some confusion.
Many pet parents seem to feel feeding dry kibble and giving a dental chew now and again will result in movie star dog smiles.
In general, dry kibble does out-perform wet food when it comes to Fido or Fifi’s dental health. However since dogs use their back teeth to chew this leaves about 32 other teeth not being scraped at all with that dry kibble


Increasingly we seem to be finding out how established medical care is just as beneficial for our pets as for us. Why should anyone be shocked to learn that brushing a dogs teeth (or not) has the same consequences as it does for our own? Yet many of us bulk at the notion. Spare The Tartar...Enjoy Better Health!
Much has been documented on the detrimental effects of poor dental care on the overall health of our best friends.
Proper dental care isn’t just a matter of keeping your dog’s breath fresh — it’s critical for his overall health. Dogs don’t usually get cavities, but they’re susceptible to periodontal disease. Without proper dental care, approximately 75 percent of all dogs develop this condition by age 4.
With the growing selection of doggie dental care products, It's Never Been Easier to Care for your best friends Teeth .

Dental chews ,treats , biscuits continue to improve rapidly and help control plaque This is the same with rawhide and specially designed chew toys. Dental sprays, gels snd water additives can reduce plaque and tarter ,think of these as the equivalent of Us human ‘s Listerine and freshen up gums, all useful in a game plan for healthy teeth and gums , but not a replacement for brushing.
There is still no substitute for good old fashioned brushing and although Doggie dentures are now a possibility, I don’t imagine your pet is going to enjoy them nor your wallet.

Health Advantages of Pet Ownership

There are those that question are we humanizing dogs too much?

Expensive outfits, designer collars, organic treats and feed, human grade vegan grooming products…

When this question is in reference to outfitting our pets in pink, frilly dresses or designer matching outfits, I having for the most part shared my life with Dobermans, German Shepherds and other large breed dogs, cute, frilly or matching designer outfits are not my accessory of choice, but an occasional collar charm, a decorative bandanna, some holiday bling are not out of the question, and if the dogs decked out in pinks and frills enjoy some oohs, aahs and extra attention because of it …why not?

When it comes to health care, I do have a strong opinion and that is I feel dogs deserve the best health benefits and treatments that pet owners and science can provide them. Every day their presence in our lives is scientifically proven to provide us with numerous life enhancing and medical benefits. Why would we not want to provide them with the same?





As science begins to recognize not only the long known and accepted emotional advantage of pet interaction but also the documented evidence of how the companionship of our pets lowers our blood pressure which in turn helps to prevent heart disease ,the health and wellness factor of pets is leading to even more proven in-depth benefits to human health care.
According to an article by the editor of Your Dog, American Association of Pet Product Manufactures, Pet interaction can even ultimately lower health care costs. Since stress has now been identified as one of the leading causes behind many diseases and scientific research has proven that pets lower stress levels.

Service dogs that can sense oncoming potentially life threatening medical conditions can alert their human in time to prevent a potentially more costly health crisis. Other studies our showing that autistic children are benefiting from close interaction with specially trained dogs.

So when I hear someone ask,” are we going to far by integrating human grade organic treats , natural chemical free skin care products or holistic health care alternatives into our dog’s lifestyle?” I have to reply, with the many ways in which they enrich our lives, are we going far enough?
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Exercise not Just For Humans!

Exercise is often seen as a health issue, but it also has a huge effect on your dog's behavior. All dogs, especially puppies and young dogs have a lot of energy, which if they're not allowed to burn off, can be manifested as bad behavior.
Most dogs that develop problems such as separation anxiety, aggression, nervousness and many other behavior disorders have not been given enough exercise. Dogs are animals that need to be challenged and enjoy working. Taking your dog out for a daily walk is an excellent way to provide mental stimulation. Remember a big back yard, which is just a kennel to your dog, is not an adequate substitute for exercise.
There are many different types of exercises you can do with your dog. When you decide on which exercise or combination of exercises you want to do with your dog, you'll want to consider your dog's energy level, breed, age and health. Just because you may have a small dog doesn't mean he/she needs less exercise. Some dogs are perfectly happy with a 20-30 minute daily walk, whereas other dogs might consider it barely a warm-up, although the walk would certainly help stimulate their mind.
Listed below are some types of exercise you may want to do with your dog. You can choose different activities based on the energy level of your particular dog.
Walk your dog – Walking your dog is a great way to promote training and exercise your dog at the same time. If your dog possesses a higher level of energy you may want to add a dog backpack to your walk. This will give your dog a job to do and make your dog work harder while on your walk.
Take your dog for a bike ride – I like to take my dogs out for the occasional bike ride as a way to mix up their exercise routine. I prefer to ride in a place where my dogs can run off leash. This is safer for both my dogs and me. When I do have the dogs on their leash, I only take out one dog at a time, and I like to use a bike attachment to help keep my dog from pulling me down.
Go rollerblading with your dog – This is a great way to let high-energy dogs burn off a lot of energy in a short period of time. I really enjoy rollerblading, because it gives me a chance to get some aerobic exercise at the same time my dogs get their own exercise needs met.
Swimming – This is great for almost every dog. It provides low-impact exercise for your dog that can't be beat. Swimming is especially beneficial for older dog's suffering from arthritis because it won't cause undue stress on their joints and muscles. I also like taking my dogs out to swim during the summer months because it offers a great way to let them cool off.
Doggie Day Care – If your dog gets along well with others a doggie day care can provide a good way to exercise both his/her mind and body. Dogs often come home after a day at the day care worn out and happy.
How do you exercise your dog?

Contributed by Kelley Denz

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Mom and I got a big Kick (BOL) out of Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookies!

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Fall is for Furlings!

Barks Fellow Canines,

The other day I noticed a change was in the air, the nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter.

Mom is spending time adding Fun Fur Fan Football gear, to our website .

I also see she's putting Halloween Costumes on the site already, yep last year we had some disappointed pups cos their size was sold out, so start yapping at your person now to order !

My absolute Favorite thing though is , you guesssed it our expanding treat line, cos of course I am still the chief taste tester...BOL

Oh, andour new vegan Massage Lotion for dogs, well need I bark more?

ooommm

Tay

We're Going To The Humans!

This is what I'm Barkin' About!

Remember my former growls about my Skin Mom scarfing my Aroma Paws Pad Cream for her feet, then sharing myAll Natural Repellent Spray?

"Products tested on people aka (human grade ingredients); The only problem with that is I have to keep an eye on Mom ever since I caught her using my Aroma Paws paw cream on her feet and Aroma Paws Natural Bug Repellant…what’s next my Wild Salmon Food Toppers for a little protein boost?"

Well here's the latest...

Three of the Utopian Dog Bowls we carry at

alldogsbigandsmall.com
are going on a voyage to be used as non-slip, anti-bacterial feed dishes...for Humans!

Now don't bark me wrong , Mom thinks it's awesome that these bowls were chose from us to be part of such an awesome adventure!

as for me ...I bark better the bowls go than me!!

BOL

Tay

Little sister Hits the stage

...center that is!
What a pain in the tail, even if it is a short one ! GOL!
If it wasn't for the sharing thing, yep I am, or bark that was a spoiled only child, but no more!
For Easter guess what came from the alldogsbigandsmall.com Easter UPS truck?
Doggles, great for my eyes come our yearly River trip, only problem is two pair came and one was pink with rhinestones...Pink is not my color, so guess who's coming along this year! From CEO to puppy sitter GOL!!

Barks,
Tay