Don't Steal Your Dog's Sunshine

Take these measures to help ensure your pet enjoys the summer fun without a trip to the vet.

Prevent overheating, let your dog rest inside or in the shade.  Hydrate, make sure your friend has access to fresh water.  Stop stress, give your dog a breaks from a busy party.

Protect their feet from the hot pavement.

Share your plain hot dog only if you know your dog can have a few bites without getting sick and is not prone to pancreatitis.  No Matter what moderation is the key.  

Do not walk your dog on black pavement on a very hot day.

Do not feed greasy table food like chips and pizza.  Or leave the grill unattended. 

Summer Time At Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too

Every Cat Needs Entertainment..

 Cats are curious creatures that love to run, climb, hunt and play.

Providing entertainment and activities for your cat keeps them healthier

and helps reduce unwanted behavior. 

Indoor cats live longer healthier lives but van develop undesirable habits if not given enough exercise and mental stimulation. 

Some undesirable behaviors and medical conditions that can develop from lack of stimulation include scratching inappropriate places, chewing, peeing outside the litter box, aggression and obesity.

Cat toys especially ones with bells, feather, furor pom poms can provide hours of entertainment and some exercise for your kitty. 

Toys to encourage your cat's natural instinct to hunt are also available.

These toys can be filled with a treat or cat food and can be hidden in the house . 

You can also train your cat to chase laser pointers.  Whether your kitty spends most of its time sleeping or begging you to play, providing entertainment for your cat is important for its mental a nd physical health.  

Easter Pets May Not Hold Interest For Long..

Eggs, chocolate and toys are fine fillers for Easter baskets. But when the holidays comes live bunnies and chicks should not be gifts for small children.

Owning a pet is a long term commitment and adoption should for a lifetime.

Rabbits are not particularly cuddly pets, like children are thinking. 

   Allergies are a concern too. 

   Children under the age of 5 really should not be handling or touching chicks

   or ducklings or other live poultry. 

  

  Rabbits cost more to keep than cats or guniea pigs, rabbits are the third most

  frequently surrounded animal at shelters and the third most euthanized.

  Rabbits can live up to 14 years and need regular specialized veterinary care.

  Children will lose interest after only a few weeks.

  Instead of giving a live animal, parents can consider giving a plush bunnies, books

  about animals or chocolate rabbits.

  It is very important to understand the commitment that you are making.  And to

  take precautions.

How To Improve Your Cat's Happiness

Cat Spaces, it is in the climb.  Cat's naturally desire high places they can reach by climbing, as vertical spaces, facilitates adventure as well as safety and security. 

Your cat's opinion of its environment can be elevated by facilitating this

vertical space via cat trees, as well as by implementing creative shelf and furniture arrangements.  Older cats that enjoy having the sun warm their bones may appreciate a sturdy, soft perch to nap on by a window.

Providing these spaces expands both the physical environment for your cat and their overall happiness and sense of security.  Cats without this type if climbing enrichment may go ahead and create their own by jumping on the kitchen tables and counters.  It is important to realize that this is not just acting out and it is a natural instinct that absolutely needs a healthy outlet.  Tree furniture usually also has bark or carpet material for your cat to scratch up.  Another must have as an outlet to express their normal behavior. 

                                Tips When Bathing Your Dog In Between The Grooming Salon



Avoid using full strength dog shampoo.  Mix the shampoo with a good amount of water.  Wash twice and rinse your dog.  Not rinsing your dog thoroughly is a mistake people make whey their are bathing their dog at home.

If you do not rinse the dog become itchy due to the remains of the shampoo let on the skin.

Always use a dog conditioner, then rinse thoroughly again.
This will prevent dryness.

For dogs with hair blow dry. It helps prevent matting.

Use a metal comb. 
It is your best tool for finding and fixing tangles in your dog's coat. 

9 Ways Grooming Promotes Better Health

1. Trimmed toenails have less of a chance of breaking.  In addition to being incredibly painful, broken nails open the door to infection.  Most cases of broken nails require veterinary attention.

2.  Trimmed toenails also prevent abnormal changes to a dog's toes and feet.  If the feet are not hitting the ground properly it affects a dogs ability to walk and stand.  Anytime a dog is not moving easily and comfortably it can lead to lameness and inflammation from arthritis.  Excessively long nails also tend to curve and grow back into a dog's foot pads.

3.  Mats prevent good airflow to the skin.  This leads to a buildup of moisture, debris, and even parasites and can cause skin infections.  Especially near a dog's bottom if waste matter builds up. 

4. Mat free coats allow you to find problems sooner.  It is easier to see abnormal growths or injuries on a groomed dog.  Grooming may not prevent an injury, bit it might show the owner something is wrong so it can be medially addressed before it gets bad.  

5.  Groomed bodes and feet keep active breed moving freely.  As an example, hunting dogs need unhindered motion in their legs and feet to prevent injuries while retrieving game on land and in water.

6.  Good ear monitoring prevents ear infections.  Non shedding breeds, such as Poodles, and some terriers, need to have hair inside the ears pulled out to prevent a breeding ground for infection.  At the same time, do not over clean a dog's ears unless it is needed.

7.  Cleared anal glands prevent blockage and infections.  Smaller dogs tend to require regular anal gland expression by a groomer or veterinarian.  Larger active dogs do  not usually need it.

8.  Regular bathing helps dogs and people with allergies.  You are not just getting them clean, but  you are washing off allergens.   Some dogs develop hot spots or other allergy-related skin problems no matter way you do, but regular bathing helps lower a dog's allergen burden.

9.  Regular tooth brushing helps prevent dental infections.  Dental infections affect the mouth and major organs including heart and kidneys.  Gently brush your dog's teeth for good oral hygiene.