Yuzu and Genki, two adoptable Border Collies.
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January 28, 2013
Even though “Gonzo” is blind, the Alaskan husky sled dog is able to run thanks to his brother “Poncho,” who acts as a guide dog.
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January 20, 2013
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November 30, 2012
I want to your dogs!
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November 27, 2012
Okay, so today I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite dog documentaries. The three I’m sharing today all go over dog behavior, dog evolution, studies that involve dogs and so forth. They are all a little different and have some really interesting stories in them. Like, I believe Science of Dogs (it’s been awhile since I watched that one so please correct me if I’m wrong) goes into the major differences between wolves and dogs behavior wise. Dogs Decoded (my personal favorite) focuses on the relationship between dogs and humans and how dogs have specially adapted to be humans ultimate companion.
I hope you guys check these out/enjoy them. I know of many more great movies and documentaries that I’ll be sharing over time. I know a couple more that follow the “theme” of these three but I don’t have links to full videos but when I find them, I’ll add them.
- Science of Dogs (National Geographic)
- Dogs and more Dogs (NOVA)
- Dogs Decoded (NOVA)
November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Dog Owners
- Stuff Your Turkey, Not Your Dog It’s easy to want to give your dog a big fat bowl of turkey, mashed potatoes, and whatever else you think she might enjoy. But that’s a bad idea. Overindulging in fatty foods can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhea, or a life-threatening condition called pancreatitis. A few strips of turkey on a dog’s normal food is fine, but don’t overdo it, no matter how she may plead with her “I’m STARVING” eyes. Keep in mind that turkey skin can wreak havoc with a dog’s digestive system, so make sure she gets skinless, boneless turkey.
- Stuff Your Dog’s Kong, Not Your Dog Here’s a great way to keep your dog busy and happy during your meal. Put a bit of your dog’s regular food in a Kong, and then stuff a little boneless turkey, sweet potatoes, gravy - just a tad, mind you - in the Kong. It’s not much food, but it will keep him occupied for a long time.
- Get Her Pooped A dog who has been on a big walk or fetched the ball a zillion times will be much more likely to run out of energy during the feast than a dog who’s been inside all day. A tired dog is a good dog on Thanksgiving. Make sure your pup gets plenty of exercise before the festivities begin.
- Make No Bones About It Cooked turkey bones can be a danger to your dog. They’re sharp, and potentially very dangerous. You may not know a dog has a turkey bone lodged in your dog’s digestive system for days. Don’t leave plates with bones lying around. Ditto for the turkey carcass. Hungry dogs have been known to run off with the remains of a carved turkey. It can happen in the blink of an eye. You notice the turkey is gone. You notice the dog is gone. With luck, you find their hiding place before anything happens. Put plates in an unreachable area if you can’t dispose of everything properly right away.
- Know This Sage Wisdom Sage and some other herbs have essential oils that can cause tummy upset and central nervous system depression if a dog eats them in large quantities. Most dogs aren’t going to nosh on a fistful of sage, but keep herbs out of reach just in case. See: Poisonous Plants and Foods for Dogs.
- Don’t Cry Over Onions Onions are toxic to dogs. They can lead to a dangerous form of anemia that may not be detected for days. Make sure your dog stays away from the pearly whites, and yellows, and reds. See: Poisonous Plants and Foods for Dogs.
- Don’t Give Her the Raw Deal Unless your dog is already on a raw diet, we wouldn’t recommend plopping a piece of raw turkey in her bowl (the change from her regular food might cause an upset stomach). But more importantly, keep your pup away from the uncooked dough for bread or rolls. What helps make dough rise? Heat. If a dog eats raw dough, what’s it like for the dough in the dog’s stomach? Warm. The dough rises in the dog’s stomach, and if the dog has eaten enough, the swollen dough can cause pain, vomiting, and bloating — conditions that can send you to the doggy ER on Thanksgiving.
- Avoid Yappy Hour Some dogs seem to enjoy alcoholic drinks. Walk away from your drink that’s set on the coffee table, and Lulu may get lit. Dogs and booze are a bad mix. Your dog may not do anything embarrassing she’ll regret in the morning, but she could become disoriented and quite ill. Too much alcohol can even lead to a coma, and death. Watch where you - and others - put their drinks, especially if you have a curious pup.
November 21, 2012
From tomorrow to Monday all adoptions at Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Mission Hills, CA are 50% off. Pictured are some of their great adoptable senior dogs.
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