All About Dog Health

Posted by SmarchPawz on March 1, 2020 Chew treats. You've probably given dozens of them to your dog and they love them. They clean their teeth and keep them occupied for hours. Its a perfectly harmless canine treat right? Wrong. Chew treats can harm or even kill your dog. If you are concerned about your dogs health read on. Why are chew treats dangerous? The two most popular kind of edible chew treats are those made of rawhide and those made from compressed vegetable protein. When your dog chews these treats, they may swallow large pieces of them. These pieces of chew treat...

Posted by SmarchPawz on March 3, 2020   Anyone who has been to a CPR class is familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. First you’ll check to be sure the patient has a clear airway, then check to see if the patient is breathing, check whether the patient has a heartbeat and, if the patient awakens during the process, especially when the patient is a dog, be careful that you don’t get bitten by the patient. Dog (Pet) CPR STEPS 1) Check Surroundings - Make sure the dog didn’t get an electric shock or some other form of trauma. YOU need to...

Posted by SmarchPawz on March 7, 2020     Some people don’t realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like in people, dogs’ teeth can gather plaque after eating. When plaque builds up and hardens it becomes a coarse brown substance called tartar. As tartar accumulates it can work its way under the gums and cause painful infections and gum disease. This goes on in the mouths of dogs just like it does in people. You brush your teeth every day, probably three times. What does your dog do? Teeth Brushing for Doggies Veterinarians...

Posted by SmarchPawz on March 14, 2020   So, you’ve spent hours upon hours scouring the Internet or local shops to find your favorite furry friend the best crate or kennel that money can buy. You finally get it home, get it put together, and proudly present it to your less than enthused pooch. He does not seem to be interested in the slightest in his new kennel-quarters. What’s the deal? Why doesn’t my dog enjoy being in a crate anymore? If yours is one that previously had no qualms about spending some quality time in his crate, there could be a multitude...