Canned dog food is not something I normally feed my dogs. However, my 11-year old pup, Spice, has always had some interesting dental problems. Her poor teeth could never seem to come clean, even with the use of dog toothbrushes. Her breath was awful. She loved to cuddle, but you just had to make sure her face was turned away.
I will be the first to admit that my dog, Bailey, is a rawhide addict. As he's gotten older, I've slowed down his rawhide consumption. However, his rawhide obsession kept his teeth pearly white. He is 3 1/2 years old and only now starting to show a little bit of staining on his teeth. He constantly chews on toys and balls, and sometimes, he will chew on a rawhide that is not quite up to his picky standards.
Does your dog have a sensitive stomach? This is a common problem that some dog owners face. In most cases, this can cause the dog to have health problems, such as throwing up or having diarrhea. We have faced this issue recently, but with dedication and some help from our vet, we got it under control quickly.
The summer months are a great time for you and your dog to enjoy the outdoors, but the heat can also have negative effects on your pooch. Here are a few things to keep in mind on those hot, sunny days:
Responsible pet ownership includes pet population control. We strongly recommend that everyone have their female puppies spayed. Along with the obvious benefit of eliminating unplanned breeding, there are a variety of very, very good reasons to have your veterinarian spay your new puppy.
Kristen Sydelko