Sunscreen For Dogs

I don't know where you are but I can tell you that it has been incredibly hot here in WV. With all of the sunshine, I thought that now would be a great time to add a dog health care tip about protecting your dogs skin from sunburn.

Yes, dogs can get sunburn! The good news is that you can take steps to protect your dogs skin from sunburn and possible skin cancer. There are several types of sunscreen on the market for dogs but you can also use any PABA-free sunscreen on your dog.

When your fur baby is going to be riding along beside you with the top down all day, make sure to slather some sunscreen on Fido as well.

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Protect Your Dogs Paws

While it is always a good idea to walk your dog, extra care should be taken when walking on these hot summer days. Hot pavement can cause severe burns on your dogs paws and lead to many other dog health care issues.

While it is best to walk your dog in the early morning or late evening while pavement and concrete are still cool you can also purchase doggie boots to protect your dogs sensitive paw pads.

If the pavement is warm on your bare feet, it is too hot for your dogs unprotected paws.

Dog Health Care Tip: Heat Stroke

Did you know that it only takes a few minutes for the heat in a closed up car to get dangerous enough to cause a heat stroke in your dog? Never leave your dog unattended in a closed car or unattended in the back of a truck on a hot summer day.

If it is necessary to leave your dog in the bed of a truck for a VERY short period of time, park in a shady area and make certain that your dog has plenty of water.

We all think that it will never happen to our fur babies but it only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer a heat stroke.

Cooking For Your Dog

Are you the kind of dog Mum that cooks for your dog? I must admit that I enjoy cooking for dogs on occasion but it really is not something to enter into lightly.

Dogs have complex nutritional needs that are not going to be met by a typical home cooked dog food. If you are cooking for your dog, I would highly recommend that you check into getting some tested dog food recipes.

Their can be long term health effects if your dog does not get the vitamins and nutrients that are needed.

One of our friends, John Miller has written a great Dog Food Cookbook that has tons of Dog Food Recipes that I swear by. If you decide to purchase this book, tell him that Jaime sent you!

Small Dog Breed

I am a small dog breed dog breeder and I must admit that I am a bit smitten over my Pekingese. Maggie May is 4 and she is my pride and joy. She can be a bit of a grouch at times but that is the bred in tendencies.

Maggie May has had two litters of pups and is always a great mum! I am looking into other small dog breeds to see if I would like to expand but right now, I am just a mom that loves taking care of her kido and her dogs.

Choosing a Vet For Your Dogs

I will admit that I have been through a few dog veterinarians in my time. If you are looking for a new veterinarian, it is important to ask for a consultation before making a final decision.

When first meeting with a new veterinarian, ask some questions about what most concerns you and your dogs. Is it their office hours or the ability to phone in for a prescription? It is also a good idea to always ask the cost of a veterinarian office visit. By taking the time to ask questions now, you will save you and your dog a lot of headaches.