Dead Dog Removal, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
We Can Help with Your Dead Dog Removal Life can be challenging, especially when our beloved pets pass away. They aren’t just pets, but are members of our family and discarding them like trash would be unthinkable for most. We can help pick up and remove your dead dog or dead cat when the time comes, and can take care of their after life care, including cremation. You don’t have to try to figure out on your own what to do when your dog dies or cat dies, we already have the answers and solutions. Call us at 602-391-0160 or ...
From Our Home to Yours: Homemade Dog Food Recipe, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
In a prior post we talked about making dog food from scratch. In the spirit of that post here is a recipe. This recipe was tried out on our test subject, test dog, Truman. Truman is my four-year old Border Collie Mix that my family rescued from the Humane Society near our home. Truman is quite spoiled. He refuses to leave the porch when it rains, he sleeps in comfy queen size bed, (mine), and he gets his nails done more often than I do. His hobbies include barking at our mail lady, Theresa and chasing deer from the woods ...
Table Scraps: Okay for your Dog?, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
It’s that time of year when the days grow short. Leaves fall and the temperature drops. We think of meals that include comfort foods, such as chili, stew and soup. The holiday season means parties and family gatherings that include turkey, ham and other foods high in fats and calories. While we delight in celebration, we often think of our dogs. They sit at our feet while we dine, waiting in anticipation for a morsel or two to drop to the floor. We even share our leftovers with them, without realizing we might be doing more harm than good. Foods ...
Is Your Dog Causing Industrial Pollution?, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Mumbai, India is no doubt giving birth to a new revolution. As the city continues to grow in industry and wealth, so do the problems its residents are beginning to face. The human population is learning that with progress comes pollution. When that pollution is poorly controlled, however, it begins to affect everyone. It doesn’t just affect men, women, and children it also affects the animals that call the city, and the country of India, home. If something is not done soon to regulate how waste is disposed, the results will be tragic. Tragic because industrial waste is released into ...
Trick or Treat: Halloween Hazards for Fido, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Summer is winding down, school is back in session and the holiday season is right around the corner. Stores are already stocking shelves in anticipation of Halloween trick-or-treating. With that in mind, we will begin to discuss the dangers to our dogs that come with this particular time of year. In this blog post, we will be discussing the dangers of Halloween. Halloween is hazardous to our dogs for several reasons, but it is possible to keep them safe when children in costume come knocking on your door begging for the sweet stuff. We’ll talk about candy and costumes in ...
Product Review: ORBEE-TUFF, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Today is a review of a product recently purchased at a gourmet pet store. Four Muddy Paws is a pet boutique known for high-end dog food, treats and toys. They also have a pet salon and a do it yourself dog wash station. Their products are pricey and the toy purchased claims to be 100% guaranteed. We’ll see how well it stands up to the teeth of a four-year old Border Collie Mix named Truman. Truman is quite spoiled. He gets his nails done every other week when he goes to the Pink Poodle. He gets a tidy and a ...
Health Tips: Your Dog’s Glands, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Today’s blog post will touch on something that isn’t discussed around a water cooler, but your dog has them and he wants you to know about them. This topic is important if you own a dog, or plan to own a dog, because if the issue flares up, it’s important that you know what to do. Anal glands, or anal sacs, are located on both sides of your dogs’ rear end. These glands are filled with a smelly fluid that carries the scent of your dog. Each dog has his or her own scent and like a fingerprint, no two ...
Benefits of a Service or Therapy Dog, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Twelve-year old Cailyn has Aspergers Syndrome which causes her to struggle emotionally. Before being diagnosed she suffered from frequent outbursts and violent behavior. She struggled in school and had difficulty making friends. Her mother Tina was distraught over what type of future her daughter might have. After being diagnosed, however, a treatment plan was put into place. Cailyn takes medication to help with her anxiety and she is doing much better, both at home, and at school. She also receives help from her Emotional Therapy Dog, a Yorkshire Terrier, named Bella. Bella was adopted by the Galloway family three years ...
Kennel Cough: What Is it?, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
In a previous blog post we talked about Canine Influenza, just one of several respiratory viruses that can affect your dog, or even your cat. In this post we will talk about Kennel Cough, another serious respiratory illness that can make your dog ill as well. Kennel Cough, or Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis, is another serious respiratory virus that is spread by dog to dog contact. If your dog spends a lot of time being social at the groomer or the dog park, then your dog may be at risk unless not properly vaccinated. If your dog has been affected by ...
How to Celebrate Your Dog All Month Long, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
In this day and age, there is a holiday to celebrate everything, or a month to focus on something specific. This includes many pet holidays! For example, there is an entire week in April devoted to scooping up dog poop, but more on that later. There is a site online, www.holidayinsights.com that lists each and every reason to celebrate. Just for fun, in August, pet holidays include: August 1: DOGust (August) Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs August 5: Work Like a Dog Day August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day, National Lazy Day August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day August ...
The Truth About Canine Influenza, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
One responsibility of dog ownership is making sure your dog receives his yearly vaccinations. One of those vaccinations most likely includes the vaccine for Canine Influenza. In this blog post we will talk about Canine Influenza and the health risks to your dog, if he were to become ill by catching this disease. Cases of Canine Influenza The first cases of Canine Influenza appeared in the United States in January of 2004. The American Veterinary Medicine Association, or the AVMA, www.amva.com, discovered the first strain of Canine Influenza at a greyhound race track in Florida. The first strain of the ...
American Made Pet Products, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
When this blog post about pet products began, it was headed in one direction. It was to bring about the fact that American made pet products were safe for our pets but after doing research, it’s not clear they’re any safer than products made outside the United States. There is a lot of information out there on the web, please, take it with a grain of salt, while keeping an open mind. Apologizes in advance for any incorrect information. When buying a pet product for your dog, do you stop and look at the label? Do you pay attention to ...
