The Importance of Scooping Poop, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Each year dogs produce more than 5.8 billion pounds of dog poo! That’s enough poo to fill 900 football fields, a foot and a half deep! That’s a lot of dog poo to clean up, but thankfully, there is someone out there to do the job for us so we don’t have too, especially, when we don’t want too! If, and when the dog poo in your yard becomes too much to handle, be sure to call Rocky Mountain Scoopers at 385-392-0791. We will be more than happy to set you up with a weekly yard cleaning service. Our rates ...
Dog Emergencies!, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Dogs aren’t picky when it comes to putting things in their mouths. They’ll ingest almost anything which often leads to occasional diarrhea. Diarrhea, however, might also signify a more serious health problem that might require the attention of a veterinarian. WHAT TO LOOK FOR (OR WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE) Loose stools are a primary sign that your dog has diarrhea. He might also vomit or not feel like eating. He might lose weight and feel tired. CAUSES If your dog is healthy and develops diarrhea he’s probably eaten something that’s making him sick. It could also be sign of stress ...
What You Might Learn From Dog Poop, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Having dogs means cleaning up dog poop. Out of all of the things we must do around the house, and in the yard, picking up dog poop is the least favorite of all our chores. We’ve talked about dog poop before and how important it is to keep your yard clean—today we’ll talk about looking at your dogs’ poop. Yes, examining your dogs poop can tell you a lot about your dog. From the color of his poop to the consistency of what he leaves behind, we hope you learn something. After that, we hope you call Arrowhead Scoopers to ...
What Time Do You Feed Your Dog?, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Some pet parents keep their dogs on a strict schedule. They feed them the same amount of food twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evening. No more, no less. Other pet parents might allow their dogs to graze all day, and that’s all right, as well. When it comes to feeding our dogs, there is no right or wrong answer. In fact, there are several ways to feed your dog and still keep him healthy. These are the top three: #1) LET YOUR DOG CHOOSE HIS MEAL TIME– You might want to let your dog ...
Bringing Home a New Puppy!, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
It’s exciting to bring home a new puppy, but it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Puppies are a big responsibility, a lifetime commitment. Before bringing home a new puppy, it’s important to make sure everyone in the family understands the commitment you are about to take on. Everyone should be included in this decision, and if just one person is hesitant, you might want to wait until everyone in the family is ready. It wouldn’t be fair to bring an animal into a home where it might not be wanted or accepted. Talk to your family first and ...
Keeping Your Yard Clean For APS, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
As a responsible pet owner, and a reader of this blog, you already know how important it is to clean up after your dog. It’s not at the top of your to do list and it’s a chore that often gets overlooked. You’re not worried, however, because you called Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers. You scheduled your first appointment but you realize your yard is a mess. Toys are scattered across the lawn and it looks like the grass needs to be cut. I recently had a conversation with Edward Maznio, owner of Arrowhead Scoopers. This is what he wants customers to ...
Pet First Aid, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
April is Pet First Aid month and so far we’ve brought you articles on things to look for in a pet emergency including Heatstroke as well as Poisoning. We also gave you a refresher article on how to put together a pet first aid kit as well as tips on how to use the items that are in your kit. In this post however, we’ll talk about skills you might need in order to save the life of your pet before you’re able to reach the veterinarian. Oh, and as a reminder, the care you give your pet in case of ...
What To Do When Your Dog Chokes, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
April is Pet First Aid Month and over the past several weeks we’ve written articles on pet first aid and what to do during a pet emergency. Now is a good time to educate yourself on what to do if you ever find your pet in distress. Today we’re going to share another tip with you about choking that we hope you pass along to everyone that you know. We’ve all ate out at a restaurant or visited a school cafeteria and seen the signs that tell us what to do when someone chokes, but what about your dog? Would ...
Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month which means this is a good time to reflect on the overpopulation of animals currently sitting in shelters and rescue agencies all across the United States. Having your pet spayed or neutered is an important decision to make when adopting a new kitten, puppy, cat or dog. In the United States there are approximately 6 to 8 million animals that are currently homeless. These animals enter into shelters everyday and only half are adopted out. The other 2.7 million are euthanized due to aggression or lack of space. Having our pets spayed and ...
Dog Walks Twenty Miles, Twice, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
A dog in Oklahoma missed her family so much that she made the twenty-mile journey to find them twice, despite the fact that her family was unable to keep her. Cathleen, a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, was living with a family outside Oklahoma City, when for unknown reasons her family packed up and moved. They were unable to keep her so she was surrendered to a family in Prague, Oklahoma, who offered to care for Cathleen until a permanent home could be found for her. Cathleen wasn’t happy with her new arrangements so she walked from Prague to Seminole, roughly ...
Why Dogs Wipe Their Paws on the Ground, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
If you’ve ever watched your dog go to the bathroom outside, you might notice that when he’s finished, he wipes the grass. He kicks his paws into the air and does an odd sort of dance. It’s called “Paw Scraping” and today we’re setting out to determine just why it is dogs display this particular type of behavior. Dogs wipe, or scrape their paws after they pee and poop for several reasons. Each reason has its own meaning. While many believe that dogs are trying to cover up their mess, this simply isn’t the case. When your dog pees or ...
Choosing The Right Collar for Your Dog, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Dog collars come in all shapes, sizes and colors, enough in fact, to match the personality of every dog on the planet. Collars are made of leather, vinyl or chain link material. Some even come equipped with LED lighting for those who like to walk their dogs at night. Your options are endless when picking out a collar but there are a few things you need to take into consideration before making a purchase: THE BREED OF YOUR DOG- When choosing a collar for your dog you’ll need to think about the breed of your dog. You might notice when ...
