Dog Health Care Myths: Are You Falling for Any of These?
Some may be old wives’ tales, some may be spread by the internet or a well-meaning friend, but all are untrue. There are many pet health care myths out there that could be dangerous to your dog. Here are the facts so you are taking the best care of your pet possible. Flea and tick protection isn’t necessary all year-round Flea season can be a difficult thing to pinpoint, particularly in warm climates like Arizona. Fleas and ticks can hide in your home even during the cooler months and be harmful to your dog or cat. Parasites like heartworm and ...
Pet First Aid Awareness Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month which means this is a good time to talk about safety tips that will help pet owners keep their dogs’ and cats’ healthy as we head into the spring and summer months of the year. As the weather heats up here are some things to look for: Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most common problem for dogs and cats that are not accustomed to warmer temperatures. We’ve talked about it before, but we’ll remind you again–pet owners should never leave their animals inside a car, even during short trips. The temperature inside ...
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Cruelty to animals is something that is stressed all year long, as it should be, but April is the month where the most emphasis is put on something that should never happen to dogs, cats, or animals to begin with. That’s why April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, a time when she should stop and take a moment to think about how we treat all creatures, both great, and small. And while we are separate from animals this doesn’t justify being cruel to them. It’s our responsibility to speak up when we see injustice being carried out 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 ...
How Lyme Disease Prevention Could Save Your Dog’s Life, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
The month of May is known as Lyme Disease Prevention Month. Lyme disease is nearly the most common tick-borne illness transmitted throughout the world but it only causes symptoms in 5 to 10 percent of affected dogs. In this post we will talk about what Lyme disease, how it’s transmitted and what you, as a pet owner can do to prevent it. What is Lyme disease? The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease in dogs, is transmitted by the slow-feeding, hard-shelled deer tick. The infection usually occurs after the tick has been attached to the dog for two to three days. ...
Assemble a Pet First Aid Kit, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Anyone who owns a pet should be prepared for a pet emergency. Part of this preparation includes making sure you have a full stocked pet first aid kit on hand, in your home, complete with supplies to help your pet in the event of an emergency. The best place to keep your pet first aid kit? Right next to the first aid kit meant for the human members of your family. Certainly, you can buy a pet emergency kit online, at sites like www.chewy.com, or you can assemble one yourself. If you wish to assemble one yourself, here are supplies ...
Pet Dental Health Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
If your dog or cat seems to have bad breath it might be a sign of a serious health issue. A stinky mouth has the potential to damage not only your pets’ teeth and gums, but his internal organs as well. To stress the importance of good oral health for pets, February has been named National Pet Dental Health Month. The American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA, sponsors this month every year and they want you to understand how important is to maintain your pets’ teeth and gums. Why Do Pets Get Gum Disease? Pets get gum disease just like we, ...
Take a Walk: Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Leash, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Spring and Summer mean more time outside. And more walks. Whether you are walking in your neighborhood or going to a dog park, walking is good exercise for you and your dog. But if your dog is not well-trained on a leash, walking can be a difficult activity for you both. In fact, walking on a leash is an important skill to teach your dog from puppyhood. It is much easier to train a young puppy than try to re-train an older dog. But never fear, new pups and old dogs can both learn to walk obediently on a leash. ...
Why is Cleaning Up Pet Waste so Important?, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
April 1-7 is International Pooper Scooper Week. The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) has created this special awareness week to recognize the importance of cleaning up after your dogs. To celebrate and help educate pet owners on this important health and environmental topic, we want to bring you some facts on the dangers of pet waste. Quick Health Facts: The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) classified pet waste as a dangerous pollutant in the same category as toxic chemicals. Pet waste can spread parasites including hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms, salmonella, and roundworm. Roundworm eggs can remain active in the soil ...
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: How You Can Help, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and you can make a difference. ASPCA was the first humane society in North America, established in 1866, and has dedicated itself to the kind and respectful treatment of animals. With over 2 million supporters, this organization is privately funded. ASPCA and humane society organizations like them need our help. As much as we love our fur babies, the awful reality is that animal abuse does exist. But we can be their voice. Here are some ways you can help protect animals everywhere. Take Action through Advocacy Events: The ASPCA helps local ...
Choosing the Best Toys for Your Dog, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Dogs and chewing go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, chew toys are essential to a happy and healthy pet. They help fight boredom, protect your furniture and shoes from teething puppies, and provide comfort to those painful gums, as well as calm a nervous dog. But not all chew toys are safe. Some are better for certain breeds or sizes and some are just plain not safe. Here are some tips to help you navigate the aisles of chew toys in your pet store. The truth about rawhide Perhaps the most controversial of the chewing options are rawhide ...
Pet Oral Care: How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Let’s face it, as much as we may think our fur babies are the best thing ever, doggie breath is not pleasant. Tartar and plaque build up and cause issues just like in our mouths. The good news: dogs are not prone to cavities like humans. The bad news: dogs, like humans, that build-up can cause more than just bad breath and yellow teeth. By the age of 3 many dogs already have some dental disease. This disease can lead to disease of the heart, liver, or kidney or even life-threatening infections. But just like with humans, good dental care ...
