Winter is just around the corner. However, for dog owners, daily walks will always be on the list. Here is how you can protect your pet from the winter cold. 1) Trim the fur on the paw Trimming the fur on the paw is a must-do. It may seem counterproductive because after all, wouldn’t the fur keep your pup’s feet warm? The answer is no. The fur around the paws tends to catch snow. When it does, it will form solid ice clumps on the paws and these annoying ice clumps can cause damage to the pads of the paw.
With the current pandemic running rampant, dog and cat adoptions have been on the rise. One might wonder, does Covid-19 impact animals the way it does humans? The Centers for Disease Control has reported several instances of human transmission to cats and dogs. Although not many human-to-animal transmissions have been reported, it could happen. The good news is that infected pets usually experience mild to no symptoms. The observation has been found that dogs and cats tend to recover from the infection without complications.
As humans, we have been partnering up with dogs for generations to perform at various jobs. Ranging from sniffing out bombs to detecting illegal substances, these are just a few examples that showcase how powerful a dog’s snout really is. To put things in perspective, a dog’s sense of smell is four times more sensitive than that of an average adult.
I started to notice a weird habit emerge in Mimi Lee. She was constantly scratching and licking her paws. My poor bedsheets were drenched in saliva, but Mimi Lee seems business as usual. Following an appointment with the vet, Mimi Lee was diagnosed with yeast dermatitis. Countless ear drops and ointments later, the stubborn yeast refused to give in. I needed to find out the root cause, so I did a little digging, unbeknownst to me, yeast infections are very common in dogs, especially in dogs with long ears.
Many new dog owners run into the age-old issue, the dreaded all mighty potty training. The horrible smell left behind following repeated urination is definitely a smell to be reckoned with. First, meet my adorable toodle, Mimi lee. When I brought this furry bundle of joy home, she curiously sniffed around. Suddenly, I saw the dreaded squatting pose, and sure enough, she left me her first “welcome home” present. To my horror, the baking soda and vinegar trick didn’t work, rather, the leftover smell attracted this fur ball back to the same spot. I knew then and there; queen Mimi had declared my bedroom carpet as her personal bathroom.