An Easy Way to Check for Healthy Ears Checking for healthy ears is a good practice. A periodic cleaning with a mild solution is fine. A weekly cleaning can over dry the skin and alter the ear cleaning system that nature provided. Instead check the health of your Doodle’s ears by stroking them. If your dood shows […]
Is Your Dog Scratching?
Is your dog scratching? Some cases of a dog’s itchy skin are due to an allergic reaction. It can be from a contact source such as wool, a new chemical on the lawn, even fresh cut grass, and of course…..fleas. Another thing to consider is the possibility of an allergic reaction to one or more […]
Bloat Prevention
New Thoughts about Bloat Prevention The standard thought for many years has been that avoiding physical activity following a meal would help prevent bloat. For those that don’t know, bloat is when the dog’s stomach actually flips and thereby cuts off the blood supply to the spleen and other tissues. This is important information because […]
Teething Troubles
Teething Troubles and the Doodle A puppy begins teething at age 4 months, and it can last until they are a year old. During this trying phase of growing up, it may seem that your dood has an insatiable desire to chew everything in sight. Training and redirection are the keys to saving your house. […]
Signs of Poisoning
Signs of Poisoning or Toxicity in Your Doodle Just like with humans, a situation can go downhill quickly if your dog ingests poison or a toxic substance so you need to be aware of the symptoms to look for and have an idea of what to relay to your emergency vet. If you see any […]
Signs of Lyme Disease
It’s important to know the signs of Lyme disease, in case your dog contracts it. Early detection and treatment are important factors in how rapidly your dog recovers and preventing lingering side effects. Prevention is key, some flea control products will kill and repel ticks. Vaccinations are available to prevent lyme disease. Brush your dog […]
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