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Fleas and Ticks – How to Tell the Difference
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Tuesday May 14th, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Protecting your dog against fleas and ticks is a very serious job for any pet owner. The expense and discomfort from both can be costly. Knowing the difference between the two if they are brought home will help make treatment all the more easier.
A flea is a wingless insect with six legs. They have the ability to jump far distances and tend to live on just one host during their lifetime. In contrast, a tick is an arachnid and, in most stages, has eight legs just like its spider cousins. Ticks...
You’re Dog’s Health: When to Call the Vet
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Tuesday April 30th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Many dog owners struggle when making the decision to call a veterinarian for puppy health issues. What is serious? What can be treated with a little R&R at home? Weve compiled a short list of the most common pup ailments Veterinarians treat. Dont see yours on the list? Make the call anyway; your veterinarian will let you know whether or not your pup needs immediate attention.
Difficulty breathing Many different factors could attribute to this condition, including a lodged foreign object,...
Rainy Day Exercise Alternatives for Dogs
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 at 12:01 PM
While April showers are highly worth the beautiful May flowers that follow, they also will bring with them the challenge of exercising high-energy pups that do not slow down just because of a little rain. Here are a few creative ways to get your dog moving without getting wet:
Clear furniture to the sides of the room or use a long hallway to play an indoor game of fetch with your pooch. Make sure you pay attention to the type of surface your pup will be running on; a slippery surface can not...
De-Skunking Your Pooch: What’s Fact? What’s Fiction?
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Tuesday March 26th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
While your dog may never have been sprayed by a skunk, it is important that all pet owners prepare themselves for such an occasion before it happens. Weve all heard myths about tomato juice and vinegar, but do they really work? Here well review a highly effective ways to de-skunk your pooch and also tackle those old-wives-tales that may just worsen the stench instead.
Myth 1 Tomato Juice/Vinegar: Many people are led to believe that a bath in tomato juice or vinegar will remove the skunk smell...
Does my Dog have Allergies?
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Tuesday March 12th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Many pet owners ask this question after noticing the scratch of an ear, nibble of the foot or reoccurring sneeze their pooch just cant kick. Recognizing the symptoms is an important step in providing relief for your pet. The following is a list of symptoms related to allergies:
Itchy, watery eyes Persistent scratching of ears and neck Rubbing face and/or other body parts against the floor or furniture Sneezing, Coughing, Wheezing, Runny Nose Licking or chewing of paws or legs Rashes, bumps,...
New Dinovite Packaging – Same Great Product!!!
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Wednesday February 27th, 2013 at 03:12 PM
We are no longer selling Dinovite in plastic pails, but have gone green with New Dinovite Powder in a Box. Just purchase the correct box based on your dogs size/weight and use our simple, one scoop per day system!. Each box holds 90 scoops of Dinovite powder supplement in a box. Just one scoop a day keeps your dog happy, healthy and ready to play!
NEW Dinovite Powder in a Box comes with a single serving scoop that matches your dogs daily recommended amount. We are simplifying the system to...
Dog Obesity
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Wednesday February 13th, 2013 at 05:08 PM
It looks like people arent the only ones in the United States with weight issues. A 2008 study done by the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention estimated 44% or 33 million dogs in the U.S. were overweight or obese. It is up to us, their owners, to do something about it. As with humans, there are many reasons dogs can be overweight. Pinpointing what is causing your dogs weight issue is the first step to resolving it.
The most common case of obesity in dogs is a result of overfeeding and lack...
Dinovite – Winter Exercise Advice
from K-9 Health Solutions
on Wednesday February 6th, 2013 at 05:06 PM
Winter can be challenging for pets and owners to get outside and play. Despite the colder temperatures, its still essential to your dogs physical and mental health to be exercised.
If your dog doesnt like going outside in the colder weather, try enticing him with off-leash exercise. This will allow him to exert more energy than he would on a leash; the more active he is the warmer he will become. If your dog is playing off the leash you can use treats to reward him for fetching and returning...
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