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Protect your pet from the sun!

doggersize — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:27:30 +0000

Hey guys, I am sure that you are aware that keeping the suns harmful rays from your skin is a must. It is also important for your pet!! If your pet is left outside for a majority of the day, or is with you on a trip to go hiking and swimming, etc, they need sunscreen too! You will notice without sunscreen, their noses will be pretty red in no time. Check out your local pet stores, make sure you can get a decent spf with no allergens and your pet will be set, just like you! When you prepare yourself for the sun, prepare your furry friend as well!!

If you plan on going hiking with your pet, or camping!

doggersize — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:18:09 +0000

Hey all. I don’t know about you, but I love it when the weather heats up and I can go out and hike, camp, go to the lake or head to my family’s cabin. Of course, I HAVE to take my dog Ruby! Here are some important tips if you plan on doing the same with your pet. First, make sure that they are current on ALL of their shots! Also as important, is that they have flea contol that can fight off ticks as well as fleas, and Frontline is a great product that does just that. Make sure you have their papers that show they are licensed and have their rabies tag. Keep water on you at all times, and a portable water bowl for your pet. Imagine how thirsty they are! Lastly, take bags to pick up after your pet! That is a must. Have fun enjoying the weather with your dog!!

Its hot out there!

doggersize — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:41:55 +0000

Lets not forget, the hotter it gets, the more important water is for both you and your pet. Making sure your pet is hydrated if you are leaving the pet outside during these 100 degree days is imperative. Leaving two dishes full of water is better than coming home to a sick dehydrated pet. If you want to take your pet on a walk, I recommend doing so in the early hours before it gets too hot. And if you do take your pet on a walk, make sure you bring a portable water bowl (easily $5 at any pet store) and a bottled water so that you both stay hydrated and healthy! Its not even May yet, so lets make sure that we are prepared for the hot days!

Please Adopt!

doggersize — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:19:58 +0000

Summer is quickly approaching….its the best time to adopt a new pet!! With the current budget issues, its important to adopt if you can! Please join me in supporting the Stanislaus County Animal Services

For more info, contact me! Please adopt!

Puppy Training!!!AH!!!

doggersize — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:11:00 +0000

Ok, so if you went to the walk, you probably already know that I now have a 4 month old puppy! We named him Baxter, and he was abandoned (randomly? I doubt it) at Davis Park on the morning of the health walk. We are now puppy proofing the house, and that is about as fun as it sounds! But this is a very important part of having a puppy- removing the opportunity for problem behavior. Having a few trusty chew toys on hand to replace a non-approved item is a must. It doesn’t do to just remove the item from the pets reach, its important that you provide an approved item for your pet to chew on. Positive reinforcement at its finest!!

For more puppy tips, use our search engine!!

Prizes at the Walk!!!

doggersize — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:31:29 +0000

There will be a FREE Basic Level Wellness Plan at Banfield the Pet Hospital will be an offered at our silent auction to be held at our walk this Sunday!!(new clients only) If that doesn’t interest you, how about office visits at half price at Banfield The Pet Hospital with the proceeds going to Beau!! Can’t wait to see you, and your pet all dressed up on Sunday!!

Service dogs are heroes!

doggersize — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:31:04 +0000

Check out this awesome service dog saving its owner!!

Tips for helping your pet lose weight in a healthy way!

doggersize — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:47:21 +0000

Recent studies have shown that one in four dogs are obese- thats not a good ratio! Considering some families have four dogs or more, I would say many families and pets must be affected. So lets explore a few ways to facilitate weight loss for your pet…

First, think about what all the famous diet programs tell you- eating smaller meals throughout the day is better than having three large heavy meals in a day. When your pet is obese, its important to try a diet food, my recommendation is checking with your vet for some options. I know from my own vet tech experience that vets can prescribe diet food for your pet, or you can check the aisles for whatever food you already feed, and get the lower calorie version. Since you are giving a diet food you may feel like you can give them more- this is not the case! Just like for us, eating a whole tray of low fat cookies is still eating a whole tray of cookies! And we can’t have that!

Also, make sure everyone in your house, including visitors, knows that your pet can no longer have any treats or table scraps to ruin its new healthy lifestyle. It does your pet no good to put them on diet food if they are receiving the rest of their calories at your dinner table.

Pets are like people when it comes to exercise. You wouldn’t go to the gym for the first time in quite a while and run for 45 minutes, lift weights and do a spin class! You would be lying on the floor in about ten minutes! Well, comparatively, so would your dog. To ensure that your pet is getting a good workout and not overdoing it, start out slow! Don’t take them on a four mile jog when they haven’t even had a walk in a month. Begin with short walks, and over time extend the time you are walking and increase your speed. Once your pet has gotten used to the daily walks, you can try to jog with them- make sure that your pet can handle that kind of exertion, and that they have seen a vet and had a healthy check up. And always watch for signs of sunstroke, or dehydration, and fatigue, by being aware of the signs your pet is giving you. Rapid breaths, halted moving, laying down-these are all signs that the pet is overexerted and the exercise needs to cease.

These are some simple tips that will really help you begin to walk down a healthier path with your pet. Like dieting for people, its better to have everyone in your home aware of the diet and supporting it! Lets make sure your pet is getting the healthy food and exercise it deserves!

Training helps curb problem behaviors!

Kaity Krejcik — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:42:49 +0000

Well, if your going to have a pet, don’t you think both of you should be happy about it?!! Its not all one sided!! Anyone can see a happy dog. And a dog that exercises with its owner is much less likely to have behavior problems. Maybe its the one on one attention they get from their best pal, the one with the treats! Or maybe its because they are just too pooped from all of that fun exercising they’ve been doing- but while they are laying down tired, they AREN’T getting into the garbage, or into your food, etc. Another benefit is that these activities can be a big energizing boost for owners and their dogs. I always have a smile on my face when I walk a pet. What else is more simple, and yields such great results?:D

Foreclosure Pets

Kaity Krejcik — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:43:11 +0000

After hearing about “foreclosure pets” I immediately wanted to become involved. Its no secret that Modesto has hundreds of foreclosures, and now we have pets being left behind. I will be taking donations for this cause at my “Dog Walk For Health,” if you can’t make the walk and still want to donate contact me by phone or email. This is a local issue, and its important to get involved early. I will have wrist bands for the cause at the dog walk! Please let me know if you would like to be more involved! Check out this link to become more informed.

http://www.chedstone.com/2008/06/10/foreclosure-pets-get-left-behind/also check out this link!!!
http://www.chedstone.com/2008/06/10/doggersize-your-dogs-health/how awesome is that!!