|
HEALTH ALERT...
Information on
plants toxic to canines,
the list is pages long. You wonder if anything can be
planted that is safe for your pets!
Yes, two websites are:
Toxic plant list:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.html
Safe
plant list:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants.html
*****
|
Shedding Problems?
The article below is a good
one. I will add a couple
of comments, we have only had 5
Vizslas, but we have found they
do not shed a lot, whether we
have lived in Florida, Texas or
Ohio. But, when one has
been seriously ill, there has
been a LOT of shedding and a
special dullness to their coat.
They look bad. I find that
to be a better indicator of
their health than their nose.
Even very ill, our V's have
always had a cold wet nose.
The product he mentions is
really not needed for them, but
we have a Jack Russell who is a
shedding machine! And, our
daughter's Bulldogs, seem to
shed 24/7, tons of hair!
Like the JR Terrier, they get
brushed and vacuumed before they
get a bath, or they clog the
pipes!
S. Patterson |
|
We all deal with shedding right? It's almost the inevitable when it comes to being a pet owner. At some point or another we all end up with our pet's loose hair on the floor and on the furniture. Oftentimes, it's a big indicator to other people that we're pet owners because our clothes are covered with it when we leave the house.
Because shedding is such a common problem, you find so many pet owners talking about it, asking each other questions and looking for answers. There's a wealth of information out there - some myth and some fact. Many may even come up with advice and potential homemade solutions on their own. Well here are some facts to set the record straight about shedding once and for all:
MYTH: All dogs shed.
FACT: Some dog breeds shed while others don't shed at all. Newfoundlands and Saint Bernards for example tend to shed in very large amounts whereas breeds like Yorkies, Poodles & Bichon Frises barely shed, if at all.
MYTH: Dogs shed all the time.
FACT: While some dog breeds shed all year round, dogs typically shed most during the Spring & Fall. In the Spring, our dogs lose their winter coat to adjust for the warmer seasons ahead. In the Fall, our dogs lose their thinner coat to make way for a thicker coat that keeps them warm in the Winter.
MYTH: Excessive shedding is perfectly normal.
FACT: While some dog breeds shed in large amounts, excessive shedding could be a sign of illness, like ringworm or mange. In these cases, it's best to speak with your veterinarian.
For those of you still fighting the shedding battle, I'd like to tell you about a product my staff recently tested called the Bissell ShedAway Vacuum Attachment . Now this product is really efficient because it's a 2-In-1 pet hair removal system. It removes loose hair from both your dog AND your home. The attachment powerfully vacuums away hair yet is gentle enough to safely use on your dog. Now that's a powerful combination!
Check it out: www.petproductadvisor.com/bissell-shedaway
Until next time,
Dr. Jon
P.S. If you haven't seen the Bissell ShedAway yet, you really should take a look. We really love it. To learn more about this product, just click on the video below, or go to: http://www.petproductadvisor.com/bissell-shedaway
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Back to News Page 1 |