This looks like the beginning of a purrrrfect friendship!
DIY Flea Removal (Dogs)
Flea medication can be extremely expensive, and sometimes it doesn’t even work. Maybe you prefer to use more natural, organic products and the thought of putting all those chemicals on your pooch makes you cringe. It can be really frustrating to see your dog in misery, can can be even worse if they pass the horrid creatures onto you and your family. So, what do you do? Well, it couldn’t hurt to try out this all natural flea shampoo by HokiesMom at Food.com:
1 cup liquid dish soap (I used Dawn for sensitive skin)
1 cup white vinegar
1 quart warm water
Mix together and put in a squeeze bottle. Apply to your doggy just as you would normal shampoo. After five minutes, fleas should just start falling off.
Happy Halloween!
Wordless Wednesday: Nothing Like a Good Belly Rub
Wordless Wednesday: Corgi Balancing Pudding
Friday Fun Video: Baby Crocodile Squeak!
I don’t care if you hate reptiles, this is one of the cutest things ever!
Wordless Wednesday: The Purrfect Cat Costume!
Do Animals Help Kids with Autism?
A new study by The University of Queensland in Australia suggests that not only do pets help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, stress, and depression levels– they may also help kids on the autism spectrum by sharpening social skills. Interacting with a dog or a cat (or any other is a great way to increase other social exchange. Catherine Pearson at Huffington Post sheds some more light on what this study means:
When they were with the guinea pigs, the children with autism were more likely to talk and look at their peers than when they were with the toys. They were also more open to their fellow students approaching them and were less likely to cry or whine.
“Children with autism engaged in 55 percent more social behaviors when they were with the animals, compared to toys,” said O’Haire, who added that the amount they smiled more than doubled.”These are big improvements for children who struggle to interact socially and often suffer from heightened anxiety and stress.”
First Aid for Your Dog
Most of us probably know the basics of first aid for people: clean and sanitize wounds to prevent infection, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and how to wrap bandages, administer CPR, and perform the Heimlich maneuver. At the very least, we know how to pick up the phone and dial 911. But what do you do if your pet is experiencing an emergency? If you live in a small town, chances are your vet does not operate 24/7. And CPR doesn’t work the same on dogs. Or does it? Luckily, the folks at Find A Vet have got us covered. Here are the 3 most common dog first aid situations, and how to handle them until you can reach a vet:
Open Wounds
These injuries include cuts, bites, abrasions and lacerations.
“First-aid actions include muzzling, restraint, controlling bleeding and treating for shock.
Choking
The most common objects dogs choke on are handballs, tennis balls, chew toys and rawhides.
If your dog is coughing or gagging, Somes recommends contacting your local animal emergency hospital and monitoring your dog to see if manages to force out the object.
Heat Stroke
Actions for survival include restraining and muzzling, bathing or hosing down with cool water, treating for shock, monitoring the temperature, contacting a veterinarian and transporting the pet to the nearest pet emergency hospital.
