Tips for Boating with Your Dogs

Boating is a pleasure for the entire family including your beloved pets. No matter whether we are out on the water for a day, a weekend, or a month, we all prefer to bring our pets on board instead of leaving them on dry land.

DiscoverBoating.ca offers some helpful tips to prepare to go boating with pets including:

Bring a Flotation Device. Pets should always wear a flotation device, preferably one with a handle so their head can be lifted above water.

On-Water Exercise. Get your pet active by letting them run on deck or swim. Bring floatable toys to play with. It's a good idea to have their nails trimmed and in good shape before your boating excursion.

Eats and Treats. Bring a little extra pet food, plus some treats, just in case they work up an appetite. Carry a fresh water supply as well. 

You don't own a boat? Go to DiscoverBoating.ca to discover all the other options for getting out on the water anywhere in Canada. 

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The Benefits of Using Doggie Strollers

Doggie strollers are great! There are many who think it is a frivolous and ridiculous concept and that dogs and cats should walk and not be carried around in strollers. On the other hand, there are others who love the idea, because they are cute, and able to bring their furry family with them everywhere; and for some it is a necessity.

Apart from being cute there are benefits to using a pet stroller to carry your dog or cat.


Firstly, by way of doctor’s order, recovering dogs are sometimes limited to activities in the home because they are not allowed to move around depending on their illness. Also big dogs and older dogs are prone to arthritic pain and cannot go too far because it is too painful to move about. However, a stroller is a perfect way for pets in these situations to get some fresh air and still join in family activities. You can push them in the stroller to the park where they can get out and move around.

Furthermore, it’s a great way to take your pet to an event with you, whether an outdoor concert or festival. It makes it easier to maneuver with them through the crowd while protecting them.

For smaller dogs it reduces the strain from carrying them, their snacks and toys. It is also a wonderful option to have them window shop with you at the mall.

For the athletic and active, pet parent, it’s an awesome way to get a run in with your little furry friend.

Now that you have seen the advantages of having a pet stroller, here are some tips on how to choose the perfect one for your loving pet. They come in all shapes,sizes and colors.

Choosing the right size: Make sure it is roomy enough for your size dog or cat, they should be able to have enough room to sit up and to lay down. Be mindful of the height within the cabin as well as the height from the floor for your comfort.

Suspension- This is important because you want it to be easy maneuvering, especially over bumps.

A vet shares, the benefits of using a doggie stroller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHevEDEvQs4

Happy strolling...

The love of a dog... when he loses his human.

There are many stories on the loyalty of dogs...but this dog remains loyal to his owner after she passes away.

Heartwarming Thai Commercial - Thai Good Stories By Linaloved

This brought tears to my eyes. It's all about the little things that you give. Have a blessed week.

Dangerous Foods for Your Dog

Natural Remedies:Give Your Furry Friend the Best Health Possible

To pet owners, our furry friends are people too.

We go through the joys of raising them much like we do our children—and in return, they bring us endless happiness and unconditional love. We learn our pets' individual characters and adore them for their quirks and unique personalities. In short, pet parents consider these little ones to be important members of the family, and treat them accordingly. When it comes to optimizing their health, did you know there are a couple of extra things you can do, in addition to getting them the best food?

Similar to our human diet, we often find nutritional deficiencies which can cause a variety of problems if they are not addressed. Even the best pet food will have similar disadvantages because, like humans, our pets are not all the same. Many of the natural health products that you and your family use (like safe and effective vitamin and mineral supplements) can also be found specially-formulated to fit your pet's unique needs. 

Natural remedies are becoming more widely available. These range from anxiety remedies, allergy products, natural flea solutions and even lawn care, to the more familiar vitamins and minerals like multivitamins, probiotics and Omega-3s – all specially-formulated for your pet. 

As we become more conscious of age-related pet problems, as well as common daily health issues like allergies or digestive problems, natural alternatives are good solutions to your pet's ailments, potentially saving you expensive trips to the vet and making them feel healthy and energized. The Canadian Health Food Association recommends speaking to your veterinarian for recommendations, to your natural health retailer, and visiting chfa.ca for additional information. 

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Breed Spotlight : American Cocker Spaniel

Overview

Those wide set eyes will get you every time. Plus their charming, gentle and sweet disposition makes them a great companion.

Physical Characteristics

Height: Male 15"/ 38.1 cm           Female 14" / 35.56 cm
Weight: 24-28 lbs

Coat: Beautiful silky hair, needs to be trimmed every couple of weeks. They are however, big shedders!

Life expectancy: 13-14 yrs.

Temperament/Personality

Affectionate, gentle, friendly, intelligent, affable, obedient, even-tempered, eager-to-please, charming, merry, some can be timid

Daily Living

Apartment living is also suitable as long as they get sufficient exercise. They should be taken on daily walks.They are good in the city or country and in any climate.

Group: AKC Sporting and Gun Dog