tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62985440500713471352024-03-13T04:41:41.214-06:00Prisky PawsPriskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16339373959759999288noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-45133522657713098702019-02-28T22:00:00.004-07:002022-04-02T17:51:44.760-06:00A review on: Nulo's Freestyle Grain-Free Salmon & Turkey Recipe With Strawberries Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852925736385950243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-52907060131334048182019-02-28T15:11:00.002-07:002022-04-04T09:15:09.467-06:00Our pawsome pal and guest star, Layla reviews VetriScience Perio Plus Everyday Health Dental Stix Dog Treats<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Coming to you this month is another product by a newly discovered brand for us. That brand is called VetriScience. A couple of months ago, we ordered the <a href="https://prf.hn/l/ryP2WDL" target="_blank">powder</a> which I was super skeptical of. You see when you have two senior dogs, who are missing several teeth, and your bank account is missing several thousands of dollars due to the anesthesia teeth cleaning, you could understand why. I had a very positive experience with the powder and a little really has proven to go a long way. My dogs' breath smells a little less foul and the plaque and decay have significantly decreased. We still have about 3/4 of the product left so I'm excited to see the results once we finish the product.</span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Since I had such a good experience with the powder I was excited to see that Chewy offered up the VetriScience Perio Plus Everyday Health Dental Stix Dog <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7QGb4PD" target="_blank">Treats</a> for review. These <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7QGb4PD" target="_blank">treats</a> were unfortunately too big for my little Yorkies, but luckily we have a special furfriend who we gifted these yummy stix to!</span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Layla has been on the blog before and she is a gorgeous mix of 1/2 German Shepherd and 1/2 Husky. She's still a puppy and so I was thrilled to be able to gift her these treats. One because the company's powder really is helping my senior toothless dogs and two because prevention is key! Layla's owner Daniel, expressed that she really enjoyed the sticks and treated them as treats! Woot, woot! Don't you love a good pun?</span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Although the product claims to be for pups of all size, small, medium, and large. I really can't imagine dogs under 15lbs being able to chew through this treat, it's a bit on the larger size. The picture below shows a general idea of how the size compares to her snout and her owner's hand:</span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">This product is available for <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7ENwvjV" target="_blank">cats</a> and <a href="https://prf.hn/l/KXyRlYR" target="_blank">dogs</a> and also in a <a href="https://prf.hn/l/ryP2WDL" target="_blank">powder</a> form. The key benefits of this treat is that the outside layer of it are made up of natural ingredients like Champignon Mushroom Extract, cinnamon and parsley which aide and promote dental cleansing, plaque, and tartar control. </span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Also included in this treat is CoEnzyme Q 10 which is a beneficial and vital supplement for your pet's heart health. As your dog ages this enzyme decrease so it's important to supplement them before they age. Think of taking calcium throughout your adult life in order to prevent osteoporosis as a senior adult! </span></div>
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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852925736385950243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-7126617695941080562019-01-31T15:21:00.001-07:002022-03-11T19:29:38.854-07:00Halo Wild Salmon & Venison, fancy eats for your petite pup<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><br /></span>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XvVhjU4l2nc/XFNw-EFL3rI/AAAAAAABRjM/xsOt7biG9Uo79CDm6K3Yo-Mlt-tJ30jFQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7435.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XvVhjU4l2nc/XFNw-EFL3rI/AAAAAAABRjM/xsOt7biG9Uo79CDm6K3Yo-Mlt-tJ30jFQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7435.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="text-align: justify;">I'm always amazed to see dog food companies offer up fish options. It's not only for cats you know? Fish in a dogs diet provides many benefits including being extremely high in protein and omega-3s. For the most part, fish is high in protein but a dog cannot get all of their nutritional needs through fish alone, which I was delighted when I saw that <a href="https://prf.hn/l/75Z8vXw" target="_blank">Halo</a> came out with a blend of <a href="https://prf.hn/l/75Z8vXw" target="_blank">Salmon and Venison</a> wet dog food.</span><br />
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><a href="https://prf.hn/l/75Z8vXw" target="_blank">Salmon</a> has many benefits in a dogs diet. It is a fatty fish which is also a good source of omega- 3 fatty acids. These fats support the immune system and can be beneficial for skin and coat health. There has also been some indication that they may benefit dogs with allergies. </span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">While venison, or deer meat, has less protein than beef, it also contains less fat and cholesterol, making it an increasingly popular meat source in commercial dog foods. <span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://prf.hn/l/75Z8vXw" target="_blank">Venison</a> is a good source of B vitamins and minerals such as zinc, phosphorous, and iron. It helps dogs maintain healthy energy levels and many dogs enjoy the taste.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">This pet food is jam-packed with nutrients and is contains non-GMO fruits and vegetables. I am at ease feeding them this because I know that they are getting a balanced nutritious meal, and they think of it as a treat.</span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bbHgKXB1K5g/XFNxBEkO06I/AAAAAAABRjs/ljIr_krxVwIJTEOCoMjCO2l6Je1HR_YBgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7444.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bbHgKXB1K5g/XFNxBEkO06I/AAAAAAABRjs/ljIr_krxVwIJTEOCoMjCO2l6Je1HR_YBgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7444.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Normally I feed my dogs dry kibble, but I do entice their taste buds with wet dog food from time to time. My dogs love this stuff so much they actually start doing tricks once I peel back the top of the can. That makes us all happy! I'm also delighted in knowing that the recipe is specially formulated for smaller sized breeds for a healthy weight point calorically. Since my dogs are seniors now and have had <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7RNaQWe" target="_blank">pancreatitis</a> scares, I do monitor what they eat quite often. This, once again, gives me peace of mind. </span></div>
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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852925736385950243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-52407186486045298712019-01-30T19:26:00.004-07:002022-03-11T19:31:15.277-07:00Gimme some fresh kisses!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0KhvZxlkx20/XFJZY0jTkFI/AAAAAAABRi4/YTb67Lg22N4S6tDtDakcQLHG_pznVBOWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_7407.HEIC" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0KhvZxlkx20/XFJZY0jTkFI/AAAAAAABRi4/YTb67Lg22N4S6tDtDakcQLHG_pznVBOWQCEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_7407.HEIC" width="150" /></a>If you've been following us for a while you know we love the Merrick brand. Six years ago we were introduced to their Power to the Paw line of yummy and healthier food options. Now, back then not too many people were really focused on quality and transparent food items for their fur kids. You can find the review of this pawsome company <a href="https://www.priskypaws.com/2013/02/merrick-dog-food-power-to-paw.html">here</a>. Coming at you this month from Merrick is their Fresh Kisses Double-Brush Coconut Oil & Botanicals Extra Small Grain-Free Dental Dog Treats. Now I have been personally using coconut oil for years to do oil pulling, removing makeup and cooking with it. It really is a super product. I also used to use coconut oil on Bebe and Jolie's paws in the cold winters in NJ to prevent them from cracking. I was delighted to see that this dog treat came in a plethora of different <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7oxnBoE">sizes</a> as well as contained coconut oils and botanicals!I obviously picked up the extra small size for my extra small dogs, and I was not disappointed. Even though my dogs are missing some teeth they didn't shy away from chewing these small treats. Each treat has a double brush action design and it's natural ingredients help keep teeth clean, fight that nasty plaque and tartar and freshen their breath. What better name to call a product than Fresh Kisses? Those kisses will be infused with a mixture of coconut, peppermint, lemongrass, and rosemary oils. You can keep the chew game strong knowing that these treats are cooked in the USA without any grains, gluten, corn, soy, or artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.</div>
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This month (and several times during each month) I stock up on treats for my girls, Bebe and Jolie. I stock up on a different type of treat every month for their chewing, trick performing, and bad breath occurrences. However, one treat that I keep on reaching for time and time again is the <a href="https://prf.hn/l/K9DbXYO" target="_blank">Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats</a>. There are a few reasons for this:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">They fit perfectly in my <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2017/03/review-furbo-worlds-first-treat-tossing.html" target="_blank">Furbo</a> dog camera!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">They are heart-shaped. Check out my post about <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2018/11/bebe-and-jolies-favorite-food-ever.html" target="_blank">Bebe and Jolie's most favorite food</a> you'll understand the fascination.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">No artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Made in the USA with zero chicken or poultry by-product meals, wheat, soy, corn, or artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.</li>
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So this month when <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7aPmLZV">Chewy.com</a> offered it in their influencer option I was delighted to snag a bag, as I am already a fan of these yummy treats. You know the saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" well, that's simply not true! I'm going to share some different ways you can entertain your dog with treats! And also, my oldest was about 7 years old when I taught her how to *sneeze* and *speak*, proof that you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks!</div>
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I picked up this cute and small dog toy at T.J.Maxx for just under $4. It's a small wooden plaque with little pieces that look like chess pieces. They have holes in them so that the treat scent will be available for your pets to know there's goodness hiding underneath. You hide the treats under each little piece and allow your pet to either lift up the piece with their mouth or knock them over with their snouts. Either way it causes them to work for their treats and figure out how to get the treat out. When I first got this toy, my dogs had no idea how to get to the treat, they would just stare at it and bark. Now they enjoy playing with it and grabbing the treats from underneath. If you want to DIY you can use mini/regular sized cupcake pans and place the treats under some tennis balls. Your dog will have to lift the ball to get the treat. If you don't have all that lying around, you can find some interactive toys <a href="https://prf.hn/l/rwAmxYY" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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As a fur momma of two senior pups, I have noticed that my dogs are not as sharp as they once were. Many dogs, as they age, lose some visual acuity and their hearing dims but thankfully, their ability to smell remains strong. Using that sense of smell to play scenting games is something that dogs can do long into old age. Take your treats and hide them around the house, my dogs know what the words, bathtub, door, bed, and sofa mean. Exercise their minds and tell them to go look for a treat by the bed, or the door. It's really quite fun watching them search for the treat.<br />
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Whether I'm at a dog park or at a friends house for a doggie play date, I always like to keep a crinkly bag alongside me filled with treats. As you may know, dogs get very excited over the sound of treat bags, bags of chips, or plastic. When I expose my dogs to a social situation I like reminding them that I've got the goods and make a sound from my pocket. I will proceed to ask them to sit, stay, or be a good girl if they get too rowdy. This works 90% of the time, teaches them discipline, and they are being rewarded for good behavior!</div>
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Dogs, just like humans need exercise. It's good for them to get up and out and stretch their legs. It keeps them healthy, happy and helps with food digestion. I live in an apartment and so there isn't too much room to do this with my pets. Luckily my dogs are small and so not too much is needed to get them tired. Take your treats and place them in places where they can see. Top of the stairs, top of the bed, under the table, and scream GO! Run alongside your dog to help her see where the treat is and do it fast, like a human and dog agility course. Careful how quick you do it, I've knocked over some vases, and broken a few things while doing this. I wasn't' terribly upset because my dogs love this game!</div>
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I don't know where you live in the world, but we live in Arizona. It gets pretty hot here. Take some of your treats and fill up an ice cube tray with yummy fluids filled with electrolytes or vitamins. I personally love this <a href="https://prf.hn/l/K3lbz3E" target="_blank">one</a>, putting a treat inside the ice cube keeps them busy for hours, and hydrated! They won't even know that playtime is good for them!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've been following me for a while, you'll know I post a lot about dental decay, dog gingivitis, and oral health. The reason for that is because I am the proud fur mom to two senior Yorkies. Yorkies are notorious for being many things such as intelligent, hypo-allergenic, and downright adorable, but they are also known as one of the <a href="https://iheartdogs.com/10-dog-breeds-prone-to-dental-disease/">top ten breeds</a> that is prone to dental disease. Periodontitis disease and gingivitis is a very serious thing that can cause serious issues for your pup, including death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To be fair, Yorkies are genetically predisposed to the disease, and so don't worry if you cannot keep up with the decay. It's genetic and needs to be addressed as it comes. I've religiously had my dogs professionally cleaned by the vet with anesthesia 2x a year along with giving them dental bones, and brushing their teeth every 5 days. It's a constant battle but I've gathered some stories and articles on just how serious and costly dental disease with your pup can be:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seven years ago I shared an article on dog gingivitis and how my oldest Bebe had already started to lose teeth. You can find that article <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2011/06/doggie-dental-issues-gingivitis.html">here</a>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Three years ago after giving my dogs a bath and a <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2015/04/how-to-care-for-your-toothless-senior.html">foul-smelling tooth fell out of my dogs</a> mouth I quickly scheduled an emergency cleaning and ended up spending several hundreds of dollars, I had my dog's teeth cleaned, scaled, and mostly removed at with <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2015/06/teeth-cleaning-before-and-after-with-dr.html">Dr. Alex Casuccio at Scottsdale Animal Healthcare</a>. That post really shows the effects of plaque build up. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then sadly, this year I had experienced the most traumatic event a fur mom could never prepare for. <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2018/04/my-dog-almost-died.html">My dog almost died</a> during a routine dental tooth cleaning. A dirty needle was administered in her IV and she became paralyzed and bacterial sepsis nearly killed her. As you can imagine we no longer are going the anesthesia route!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last month I found a holistic vet that did <a href="https://www.healingwisehvc.com/">anesthesia-free cleanings.</a> The process took 25 minutes but the vet only did my younger one's teeth. The older dog, the one who had almost died earlier in the year was too agitated and didn't want her mouth touched. Below is a photo of Jolie getting her teeth cleaned without anesthesia.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that my dogs are seniors and at risk of being put under anesthesia, a real concern of mine is how to keep them healthy as their age now constricts them of certain things. I scaled and have been on a daily basis trying to brush my eldest teeth with a toothbrush and some enzymatic toothpaste. It's a struggle, but I am successful with some of that plaque removal. Due to the fact that my eldest was denied teeth cleaning, I am more aware and observant to the state of her decay and plaque buildup since I need to find a way to tame it myself. I was downright delighted to discover that this month <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7on98eW">Chewy.com</a> featured a product called <a href="https://prf.hn/l/7on98eW">Perio Dental Support Pro Powder for Dogs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The description of the product is what immediately grabbed my attention, "Take the hassle out of cleaning your pup’s teeth". The hassle is putting it lightly, try to envision holding your dog in between your legs and trying to gently pry their mouth to get a toothbrush in there, all while getting the toothpaste everywhere except in their mouth! I was happy to read that this was a powder administered in their food instead of another toothpaste challenge.</span></div>
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This powder is a tasty, aromatic powder that’s designed for use between dental cleanings to promote clean teeth, fresh breath and oral health. The instructions state to simply sprinkle Perio over your pup's meals, and allow this pawsome supplement to help prevent tartar buildup and plaque formation by working organically to eradicate bacteria. Perio Support contains natural zeolites that may help prevent plaque from forming and the cranberry powder helps to support gum tissue health, and probiotics to help displace plaque-building bacteria.</div>
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The claims say that it has been clinically proved to remove 18% of tartar and 20% of plaque in just 28 days. I have not had this product for a full four weeks yet but have been using it religiously for a full two weeks. What I've noticed is the following</div>
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Being that Bebe only has about five teeth left I believe that the percentages of tartar and plaque removal are definitely in her favor. I am excited to see the results after a full four weeks and will post an update here when that time comes. This product also comes highly <a href="https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=f0302bcb-1ca2-4364-ac08-b656b99afd1d&sfb=1&itemguid=06e07baa-4a6d-430c-ae2a-aeb6f86e94e8&utm_content=41867&ccd=IFP003&CAWELAID=120295250000091815&CATARGETID=120295250000151819&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAiAu_LgBRBdEiwAkovNsLbJUT0RmNPGJQQrSYlx__1Sb5izKDdEjtETsG224SQt-9Pr5U7IjBoCWvYQAvD_BwE#review_header">recommended</a> by vets and so I do trust that the results will be positive! </div>
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So back in August, I shared a photo on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmq0n-4Fgo3/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank">Instagram</a> showing my tiny teacup Yorkie Jolie, who is mostly toothless now, getting into her favorite food. That so mentioned food has been a godsend to us! For starters, Yorkies are notorious for being fussy eaters. If you own one, well you already know. But if you don't, Yorkies will sooner starve than eat kibble that isn't tasty. If you'd like to laugh you can revert to an embarrassing blog post I posted yesterday about me trying my dogs treats. Yes, you read that right, a human taste testing the treats. Luckily, I didn't have to taste test this kibble, but I assure you it has to taste good to get a tiny dog to ferociously make her way into the bag as pictured here:</div>
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Cute right? I'd like to tell you all that the packaging of this brand of dog food is originally what drew me to it, and how could it not? My dogs practically look like they modeled for the bag. However, I have been a big fan of the Solid Gold brand for quite some time. In fact, there's a <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2014/09/canine-pancreatitis.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> I wrote 4 years ago where I was supplementing low-fat dog food in support of my dogs' <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2014/09/canine-pancreatitis.html" target="_blank">canine pancreatitis.</a> Solid Gold was what I used back then, and they still continue to surprise me with their quality kibble. </div>
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Aside from the adorable packaging what I really enjoy about this kibble is that first and foremost my dogs enjoy it and that it is actually good for them. Over the past few years, I have purchased about 20 of these bags of food. They have different proteins and varieties. If you read and monitor your pet's fat and protein intake, <a href="http://www.chewy.com/" target="_blank">Chewy.com </a>always lists photos of their dog food, front and back, along with a text box portion in the description stating exactly what's in the food. I really like that. Solid Gold offers various options in the <a href="https://www.chewy.com/s?query=mighty+mini&rh=FoodForm%3ADry+Food%2Cbrand_facet%3ASolid+Gold" target="_blank">Mighty Minis</a> food. I specifically purchase the Mighty Mini, because as my dogs are tiny and have some difficulty chewing I am relieved to know that the kibble is ultra small, and might I add, ultra cute? </div>
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The kibble is in the shape of...drumroll...tiny, little hearts! So tiny in fact, that I placed some small delicate pearl studs as a reference for you to see. That's pretty small, isn't it? You can see Bebe is staring me down as I hold the kibble in my hand. I cannot make this stuff up, my dogs really and truly do enjoy this dog food.</div>
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Let's talk about dog food, shall we? As I mentioned earlier their are different types of proteins offered. They have a dry kibble version and a wet food version. I prefer the dry kibble version due to cost and mess, but that's just my personal preference. The different types of Mighty Mini's that Solid Gold offers are:</div>
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These are all grain-free which is a nice added bonus for sensitive tummies! Since I control my dogs' diet I've only ever purchased the Salmon and the Chicken, and they really enjoy those two! I am never without a backup in the house, and so when Chewy decided to feature this product in this months Influencer program I just about screamed. The Mighty Mini foods are made with healthy Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids which are important for skin and coat health. This food also has live and protected probiotics which is essential for a healthy gut and digestion. Their number one ingredient in the kibble is the protein! So for us, the protein is always either chicken or salmon which helps to build healthy and strong muscles. Lastly, but certainly not least, the kibble has nutrient-dense superfoods for your pups immune health and wellness. That's pretty pawsome isn't it? Oh, and the food is made in the USA, is grain and gluten free, has no artificial flavors or preservatives added and is made without any potatoes, corn, soy or wheat!</div>
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Have you ever inspected what ingredients are in your pets food and treats? Do you make sure that you know what all the ingredients are and that you can pronounce them? Well, that is definitely something that I do as a pet owner. I've even been one to *try* the treats sometimes, because, I'm THAT crazy dog mom. I must be doing something right because I have one dog who is about 45 days shy of turning 16 years old! It must be all those years of reading the labels right?<br />
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This month, <a href="https://www.chewy.com/s?rh=c%3A288%2Cbrand_facet%3AGrandma+Lucy%27s%2CFoodForm%3ATreats" target="_blank">Chewy</a> featured an interesting product. At first glance, it looks like Teddy Grahams for dogs, really cute ones too.<br />
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However, upon second glance this dog crazed momma read the ingredient list: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Organic Sunflower and/or Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Palm Oil, Organic Cane Juice Syrup, Organic Pumpkin Powder, Organic Mace, Organic Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin. Wow, I think to myself as I hold the bag of treats and a cup of black coffee in the other, these treats sound like a quality cookie. I rip open the bag and my dogs run towards me. I feel like dogs will run toward you if you open anything crinkly. I pick up one of the treats and examine it, they are as cute as you'd expect them to be. They are a blondish brown color and super adorable, however not too adorable to eat. I hold the treat up in front of me, and think about being humane and not taking its head or extremities off one by one, and just pop the entire teddy in my mouth. It smells of cinnamon and pumpkin and it tastes...DIVINE. I quickly get on my knees as the dogs are clawing at them, and hand out treats to them. They are going to town on these things! I have another, my goodness these treats are so good, they taste delicious. I dunk one in my coffee, and it sweetens it up a bit. One turned to five, and then ten, and in about ten minutes in we are halfway through the bag and there are blond crumbs all over the floor, my shirt, and the dog's backs. Yup, we are those people right now.<br />
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Needless to say, the photo and tiny teeth marks speak for themselves. Bebe and Jolie (and me) are huge fans of these treats. <a href="https://www.chewy.com/s?rh=c%3A288%2Cbrand_facet%3AGrandma+Lucy%27s%2CFoodForm%3ATreats" target="_blank">Grandma Lucy's </a>uses human grade ingredients and I can personally attest to them tasting like a fine gourmet Teddy Graham. I don't know who Grandma Lucy is but I would sure<br />
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<li>chicken bone broth - protects the joints, is good for the belly and digestion, and keeps a coat and nails shiny and strong.</li>
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<li>pumpkin - high in vitamin a and antioxidants, contains lutein which protects eyesight</li>
<li>apples - rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber and vitamins A & C.</li>
<li>butternut squash - rich in vitamin A & C, fiber, and potassium. These vitamins and minerals support the health of your dog's vision, immune system, colon, muscles, and more. Butternut squash also helps your dog's digestion system.</li>
<li>tapioca - provide some B vitamins iron and essential fatty acids</li>
<li>potato - contain vitamin A, C & B6, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron.</li>
<li>cinnamon - regulates blood sugar</li>
<li>ginger - Ginger is high in antioxidants, making it great in the fight against heart disease and arthritis as it is a natural anti-inflammatory. A dog suffering from inflamed joints could gain some relief from taking ginger.</li>
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Bebe and Jolie really enjoyed this pour over in their food and I was quite the happy fur mom knowing that it was jam-packed with yummy goodies for my senior pups. I especially like that this product is human grade and contains no corn, no wheat, no soy, is GMO-Free, Grain-Free, and Gluten free. You can head on over to <a href="https://www.chewy.com/s?query=Pumpkin%20POUR%20OVERS" target="_blank">Chewy.com</a> where they have a ton of flavors! As you can see from the photos below, this was a hit with my pups. This also makes for a perfect on the go snack when traveling with your pup. If you have toothless senior dogs that are #hairnotsoscary, you can wipe their little whiskers and mustaches after eating this with a baby wipe. Or don't wipe at all and let your fur kiddos kiss you with some human grade pumpkin deliciousness! </div>
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Just like a regular fitness account showing off the results, but little of the struggle to get there, most dog-inspired Insta accounts are all about the gooey, cutesy, they-are-so-precious moments every dog owner experiences – every once in a while. No one ever shows the potty training accidents on the pillow or the barfing incident on the laptop. </div>
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Most people who have never had a pooch in their life think – I should get a dog, look at them, they are amazing! And they are, rest assured, but they also come with a slew of responsibilities that make the dog parenting role all the more challenging. </div>
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Whether you’re a newbie in the pet parenting world, or you’re simply craving for a few clever tips to simplify your already complex existence, read on for a few handy hacks that might just do the trick.<br />
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Even the most obedient of breeds such as German Shepherds can make a mess when left alone for the first time, or while they’re still in the home-training stages. However, if it’s Sunday evening, you’ve picked up a stray pupster and you have no clue what to do, there are a few ingredients in your kitchen cabinet that will come in handy throughout your most difficult training period.</div>
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Mix equal amounts of water and <a href="https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/how-vinegar-can-help-keep-your-dog-and-your-house-clean">apple cider vinegar</a> into a spray bottle, and add some baking soda in the mix. You’ll have an incredibly simple cleanser that’s not harmful to your dog or you, and that quickly removes any dirt and odor from your carpets, floors, and furniture.<br />
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For those who allow their pets on the furniture (hooray for you!), consider getting a few extra sheets, pet-friendly furniture covers, think blankets, and pillow cases to cover the spots your pooch likes to visit. They are easy to wash regularly, durable for those who like to play-bite, and they are skin-friendly even for allergy-prone dogs if you go with cotton or fleece.<br />
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Kibble is designed to provide your growing pup with all the macro and micronutrients they need, so it’s natural that most dog owners prefer the store-bought to cooked meals. However, choosing quality dog food does matter, since additive-free, all-natural types are far more likely to prevent food allergies and keep your dog’s digestive system happy. It’s a preventative measure that will help your pooch stay a strong little rascal, one that will not get sick easily.<br />
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This is especially handy for owners who are helping their furry friend get rid of separation anxiety. They will be much more likely to calm down if they have access to something that carries your own scent, such as an old sweatshirt. So, why not make the most of it by turning it into <a href="https://www.handimania.com/diy/sweatshirt-pet-bed.html">a homemade bed</a>? All you need is a pillow (or a few, for larger breeds), some extra fabric, and a sewing kit. If your dog is indeed a Great Dane, you may need several hoodies instead of a single!</div>
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A little can go a long way when it comes to keeping your dog’s paws safe for those cold winter walks as well as hot summer pavement. Using a dab of Vaseline to massage into your pooch’s paws will help them prevent chafing and irritation, so always keep some in your doggy supply bag.<br />
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Another must-have for pet parents is hydrogen peroxide, a solution you can purchase in any pharmacy, which will help you induce vomiting if your dog eats something they were not supposed to – hopefully you will not have to use it, but this is one of the very few ways to prevent poisoning if you catch them in the act right away.</div>
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Woof bark fam! Last month we received a product to review that Bebe and Jolie did not enjoy. They are notoriously fussy Yorkies and very selective when it comes to kibble. We've tried <a class="" href="https://amzn.to/2QMmQh0">Zignature</a> brands before but when given the chance to try Kangaroo, we hopped right to it. Well, they weren't a fan. My coworker Daniel has a dog named Layla, she is 5 years old and also notoriously picky when it comes to kibble. I offered Daniel the food as I hate to waste food, dog and human alike. Well as you can see from the pictures it was a win!</div>
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Layla is a 50% German Shepherd, 50% Siberian husky, with sprinkles of sloth in between. She lives in sunny Arizona and is also "the laziest & prettiest dog in the world" according to her furdaddy!</div>
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This kibble is grain free and made from real, Kangaroo from Australia, wholesome peas, chickpeas, and flaxseed. This meat-first recipe offers pups the protein they need to thrive, while <a href="https://amzn.to/2QMmQh0" target="_blank">Zignature’s</a> limited ingredient recipe throws out troublesome ingredients like chicken, corn, wheat, soy, and potatoes, creating peak hypoallergenic, low-glycemic nutrition. Combine that with key antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and a complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals for a well-rounded meal that goes beyond nature to become your pet’s signature food for life.<br />
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Did you know that Kangaroo contains nearly twice the Vitamin B12 as other meats and is rich in Iron, essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids, other B Vitamins, and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)?<br />
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Most pups have some sort of allergies. Bebe and Jolie love the <a href="https://amzn.to/2QMmQh0" target="_blank">Zignature</a> brand because they are allergic to corn. This dry dog food is free of the most common potential canine allergens: corn, wheat, soy, dairy, and chicken, making this recipe ideal for pups with sensitivities and picky eaters.<br />
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You don't have to compromise for nutrition either as <a class="" href="https://amzn.to/2QMmQh0" target="_blank">Zignature</a> food contains wholesome fruits and vegetables round out the recipe with powerful antioxidants, and fiber-rich, low-glycemic carbohydrates. Go ahead and give the many different flavors a try!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As a fur mom of two senior Yorkies, it is no surprise that this breed comes with joint problems later on in their lives. Yorkies are part of the terrier family, and are extremely active. My oldest dog is 15 years old and still flings herself from the bar stool onto the couch. I nickname her my giddy gazelle. Both of my dogs have fluxating patellas which is pretty common in this breed and to prevent arthritis and swelling I have been supplementing them with glucosamine for the past few years and it's worked really well. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Glucosamine is more commonly known as <a href="https://amzn.to/2PA53oy" target="_blank">Cosequin® </a>and its main use it to help promote mobility and joint function in dogs and cats. Arthritis refers to inflammation or swelling in a joint and what these supplements do is help provide the necessary nutrients for cartilage repair and function. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These treats were a win in the Prisky Paws household. I gave my 10lb Yorkie one full chew and my 5lb Yorkie 1/2 of one chew as per the weigh recommendations on the back of the packaging. As an added bonus these chews are contain omega-3’s for a healthy skin and coat. The chew is soft and chewy, perfect for my two little girls who are missing most of their teeth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On Thursday, April 5, 2018 my beloved Bebe started limping. Bebe has been with me for three decades of my life, in my teenage years, the entire part of my twenties, and now in my thirties. She has been an immaculately healthy puppy, and still is at 15 years and 2 months of life. She surpasses the </span><a href="https://yorkieadvice.com/yorkie-life-expectancy/">average age of Yorkshire Terrier</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Bebe is active, and playful, loving and sweet. Anyone who has met her has instantly loved her, and quite frankly how could you not? She is pure love.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After I came home from work on Thursday, I noticed that she was limping. I immediately thought that she flung herself off the couch, bed, or bar stool. Despite her age, I often call Bebe a gazelle because if she sees food on the counter, she turns into a trapeze artist and will jump incredible heights. For example, I once witnessed Bebe on my doggie <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1040653&u=1679109&m=73135&urllink=&afftrack=">camera</a> jumping from the couch, onto a bar stool, and to the kitchen counter to eat a bag of Doritos. I immediately rushed home to get her from jumping off the counter and got home just in time to save her, the Doritos, however, gone.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span> <span style="text-align: justify;">I had some left over Tramadol and the morning of the next day, I gave her some and tried to take her for a walk. She wouldn't budge and wouldn't eat, so I shook it off as she was probably in pain from the fall. I had a work conference that day from 8am-8pm and I figured I would just check in on her via the doggie </span><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1040653&u=1679109&m=73135&urllink=&afftrack=" style="text-align: justify;">camera</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> throughout the day. She didn't move from her bed every time that I checked, but again I just assumed she was resting it off and that maybe the Tramadol was making her sleepy. When I got home it was pretty clear she was in pain. I tried massaging the area but she whimpered and so I iced her on and off for about an hour. There wasn't much improvement, and in Bebe's eyes I, for the first time saw something different, there was a sadness about her I can't describe but it broke my heart and I decided that first thing in the morning I would take her to the vet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was so confused as to what was happening. My dogs were just at the vet one month prior getting a checkup, blood work and dental cleanings. Bebe and Jolie, due to their age and genetic predisposition to <a href="http://www.yorkiepassion.com/teeth-cleaning-to-prevent-gingivitis-in-yorkies/" target="_blank">canine gingivitis</a> need to have this done and are left with very little teeth now as each time several extractions are made. </span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv9RNlZJpYM/Wt4VaQdyajI/AAAAAAABGhM/4Kt1_vtMEYMPYJC66bSDU8_e0AtzOvDGgCKgBGAs/s1600/photo.heic" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv9RNlZJpYM/Wt4VaQdyajI/AAAAAAABGhM/4Kt1_vtMEYMPYJC66bSDU8_e0AtzOvDGgCKgBGAs/s1600/photo.heic" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The morning of Saturday, April 7, 2018 I rushed Bebe to the vet. I opted to go to a new vet as I had a not so delightful experience with Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic. Bebe was seen immediately and the vet came and assessed her. She ran a body scan with her fingers and touched her shoulder and her legs. She looked up at me and said the words that still haunt me today: "Oh my goodness, there's something here, right here, and it's not good." I stood up and rushed over, the vet took my hand and had me feel her and there was in fact a difference from one shoulder to the next. The vet than continues to say that it wasn't a fatty tissue but rather a mass or a tumor. Those words...mass and tumor. My heart dropped, I froze, I couldn't make a sound even though inside I felt like I was screaming with tears and anguish. I looked at her and just started to cry. I asked the vet "what do I do?" The vet quickly said that we needed to "make Bebe as comfortable as possible". That's another sentence by the way which haunts me. The vet offered to aspirate the cell to immediately check for cancer, and that she was going to put her on a pain medication to again "make her comfortable." I, without power to even stand, cried and accepted the diagnosis and allowed her to take Bebe to the back and aspirate her mass in her neck. A <a href="https://www.dogcancerblog.com/blog/fine-needle-aspirates-to-diagnose-dog-cancer/" target="_blank">fine needle aspiration</a> was performed on Bebe in the back, and as if I wasn't in enough despair, I heard her let out a howling yelp that sent me running through the vet room and into the lab in the back. I told them I wanted to be with my dog and that I couldn't wait in the room while listening to her scream and cry. I think they just allowed me to do that because I was completely covered in tears and shaking with fear. The aspiration came back inconclusive and the vet told me that it would need to be sent out to a lab for a culture and further processing and that the results would take three days. This test was several hundreds of dollars and I complied, because I had no choice in my mind and in my heart. My angel was sick and was suffering and it was up to me to help her. The vet Bebe a dose of pain medication, <a href="https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/gabapentin-dogs-what-you-need-know" target="_blank">Gabapentin</a> in a oral suspension form, which basically just means that it is in a liquid form vs. a pill form. </span><br />
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv9RNlZJpYM/Wt4VaQdyajI/AAAAAAABGhM/4Kt1_vtMEYMPYJC66bSDU8_e0AtzOvDGgCKgBGAs/s1600/photo.heic" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1220" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv9RNlZJpYM/Wt4VaQdyajI/AAAAAAABGhM/4Kt1_vtMEYMPYJC66bSDU8_e0AtzOvDGgCKgBGAs/s400/photo.heic" width="303" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is faster acting that way. The vet took the bottom of Bebe's jaw, pulled on her hair, opened her mouth and shot the fluid down </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">her throat. My Bebe turned her face is disgust and looked at me with eyes watery and her coughing. "That medication must taste bad," I thought, as she kept shaking her head violently and licking her lips to rid the taste. But than, slowly but surely, she calmed down, and became soft and limp. That medication knocked her out and I was hysterical with emotions. I held her in my arms, and she struggled to keep her eyes open. She bobbed her head up and down while resting and panting on my chest. I cried and I cried and I couldn't stop crying, the vet kneeled down next to me and began handing me pamphlets of oncologist specialists and treatment centers for cancer that included radiation and chemotherapy. I couldn't keep it together, and so I asked to have some time as I tried to process that my perfectly healthy dog had some sort of cancer in her body. I was angry, my angel was just at the vet last month and was FINE. I picked up my girl and left the vet and headed to my car. I stayed there for almost two hours crying and rocking her back and forth. I've never felt pain like that in my heart before. Bebe's head and back were so saturated with tears I could have wrung her hair and created a puddle underneath her. I called some of my closest friends and my parents and they were all devastated for me and for Bebe. My close friend Dana started a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/priscilla039s-bebe-needs-help/" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> page for Bebe's medical expenses, which I am so grateful to her and those who donated, because without it I would have just placed myself in severe credit card debt. I would have and still would do anything for Bebe. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The rest of my Saturday was gloomy and sad, I went to grab Bebe's organic baby food and organic chicken broth to be able to feed her as she wasn't eating her kibble with too much gusto. I spent every single second with her for the remainder of the day and Sunday as well. Every. Single. Second.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On Sunday, April 8, 2018, Bebe wasn't showing signs of improvement. In fact she was getting worse. She couldn't stand straight and would fall over when she tried, she fell over so hard at one point in the day that her head head the floor and bounced like a ping pong ball. She laid there, lifeless, looking at me confused and drowsy. "It's the damn medication," I thought! It was much too strong for her as she couldn't even stand. I didn't give her any more of the pain killers as it was much too strong, I could see Bebe trying to move but failing. I spoon fed her organic baby food and warmed up broth for her to sip. It was incredibly hard and emotional watching her try to eat, so slowly and with such effort. Later that afternoon, she tried to move and couldn't. I figured she needed to pee or poop and so I took her to do so. This part breaks my heart, and I will never be able to look at my pink scarf the same way again. I wrapped a long scarf around her belly and straddled over her using the ends. She looked like a puppet and I was holding the strings. I kept saying "Come on Bebe let's go for a walk, let's go outside, let's go pee pee!" It was twenty minutes of me helping her walk so she could relieve herself, I was trying my best to sound cheery because she loves her walks so much, but the tears continued to pour out of me, down my cheeks, my shirt, on her head and back, and on that pink scarf. Hours passed and it started to hit me that, she was dying and I couldn't help her.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I didn't sleep that night, in fact I didn't sleep, shower, or eat for most of the week, because I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of her for a minute, she would die. I could not let that happen, I needed to be there for her until the very end, it is after all the very least I could do for her, she's been there for me always. I laid in bed with Bebe on Sunday night, and Sunday night turned to early hours of Monday morning. I kept scratching the back of her ears (her favorite spot) and kept a hawks glance at her belly. In, out, in, out, in, out, I watched her belly move, she was still breathing, she was still alive...and then, at 1:55am, something happened. Bebe woke up and tried to get up, she couldn't and fell over onto the pillows. This happened several times, she was trying to tell me something but I had no idea what, and then it happened. She stood up and her leg completely folded over. It was just dangling from her body and I panicked. She must need to pee or eat or something, and so i grabbed her and took her to where I thought she wanted to go. First stop was her wee wee pad, she relieved herself on it and on myself. I repeated over and over again "that's a good girl, you're such a good girl" because she, despite not being able to walk still made the effort to go on the wee wee pad. What an angel. I held her up on my hip while I warmed some broth for her and grabbed her water. She was thirsty and hungry and the picture below depicts just how weak she was getting. After she finished lapping up her <a href="https://amzn.to/2F3NGqQ" target="_blank">alkalized water</a> and broth, I rushed to the emergency 24 hour vet at 4AM.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">On Monday afternoon I took Bebe to an </span><a href="https://www.integrativeveterinarian.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Integrative Veterinarian</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> - a holistic vet. My coworker had seen this woman on the </span><a href="http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/some-turning-to-holistic-healing-for-their-pets" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">news</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">here in Arizona and immediately thought of me, there was a story like mine, of an injured pet that the vets couldn't pinpoint how or what caused the infection but Dr. Julie was able to help. I booked the next appointment the same day that I learned about her, and it was the best decision by far. Dr. Julie spent an entire hour feeling Bebe's muscles, legs, back, and checking for sensory points/reflexes. She looked over the 38 pages of work Bebe had previously had done. Yes, 38 pages of x-rays, blood panels, vet reports, list of medications, etc. Dr. Julie had her own educated assumption on what happened to Bebe and honestly it made the most sense. Bebe. while under anesthesia for her dental cleaning, must have been handled in a rough manner which caused the strain to her leg and neck. It was also the same leg that was hooked up to the IV and her collapsed trachea could have been because of the catheter. Honestly, I did have to agree with her because it was too much of a coincidence that a perfectly healthy dog suddenly became paralyzed after dental cleaning surgery. Dr. Julie said I was doing everything correctly for her recovery and she was even impressed on the homeopathic approach I added in on my own through my own research, more on that later! Dr. Julie found Bebe's leg to have suffered severe atrophy and in order to rebuild her muscles, she is swimming 3x a week for 5 minutes each time, doing the doggie paddle which is known as canine hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy, which involves moving and exercising in water, has been known to help with recovery for surgery, injury and to improve the overall health of animals(and humans too). What is of great importance is the fact that movement in water provides a safe way to regain or improve movement through low impact exercise. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today is Monday, April 23, 2018 and I am happy to report that Bebe is walking and ALIVE. She is still on antibiotics and will continue on for another week, placing her to a full three weeks on antibiotics on April 30th. Once she is finished with the antibiotics she will be returning back to the vet to get another full blood panel done, and I will be doing monthly blood panels until the vet clears her as healthy. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2HkZXgE" target="_blank">Arnica pellets</a> - I swear by this stuff and am NEVER without it. These pellets have helped me over the years with swelling and bruising like no other remedy I've tried. The human dose is 15-20 pellets per day to reduce swelling and bruising and I administered 3 pellets to Bebe in her food for one week. It drastically improved her swelling and aches.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2HnswKJ" target="_blank">Bentonite Clay</a> - this one may be weird to some of you, but I am a firm believer in this stuff, and created a paste and placed it on Bebe's sore and weak muscles while I let it dry in the sun. The best hours of sun are from 10am-2pm. For two days at noon, I made this little paste on Bebe's leg. This clay extracts impurities from the skin. This is marketed mainly for beauty, but if you do research on it, it actually pulls more from your skin than just blackheads. "Healing clay has an uncanny ability to recognize and pull out toxic substances from the body, irrespective of anything between the "contaminants" and the surface of the body" When Bebe had her needle cell aspiration her shoulder became red and irritated and inflamed, this along with the arnica pellets reversed that almost immediately. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2K7o2W4" target="_blank">Probiotics</a> - just like humans, taking an antibiotic for too long will kill and destroy your good bacteria too. It is important to supplement with probiotics to support their immune system and replenish good bacteria. These tasty tiny chews were a hit with Bebe, and she sees it more as a treat than actual supplement. Win, win!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To all my friends who called me, texted me, and made sure I was eating, sleeping, and showering, thank you <b>forever</b> and <b>ever</b>. It is deeply imprinted in my heart who reached out, and who didn't. Bebe and I are forever grateful to the love, care, concern and donations we received. We have a California beach vacation planned this coming weekend that I booked in January. I was afraid she was going to die before I took her on this trip, but today I am looking forward to recreating this photo with her, taken on her first time at the beach in 2004...</span></div>
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Update: September 6, 2018<br />
Bebe is alive and well, and if you were wondering if I was able to recreate that photo in California on the beach 14 years later, well the answer is yes, pix below!<br />
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If you’re a dog parent, you know they love to sleep. But why do they sleep so much, and are they really dreaming when you see their paws twitch in their sleep?<br />
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How much do dogs sleep?</div>
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On average, dogs spend 12 to 14 hours per day sleeping. Your dog’s particular sleep needs may vary around that range, depending on his age, size, breed, activity level, and overall health:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Larger breeds tend to sleep more than smaller breeds.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Working dogs with activity-filled days sleep less, while those who lead sedentary lives will sleep more.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Puppies can spend up to 20 hours sleeping a day. Growing and learning how to be a dog takes a lot of energy!</li>
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As dogs age into their senior years, they spend more time sleeping since they tire more easily.</div>
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Wild dogs and wolves may <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/22/science/do-wild-dogs-sleep-as-much-as-your-pets.html">sleep even more</a> than domesticated dogs. They have to hunt for their food, which expends more energy. When food is scarce, they need to conserve their energy. An expedient way to do that is by sleeping.</div>
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Do dogs experience the same sleep cycles as humans?</div>
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Like humans and <a href="https://www.tuck.com/animals-and-sleep/#mammals_and_sleep">other mammals</a>, dogs progress through <a href="https://www.tuck.com/stages/">different stages of sleep</a>. Also like us, dogs experience <a href="https://www.tuck.com/rem-sleep/">REM sleep</a>.</div>
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The main difference between dog sleep and human sleep is how much time they spend in the different stages, as well as a <a href="http://www.appliedanimalbehaviour.com/article/0168-1591%2893%2990013-F/abstract">dog’s tendency to sleep in bursts </a>throughout the day. Dogs tend to experience sleep-wake cycles of 16 minutes asleep, 5 minutes awake – quite the contrast with our typical sleep-wake cycle of <a href="https://www.tuck.com/how-much-sleep-do-i-need/">7 to 9 hours asleep</a>, 15 to 17 hours awake.</div>
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When dogs fall asleep, they enter<a href="https://www.tuck.com/deep-sleep/"> deep sleep</a>. Their breathing and heart rate slow while their blood pressure drops. About 10 minutes in, they enter REM sleep and dream like humans. You can often identify this stage because their eyes roll under their eyelids, and they may start twitching in their sleep as they dream of chasing after squirrels.</div>
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Since dogs are always on the alert to protect their pack from intruders, they’re able to wake more easily. It’s common for them to wake up before completing a full sleep-wake cycle, from deep to REM sleep. As a result, scientists estimate they need to sleep more often overall in order to get their sufficient amount of REM.</div>
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What does a day in the life of a dog look like?</div>
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The typical dog spends half of his day asleep, and nearly a third of his day just lying around. The rest of his day is reserved for playing, using the restroom, and begging for treats.</div>
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Dogs are flexible sleepers. They have no problem adjusting their sleep schedule to their owner’s needs. If you work a 9 to 5 job, your dog may adapt to spend more of the daytime sleeping, so he can be awake and available to play with you when you get home at night. Working dogs like police or service dogs have more energy, and can stay awake for longer stretches of time performing their important duties.</div>
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Dogs don’t sleep as deeply as we do. That’s why they can wake up immediately if necessary and bound out of bed to raise the alarm for an intruder or gobble up the kibble as you pour it.</div>
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When is my dog sleeping too much?</div>
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If you note drastic changes in the amount of time your dog spends sleeping, or he seems excessively lethargic, it could be indicative of a larger problem. Lethargy is a common symptom of diabetes, parvovirus, Lyme disease, depression, and hypothyroidism in dogs.</div>
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If a major upset occurs in the life of your dog, such as the death of a loved one or a big move, he may sleep more or less than usual. This is a normal reaction, as dogs find comfort in routine and a major change affects their emotional wellbeing, but keep an eye out if their sleep doesn’t return to normal within a reasonable amount of time.</div>
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Some dogs with shorter noses are also at risk for <a href="https://www.tuck.com/sleep-apnea/">sleep apnea</a>, which can make your dog more tired during the day due to experiencing less restful sleep.</div>
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What are the common dog sleep positions?</div>
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Does your dog have a favorite sleeping position? Dogs tend to sleep in one of three positions, and they have a reason why for each.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">On their side with four legs stretched out: This is a comfortable position for your dog when he’s feeling very relaxed. It also exposes some of his belly to the air which can help him cool down.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">On their back with all four paws in the air: When a dog is in this position, he’s at his most vulnerable. It’s the toughest for him to get up from and it exposes his neck and belly. If you catch him in this position, you know that he feels safe and secure. It’s also a good way for him to cool down since his belly is exposed.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Curled in a ball: This is the least comfortable position for a dog to sleep in, as it requires them to use their muscles to stay curled up. However, it is the easiest for them to spring up upon waking, making it a defensive position. Dogs who have been abused or are unsure of their environment often sleep in this position. However, sometimes dogs sleep curled up simply to keep warm.</li>
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Your dog may sleep in any of these positions with their back to you, or another human or animal member of the pack. In dog packs, dogs sleep to each other for comfort and safety, so consider this a high honor. Your dog views you as part of the pack!</div>
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How can I help my dog get better sleep?</div>
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Follow these tips to give your pup more restful shuteye.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Give your dog plenty of exercise and playtime during the day to stimulate his mind and tire him out by bedtime.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Feed your dog well. Some pet foods contain fewer nutrients than others, which can lower your dog’s energy during the day.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Don’t miss your vet check-ups. These regular appointments are a good way to identify any health conditions early on.</li>
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If you choose to share your bed with your dog, like <a href="https://www.tuck.com/sleeping-with-pets/">nearly half of dog owners do</a>, make sure you get a mattress that’s big enough for everyone to fit, and offers excellent motion isolation so you’re not woken up by them moving around. <a href="https://www.tuck.com/memory-foam-mattress-reviews/">Memory foam</a> and <a href="https://www.tuck.com/latex-mattress-reviews/">latex mattresses</a> are good options for pet owners.</div>
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If you prefer your dog sleeps in a kennel or dog bed, make it cozy like a den would be in the wild. Give them a blanket or even a dirty old t-shirt that smells like you to provide comfort. There are various dog beds available to suit your dog’s favorite sleep positions – big ones made for stretching out vs. small nesting beds for those who like to curl up.</div>
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There's no doubt that exercising is beneficial for leading long lasting lives in humans. Countless studies have been done and the fact is that maintaining a well balanced diet with exercise is crucial for living long and healthy lives. The same goes for your pets. My dogs are seniors and I have had both of them since they were eight weeks old. They are now both older than a decade which is sometimes unheard of in dog years. From the time that I decided to embark of a long term goal of becoming a dog owner, I made a promise to myself and to my dogs that I would provide the best care for them so I could provide a life of joy for each of my two dogs. For everyone that meets my two little dogs, no one believes how old they are. They are vibrant, active, trim, healthy and full of love. Make no mistake that this was through years of educating myself in what my dogs needed, wanted, and what served them best in order to live long lives.</div>
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You see, as many of you can relate, dogs enrich our lives. Studies show that actually owning a dog lowers blood pressure and adds years to the owner's life. It's only natural that I want to have my dogs alive for as long as possible, for the gift that any pet brings us, is well, priceless.</div>
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I recently heard about a new company called, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runbuddymobile">Run Buddy Mobile,</a> and I really loved their concept. They are not paying me to do this review, nor am I getting and free rides with them, I just simply wanted to showcase them on my blog because of what the company stands for and for what my blog stands for.</div>
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Pet owners usually lead very busy lives, I know I for sure do. The reason I even have a second dog was to keep the other one company. I felt an incredible amount of guilt working 8-10 hours daily and being away from my fur kid. I feel a little at ease knowing that they have each other to play with. I'm also at more ease because I have a Furbo dog cam where I constantly check on them during the day and feed them treats. That has resulted in a small bit of weigh gain, which leads me to my next point. Dogs are living breathing beings and they require movement and exercise just like anyone! Can you imagine being stuck home all day with nothing to do, no where to walk or run do? I'm sure some of you would be like, that sounds amazing to sit on the couch all day, but let's be honest, we all love being active!</div>
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Serious problems can occur with lack of exercise. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runbuddymobile">Run Buddy Mobile</a> explains that:<br />
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Dogs can be like young children. If you don’t give them something constructive to do with their energy, they’ll find something to do on their own-and you may not like it!<br />
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Most of us are so tired from our own workday that the last thing we want to do is rush home and take the dog out for a daily run. Here's where <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runbuddymobile">Run Buddy Mobile</a> comes in! They are a canine exercise service brought to your doorstep. Your dog simply steps inside their climate controlled mobile unit to experience the happiest thirty minutes of their day. Each mobile K-9 fitness unit is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment to accommodate any size and breed with the utmost safety and comfort. You can cheer your dog along the way or feel free to let our friendly professionals do the work for you.</div>
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The benefit of exercise and play for your dog are many, but here are a few listed on RunBuddy Mobile's website:<br />
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<li>Reduce or eliminate the common behavior problems listed above, such as digging, excessive barking, chewing and hyperactivity</li>
<li>Keeps dogs healthy, agile and limber</li>
<li>Reduces digestive problems and constipation</li>
<li>Helps timid or fearful dogs build confidence and trust</li>
<li>Dogs feel sleepy, rather than restless, at bedtime or when you’re relaxing</li>
<li>Keep dogs’ weight under control</li>
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This passed weekend, my apartment complex was having a Pet Palooza Social for all residents and their four legged family members. RunBuddy Mobile was on site, and I captured the moments on camera! I want to mention that I was SUPER surprised that my two senior yorkies enjoyed this, I was skeptical because of their age, but sure enough they had a BLAST and were pooped! Please enjoy </div>
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To prepare this nutritiously delicious food, simply defrost it and serve it. Each recipe is grain-free and has only one source of protein, so it’s perfect for pets with sensitive tummies or allergies. This food can be served as both a complete meal or as a topper to go along with your pup’s diet.<br /><br />Bebe and Jolie were lucky enough to be selected for a 30-day challenge with <a href="https://prf.hn/l/75ZmB9j">Chewy’s exclusive Human-Grade Dog Food, Tylee’s</a>. I was interested in participating because I have never heard of a raw food diet for dogs. My dogs are senior pups with pancreatitis and are missing 70% of their teeth, so I take special care and concern when selecting food. I have to make sure that they can eat it comfortably without harming their gums and I also need to make sure that the fat and protein ratio is correct. I try to stay under 12% of fat and over 20% on the protein portion. We received the Turkey sample which was 13.5% fat and 14% protein. <br /><br />My first thoughts on the product was that it was a cool concept. The food arrived in a box with dry ice in it, so the unboxing was fun and at the same time a little scary. I’ve never really handled dry ice before. I placed the item in the freezer and waited for my dogs’ current food to end its course.<br /><br />I was instructed to take out the food and thaw what I needed for the week, however because I have two dogs I just placed the whole bag in the fridge and let it defrost over the course of two days. When serving the dogs the food, they went nuts. They barked at me and begged, which they normally do not do, nor is it allowed! I didn’t notice a strong odor from the food but clearly, they could pick it up.<br /><br />I was nervous about giving my dog food that is wet, I like them on dry dog food diets as I have found that their stools are firmer and smell less foul on a grain free dry kibble diet. <br /><br />I was super impressed with the ingredients in this food. It contained: Turkey Heart, Deboned Turkey, Turkey Liver, Water, Cranberries, Zucchini, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Sunflower Seeds, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Chia Seeds, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cod Liver Oil Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Dried Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Rosemary Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate.<br /><br />With ingredients like these it was fairly safe to say my dogs were eating a better-balanced diet than their human!<br /><br />Here is what the food looks like, it was a bonus that it was super soft and easy for them to swallow given the fact that most of their teeth are missing.<br /><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-INB1hsSghGQ/WWfA7neZYtI/AAAAAAAAy_A/TdlOzuSrEW0la0uHiAI__xw8hzowN67VwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9148.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-INB1hsSghGQ/WWfA7neZYtI/AAAAAAAAy_A/TdlOzuSrEW0la0uHiAI__xw8hzowN67VwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_9148.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Over the next week I fed them about 3/4 cup of food a day. They inhaled their food very quickly and this went on until the food was finished. I did notice that I had to feed them more than once a day on this diet. I think it’s because when I have their dry kibble out they eat it throughout the day and that probably accounts for sustained energy. With this food, they seemed to be hungry all the time.<br /><br />I didn’t notice any changes in their skin, they didn’t break out or itch which is good. I did notice that their hair was smoother and glossier. I only note this because I bathe my dogs in a self-wash station every 5-7 days and the conditioner that I always use had burst in the bag, so I skipped the conditioner and I noticed that their hair was softer and smoother than usual, I blame the food as it’s literally the only change in their routine life.<br /><br />Their stools weren’t as firm as when on dry kibble which I didn’t mind but I did notice they were pooping a little more frequently. 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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852925736385950243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-37395675672905293362017-03-30T17:46:00.001-06:002018-03-09T12:15:39.737-07:00Review: Furbo, The World's First Treat-Tossing Dog CameraLast year right around Easter I was perusing my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/priskypaws" target="_blank">Facebook </a>wall and came across an ad about backing a project on Indiegogo. This caused me to stop dead in my tracks. I couldn't pull out my credit card fast enough. A dog camera that would allow you to see, talk, hear, and throw treats at your furbaby, say what?! I needed proof so I played back a cute video on how this Furbo dog cam would allow me to check in on my dogs throughout the day and talk to them via the two way microphone. I could take photos of them, record cute things that they were doing and best yet click a button to dispense treats.<br />
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Yup, it was true, where's the credit card?<br />
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I backed this project in April 2016 and received my camera four months later. I've never been so excited to open a package before.<br />
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For almost a year no I've had entirely too much fun showing my friends my dogs using my Furbo phone app versus showing them photos of my dogs on my phone.<br />
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Sometimes I will be stuck in traffic, and will play music for them while I'm on my way home. I know that sounds crazy, but who really isn't crazy about their furkids?<br />
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Having the Furbo dog camera has given me such peace of mind. There is a barking alert which I really quite enjoy, it lets me know when maintenance is in my apartment and when the UPS man is knocking on my door while I'm away.<br />
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The Furbo dog cam also allows me to log into it during times where I've needed to hire a dog sitter, I can see how my dogs are being treated and if the sitter is in fact there for 30 minutes of the paid time or just for 5 minutes.<br />
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With this product I have also been able to uncover who knocks over the trash can, to my surprise I've been wrong for the past decade! It was my 4lb dog instead of my 10lb dog. Here I was for years putting the wrong one in time out. Since Furbo, I've moved the trash can into a closed closet and my dogs have had more daily treats and random 80's afternoon jam sessions than ever before.<br />
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Thank you Furbo for this pawsome product, get yours <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1040653&u=1679109&m=73135&urllink=&afftrack=">here</a>:<br />
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The treats that I have found to best work with the Furbo dog cam are these, they are small and perfectly dispensed through the camera, they are also low calorie which you'll soon find out that is a plus because you will notice an increase of treat giving once you get this camera!<br />
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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852925736385950243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-87609987325240328992016-06-06T10:59:00.001-06:002016-06-06T10:59:24.795-06:00Product Review: Frisco Premium Potty PadsHi friends!<br />
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Our good friends over at <a href="http://www.chewy.com/" target="_blank">Chewy</a> sent us a product for a review. I am a fan of the Chewy website and have Bebe and Jolie's food on auto-ship every 14 weeks. They give you amazing coupons and discounts if you sign up so I would check them out! I prefer it over Amazon Prime for all my pet needs.</div>
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I have now added these potty pads to my auto-ship order. They are amazing and the proof is in the photos! This was after a 12 hour work day that I was away and you can clearly see how much pee there is on the pads. I loved that the pee was contained and didn't seep through! We've all been in the situation where some cheap pee pads don't hold the liquid in and then it spills over, causing a huge mess and an even bigger stench. These pads are very reasonably priced too! Check out their prices <a href="https://www.chewy.com/s?query=Frisco+Premium+Potty+Pads&nav-submit-button=" target="_blank">here</a> </div>
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These pads have a built in attractant in them and this made me so happy because as you can see my dogs did all their business on the pads, which means less cleanup for me! When I came home I noticed that there weren't wet paw marks, Frisco lists that the pads are fast drying and indeed they are. I used to use another brand that roughly ran me $20 a month for 30 pads, however this is a much better deal! Only $11.87 for one month supply of the huge sized pads of 27.5 x 44!</div>
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I hope you all enjoyed this product review, please feel free to leave any comments or questions below! Have a pawsome day!</div>
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I am still a fairly new transplant to Arizona and I am learning the do's and don'ts as I go along the way. A few weeks ago I decided to take my pups on a hike with me. It wasn't a particularly hot day, it was somewhere in the mid-80s and we went early in the morning. If you live in Arizona you know that you cannot go hiking in the afternoon during the summer months. Many people faint and even die of heat stroke and dehydration. It is not uncommon at all to hear of helicopters coming to rescue people stuck on a hike. You must practice extreme caution and prepare accordingly with a lot of water. I, unfortunately, learned this the hard way after guzzling through two water bottles while hiking <a href="http://climbcamelback.com/">CamelBack Mountain</a> and then didn't have enough water to get me back down. Luckily I wasn't alone and was able to drink some water from my boyfriend's supply. Since then I've invested in a <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/881768/camelbak-luxe-hydration-pack-100-fl-oz-womens?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-ereceipt-_-20160522-_-bt_prod1">CamelBak</a> (I find it comical that they have the same name) that holds 100 fluid ounces. These hydration backpacks are essential out here in Arizona! It is also good practice to pack some antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes, band-aids, granola bars, nuts, dried fruit and some ibuprofen. I have had quite a few things happen while on hikes, I've fallen, gotten scraped by cacti, scuffed my knees on rocks, and have gotten dizzy from the sun. Planning ahead will surely help you in these sticky situations.</div>
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We picked a Sunday morning to go hiking and I thought it was cool enough to bring my dogs. My friends and I started a 90-minute hike which was about 4 miles long. The hike was at <a href="http://www.arizona-leisure.com/south-mountain-park.html">South Mountain</a> which is an easy hike to do and very beautiful as there are some Machu Pichu looking structures along the way. For comparison, I've added a photo of me in Machu Pichu and one of me in South Mountain!</div>
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Just looking back I imagine 4 miles for me would actually be 10+ miles for my dogs with all the extra steps they have to take! The videos below show Jolie going strong and really pulling through the hike. I did touch the floor and it wasn't too hot, however, I didn't touch the rocks which I think were what burned her paws. Bebe didn't have such a great start, she would walk for a little bit and then just stop. She was panting heavily and her heart rate was racing. I gave her plenty of water and carried her the rest of the way.</div>
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It was about three-quarters of the way into the hike that I noticed Jolie headed for shade. She didn't stop walking like Bebe did so I thought she was okay. I picked her up a few times and gave her ice water but she kept on walking. Little did I know that it takes only 60 seconds for damage to occur to the dogs' paws on hot asphalt. I don't exactly know when the burning of the paws happened but I am narrowing it down to the end of the hike and the walk from the trail to the parking lot where there was asphalt. According to the <a href="http://www.humanesocietyofknoxcounty.org/hot-asphalt-can-hurt-your-animals-paws-in-seconds/">Humane Society</a> the air temperature can be comfortable but the actual temperature on the floor is many degrees higher!</div>
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The following day Jolie couldn't walk well and I was puzzled as to why. I thought she had stepped on a thorn or was just sore. When I played with her and had treat time, I asked her for her paw, as I always do because she is very good at "give me paw" and "circles" she let out a small yelp. It was then that I went to examine her paws and started to cry. Her paw pads had been burned off! She had loose skin in the area, just think of calluses or hanging cuticles on your hands and it looked similar, or better yet take a look at this google <a href="http://www.campuscommonspethospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/burned_dog_paws_0_1435677362.jpg">image </a>which is a close idea of what my dog had on her paws. I, unfortunately, didn't take a picture of my dogs' actual paws because at the moment I panicked, cleaned the area, did all the research I could online, applied antibiotic ointments and then wrapped her paws in gauze. I repeated this the next day and by the third day she was completely fine and walking around like her normal self. Bebe did not have any burns on her paws and I imagine it's because she was carried most of the way.</div>
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There are so many cool spots to hike and explore in Arizona. If you're planning a trip to Tucson and don't have where to stay yet, I urge you to check out these <a href="https://www.alltherooms.com/blog/best-resorts-in-tucson/">Luxury Resorts in Tucson</a> fur where we stand, they look pawsome!</div>
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Priskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16339373959759999288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298544050071347135.post-42663857219895309962015-06-04T18:20:00.000-06:002015-06-04T18:20:59.239-06:00Teeth Cleaning Before and After with Dr. Alex Casuccio at Scottsdale Animal Healthcare <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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If you have read my blog in the past it's no surprise that my dogs have terrible teeth. In fact, they have had dental problems for almost a decade now. Last year was tough for me financially as I planned two moves within New Jersey and then a cross-country move at the end of the year to Arizona. Usually Bebe and Jolie get their teeth cleaned every year but last year they did not. Boy was that ever a mistake. The stench from their mouths became unbearable and it wasn't until I was giving them a bath - see post and photos here - that I knew something was wrong. Bebe's tooth broke and just fell out. She wasn't in pain, didn't cry, but here I had in my hand a very rotten tooth that smelled terrible. I knew that I needed to do something, and do it fast.<br />
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Since I was new to the area I knew that I had to go off of recommendations and reviews. My dogs are also seniors so I wanted the very best vet in the area. Through a friend, I was recommended to Dr. Alex Casuccio and Scottsdale Animal Healthcare. He and his entire staff are extremely professional and I knew that my dogs were in good hands the moment I met him for the first time.<br />
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Dr. Casuccio didn't tell me anything that I didn't already know. My dogs teeth were rotten and infected and if not treated ASAP it would lead to much more serious health risks, disease, and possibly death. This is common with any infection, even in humans.<br />
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I scheduled their teeth cleaning three days after my next payday. I knew I was looking at a few hundred dollars, I paid a little over $1300 after all was said and done. That definitely hurt the wallet.<br />
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To my surprise, it was Jolie's teeth that were more infected than Bebe's. Jolie lost a total of 7 teeth and Bebe only had 3 extractions. One of Bebe's extractions was her beloved snaggle tooth which was so infected that upon removal is almost fractured her jaw. She will now only eat soft mushy food. Below are the photos that were emailed to me while the pups were in recovery and waking up from anesthesia (how professional!)<br />
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Bebe had a total of three extractions including her beloved snaggle tooth. Everyone just loved her snaggle tooth including me, but sadly it was the most infected tooth in her mouth. The infection reached all the way to her jaw and the vet was very specific and blunt when he said that any chewing would result in a fractured jaw. I've since then been preparing all of Bebe's food to a baby food-like consistency and will continue to do this for the rest of her life. Leave a comment below if you would like high-protein and low-fat homemade dog recipes.</div>
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Jolie had a total of seven teeth removed. Her infection was much more severe than Bebe's was and in fact I had no idea. Trying to brush Jolie's teeth takes multiple people and a sedative. Just to have the vet LOOK at her mouth that required three people prying her mouth open. She may weigh 4lbs but her strength is out of the ordinary.</div>
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Above are the medications and treatments that the vet recommended after surgery. The large clear spray is an antiseptic rinse that is to be used 2x a day. It is called <a href="http://www.clenz-a-dent.com/" target="_blank">Clenz-a-dent</a> and as the name suggests, it cleans the dogs teeth. Spraying this in my dogs mouth has been quite the challenge. Bebe is good, but Jolie is a nightmare. I'm literally trying to hold her down just to get a few droplets in her on a daily basis. I've used their product in the past before and they are a good solid company. I suggest getting their product on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=clenz-a-dent&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=36287968059&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5166808886438734457&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2jmuru90fd_e" target="_blank">Amazon </a>as at the vet they are usually marked up, someone has to make a profit right?</div>
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The next item you see in the picture there are two dark glass vials of ZydaClin which is an antibiotic. As you can imagine, after removing infections in the teeth area it is important to treat the infected area. As per Drugs.com, this medicine is labeled as Oral Drops that contain clindamycin hydrochloride which is the hydrated salt of clindamycin. This liquid is given once a day to each pup until empty. 1cc for Bebe and .5cc for Jolie.</div>
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Over the past decade, boy does time fly, Bebe has had some real dental problems. It is common in the Yorkshire Terrier breed, and trust me it's not your fault. I've always fed her the best food, filtered water, and yearly teeth cleanings, however she still has very bad teeth.<br />
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A few weeks ago, as part of her weekly bath, Bebe's back molar fell out. YES, it just fell out. I heard a loud clank and thought initially my hair clip fell to the floor, nope, her tooth.<br />
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Bebe has her snaggle tooth holding on strong but only 3 back molars, I want the vet to remove all of these teeth for many reasons.<br />
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I'm not one to travel much during the holidays but this year I've been doing a lot of traveling lately. I didn't realize just how hard it was to find boarding and sitting for my two dogs until I actually started the hunt. I will be going away for two weeks at the end of the year and I started to panic. My plane ticket was a but pricey but I had a Southwest Luv coupon of $200 which made it a great deal to fly during the holidays. I started to ask all my friends and family members if they could sit for Bebe and Jolie. Well here's the issue with that, the holidays are busy and everyone is pretty much doing what you're doing, vacationing, spending time with family, and going out. Turns out each and every one of my friends were traveling. Major bummer for me.<br />
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My next quest was to search all over <a href="http://friend.dogvacay.com/x/bvGHjE" target="_blank">DogVacay </a>and try to find a pet sitter. The prices were outrageous. I was quoted for $1000+ dollars for the dogs stay, way more than I even paid for my flight ticket. I contacted over 20 sitters and settled on one that would have done it for $500, still more than my ticket, but better than the $1k price.<br />
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This started to make me restless, the sitter had sad she was hosting parties while I would be away and that my dogs would sit in her bedroom with her other dog. I panicked. I lost sleep. I was an anxious disaster. So I kept asking around practically at the point of begging all my friends.<br />
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A few weeks prior I had a girls night in with my friends. It was a movie, wine, and puppy pajama party. Yes we are all almost 30 and this is perfectly acceptable behavior for us. My one friend has a long haired Chihuahua and funny enough her name is also Bebe. That Bebe and my Bebe and Jolie all played together and it was all sorts of cute.<br />
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I decided to vent with my friend and tell her the predicament I was in, she offered to sit my dogs! Can you believe it? I sure couldn't being that she already had a dog. Imagine that, 3 pups for the holidays.<br />
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My advice to you is to check with everyone, and I mean everyone you know. There are people I thought would say yes and who said no. There are people I thought of never asking and they actually said yes, and than there are the people I received price quotes online from who I considered taking out a personal loan for.<br />
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I'd also like to mention to research your airlines! I am new to <a href="https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/traveling-with-animals/pets/index-pol.html" target="_blank">Southwest </a>and have only flown them once before and will be flying them again in 3 weeks and I've got to say they are quickly becoming my favorite. I am a <a href="http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx" target="_blank">United </a>traveler usually, but more and more I keep running into problems with them. Let's face it, their customer service leaves much to be desired.<br />
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So there you have it, this is how to prepare to board your dog for the holidays or doing travel times.<br />
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In my continued preparation for their stay I am packing all sorts of goodies and necessities that they may need. Think individual zip-lock bags for each day of food, treats, toys, butt wipes, fragrance mist, extra bows, brush, bowls, wee wee pads, sweaters and some dirty laundry with your scent on it.<br />
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My next advice, SHOWER the person who agreed to take your pet in for sitting. Remember those numbers that people quoted you? Well take some of that and go shopping for your dog host. Think champagne, wine, cheese platter, gift cards, flowers, and chocolate covered strawberries. You want to treat the person who is treating your fur kids with as much love and respect as possible.<br />
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I hope this post helped you and I wish you a very happy holiday!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every year I schedule my dogs for blood work to clear them for surgery. This year, the results that came back on my older Yorkie, Bebe were not favorable. I have two Yorkshire terriers, both female, both spayed, and both seniors. One is eight years old and the other is eleven. The older one, Bebe, was the one who received not so good results. In her blood work she had extremely high levels of amylase and lipase. This is a sign of pancreatitis and diabetes. I hope this blog post will help you if you are having the same issue with your dog. Pancreatitis can be fatal so please, do take it seriously.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After my initial shock that something was wrong with my precious pup, I immediately started back tracking to figure out just where the problem started. My vet told me that my dog was eating a very fatty diet and it had to be changed immediately. As he told me that no more treats would be good, Bebe's ears immediately dropped as she heard the words "no" and "treats" used in the same sentence. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was really alarmed because I was giving my dog premium and organic food, however when I went home to check the labels it went to show that just because it's organic doesn't mean it's good for you in theory. My comparison to this was if a human ate organic cheese and grass fed beef all day long, well you see there's still fat in that!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The next move was purchasing the food recommended by the vet which was the Royal Canin digestive low fat food. It was quite pricey and I knew that after the bag was up I would find a healthier and price friendlier alternative. The change in diet caused diarrhea everywhere for a few days and even some vomiting. I knew it wasn't Bebe's pancreas because my dog Jolie was also experiencing the same symptoms. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I visited my local pet store, PetValu in Clifton, NJ where a wonderful sales associate knew everything there was to know about the items in the store. He immediately recommended me two types of food both high in protein and low in fat. He suggested to give Alaskan Salmon Fish oil each day and to administer treats with vitamins already in them. I was basically sold so I gave it a go. This post is 6 months after the fact of all this happening because I wanted to include a real experience. I've since repurchased the food 5 times, and Bebe's blood levels are normal again. The food that I feed both my dogs are:</span></span><br />
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You can see in these photos below that the food is high in protein and low in fat. I give them 1/2 a cup in the morning and another 1/2 a cup in the evening sprinkled with some salmon oil. They absolutely love it. Their hair, skin, nails, and eyes show a dramatic improvement too. Their breath, well that's a little fishy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The treats that I give my dogs daily have vitamins in them and can only be found at PetValu. They are from a company called "Head to Tail" </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to drastically changing their diet, I immediately started being more active with my dogs. Taking them out more and having outings with them on the weekends, Bebe's lethargic state instantly improved but I was still worried about her. I began researching pancreatitis left and right. I wanted to know everything there was to know about the disease and how dangerous it was, turns out it's very dangerous and often fatal. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In my research I found that the disease is very common in Min Pins, Schnauzers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, and terrier breeds, specifically Yorkie, Skye and Silky terriers who are elderly, female, spayed and slightly plump. Just my fear, Bebe fit the description perfectly. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To begin let's talk about what the pancreas is and what it does. It's an organ that is located in the abdomen and it's part of the endocrine system. It is responsible for producing important hormones such as insulin and glucagon. It is necessary for the digestion of food. If the pancreas is irritated or inflamed this is called pancreatitis. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two types of pancreatitis, acute and chronic. The acute kind means that the inflammation in the pancreas occurred suddenly whereas the chronic type is a slow and gradual inflammation. Unfortunately, chronic pancreatitis can be present without clinical signs of the disease. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Currently, the exact cause of pancreatitis is unknown but there are certain things at are believed to be the causes. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A high fat and low protein diet </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Trauma (sudden fall or accident)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diseases such as diabetes or Cushing's syndrome </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tumors</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some drugs and toxins such as: diuretics, antibiotics and insecticides </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plump and obese dogs </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cushing's syndrome (insert link here)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diabetes mellitus (link here)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lethargy</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lack of interest in activities dog used to enjoy </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vomiting</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pain in the abdomen (cries during belly rubs)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diarrhea </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dehydration</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So how do you find out if your fur kid is at risk? Well, this is why routine vet visits are key. Sure your pup may look healthy but delaying the trip can cost you thousands of dollars and the life of your canine companion. If it weren't routine for my dogs to both have their teeth cleaned the truth is I wouldn't have been visiting the vet anytime soon. I took Bebe's lethargic behavior and assumed that it was just her getting old, I assumed that she didn't want to play when I came home because she was tired from playing during the day with my other dog, Jolie. Don't make excuses! Don't assume! Once the blood results came back Bebe had high levels of lipase and amylase and I was stunned, scared, and worried. </span></span></div>
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this disease. Serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) is also of
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Information found on the following sources:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.caninediabetes.org/pdorg/pancreatitis.htm" target="_blank">Canine Diabetes </a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikivet.net/Pancreatitis_-_Dog" target="_blank">WikiVet</a></li>
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For almost three months now I have been religiously taking Neocell's Beauty Bursts. In a couple of years I will be turning 30 and I want to make sure that my skin stays in tip top shape. I originally found out about the company on <a href="http://instagram.com/neocell#" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and on <a href="https://twitter.com/neocellhealth" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. I've recently become a fitness fanatic the past year and have really been taking care of my body, inside and out.</div>
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I guess that this company is getting quite popular because on my last two visits to the <a href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/neocell-beauty-bursts-collagen-soft-chews-60-chews/o5-1015#.Usb2m6ymJXY" target="_blank">Vitamin Shoppe</a> they were sold out of the Beauty Bursts. I saw someone that I followed on Instagram tweet about her recent purchase and I commented that they were sold out by me. Well to my very pleasant surprise, Neocell's marketing team caught my comment and followed the link to my <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/" target="_blank">blog </a>and to my <a href="http://www.twitter.com/priskypaws" target="_blank">twitter</a>. Not only did she send me a bag of Beauty Bursts, but she also sent me their <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/neocell-keratin-hair-volumizer-tablets/qxp455131" target="_blank">Keratin Hair Volumizer</a>, which I was so crazy excited to try because my aim for summer of 2014 is long mermaid hair and a fit body. I've already started taking it in addition to my Biotin capsules and my hair is significantly softer and shinier. The only thing that I have done differently was starting to take these capsules in my daily vitamin regimen so I know it's working!</div>
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Now guess what else Neocell offers that I had absolutely no idea about? <a href="http://amzn.to/29Xgas0" target="_blank">Arthropet</a>! "<a href="http://amzn.to/29Xgas0" target="_blank">ArthroPet </a>is an innovative formula that provides chicken cartilage (a natural
source of collagen type II, glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid), Plus
MSM, CMO and Manganese." Those supplements are important in helping with healthy joints, healthy skin and coat, and eye health.</div>
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Not sure what MSM and CMO are? Don't worry I didn't know either so I researched it on the internet!</div>
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CMO <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">stands for <a href="http://www.cmosupplement.info/" target="_blank">Cetyl myristoleate</a> and is a dietary
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cerasomal-cis-9-acetyl-myristoleate from natural bovine source. CMO is not found
in vegetable oils or other common foods but is found in low amounts in animal
connective tissue. (hence, the chicken cartilage!) This product is often used by those who wish to treat
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">MSM stands for</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE and is used for </span></span></span>chronic pain, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/default.htm">osteoarthritis</a>, joint inflammation, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/default.htm">rheumatoid arthritis</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/default.htm">osteoporosis</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/arthritis-bursitis">bursitis</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/arthritis-tendinitis">tendonitis</a>, tenosynovitis, musculoskeletal pain, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse">muscle cramps</a>, <a href="http://arthritis.webmd.com/scleroderma-10633">scleroderma</a>, scar tissue, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/cosmetic-procedures-stretch-marks">stretch marks</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-hair-loss-basics">hair loss</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/guide/cosmetic-procedures-wrinkles">wrinkles</a>,
protection against sun/wind burn, eye inflammation, oral hygiene,
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I was especially excited to read about these wonderful benefits in the supplement because as some of you may already know both my dogs are seniors. One is 7 years old and the other one is turning 11 in just two short weeks. My older dog, Bebe suffers from a floating kneecap, also known as a fluxating patella. She's had steroid injections and even cold laser therapy treatments done. I wrote a blog post about which you can check out <a href="http://www.priskypaws.com/2012/12/laser-therapy-treatment-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Bebe jumps as if she were a gazelle and even though she's over a decade old, her energy levels are that of a puppy. The vet charged me a small fortune to administer steroids and laser treatments, all of which I was stuck paying off for months. I am so happy to have been introduced to Arthropet. I gave it to my pups for the first time and they ate it without being wrapped in anything which was a surprise because Yorkies are such fussy eaters. Here's a video of how it all went down!</div>
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The bottle comes with 60 pills. Perfect for a one month supply for my two little girls. The suggested use is as follows: As a dietary supplement give one (1) wafer for pets under 50 lbs, two (2) for
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I am really very pleasantly surprised with the results, but don't take it just from me, read some <a href="http://www.iherb.com/product-reviews/Neocell-ArthroPet-60-Wafers/15831/?p=1&sr=3" target="_blank">reviews</a> from other people as well!</div>
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