Dogs News and Curiosities

We have been having a really hard time trying to walk Dali around the apartments complex we live at.  Sometimes I think that is because of the cars parked in the parking lot right outside our apartment that scare him ’cause of the many times we have been out in the park he has behaved like a gentleman or a gentledog I should say… Anyways, I found some very useful tips on this article that I’m going to put in practice with our beloved Chihuahua who is turning one year old this coming Monday, April 14th. and see if we get more successful. Meanwhile, anybody can benefit with the advice of Mr. Cesar Millan who I consider an expert on dealing with dogs.

This is a really new disease that is affecting our loved ones. No dog is immune to it. There is not vaccine against it. In the beginning was believed to affect only race dogs but there have been cases of companion dogs that have been affected by it. Even though it is treatable with antibiotics we all should keep a close eye on our dogs, since it is a airborne disease there is no need for your dog to be in contact with other sick dogs in order to be infected. More information on this disease can be found in this ARTICLE that becomes very useful in accounting the symptoms and needed care for it.

Here are some very informative notes on how to take care in case your dog or your cat bites you. We know they like to play all the time and sometimes their playing can get very tough on our skin. Sometimes we underestimate their strength and end up with open wounds that aren’t really nice but easy to take care of. As I’ve read in this article, sometimes we have to be very concerned in the event of a bite. There are certain conditions that might force us to seek medical care and they are all listed in the article, so take a look at it.

I wanted to take the chance to post about another event that Ms. Nowak has mentioned and that will take place this coming Saturday, March 22nd starting at 11:30AM until 4PM at the PetSmart located in Buford, GA where the Rat Terrier Rescue group will show their foster dogs, recruit volunteers and accept donations and applications for adoptions. Every one is invited to stop by and check our friends out.

During this past weekend we have been contacted by the Rescue Coordinator for Ratbone Rescues in GA letting us know of the next Petapalooza that will be held in Suwanee, GA on May 17th. We are thrilled to be able to help these amazing people who care about dogs and believe that part of our help consist in making this event and this rescue group known. Ratbone Rescue is dedicated to help Rat Terriers in need and more about them can be read HERE.

For more info on the Petapalooza go to this link and to contact Ms. Novak on how to help the Rescue email her at smiles4lifepkn@yahoo.com

Summer is almost here and those of us who have dogs sometimes find it really hard to spot a dog friendly beach. As a matter of fact I still don’t understand why somebody would not want to have dogs around while sun bathing… Oh!!! Wait… I know… but still since vacation time means more free time it is great being able to expend more time with our best friends, the ones that wait for us every day of the year while we mind our business running nonstop in our daily routines. They certainly deserve more stress-free time with their masters that’s why I’m posting the list of the Top Ten Dog Friendly Beaches in America and cordially invite everyone out there who can tell of some other dog friendly vacation spots to share them with us.

Look how cool and explanatory this article is. It describes the different types of body languages that our beloved dogs use to communicate not only with other dogs but also with us… their humans…

It’s funny to think that all of us see this kind of language expressed by our best friends all the time and many of us have no certain idea of what it means that’s when this piece comes in handy and becomes the perfect tool to help us know better our beloved canines. Enjoy it.

Another funny note I found on the web… Enjoy it HERE!

We have run into several kinds of advice when talking about giving Dali a bath. Most people have said that we should wash him no more than once a month; some people mentioned that washing him every other week was Ok. We still give him a bath every Sunday after the usual walk in the park, you know, where he meets other dogs, plays in the mud and comes back home to get in the couch or in our bed like nothing has happened.  So far nothing negative has been notices in his skin and we really think he is use to his weekly bath by now, much more so since after every washing session he gets his favorite treat. We dry him with a blow dryer, which has to be done paying close attention to the temperature so we wouldn’t burn his delicate dermis. Another aspect that has to be taken very seriously are the ears of the dog, we had a really bad experience when we just got Dali, he got an ear infection apparently because water had gotten in his ear canal and caused the infection, which by the way smelled really bad… your dog’s ears should never smell bad; check them often and if you detect any odor take the dog to the vet to have them checked. Looking through several articles on bathing your dog we found this one that is very interesting an thought it might be of some help for those looking for advice.

There is nothing easier than taking care of a Chihuahua puppy when it comes to grooming. We have it personally very easy, all it takes is a bath every now and then and some hair brushing and a good smelling doggie lotion and we are good to go!!!

I bet the long haired variety takes a little bit more time and effort but I’m sure it is worth it to make your loved ones look as handsome as they deserve.

I found some interesting advice in this article, that also comes with some very good tips on how to take care of a Chi puppy when it becomes sick, that can be read here