1. I despise flea collars. I think they smell bad and I don't think they work particularly well, so I don't spend any time recommending clients use them on their pets for flea protection. I think there are plenty of other products that are much more effective for this. HOWEVER, I do have a use for them if you have one...stick it in your vacuum cleaner bag or canister. I wouldn't say I have any scientific evidence to prove it, but my guess would be that dust mites won't survive very well in close quarters with one of those. Also, if you have cats, only use a collar labelled as safe for cats.
2. If you ever plan on trying nail trims at home, get yourself some of this FIRST. It's a heck of a lot easier having it on hand in case you nick a nail too short and it's bleeding all over creation. It may be a bit messy, but it works a helluva lot better than bars of soap or corn starch or flour or whatever other crazy thing we've jammed on bleeding dog nails in an effort to MAKE IT STOP. If you cut a nail too short, pour out a little pile and gently press the bleeding end of the nail into it. You can also try pinching a bunch of it between your fingers and pressing it onto the end of the nail.
3. Frozen treats for dogs: I haven't met too many dogs that don't seem to LOVE those frozen treats for dogs in the ice cream section of the grocery store. I got a couple of them one time YEARS ago and my dog was acting like she was ADDICTED to them. But her frozen treat habit started getting a little expensive, so I started making them. There's a bunch of weird recipes available, but I don't think you have to get that fancy. Just find some cheap little plastic cups (or use paper cups if your dog is a chewer...DON'T let your dog chew up a plastic cup and eat plastic!). Toss a can of your dogs food, some water, and a scoop or two of peanut butter into a blender and mix well. You can also flavor it up with different things: carrots, a tiny bit of cheese, a few greens beans...just try to keep it healthy. Pour into the cups. Freeze. Voila! And this will make WAY more than four servings.
Bonus: This can work for dogs on prescription diets, too- just eliminate the peanut butter or other additives. Only use your dogs prescription diet. Most of the prescription diets come in both canned and dry form. If your pet is on a dry form, ask your veterinarian if there is a canned version available.
If you're interested in a specific recipe for your dog, tell me about your dog and I'll see what I can do!
4. If your dog or cat has ANY neurotic tendencies (thunderstorms, pukes in the car, poops in your shoes...) I recommend giving Dog Appeasing Pheromone or Feliway a try. They both come in spray and diffuser forms. It's not a drug and while it may not help at all...I've had lots of success with it "taking the edge off" of thunderstorm phobias and the like. Just google it and read about it if you've got a pet with any kind of anxiety issues.
5. Have your pet spayed or neutered. Please.
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I should have gone with dogs instead of cats. Cats are NO FUN to cook treats for. I always see these neat recipes for dog cookies and dog popsicles, but not for cats.
Hmmm...if your cat is not real finicky and would like the popsicle concept, you could probably do the same thing. Just water down a can of cat food in a blender (maybe toss in some catnip?) until it's pourable. Pour it into something smaller...a small ice cube tray? And freeze. Voila! CatCubes!
OMG--so much to say.....first, I came to you from Jonniker...and you aren't crazy sounding...isn't she the best internet BFF??? I think many of us ramble on to her....
And a VET? With a BLOG? That blogs about VET STUFF? Maybe YOU'LL become my latest internet crush. I have 2 dogs, one cat (all male, all neutered, all adopted, and all rotten). I buy commercial treats (yes, bad pet mom) and found some supposed 'natural' ones...and the dogs LOVE them......even more than snausages.......my husband would SHOOT me if I made them homemade dog pops.....he thinks I'm a big ole sucker for them anyway.....they don't ever get canned food---because they sleep w/ us and, well, the gaseous ramifications of canned food is just too much.
The dogs are supposed chihuahua mixes....not positive on that....one's definately a min pin mix....and the other is a snappy one.....
I promise to try not to stalk you with my animal questions and stuff.....(NOW, who sounds like the crazy one?).
just stopping found your blog and thought I'd pop in to say hi!
Thanks for stopping by my place and I left you the link for the recipe. I have a crazy cat. Really, he's crazy and I believe it's because his Mother and Father are also his Aunt and Uncle. LOL He was given to us and we love him and he's so funny....BUT he clawed the cushions on my nice patio cushions and ripped them to shreds. How do I stop this without killing him. Just kidding about the killing part. *wink*
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