You may have heard something online or from your vet about the issue of dogs eating grain free foods sometimes showing low levels of taurine in their bloodwork. Since then, we’ve had a number of customers that come saying their vet told them to switch to a food containing grains. One local vet in our… Read more »
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Beware of Foxtails
In spring and summer, especially on the West Coast (and most especially in California), be on the lookout for foxtails and be aware of their tremendous potential to seriously harm your pet. Dogs do encounter them in Oregon, and the problem will likely increase as weather patterns are shifting. Foxtails are a kind of… Read more »
Should I Shave My Fluffy Dog in the Summer?
I just saw a little rant online from some well-intentioned woman begging dog owners to shave their poor dogs in the summer, as she felt so bad for them. I thought it might be helpful to address that question here. Actually, shaving some breeds of dogs can actually make them quite a bit hotter. Shaving… Read more »
Holiday Recycling Tips & Why Some Items Can’t Go In Recycling:
We generate a lot of waste on Christmas morning, so here are some tips for ways to keep waste in check: Ribbons Are Not Recyclable Pro Tip: Keep a small bag of ribbons you’ve received in the place you store your wrapping paper – they can come in so handy when you need to wrap… Read more »
Pet Friendly Ice Melting Products are Still Problematic
This time of year in Portland we seem to be prone to ice storms, which are not only an inconvenience to everyone, they pose a risk to dogs when de-icing products are used on slippery sidewalks and roads. The trouble is, even the products that say eco-safe or pet friendly may not be entirely safe… Read more »
Be Ready for Emergencies and Disasters – A Few Tips
(* = items we sell or can order for you) Remember – if it’s not safe for you to stay in your home, it’s not safe for your pets. When in doubt, bring them with you. There is a chance that if conditions worsen, you may not be allowed to return to your home to… Read more »
Why we Discontinued the Sale of Retractable Leashes
When I was a trainer teaching classes I quickly banned these leashes from class time, as dogs can suddenly dash into the space of another dog that might have social issues. This has continued to plague us at the store, as many dogs are reactive on leash or simply overexcited by other dogs. Some dogs… Read more »
Safety Warning for Dogs in the Northwest
photo and article by Green Dog Pet Supply This time of year the weather is wet and mushrooms pop up constantly in our yards. Dogs who investigate them and nibble on them are at great risk of liver damage. This silver mushroom I found might attract your attention, but there are some really poisonous mushrooms… Read more »
Thundershirts Can Be an Amazing Tool to Help Fearful Dogs
by Green Dog Pet Supply I was busy writing a blog posting on July 4th tips, but I felt like the section I was writing about Thundershirts deserves its own post, as we’ve been so very happy with the results we’ve seen with this product. Though they don’t help every dog, the number of great… Read more »
Fence Me In – Designing Fences for Dogs
Christine is a guest blogger for RetireUSA – here’s the latest post : http://retireusa.net/blog/fence-me-in/