 Woof's Ed - Helpful Information About Dogs
Woof's Ed is a great source of educational information about dogs and we hope that you will visit often. Our goal is to update this page each month with new educational articles, fun websites and other helpful resources. Also feel free to e-mail us at info@woofsplaystay.com if you have questions or comments about any of our educational resources.
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Dear Cesar, My dog Honey will NOT let us cut her toe nails. She is petrified. How can we do this? She is a therapy dog for elderly people and needs her nails cut on a regular basis. She has some anxiety issues. They arose after her brother Bear passed away this summer. She saw it. Could this have caused her anxiety? Please help us. We need to be able to cut her nails and don't know what to do. Our vet suggested drugging her. We tried this and she was sooo out of it. Help!!!
Sincerely, Janine Thomas - Winnipeg, Canada...[Continue Reading]
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Kate's DOGgone Good Treats makes tasty and healthy treats for your favorite four-legged friend. All of their treats and cakes are homemade and all natural, containing no preservatives or by-products. Visit Kate's website today to learn more and stop in to Woof's Play & Stay to purchase her wide variety of doggy delectables...[Visit the Site] |
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Does your dog love to travel in the car with you? You and your family wear seat belts when riding in the car. Does your dog? If you have not considered it, here are eight important reasons why your dog should wear a pet auto seat belt…[Read Full Article] |
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Do You Need Dog Daycare?
As printed in Cuddly Critters, Women’s Edition, March 2008
Is your dog home alone all day? Bored? Destructive? Lonesome? Overweight and needing more exercise? Timid? Begging for attention when you’re ready to relax? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions and need someone to care for your dog while you’re out shopping or just hanging out with friends, you might want to check into dog day care...[Read Full Article] |
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You Can Talk to Your Dog
By Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Parade Magazine, April 27, 2008
Good communication is key to a rewarding relationship with your dog. These 5 tips can help the “conversation” flow both ways...[Read Full Article] |
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Canine bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is the number-one cause of death for several large and giant breeds. It is a life-threatening disorder and if left untreated, results in death. Bloat occurs when the stomach fills with food, water and/or gas. This results in increased pressure that enlarges and compresses the stomach and eventually causes the stomach to rotate or twist into an abnormal position...[Read Full Article] |
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Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body's temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke (body temperature from 104° to 106°) can recover within an hour if given prompt first aid and veterinary care...[Read Full Article] |
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