Anyone who has taken a class with me, or been into our business knows we're a huge advocate for canine enrichment! More and more pet parents are looking for ways to provide mental stimulation for their dogs and one of our favourite ways is by a Snuffle Mat.
What can you use in snuffle mats?
Honestly the possibilities are endless!
So are you ready to add some more excitement into your dogs life? Stop by today and check out which Snuffle Mats we recommend!
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
Bone broth is increasingly becoming known as a super food for dogs!
What is bone broth?
Much like a warm bowl of soup for us, bone broth is a nutritious additive to add to your dogs diet. You can use it as a snack, a meal toppers or a supplement.
Bone broth is made by simmering parts of animals that can't be eaten such as bones, tendons, marrow, and ligaments to form a broth.
Why should I add bone broth to my dogs diet?
Bone broth can aid in overall health of your dog, speed healing & reduce common illnesses.
Some of the main benefits of bone broth are:
Collagen: Collagen is the largest protein in the body, feeding your dog collagen from cooked bones will help with joints, mobility, skin & coat and their digestive system
Nutrient Rich: While bone broth has an abundance of collagen it also contains many vitamins and minerals to help with your dogs overall health. It also contains calcium and phosphorus which are important for joint health as well and magnesium & sulphur which help with hearth health and immune system.
Moisture: Bone broth is a great way to add moisture to any dry diet. Adding moisture will prevent dehydration and promote overall health.
Ways to feed bone broth to your dog?
What type of bone broth?
While there are many types of bone broth on the market our favourite is
Open Farm Bone Broths. They have 3 different types of flavours to choose from. All the farms are certified humane and organic. You will want to be careful with bone broth in grocery stores as it's usually packed with sodium.
You can also make your own bone broth by easily adding bones to a crockpot, adding water and cooking on low for 24 hours.
Here are the best bones to use for bone broth:
Do you make your own bone broth? Let us know in the comments below what's your favourite recipe is!
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
Everything you need to soak up the sun with your dog this month! Duckie was our featured dog of the month for July!
Your box contains:
If you upgraded to our Ultimate Box you also received our Dog Hair, Don't Care t-shirt for July! Do you love this shirt? Did you know you can purchase any shirt that we've done in the past!
Check out our previous month's shirts!
Oaklee's favourite was of course the Bark Cherry toy this month! He has it sitting in the office and loves to squeak it especially while I'm working on the computer! What was your dog's favourite?
We promise we didn't forget about you this month, we just had so many goodies to include for your dogs we couldn't fit any more in the box! But not to worry we promise we'll make up for it in our August: Friends Box - The one that's for the dogs!
As always we love seeing your posts on social media! Be sure to tag us @unleashthepawsitive or #unleashthepawsitive so we can see them! Also be sure to stay up to date with our Facebook & Instagram page so you know when we're looking for our next featured dog!
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
On hot summer days we all love a nice frozen treat! Something that will cool you down right away. What's your go to? Mine - ice cream - every chance I can get!
But what about your dogs? Can they have a frozen treat as well?
OF COURSE!
While some places like FUN Southampton or Starbucks have a 'puppuccino' option for your dog, there's also so many easy frozen treats you can make at home!
Novice:
Intermediate:
Expert:
You can get so creative with all of the different recipes to try, but if you're not into
making them yourself you can always check out Rosie's Rewards in Saugeen Shores who makes these for your dogs!
Have you tried making any? Let us know below and tag us in your pictures on Facebook & Instagram! We can't wait to see them!
Until next time,
🐾 Woofs & Wags
- Melissa & Oaklee 🐾
@unleashthepawsitive
These are one of the best enrichment games you can play with your dog.
Our favourite Puzzle Toys to Stuff:
What to use:
You can get way more creative with your Kong stuffing then simply using peanut butter! And you can make it even harder and last longer for your dog by tossing it in the freezer!
Some of our favourites to use to stuff any puzzle toy
Is letting your dog play in the water dangerous? Letting them play with the pressurized water from the hose? Or dunking their heads under the water to get a toy? How can this be?
As someone who owns a water loving, head dunking golden retriever this was something I had to know more about. Was I really putting my dog at risk by letting him swim his heart out in those hot summer months. Reality is yes.
Hyponatremia also known as Water Intoxication is rare but most of the time it is fatal. I first heard about this by a facebook post a couple years ago from someone who lost their dog. Having worked in a veterinary clinic for many years it's not something I heard much about.
How does your dog get water intoxication:
It's seen in dogs who love to play in the water causing them to ingest large quantities of water in short period of time. By swimming, diving to catch a toy or even drinking pressurized water from the garden hose can cause them to take in too much water too quickly. The excessive amounts of water will cause the body to lose sodium which will cause the body's cell to fill with water a swell and can lead to cells in the brain swelling which can be fatal.
Signs of water intoxication:
- loss of coordination
- bloating
- glazed eyes
- vomiting
- lethargy
- excessive salivation
- difficulty breathing
- seizures
- coma
What to do if you suspect your dog has water intoxication:
Water intoxication will process quickly so if your dog has been enjoying time in the water and you start to notice these signs please contact your veterinarian immediately so they can start treatment.
How to prevent water intoxication:
Breaks - lots of breaks. I know this can be hard as mentioned I have a water loving dog as well and trying to get him away from the water is like taking candy away from a baby. However it's for his safety. Especially give breaks on days when the water is rough and they may be ingesting more water. When you get home if they drink their entire bowl of water make sure you give them time before you refill it.
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