Jett has found a new best friend in Bear who has enough energy to keep up with him in Day Care!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Don't Let Your Dog Stick Their Head Out of the Car Window
Allowing your dog to let it stick its head out the window is a very dangerous habit. Their eyes are exposed to dirt, rocks, dust and other debris. These materials can easily puncture and scratch your dog's eyes.
Damage to the ears is another big concern. When the dog's ears flap in the wind, their soft earflaps (pinnae) can easily become irritated, swell and become very tender. The constant and rapid flapping of the pinnae against your dog's head from high-speed winds causes trauma to the ear and results in swelling. Repeated trauma such as this can cause lifelong problems for your pup.
Allowing your dog to stick its head out the window can also lead to more severe outcomes, such as falling out of the car or getting their head stuck in the window opening. Taking a turn a bit too fast, traveling over bumpy terrain or an overly excited pup can cause your dog to lose balance and easily fall out of the window. These types of incidents occur more frequently than one might imagine and can cause severe injury or death to dogs.
The best place for your dog to ride is in the back seat or cargo area of your vehicle, properly restrained of course. Utilizing a pet safety belt, car seat, vehicle pet barrier, or a travel crate is the best ways to ensure that your pup's travels are happy and safe. Sure, crack the window, but no heads out!
see article written by: Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TRIPSwithPETS.com at articlespan.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel.
Damage to the ears is another big concern. When the dog's ears flap in the wind, their soft earflaps (pinnae) can easily become irritated, swell and become very tender. The constant and rapid flapping of the pinnae against your dog's head from high-speed winds causes trauma to the ear and results in swelling. Repeated trauma such as this can cause lifelong problems for your pup.
Allowing your dog to stick its head out the window can also lead to more severe outcomes, such as falling out of the car or getting their head stuck in the window opening. Taking a turn a bit too fast, traveling over bumpy terrain or an overly excited pup can cause your dog to lose balance and easily fall out of the window. These types of incidents occur more frequently than one might imagine and can cause severe injury or death to dogs.
The best place for your dog to ride is in the back seat or cargo area of your vehicle, properly restrained of course. Utilizing a pet safety belt, car seat, vehicle pet barrier, or a travel crate is the best ways to ensure that your pup's travels are happy and safe. Sure, crack the window, but no heads out!
see article written by: Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TRIPSwithPETS.com at articlespan.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel.
******Doggie Day Care--Photo's****** cont.
Molly, Toto, Coco & Zelda.
Maya, Brody, Jett & Gretta,Teszy.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Reader's Choice Award Winner!!!
A Diamond in the Ruff was voted:- Number 1 Reader's Choice for 2011 in Northborough
- Silver for the whole region
All of us at A Diamond in the Ruff want to take this opportunity to say thank you so much to all our valued clients for voting us number 1. We appreciate all of our grooming, day care and training customers for this honor you have bestowed on us. Here at A Diamond in the Ruff we strive everyday to make your pets experience a happy and comfortable one. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, clean, safe and stress free facility while always keeping in tuned with both you and your dogs needs.
Again Thank You So Very Much For Your Continued Loyalty And Show Of Appreciation.
The Staff At A Diamond In The Ruff
Again Thank You So Very Much For Your Continued Loyalty And Show Of Appreciation.
The Staff At A Diamond In The Ruff
Friday, July 8, 2011
******Doggie Day Care--Photo's******
Zelda says "They look like twins!" 
"Who's Toto and who's Coco?Fez loves to have his picture taken,
but Lilly says" Take mine too!"
Greta loves to chew on bones.
Is Your Pets Food Safe?
Ol' Roy soft & moist is a dog food distributed by Walmart. This food contains an additive known as ethoxquin (listed on it's label). This is additive is used in things like fish meal without the consumers knowledge. Many veterinarians believe that ethoxquin causes Cancer in pets.
Pet food regulations make the manufacturers list only the ingredients they add to the product and not the ingredients and/or preservatives added by their suppliers. So make sure to read the ingredients label on all of your pet foods, chews and treats. Please don't be afraid to call the manufacturer directly to get a list of all ingredient suppliers used in the products as well.
see article written by Susan Thixtan on 6-8-2011 at "Truth about pet food.com"
Pet food regulations make the manufacturers list only the ingredients they add to the product and not the ingredients and/or preservatives added by their suppliers. So make sure to read the ingredients label on all of your pet foods, chews and treats. Please don't be afraid to call the manufacturer directly to get a list of all ingredient suppliers used in the products as well.
see article written by Susan Thixtan on 6-8-2011 at "Truth about pet food.com"
Do You Know the Volume of Pet Food Imported from China?
In February of 2011 over $21 million in food, treats, chews and ingredients (example, vitamins and minerals) are imported from China. This is up 4% from February 2010. If you happen to call the manufacturer and ask the origin of all ingredients they forget that their vitamins and minerals are sourced from China.
Over twenty-one million dollars in one month of pet food related imports came from China...yet MSNBC.com reported (in 2007) that only "1.3 percent of imported fish, vegetables, fruit and other foods are inspected".
The USDA researched that the most common causes of FDA refusal of imported goods from China (as cited problem by the FDA) - "filth, unsafe additives, inadequate labeling, and lack of proper manufacturer registrations" as well as "potentially harmful veterinary drug residues in farm-raised fish and shrimp".
If even one ingredient is sourced from China, you must then decide if that pet food or treat is worth the risk.
see article at Truth about Pet Food.com 6-8-2011 written by: Susan Thixtan
Over twenty-one million dollars in one month of pet food related imports came from China...yet MSNBC.com reported (in 2007) that only "1.3 percent of imported fish, vegetables, fruit and other foods are inspected".
The USDA researched that the most common causes of FDA refusal of imported goods from China (as cited problem by the FDA) - "filth, unsafe additives, inadequate labeling, and lack of proper manufacturer registrations" as well as "potentially harmful veterinary drug residues in farm-raised fish and shrimp".
If even one ingredient is sourced from China, you must then decide if that pet food or treat is worth the risk.
see article at Truth about Pet Food.com 6-8-2011 written by: Susan Thixtan
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Good Friends at Doggie Day Care
Lucy and Bear share a special moment. Sophie, Roco and Moose pose for their picture.
Zelda and Fez cuddle together for a quick "cat" nap. Lucy checking in with big brother Brody.
Zelda and Fez cuddle together for a quick "cat" nap. Lucy checking in with big brother Brody.
7 Sun Safety Suggestion for Dogs
from Julia Szabo, alternative pet health guru
1) Don't shave long-coated dogs for the summer. Exposes skin to the sun damage. Coat acts as barrier for UV rays, instead thin the coat.
2) Dogs experiencing hair loss need special treatment and are more at risk and where you live also play an important part in this (new england as apposed to australia).
3) Protect serious sunbathers can develop tumors on vulnerable stretch of skin where the belly and hind legs meet. This area is unprotected even on furry breeds.
4) How to help a sunburn dog is to give him a soothing bath with cool water and a gentle soap-free product like Thera Neem Pet Shampoo.
5) Select proper sunscreen. Natural Dog Snout Soother (spf 10), Aubrey Organics Green Tea Sunblock for Children (spf 25) and Jason Kids' Block (spf 46).
6) Watch for Zinc Oxide. Most human sunblocks have zinc oxide and this is toxic to pets.
7) Consider protective clothing. Such as a T-shirt you customize to fit your pet or sun protective clothing.
1) Don't shave long-coated dogs for the summer. Exposes skin to the sun damage. Coat acts as barrier for UV rays, instead thin the coat.
2) Dogs experiencing hair loss need special treatment and are more at risk and where you live also play an important part in this (new england as apposed to australia).
3) Protect serious sunbathers can develop tumors on vulnerable stretch of skin where the belly and hind legs meet. This area is unprotected even on furry breeds.
4) How to help a sunburn dog is to give him a soothing bath with cool water and a gentle soap-free product like Thera Neem Pet Shampoo.
5) Select proper sunscreen. Natural Dog Snout Soother (spf 10), Aubrey Organics Green Tea Sunblock for Children (spf 25) and Jason Kids' Block (spf 46).
6) Watch for Zinc Oxide. Most human sunblocks have zinc oxide and this is toxic to pets.
7) Consider protective clothing. Such as a T-shirt you customize to fit your pet or sun protective clothing.
Your Dog's Health In The Sun
Did you know that your dog can get sunburn? Yes they can.
Dog's that are most prone to getting sunburn are:
white and/or light colored hair, short and/or no hair, loss of hair (due to allergies, surgeries or medical treatments).
Prone Spots: nose, end of ears, around the mouth, eyelids and underbelly.
Prevention: adequate shelter (esp. during 10am to 3pm), pet sunscreen (human sunscreen is toxic), bodysuits UV protection, and leaving the hair a little longer to help as a barrier.
Things you will need:
SPF15 or higher
Aloe Vera
Witch hazel
oatmeal or baking soda bath
see dog topics article on the facts about dog sunburn
Dog's that are most prone to getting sunburn are:
white and/or light colored hair, short and/or no hair, loss of hair (due to allergies, surgeries or medical treatments).
Prone Spots: nose, end of ears, around the mouth, eyelids and underbelly.
Prevention: adequate shelter (esp. during 10am to 3pm), pet sunscreen (human sunscreen is toxic), bodysuits UV protection, and leaving the hair a little longer to help as a barrier.
Things you will need:
SPF15 or higher
Aloe Vera
Witch hazel
oatmeal or baking soda bath
see dog topics article on the facts about dog sunburn
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