well, Mollie has picked up a new habit. She’s now fond of pushing her dog bowl all over the kitchen floor. Oh, what fun it is to walk through puddles made by her sloshing of drinking water. So, we got her a Yeti Boomer.
Who doesn’t love talking about dog poo? Frisco’s Planet Friendly Dog Poop Bags are the brand we use in our household. Yes, we are the good pet owners who actually clean up after our dogs because we love our neighbors.
Mollie is my 18-month-old miniature schnauzer and the love of my husband’s life. She’s his little girl. It’s endearing to see how much he loves her and wants what is best for her.
Our vet recently told us that for her age, Mollie has a dangerous build-up of tartar on her molars that he doesn’t usually see on dogs her age. This concerned us and we set out to take her oral health more seriously.
A couple of days ago I endorsed the Kong Goodie Bone. It is a spin on the original Kong Classic chew toy. This rubber dog toy is a staple, being on the market for decades. It is easily one of the best dog chews for aggressive chewers. And it’s a great puppy toy.
If you have a puppy, you know they chew on everything. Just like human babies, when their teeth are coming in, they are in discomfort and chew as a way to relieve the pain and help their adult teeth break through their gums.
This is a unique product – dog potty, real grass. On our last trip, we walked through the Philadelphia airport and I was delighted to see a rest area for dogs. It was a fake lawn with a toy fire hydrant. Sure enough, dogs were attracted to it and actually used the lawn as their bathroom. I wondered why they didn’t sell these for home use. Well, it turns out they do.
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I realized people seemed to like my 5 Toughest Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers post. So, I wanted to try another roundup. Today we’re looking at my top 5 teeth cleaning products for dogs.
Our little Schnauzer, Mollie, is not even two years old yet. Our vet said she had one of the worst cases of buildup he’d ever seen. Simply because she uses her front teeth to chew her bones, they don’t work to crack off the plaque on her back teeth. Although many people may not consider teeth cleaning for dogs essential, your dog can develop periodontal disease. Sure, their teeth and diet are different, without the sugary foods which cause people so much trouble.
I brought home Max Sr as an 8-week old puppy and placed him in his crate the first night. He howled and whined the entire night. After speaking to my vet the following day, I was given the recommendation of placing a small desk clock or analog clock with a towel wrapped around it to mimic a mama dog’s heartbeat. He also advised playing soothing music. This worked.
Working from home is new to me. And my pups. In this article, I’m sharing some of the “fun” experiences of working with Schnauzers.
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Mollie, my 18-month-old miniature schnauzer, can’t hold her licker. She licks the carpet, the bedspread, the furniture, leaving wet spots in her wake. On a recent vet visit, we asked our veterinarian why she does this. He answered with two different possibilities. First, stomach issues and second, boredom. We ruled out stomach issues with some tests. That left us with boredom. If you search for reasons why dogs lick you will find that it releases pleasurable endorphins that provide the dog feelings of comfort. Mollie was essentially sucking her thumb. Keeping this in mind, I went on a search for something to replace the furniture and carpet for her to lick and found this dog lick mat called Licki Mat.