tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74411841945008786642024-03-06T01:28:09.743-05:00PAWSIBLE TAILS (TALES) Dog Trivia, Dog Care, and training tips!Our goal is to simply share some of our knowledge and experience as working parents and pet experts who understand that our relationships with our pets can impact and change our lives. In addition, we will share current events and some funny antidotes.
We want to offer advice on dog care and training. How to raise a dog, dog facts, etc... Examples could be the food we choose, the exercise methods, where we board them, and what is the best way to groom them?Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-46227143994774939642015-08-25T20:50:00.000-04:002015-08-25T20:50:14.489-04:00Why Do Dogs Eat Grass???
1. The modern dog, partly because of evolution and domestication, is no
longer like its ancestors, which frequently ate their prey entirely,
including the stomach contents of plant-eating animals. They can though, still have distant cravings for plant material.
2. A dog will seek out a natural remedy for a gassy
or upset stomach, and grass, it seems, may do the trick. When Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-39334366509399717762015-08-25T06:38:00.000-04:002015-08-25T06:38:43.498-04:00"Your Dog's Matted Hair Isn't Just Uncomfortable, It's Dangerous "
For anyone who needs yet another excuse to spend time with their dog,
combing him isn't just a doting way to say, "I love you." It also
protects him from potential disaster.
From Dr. Marty Becker:
Your Dog's Matted Hair Isn't Just Uncomfortable, It's Dangerous
We've all woken up with varying degrees of bed head, but when you're a
dog, messy hair can Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-42683271466816977332013-11-29T16:36:00.000-05:002013-11-29T16:36:37.690-05:00Does My Dog Really Need to Wear a Coat?????A great article on whether or not your 4 legged friend needs a coat in this wintery weather.
"Winter’s chill is making its presence known in many areas, and as we
dig to the back of our closets and coat racks for parkas and seasonal
outerwear, we should do the same for our dogs.
Canine couture is popular, so whether your dog roams in a sweater, hoodie, or goes au naturel when mother natureKaren-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-78769174705571208232013-04-13T10:39:00.000-04:002013-04-13T10:39:51.647-04:00Funny!!!!!Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-76119130357870709702013-03-01T19:43:00.001-05:002013-03-01T19:43:48.513-05:00To Spay or Neuter ControversyFROM PET MD:
I have a headache. I just
read an article entitled "Neutering Dogs: Effects on Joint Disorders
and Cancers in Golden Retrievers." It was well-written, did an admirable
job of summarizing previously relevant research, and reported some
important findings. Why then, you might be wondering, did it give me a
headache? Well, it reported a significant increase in some important
Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-55023604821069469302012-12-04T18:19:00.000-05:002012-12-04T18:19:00.952-05:00A Puppy and/or Kitten is NOT a Present!
"A dog (or any living creature) should always be a considered choice and NEVER an impulse buy.
Please help us spread the word about this during this high gift-giving
season."
Even though your heart may be in the right place, it is 99.9999% of the time a bad choice!
Read the entire article on
Dogster.Com
Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-29211416574715369842012-11-21T20:21:00.002-05:002012-11-21T20:21:32.789-05:00THANKSGIVING DANGERS TO BE AWARE OF!!
Thanksgiving Holiday Dangers to Avoid to Keep Your Pets Safe!
from: http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/lifestyle/thanksgiving-holiday-dangers-avoid#overlay-context=content/holidays-and-hearty-foods
Grapes, raisins, and currants: Currants and raisins are commonly
found in stuffing, baked goods, and as snacks. When ingested, these
fruit from the Vitus sp. can result in severe acute kidneyKaren-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-77597509729231797792012-10-26T16:40:00.000-04:002012-10-26T16:40:39.497-04:00Top Ten Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
IT IS HALLOWEEN TIME!!!
Halloween brings about a number of dangers that we need to be aware of as pet owners.
PET MD has a list
right here!
Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-45997881510564285122012-10-09T19:40:00.001-04:002012-10-09T19:40:16.707-04:00Jerky Treats That Can Kill!More and more evidence has been coming out about jerky treats made in China. Numerous instances have been reported of dogs getting sick and sometimes dying after ingesting these treats. So as this vet says:
"I’ll do more than "urge pet owners to use caution." Don’t feed your pets
any type of jerky made in China until this problem is resolved"
I would even go farther and say don't Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-28371905134317482502012-08-14T21:25:00.000-04:002012-08-14T21:25:34.021-04:00Hose Water Can Get Hot Enough to Burn Your Dog!
FROM PETMD
August 14, 2012
"Here’s a new summertime threat I
had never thought of before — dogs being burned after being hosed off
with scalding hose water. Ten such cases were Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-38145243023172263862012-07-20T16:58:00.000-04:002012-07-20T16:59:45.847-04:00Does Your Dog Keep Licking His/Her Feet??Many of my clients will call me and ask if there is anything I can do for their dog? They tell me, "they keep licking their paws and they won't stop! They are starting to get sore and irritated."
Well, there is something I can do but there is also something you can do to be proactive in trying to stop the itching before it starts. The following article gives you a step by step plan to help Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-69553257410815172272012-06-22T18:28:00.000-04:002012-06-22T20:06:20.988-04:00Heat Stroke and Your Pets, It Happens FASTER than you may think!!I just read an article where two dogs died this week in a hot car. The owner thought it was ok because they had cracked the windows and left water. Well, apparently, that didn't work. In this kind of heat, 90+ days,
"..... if a dog is left in a parked car, even with the
windows open, the temperature in the car can be as high as 160°F!
Within minutes, the dog's body
temperature can Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-43278739589555972432012-06-02T19:30:00.000-04:002012-06-02T19:30:57.648-04:005 Most Hypoallergenic DogsFrom: PETMD
"Want to adopt a dog, but suffer from pet allergies? There may still be hope. Pet allergy
sufferers are actually allergic to the protein (Can F1) in a dog's
dander, saliva, and other secretions. And while no pet is 100%
"hypoallergenic" — all dogs produce dander, saliva, and urine — there
are some dogs that produce fewer symptom-causing allergens, or shed less
of them. The Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-38072060775902033082012-05-07T15:37:00.000-04:002012-05-07T15:38:20.045-04:00NEW Vaccination Guidelines!!
Story at-a-glance
The
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Canine Vaccination Task
Force has issued updated vaccination guidelines for 2011.
A
highlight of the new Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-46057242782621976122012-05-05T17:29:00.000-04:002012-05-05T17:29:41.895-04:00Tell Your Bosses-Dogs Lower Stress in the Workplace!!!"According to a new study by Virginia Commonwealth University,
dog owners who brought their pets to work had stress lower at the
beginning of the day and throughout the day than workers who didn’t
bring their dogs to work or have pets".
But, we already knew this, right?? See the entire report here: Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-43307948328410190352012-04-01T11:27:00.000-04:002012-04-01T11:27:59.866-04:00Easter Pet Poisons!
Easter Pet Poisons: Dangers to Pets at Easter Time
An article from the Pet Poison Hotline ( www.petpoisonhelpline.com/)
Pet Poison Helpline also receives calls concerning pets that have ingested Easter grass and chocolate.
Usually green or yellow in color, Easter grass is the fake grass that
often accompanies Easter baskets. When your cat or dog ingests
something “stringy” like Easter Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-9930726702058656442012-03-27T19:49:00.002-04:002012-03-27T19:49:18.090-04:00There are TICKS among us!!!!! Bad,Bad Tick Year!!(A version of this article appeared Mar. 27, 2012, on page D1 in some U.S. editions of The Wall Street )
TICK!
They can wait for months, clinging to the edge of a blade of grass or a bush, for the whiff of an animal's breath or vibration telling them a host approaches.
They are ticks—and when they attach to your skin and feed on your blood over many days, they can transmit diseases. Often Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-31313228696335480952012-03-21T16:04:00.000-04:002012-03-21T16:04:25.506-04:00Did you know that the amount of Acorns will predict the Severity of a Lyme Season? "Bad Lyme Disease Spring Predicted For Northeast, Begin Vigilance Now"
A friend had posted this article on Facebook. If you have dogs or if you like to walk in the woods this is important info to know!
From: http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2012/03/lyme-disease-spring
"This just in from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: We in the Northeast should expect an unusually large surge of Lyme Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-19545456268656983952012-01-22T17:13:00.000-05:002012-01-22T17:13:32.858-05:00Should Dogs Wear Coats in the Winter?
I have always scoffed at the idea of dogs wearing coats. After reading this article I have realized that there are occasions when it might be necessary.
FROM: http://www.petmd.com/
Do Dogs Need Sweaters in Winter?
"Do dogs need clothes? While this may at first appear to be a light
concern Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-21907690177244491652012-01-19T20:26:00.000-05:002012-01-19T20:26:18.511-05:00Myths You Need to Know when Considering Shaving Your Dog!!From the website DoggyLoot.com comes an excellent article that you must read when you are considering shaving your dog. Every year I try to discourage my clients from shaving their Golden Retrievers, their Collies,their Bernese Mountain Dogs, etc.,etc,etc...
Truths and Myths About Shaving Dogs with Double Coats
by Jil Peruga, PurestPets' Healthful Dog Grooming Products - Made in the Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-76303829787292967512011-12-19T21:57:00.000-05:002011-12-19T21:57:46.065-05:00"6 Training Tips for Happy Dogs and Holiday Houseguests"Another excellent article with great tips on how to keep your dogs healthy and happy, and how NOT to be annoying to your guests.
" The holidays are approaching. You may be worried about your canine crew
mixing with friends and relatives for festive get-togethers, but a
little planning can make the holidays more enjoyable for all."
Check it out from "Life with Dogs"...Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-42102917578243887772011-12-15T18:46:00.000-05:002011-12-15T18:46:33.724-05:00How Not to Kill Your Dog (or Cat) at ChristmasSome common Holiday items that can make your pet very sick. Some I had heard of before and a couple which I hadn't heard of. As an example:
"Christmas globes. Shake 'em and get a serene winter's scene.
Break 'em and a lapping dog or cat can quickly die from ingesting the
liquid. It often contains ethylene glycol, an ingredient in antifreeze
that causes kidney failure and brain damage."
ReadKaren-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-62769414901458308822011-11-29T17:31:00.001-05:002011-11-29T17:37:22.690-05:00Do Not Give Pets For Christmas!!!!!This is a very useful article with very solid reasons why pet giving is not a good choice during the Holidays.
One of the fun facts: " The ASPCA estimates that it costs $1,843 to raise a large breed dog throughout its first year of life." (at the very least!!!)
Please give it a read:Karen-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-92081504502240786102011-11-01T13:10:00.000-04:002011-11-01T13:11:18.434-04:00The Latest Canine Vaccination GuidelinesThis is very important. Please read the new guidelines. It is not necessary to vaccinate your pets as frequently as has been recommended in the past.
An excerpt:
"The absolute highlight is that all core vaccines with the exception
of the 1-year rabies are now recommended at 3-year or greater intervals.
Even more exciting is the task force has acknowledged that in the case of the non-rabiesKaren-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7441184194500878664.post-7910401893850634272011-10-12T17:55:00.000-04:002011-10-12T17:55:48.950-04:00Adopt a Mutt!I say it all the time, "save a mutt, save some money!" The health problems of purebred dogs seem to grow exponentially with the amount of money you paid for your "Purebred Dog".
".... But, if you want to keep your money in your wallet instead of giving it to me (the Vet), stack the deck in your favor and get a mutt." Read the entire post here......
Dr. Jennifer CoatesKaren-Owner of Pawsible Solutions and an AVID Crossfitter!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17410627301812523078noreply@blogger.com0