Reverse sneezing in dogs

A normal sneeze expels air through the nasal cavity.

Its far more alarming to hear your dog reverse sneeze or backward sneeze. It sounds like the dog is struggling to breath.  It will be breathing in rapidly, making a loud snorting gagging sound. This lasts for a short time, meanwhile the dog is bringing air into his body to help remove an irritant that is far up in the respiratory tract behind the nose.

This is not uncommon for dogs and said to be more common in breeds with short muzzles.

Backward sneezing is not harmful and your dog will appear normal before and after a reverse sneeze.
Most dogs never get treated for this condition. If your dog reverse sneezes often you may want to check with your dog's Veterinarian for possible causes.

COOLER WEATHER

 

With cooler weather approaching

 

Rodenticides with the colder weather mice move inside so at many cottages trailer or country homes many owners use Rat poison.

Induce Vomiting but only if the dog just ate it! These poisons affect the dog’s blood clotting factors. Even eating a rodent which has eaten poison will have disastrous effects on your pet. Symptoms are usually serious convulsion and hemorrhage. Get your pet to a veterinarian so he can receive a Vitamin K shot to help restore your dog’s clotting ability.

 

We use Bounce Sheets to deter mice, at our trailer and it seems to work quite well. Remember to place the sheets where your dogs will not be able to reach them.

 

EXPRESSING ANAL GLANDS

ANAL GLANDS

These two scent glands are located on either side of the lower half of the interior anus. The secretion that comes from the gland is a brownish liquid that has a strong odor.

Dogs use these glands to identify each other and for territorial marking.

Normal working glands express as your dog has a bowel movement; the stool pushes on  both sides of the anus and expresses the glands. Dogs will often express their anal glands     if frightened or under stress.

 

EXPRESSING ANAL GLANDS

 

Most dogs have no problem expressing their own anal glands. However, if you notice your dog licking his anus or dragging his bottom on the ground, those are indicators that   the anal glands are full and your dog is having trouble empting the sacs.

 

The most common reason for glands to get impacted is soft stool. Your dog’s soft stool doesn’t create the pressure needed to release the glands. When this happens you will need to take matters into your own hands and manually express your dogs glands.

HOW TO EXPRESS ANAL GLANDS

1.      You need medical or rubber gloves

2.   You will need Vaseline or other lubricant

3.    Damp warm cloth

 

There are two ways you can empty glands.

First put gloves on, pinch the dog’s anus from the outside, massaging the glands upwards to the tiny openings.

If this doesn’t work then lubricate your glove on the index finger. Use that finger to insert into your dogs anus. You will feel the sacs on either side of the anus wall. Massage upward applying pressure until the gland releases. Then repeat on the other gland. Wipe the dog anus with warm clean cloth.

If blood or pus is present in the secretion your veterinarian should be contacted. If you are unable to express or if the glands seem swollen your dog may have an anal gland abscess. Seek your veterinarian’s advice.

 

Learn this and many other Canine care technique by taking Knowthydog Canine Care First Aid course.

Trailer fun JUST CHiILLING

 

I learned a valued lessons yesterday, Newla my Border Collie loves the trailer she loves us being outdoors more then in and she loves the space.

Newla also love Frisbee above all else.

So we were hiking down a bell line since its a cleared part of the woods, tossing her Frisbee as she joyfully retrieved and brought it back for another throw. A young deer appeared well the chase was on I thank God that our Greyhounds where on leash.

NO amount of calling phased her. She was into the woods after the deer.

40 minutes a very long 40 minutes of searching calling and trying to get through thick bush with no results.

We stayed in the general area and she returned to us soaked and panting.

The rest of the stay was far less eventful rides in the canoe, the grey crashed out on the deck,

blowing bubbles for Rainer, and Hagrid our older border just likes to hang in the trailer he hates bugs.

 

 

 

 

 

COMING SOON SEPTEMBER 14TH

                    WESTIE WALK AND

                      FUN DAY!!

Join us for a great day of fun with your Westie at our

Westie Walk and Fun Day

This is a fund raising event for Westies in Need (WiN) Rescue

Sunday, September 14, 2014

@ 10:00 a.m. Rain or Shine

Dogz Canine Sports Centre, 3859 Carling Ave,

Nepean, Ontario

Westie Walk followed by our fun events and BBQ

Westie Terrier Races

Westie Fun Events and games

Prizes awarded for ALL events. A special prize will be given to the

person who collects the most pledges.

For more information OR pledge sheets contact Kim McLean

Kim@westiesinneed.ca OR telephone 613-652-4974

Or visit us at www.westiesinneed.ca

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!

Antler Powder

My dog Emma is a Greyhound, she is a retired Racer. Life on the track must on being traumatic for her body because she suffers from sever Arthritis in her shoulders, hips, and spine. So I am always on the look out for Natural holistic products or supplements that could help her. 

 

 

                                                         Mehmet Karatay (PHOTO)   

I recently came across Velvet Antler powder. I say recently, but the Chinese have been using Deer Antlers for medicine since the 16th century. Today Deer farms can be found all over the world and deer antlers are used as supplements in many different countries.

Deer Antler Velvet is a natural balance pet supplement, rich with vitamins, minerals, 
and amino acids. It is also an natural source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, so it has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to lubricates and repairs joints giving the dog more mobility, more strength and builds immune systems.

I will try this product out for a month or so, and get back to you. We will see if Emma improves or feels better or maybe just not as stiff. Fingered crossed!

LIST OF THE MOST AGGRESSIVE DOGS

NOT AT ALL WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-3-most-aggressive-dog-breeds-may-surprise-you.html

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

Cyanobacteria - Blue-Green Algae

This is toxic to our pets, keep your dogs from drinking in lakes streams, or ponds, with water that contents high levels of this Slime Algae.
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/blue-green-algae/

Common sign of poisoning to watch for:

·        VOMITING

·        DIARRHEA

·        BLOOD IN STOOL

·        PALE GUMS

·        POSSIBLE JAUNDICE YELLOW SKIN GUMS EYES

·        SEIZURES

·        UNSURE UNAWARE

·        SHOCK

·        COMA

·        SALIVATION

·        RIDGID MUSCLES

·         TREMORS

·        GUMS BLUE CYANOSIS

·        DEATH

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE RISK ALLOWING YOUR DOG TO SWIM OR DRINK IN AREAS THAT HAVE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

 

CAPITAL FAIR

NEXT WEEKEND!
Bullwrinkles presents the Capital Fair
Pet AdventurefeaturingThe Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show &
The Canadian Canine Adventure
"Where your dog is the STAR!"
Yes! Bring your dog to the Fair

SO MANY PET VENDORS OUT THIS WEEKEND
CHECK IT OUT

UNDER MY WING PUG RESCUE AUGUST 17TH

AUGUST 17, 2014*****THE GARAGE SALE WILL BE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2014 BECAUSE OF THE FORECAST CALLING FOR RAIN ON AUGUST 16.

REST IN PEACE

REST IN PEACE

It’s so sad, that when tragedy strikes. An Ottawa woman died along with her 13 year old Dalmatian.

When I was a kid we had fire drills like at school even the Gold fish on the Piano was included in the

mapped out escape routes. Unfortunately we tend to act on emotion in these situations. Our pets

 are our family so we want to save them too. 

Many people drown going out on thin ice after their dogs. I certainly have run out into a busy street

to retrieve a dog crossing a road. 

Things we can do have a sticker on your door for Fire fighters or Emergency crew so they know what

pets are in the house. Practice escape routes with your family.

Try to calm yourself so you can help yourself and your casualty and not become one.

 

Saw this on Facebook

JUST NEEDED A LAUGH TO DAY

WHALE POOP SNIFFING DOG

MONTY THE WHALE POOP SNIFFING DOG

 

 

I have heard of dog's sniffing out all sorts of things for Humans, but I never understood why have a dog sniff out fresh Whale poop. Now I know! Scientists use dogs like Monty to help track

 whale migrations

very smart !

 

        http://www.viralnova.com

These 31 Kids And Their Dogs Are The Cutest Thing You'll See All Day.

Just a day of rest to reflex on how dogs and kids enrich our lives

ENJOY
http://www.viralnova.com/kids-and-dogs/

Grass Creek Park Kingston SHEEP TRIALS AND MORE

                                                                   DOCK DOGS

                                                

 RCMP CANINE UNIT DEMOS

                                          SO MUCH TO DO AND SEE LOTS OF VENDORS TOO
                                                                         STILL ON TODAY!

Parvo virus

 http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/deadly-dog-virus-tears-through-eastern-ontario-neighbourhood-1.1949572

Please vaccinate your Puppies!

More options for Arthritis

                                   
                            I use infra-red massage on Emma as well as the laser pen to
               help manage her arthritis. I am seeing some improvement but we still have a daily route and need to continue to be diligent dealing with her joint care.