With summer fast approaching (and the heat bound to show up at some point), we are all going to be looking for ways to keep our beloved four-legged friends cool. What better way to do this then with these 5 quick and easy dog treat recipes!
Berry Blast Chiller
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Peanut Butter Banana Pupsicle
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Chicken, Apple and Spinach Cubes
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Sweet Potato, Bean and Beef Bones
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Cucumber Watermelon Paws and Bones
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These recipes are all Lexi and Oakley tested and approved! I hope your dog enjoys them as much as my two did.
]]>Prevention and Tick Location
Ticks LOVE long grass, weeds, brush and wooded areas. Contrary to popular belief, ticks only feed on their hosts, they do not live on their hosts. Ticks attach to their hosts to feed and then they let go. Before you enter a tick habitat with your dog, spray them with a dog friendly bug spray. You can find this at just about any pet store or you can make your own!
Here is my favorite store bought brand of dog-friendly bug repellent: Fur-Freshener bug spray for dogs made by Legendary Canine. TIP: this is a great deet-free option for kids and even you!
Here is an easy recipe if you are interested in making your own dog-friendly bug spray:
20 drops lemongrass oil
20 drops eucalyptus oil
½ cup of water
Mix into a spray bottle and use before every walk!
Optional: 20 drops cedar wood, 20 drops citronella or 2 tablespoons of white vinegar TIP: if adding more oil to the recipe, be sure to dilute with more water accordingly. If you are adding the extra ingredients, add ½ cup of water more.
Please note that there are a ton of different recipes, do your research and find out which one best suits your animal(s)!
Many owners are unaware of the common areas to check your dog for ticks. Here is a detailed diagram that illustrates the most common areas that ticks may attach to your dog
Be vigilant when in these areas with your dog. Make sure to check them over to insure that they do not have a tick after your walk.
Removing Ticks From Dogs
What You’ll Need
Once you have acquired all of the necessary tools, you are ready to remove the tick!
How to Remove a Tick
Please do not let this stop you from going out and enjoying the outdoors with your dog. Keep your dog-friendly bug spray with you and check your dog over post walk. Have a great time out there and enjoy all that spring/summer has to offer!
]]>Don't let your dog get bored like this adorable guy featured above. Bored dogs will often find a way to entertain themselves, and that's when your shoes, socks or table legs get chewed up! If you are in a pinch and need ideas for tiring your dog out on those bad weather days, here are a few fun and stimulating options that have worked for me every time!
Remember, these activities are suppose to be fun, so if you or your dog is not enjoying one, move on to another until you find something that you both love! Don’t forget, all of these activities are completely family friendly. Get the kids to go hide, get them to help make the edible kong and fill them with an array of ingredients. Have them take part in the obstacle course by creating it and also participating in it. Lastly, have them help out with picking the new trick for your dog to learn and breaking down the steps. Make all of these activities a team effort and most importantly, have fun doing it.
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