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It’s Getting Cold – Keep Them Warm with Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

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It’s Getting Cold – Keep Them Warm with Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Our Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding, making the right choice in bedding for your dog’s kennel is important. Dog owners seek dog bedding materials that are warm, odor-free, and resistant to mold and mildew. Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Bedding meets these requirements and is indeed one of the best bedding options you can give your best friend.

Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

  • ​Provides greater warmth than straw products
  • Does not promote hotspots or mold like straw or hay
  • Reduce pet odors with natural oils
  • Is safe and natural unlike common polystyrene fill
  • Deters ticks and fleas
  • Ribbon bedding is cut into narrow thin strips- approx. 18″ long
  • Compressed bails 1.8 cu. ft.
  • 18 x 18 x 14 hand packed box
  • Less mess
  • Not suitable for dogs under 6 months
Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Stays Together Longer

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding is comprised of cut ribbon cedar shavings.  The cut ribbon is an important feature, as it produces shaved strips that stay together better than traditional chipped wood bedding materials.  This results in less mess, as well as a more comfortable bed for your dog.  The ribbon cut is resistant to dust, meaning your dog won’t be irritated by particles as can occur with traditional cedar chips.

The natural oils of red cedar hide pet odors while also serving as a natural repellent for fleas and ticks.  Unlike straw or hay, ribbon cut red cedar resists hot spots and mold and also provides more warmth.

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Fast and Easy to Clean

If you have used hay or straw, you know that It’s a pain to clean. It breaks down to small pieces, created dust and gets everywhere. When Red Cedar is cut into ribbon material, maintaining a clean habitat is quick and easy. Ribbon cedar bedding does not break down like other products and last longer. because it lasts longer.

Keeps Dogs Warm and Dry

Acting as an insulator Red Cedar ribbon bedding keeps body heat inside the kennel, keeping your dog warmer. Also, this dog bedding will pull moisture from your dog’s coat when they are wet, hence keeping them dryer and warmer.

Tick Virus that can effect Your Dog and Pets

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As any pet owner knows, our furry friends are susceptible to a variety of parasites, including fleas, mites, and ticks. Of these, ticks are perhaps the most dangerous, as they can transmit a number of serious diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. That’s why it’s so important to check your pet for ticks after spending any time outside. If you find a tick on your dog or cat, immediately remove it using specialized removal tool. If a tick remains unnoticed on your pet for a long period of time, tick paralysis may occur. So be sure to keep an eye out for these pesky critters, and protect your pets from the dangers of tick-borne illness.

Symptoms of this include:

  • Change of barking pitch
  • Difficult breathing
  • Vomiting
  • Paralysis

If tick paralysis is left untreated, it can lead to death.

Ticks and your dog

Ticks are parasites that attach themselves to their host in order to feed on their blood. Although they are most commonly found on pets, they can also be found on humans. Ticks can carry a number of diseases, including Lyme disease, which can be transmitted to both pets and humans. Applying a flea and tick product to your pet is certainly a good idea, but be sure you are using the correct type: most products meant for dogs are toxic to cats. If you’re not sure which product to use, ask your veterinarian for recommendations. In addition, be sure to check your pet regularly for ticks, and remove any that you find right away. By taking these simple precautions, you can help protect your pet – and yourself – from tick-borne illnesses.

 

 

What Do Dog Owners Need To Know – COVID-19

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What Do Dog Owners Need To Know – COVID-19

The new threat of COVID-19 looming over us, there have been many questions regarding pets. “Can my dogs get the virus?”, “Can my dog or cat transmit he virus to me?, “Should I quarantine my dog?”. What Do Dog Owners Need To Know? Many of these concerns are just, it has become apparent that we need to set the record straight with our dogs and COVID-19.
What Do Dog Owners Need To Know COVID-19

What Do Dog Owners Need To Know COVID-19

At this point there has been no evidence that the virus can infect dogs. The fact is that the virus is species specific, in other words, it cannot infect a dog.

However it may be remotely possible that a pet could become a temporary carrier of the COVID-19 virus via contact with an infected person and harbor the virus in his saliva while showing no actual clinical disease. Being that, if a dog licks a person on the face, he could in theory pass those virus particles onto that person, who could possibly, then become infected. This is pretty far-fetched but it could feasibly happen.

As far as a fomite, the potential for contagion is slightly different.  In the same scenario, a person that is infected coughs on his dog and the virus particles land on their fur .  If the dog were then come in contact with a different person who pets the dog, inadvertently pick up those virus particles, touch their eyes, mouth or face and infects themselves. In an instance such as this, the dog becomes no different than a refrigerator handle or door knob. The animal becomes the transport of the virus to the person.

With that being said, it would be advisable to limit with your dog if you, or someone in your household had been in contact with a person that is infected. If you oar your family are self-quarantining and no one in the home has tested positive or is exhibiting signs of the COVID-19 virus, you may resolve to quarantine your dog as well. Feel free to get your dog out for exercise, but try to keep him away from other dogs (social distancing).

Quarantining Your Pet

Make sure you make plans for your pet just as you would yourself.  Plan on having at least 14 days of food and other essentials (Medications, etc…). As of this post Chewy.com has a shipping delay of 8-10 days, so plan accordingly. Also, take the time to determine the status of you local Veterinary clinic, with the number of mandatory government directives, find out what the status of their current business hours. You may also take advantage of several apps (telehealth / telemedicine) to provide care

If we all do what is suggested, we will get through this, sooner than later. Hang in there, have fun with our pets!

This, too, shall pass, and hopefully, sooner than later, we’ll look back at this and feel blessed that we weathered this storm.

 

 

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool in Warm Weather

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Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat

Hunting in hot weather can easily lead to a dehydrated and overheated dog, with both conditions being dangerous.  Hunters can easily allow their enthusiasm for the hunt to cloud their judgment when it comes to the health of a pet.  Here, tips for keeping your dog cool on warm days will be discussed.

Keeping your dog cool

Keeping your dog cool

Carry Water and Ice
Keep water for your dog in your vehicle and with you at all times during the hunt.  Even if the temperature feels comfortable to you, remember that your dog will be working much harder and is unable to sweat.  Keep large amounts of water in your car, such as 1 – 5 gallon jugs, and portable water bottles in your field bag or vest. You should also stock a cooler with ice in case of emergency.

Do Not Rely on Natural Water
While some streams or ponds may be safe for your dog to drink from, never encourage this behavior.  Natural bodies of water can contain highly toxic algae and bacteria, as well as chemical runoff from farms.  

Water Your Dog Whenever Possible
Since dogs cannot sweat, they are not able to cool themselves as efficiently as humans.  You can help your dog cool off by keeping his or her coat wet throughout the hunting or training session, thereby allowing evaporative cooling.  Soak your dog’s fur (ensuring the water reaches the skin) on warm days. If your dog is on the verge of heat stroke, cool your dog by pouring water on his or her tongue, throat, belly, groin, back, and ears.  

Avoid the Heat of the Day
When the temperature is especially warm, opt for early morning or early evening hunting and training sessions.  These times of day are generally produce the best hunting.

Use Hydrating Products
Even though dogs don’t sweat, they still lose necessary vitamins and minerals when they work hard, which can lead to dehydration.  Look for products that replace lost nutrients in hard-working dogs, similar to sports drinks for humans.

Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is extremely deadly for dogs, but can typically be managed if caught in time.  The symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, disorientation, ignoring commands, glazed eyes, incoordination, staggering, and collapse.  

Know the Treatment for Heat Stroke
Heat stress and heat stroke are very serious conditions that must be treated immediately.  If your dog is showing the signs of heat stroke, he or she requires attention from a veterinarian ASAP.  In the meantime, cool off your dog by pouring water on sensitive areas of the body and encouraging him or her to drink, if the dog is conscious.  However, do not force your dog to drink water if he or she is unable or unwilling. When transporting your dog to the veterinarian, ensure there is plenty of ventilation in your dog’s crate or trailer.  If possible, put your dog in front of an air conditioning vent in the cab of your vehicle.

 

 

Heat Exhaustion and Your Dog

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Dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Your Dog

Heat exhaustion is one of the biggest dangers to a sporting dog’s health.  In fact, overheating is far more damaging to a dog than hypothermia.  Here, heat exhaustion will be discussed, as well as how to prevent its occurrence in the field.

 

 

What is Heat Exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion occurs when dogs build up an excessive amount of heat in their bodies that they are unable to adequately dissipate.  During hunting season, a lot of excess heat is built up when running retrieves, particularly in large breeds.  Since dogs are unable to sweat, they do not lose this heat as quickly as it developed.   Sport dogs are at greater risk for heat exhaustion during early dove and teal seasons, or late goose season when the weather is warmer.  

What are the Signs of Heat Exhaustion?

The signs of heat exhaustion in dogs include:

  • Excessive panting
  • Excessive drooling
  • Body temperature >103 degrees F
  • Reddened gums
  • Little to no urine production
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Irregular heart beats
  • Fluid build up in the lungs
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Vomiting blood
  • Bloody stools
  • Seizures
  • Lack of coordination
  • Confusion
  • Unconsciousness

How Can I Prevent Overheating my Dog?

A contributing factor to heat exhaustion in sport dogs is dehydration.  Most dogs don’t drink enough water.  Hunters can float their dog’s food (i.e. add water to dry kibble) to promote hydration.  

In the field, dogs can be given a drink of water in between each retrieve with a simple water bottle that is easily stored in a jacket or vest.  If your dog does not like the water bottle, you can practice using it at home by placing peanut butter on the nozzle.  Your dog will happily drink from a bottle in no time.

What Should I Do if My Dog Overheats in the Field?

As soon as you recognize that your dog has overheated you must act quickly.  Use cool towels to gently lower your dog’s body temperature.  Never dump ice water on your dog, as doing so will send him or her into shock.  Next, get your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible.  Do not place your dog in a confined area, such as a kennel or dog box, in an attempt to let your pet cool down on his or her own.  More often than not this technique leads to death.  

 

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