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February is Pet Dental Health Month

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Dog Health,Pet Tips

Does your beloved pooch have breath that can clear a room? Are your cat’s kisses anything but fresh? Most humans brush their teeth daily, but what about our pets? Proper dental care is important for them too! In honor of that, the month of February is Pet Dental Health Month.

Take Control of Your Pet’s Dental Health

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Periodontal disease is one of the leading health concerns in pets. So what should you do if your pet’s dental care is something you’ve been neglecting?

A good first step is to bring your pet in to see the vet. Your vet should be able to spot any dental problems, and if necessary can give your pet a dental cleaning; a process where pets are sedated so that their teeth can be thoroughly cleaned.

After your pet checks out with his/her vet, it’s important to establish a good hygiene schedule at home. Brushing your pet’s teeth is something that will take getting used to for both you and your pet, but it will go a long way toward maintaining your pet’s healthy smile! Do plenty of research when choosing dental products for pets. Other than your standard toothbrush and toothpaste, there are other products on the market like oral sprays and water additives that can help keep your pets’ teeth clean. If you have a pet that likes to chew on things, offering safe chew toys or foods may help keep your pet’s teeth clean.

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Signs of Dental Problems in Pets

Make sure to monitor your pets’ teeth and mouth, and at the first sign of any problems get them in to see a vet. Often times, just like in humans, dental issues can be very painful for pets. So what should you look out for? Any of the following symptoms can be caused by dental problems.

  • Bad breath
  • Drooling
  • Difficulty or reluctance eating
  • Inflamed gums or damaged teeth
  • Bleeding, swelling, or redness around the gums
  • Pawing or rubbing at the face and mouth

Even if dental health is something you’ve ignored in the past, it’s an important part of your pets overall health. It’s never too late to start caring for your pet’s teeth, and Pet Dental Health Month is a great time to start! Keep your pets smile pearly white, because nobody likes getting kisses from an animal with stinky breath!

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Pet House Candles Review

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Products

After a busy holiday season at work, I’ve been enjoying having a bit more downtime.  It’s been snowy where we live, so the Paw Pack and I have been spending time doing things indoors, like working on training and watching moviesOpens in a new tab..  Of course, the dogs don’t help, but it’s been nice to have more time to get stuff done around the house.  I had been putting off too many chores for too long!  I posted a couple of months ago about what to look for when buying candles that are safer to burn around our petsOpens in a new tab..  Recently, my partner and I decided to buy a few candles.  We don’t burn them that often these days.  But we have been spending so much time working on keeping the house clean.  We figured it would be nice to go the extra mile and make it smell really nice too!  Enter Pet House Candles.

Too Cold for Open Windows!

Normally, when we want to freshen up the house, we just open up the windows for a while.  But, as I already mentioned, it’s been cold and snowy here!  My dogs, Kitsune and Fenrir, generally don’t smell bad because I bathe them oftenOpens in a new tab..  But with two people and two dogs living in a smaller house, it can certainly start to feel stuffy in the wintertime.

I don’t really like using spray air fresheners or anything that has too strong of a scent.  I’m always nervous that strong-smelling products may contain chemicals that aren’t good for my little family to breathe in.  I’m also sensitive to a lot of strong-smelling, especially artificial,  products.  They tend to give me headaches.  Generally, in the winter, if I want to make our house smell nice I’ll use a few drops of a dog-safe essential oil in our diffuser.  As long as I don’t use too much, the smell doesn’t bother me, and the dogs seem to do fine with it as well.

Pet House Candles

My partner is the one who discovered Pet House CandlesOpens in a new tab.!  After reading a bit about them, I gave him the go ahead to buy a few to try out.  Pet House candles, by a company called One Fur All, are 100% natural, dye-free, soy wax candles with cotton wicks.  They are non-toxic and eco-friendly, and do not contain harmful chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, or formaldehyde.  Pet House candles are hand-poured in the USA.  Each candle is supposed to burn for up to 60 hours.

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My partner purchased three Pet House candles in the scents moonlightOpens in a new tab., Mediterranean seaOpens in a new tab., and lavender green teaOpens in a new tab..  I was most excited to try the lavender green tea candle, since I love the smell of lavender.  Unfortunately, go figure, our lavender green tea candle arrived broken.  The glass jar was cracked in the mail.  My partner contacted One Fur All through their Amazon pageOpens in a new tab. and they very promptly refunded him for the damaged candle.  I think he must have felt bad that the candle I wanted the most was the one that got broken, so he replaced it once the refund went through.

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I Love the Smell of These Candles!

The three scents my partner picked out smell really nice.  When we burn them the smell fills the house, but they don’t smell overwhelmingly strong.  So far they haven’t given me headaches at all, and they don’t seem to bother the dogs.  The other week I accidently burned some food, which of course never smells great.  After shutting off the oven, I had to run the dogs outside.  My partner lite the moonlight candle while I took Kit and Fen out for a bathroom break.  By the time we came back inside again, the house smelled so good!  The candle did an amazing job at eliminating the burnt food odors.  I have no doubt it would help with stinky pets too.  But, ya know, still keep your pets clean!

The One Fur All company encourages buyers to reuse their glass candle jars once the candle is finished, which I love.  The glass jars are pretty, with air tight wooden lids.  I’m a total sucker for a nice container and have already been thinking about what I want to use the candle jars for once our candles are done.

SO Many Scents to Choose From!

pet house candlesThe Pet House candles come in over 30 scents on their Amazon page!  I don’t even know how my partner narrowed it down to just three.  So many of the available scents sound like they would smell so good.  I’m excited to try more of  them in the future.

Candles not your thing?  One Fur All also sells wax meltsOpens in a new tab., non-toxic room spraysOpens in a new tab., car air freshenersOpens in a new tab., and reed diffusersOpens in a new tab..  If you want to try out their candles but aren’t ready to commit to a full size, they offer mini candlesOpens in a new tab..  They also sell a welcome home candleOpens in a new tab. and a memorial pet candleOpens in a new tab., both potentially thoughtful gifts for pet lovers.

Final Thoughts

The Pet House candles are a bit pricey.  At the time of writing this post, the full size candles are just over $20 each.  But you get what you pay for!  In my experience, this is a reasonable price for a high quality, soy based candle.  We haven’t had our candles very long, so I can’t speak to whether or not they really last 60 burn hours each.  We burn candles pretty sparingly at our house, so I’m hoping these ones last us a long time.  Although, I have to admit I’m not going to complain when they run out because, with so many scents to choose from, picking out replacements will be fun!

These candles smell great without being too strong/overwhelming.  They quickly fill our entire house with a light, pleasant scent and seem to do an amazing job at covering up other odors.  They come in stylish, reusable glass jars.  The company has good customer service if you have an issue and need to reach out.  They were great about quickly refunding us for our one candle that arrived damaged.  My partner purchased our One Fur All candles, so this isn’t a sponsored post.  The company didn’t know I was going to write a review about our experience.

Comment below!  Do you burn candles at your house?  Do you have a favorite brand you recommend?  If anyone tries out Pet House Candles, you’ll have to come back and let us know what scent you tried out and how you liked it!

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Negativity in Animal Rescue

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Tips

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My animal family has always been, to one degree or another, a mixing of creatures brought together from varied situations.  I strongly support animal rescue.  Many of my pets over the years have come from rescue situations.  Some were adopted from shelters, and others taken in from bad situations before they made it into a shelter.  I’ve spent countless hours volunteering and fundraising to benefit the lives of homeless animals.  I donate money and supplies to rescues on a very regular basis.  I have also never hidden the fact that some of my pets have come from breeders.

This post isn’t about breeders versus rescues, or what exactly makes a breeder a responsible one.  I understand that not everyone supports my decisions to get animals from breeders and, as long as you show me respect, that’s perfectly fine.  If you are reading my blog, even if you don’t agree with everything I say and do, I’d hazard to guess that we probably still have much in common.

Pets are Family, No Matter Where They Came From

My pets are a part of my family, and a very big part of my life.  I love them unconditionally and do whatever I can to keep them healthy and happy.  A while back I came across an image that was being shared on social media.  It was suggesting that people who adopt their dogs love their pets more than people who obtain their dogs from breeders.

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Barnaby & Poppet (RIP), who were both rescues.

I get the whole rescue thing, really I do.  I have adopted animals quite a few times, and I am sure that I will do so again in the future.  Promoting adoption is a wonderful thing.  But I find myself often wishing that people would do so without feeling the need to bring others down.  It’s 100% possible to talk about how much love an adopted pet can bring into someone’s life without then going on to imply that those of us who have animals that didn’t come from shelters don’t love our dogs or are somehow inferior to owners who rescue.

Every Little Bit Helps

Just because someone has a pet from a breeder doesn’t mean that they can’t also do things to benefit the lives of animals in rescue.  They can volunteer, they can donate, they can help raise awareness, and when/if they are ready for another pet someday, they can adopt.

Cruelty towards people is something I feel like I see quite frequently in animal rescue.  I often come across statements along the lines of “this person gave up his pet, I hope horrible things happen to him”.  The statements are more descriptive than that, but you get the idea.  I never understood people with this kind of mindset.  If cruelty towards animals is so wrong (which it very much is!) than why are you making statements that promote cruelty towards people?  Shouldn’t cruelty in general be wrong?

Take a Lesson from Our Animals

There is already more than enough hatred in the world.  There’s no reason for those supporting animal rescue to alienate potential allies.   There’s no reason to promote cruelty towards one species (humans) while you fight against cruelty towards another.  Cruelty begets cruelty, and I think that those of us who have experienced the unconditional love of an animal should be above that.

If there’s one thing that we have in common, it’s our love for animals.  I think that sometimes, in a cruel world, it’s hard to see just how powerful love can be.  But, even if it is hard, that’s not an excuse to stoop to the level of negativity.  All we need to do to see the power of love is to look into the eyes of the animals we adore.  We need to break the cycle.  We need to show people that rescue isn’t about cruelty, and judgement, it’s about overcoming those things.  You catch more bees with honeyOpens in a new tab., as the saying goes, and the more bees we have working to promote rescue the more lives we can save.

I’d love to hear what you think – comment below!  Have you ever experienced negativity associated with animal rescue?  What are some things you think that could be done to overcome it?

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Dog Movie Review: Dog Gone (Spoilers)

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Products

After a somewhat stressful Saturday, I decided the Paw Pack needed some relaxing downtime.  It’s been especially snowy here in the frozen north, so an adventure outside was out.  Netflix had been recommending a movie called Dog Gone to me for a bit.  I decided that a movie was the perfect way to spend a cold, dark Sunday afternoon.  After waiting a few minutes for Kit and Fen to pick their perfect snuggle spots next to me on the couch, it was movie time!

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Dog Gone Movie Summary

Dog Gone is the story of the Marshall family and their dog Gonker.  It’s based on a true story that was originally published as a book in 2017Opens in a new tab..  In the movie, Gonker is a lab puppy adopted by college student Fielding Marshall to help soothe his heart after a breakup.  Fast forward a year and Fielding, who, unlike his friends, doesn’t have any plans about what he wants to do after graduating, moves back in with his parents.  Gonker in tow, of course, which his parents don’t seem overly happy about at first.  Thankfully, the Marshall’s quickly bond with the adorable lab.

The family becomes concerned when, one morning, Gonker doesn’t seem to be his normal, rambunctious self.  They rush him to the vet where they discover that Gonker is suffering from Addison’s Disease.  Thankfully, although this is a lifelong condition, with a monthly injection Gonker will be able to continue enjoying life with the Marshall’s.

However, things go awry when Feilding takes Gonker hiking, unleashed, on the Appalachian Trail.  Gonker takes off after a fox, and Feilding is unable to find him.  He enlists the help of his parents, and before you know it an entire community is searching for Gonker.  But time, unfortunately, is running out.  If Gonker doesn’t receive his medication on time he’ll likely pass away from Addison’s Disease.  And that’s if the wilderness of the Appalachian Trail doesn’t claim him first.

Will the Marshall’s find Gonker in time?  And, perhaps, strengthen as people along the way?

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Not Just a Movie About a Dog

Although, on it’s face, Dog Gone is a movie about the search for a missing dog, it’s about people too.  Fielding and his parent’s, his father especially, don’t start off having the best of relationships.  Fielding’s mom, scared from a traumatic experience with her childhood dog, takes Gonker’s disappearance especially hard.  And Fielding himself is hiding a health issue that is making his search for Gonker all the more harrowing.

Will Fielding be ok?  Will the time he spends searching for Gonker with his dad bring them closer together, or tear them apart?  Will Fielding’s mom finally be able to come to terms with her childhood trauma, or will losing another dog in a horrible way make things even worse?  And, most importantly (at least on a dog blog!),

Does the Dog Survive!?

I know this is going to be an epic spoiler.  But I was happy that, in this movie at least, the dog does not die.  Enough with the dogs dying in dog themed movies am I right?

My Thoughts on Dog Gone

Being a Netflix movie, I think a bit of cheesiness was expected from Dog Gone.  Is it a perfect movie?  No.  But I did enjoy watching it, cheesiness and all.  It’s rated PG.  I don’t have kids myself so may not be the best judge, but in my opinion this movie is family friendly.

I cringed at some of the scenes that portrayed how Fielding cared for Gonker.  He feeds Gonker donuts, and I don’t recall seeing anyone use a leash on Gonker a single time in the entire movie.  Apparently, though, the real life Gonker really did eat donutsOpens in a new tab..  And the whole leash thing is what leads to Gonker going missing, so I guess this movie wouldn’t exist if Fielding had been a more responsible dog owner.

It was especially interesting to me that Gonker had Addison’s Disease because Addison’s is, basically, the opposite of Cushing’s Disease.  I’ve been (potentially) dealing with Cushing’s Disease in my own dog, Kitsune, recently.  I’ve been doing SO much research on Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease.  It was interesting seeing Addison’s Disease being portrayed in a dog on the big(ish) screen.

I Enjoyed Dog Gone

Some cringy dog care, and cheesy scenes aside, I enjoyed this movie!  It was ultimately heart warming and more than “just” a movie about a dog gone missing.  Seeing the ways that Gonker, in a round about way, healed the Marshall family was really sweet.  I loved how even side characters in this movie really seemed to relate to how much the Marshall’s loved their dog.  No one seemed to think it was crazy that the Marshalls were pulling out all the stops to find Gonker.  Sometimes us animal lovers can feel a bit ostracized by people who don’t understand why we love our furry family members as much as we do.  Dog Gone will make even the craziest of dog ladies (or men) feel a bit more accepted.

What do you think?  If you’ve seen this movie, do you agree with my review?  Comment below!  We always love hearing from our readers! 🙂

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Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Paw Print!

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Tips

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This may be a little-known fact about me.  I have a degree in wildlife and environmental management.  Environmental issues, and living an environmentally sustainable (as much as possible) lifestyle, are other things, besides my animals, that I have a strong passion for.  Unfortunately, sometimes keeping pets and doing everything I can to reduce my personal impact on the environment are two things that clash.  Thankfully, there are things you can do to help reduce your dog’s carbon paw print!

Is Keeping Pets Bad for The Environment?

In their book, Time to Eat the Dog?  The real guide to gustainable livingOpens in a new tab., authors Robert and Brenda Vale suggest that owning a dog is worse for the environment than driving an SUV!  The authors suggested that owning a medium-sized dog has about twice the environmental impact as driving an SUV 10,000 miles.  The authors chalk it up to the fact that dogs are large carnivores, and it takes a lot of land to sustain the animals that eventually provide food for Fido.

There are opponents to the book who point out reasons why pets may not actually be as bad for the environment as the Vale’s suggest.  However, even if our pets are not as bad as driving an SUV, it’s probably safe to assume that they do have some negative impacts on the environment.  Luckily for pet lovers, there are some steps we can take to help reduce our pets’ carbon paw prints!

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Environmentally Friendly Feeding:

Pet food is, most often, cited as being a big reason why owning a pet is not environmentally friendly.  Food ingredients, both plant and animal, must be grown before it can be made into Fido’s food, and that takes land.  Then you have all the manufacturing, packing, and shipping that it takes to turn those ingredients into pet food, and get that pet food to your pet’s bowl.

To overcome some of these issues, as well as to improve the health of their pets, some owners take their pet’s diet into their own hands.  Feeding your dog a homemade diet takes more work than opening a bag of kibble.  Owners interested in homemade diets should always make sure to do plenty of research first!  But homemade diets, especially if you’re using locally sourced ingredients, can be more environmentally friendly, as well as healthier for your pets!

Don’t worry, there are options for owners who don’t want to deal with making homemade pet food.  Why not start by making healthier homemade pet treats?Opens in a new tab.  Try to choose high quality pet foods, and avoid overly processed, unhealthy foods and treats.  Your pet and the environment will be better off without them!  If possible, select locally sourced foods or treats, or look for environmentally friendlier food brands.  Some pet food packaging can be recycled, and try to use reusable stainless steel or ceramic food dishes rather than plastic (which usually needs to be replaced more often).  You can read our post about the best material to use for pet bowls here!Opens in a new tab.

The ‘Other End’ of Feeding:

Yup, I’m taking about pet waste.  It may be the worst part of owning pets, but please remember to clean up after them!  Pet waste negatively impacts the local environment if not picked up.  It can make for some awfully upset neighbors as well!  If you have to use bags, consider using biodegradable bags to clean up after your dog.  If possible, cat owners should consider switching to paper or wood based cat litters.  They are more environmentally friendly than your typical clay based litters.

Did you know that it’s actually possible to compost pet waste?  Read more about it here!

Clean Green:

Simple, cheap products such as baking soda and vinegar can be used to replace expensive, less environmentally friendly cleaning products.  Vinegar works great for cleaning up after pet accidents, cleaning the insides of cages, and cleaning litter boxes.  It’s nontoxic and much cheaper than alternative cleaning products.

Other Eco-Friendly Pet Products:

These days, finding eco-friendly pet products is easy!  A quick Google search turns up countless results for environmentally friendly dog products – everything from dog toys, beds, and leashes to dog clothes, and grooming products.  An added benefit of environmentally friendly products is that they are not only healthier for the environment, but for your pet as well!  If you can’t find or afford eco-friendly pet products, consider getting creative and making some of your own!  Most pets aren’t picky, and would enjoy a homemade toy just as much as something store bought.  An old sock can be just as much fun as a new toy, and a re-purposed blanket can be just as comfortable to a sleepy pet as an expensive new pet bed.

Don’t Spoil Your Pups (Too Much)

This one is hard, I know!  When I got my first dog, Kitsune, I admit I went a bit crazy spoiling him.  I spent a lot of money buying him all the ‘coolest’ dog toys.  Now, 14 years later, I have more dog toys than I know what to do with!  I spend a lot less on dog supplies these days.  The key, for me, has been a combination of learning how to spot higher quality products, and using what we have.  When one of my dog’s favorite toy breaks, I fix it, if I can, rather than replacing it.  Or I encourage them to pick a new favorite out of our toy bin.

Buying higher quality items often times costs more at the time, but less in the long run because I try to select dog products that will last longer.  I have a few harnessesOpens in a new tab. and leashesOpens in a new tab., for example, that I have had for almost as long as I’ve had my two dogs.  Replacing products less often means that fewer supplies are ending up a landfill.  Believe me, my senior dog Kit doesn’t care at all that the leash I use to walk him is almost as old as he is.  All he cares about is that he’s getting a walk!

If your dog outgrows supplies, toys, etc., consider passing them on to other pet owners rather than throwing them away.  My local shelter is always happy to accept gently used dog items.  I’ve even had a bit of luck selling dog supplies my dogs and I don’t use anymore.

Owning a Pet Doesn’t Mean You Have to Give Up on Being Kind to the Environment.

Being more environmentally friendly has the added benefit of, more often than not, also being healthier for us and our pets!  Remember that there is no reason to approach being environmentally friendly with an ‘all or nothing’ mentality.  Every little bit helps!

Comment below!  Is there anything special you do to help reduce your pet’s carbon paw print?

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6 Signs Your Dog Loves You!

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Tips

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  While plenty of Americans will be out looking for love, those of us with dogs don’t have far to go to find it.  Your dogs won’t care if you forgot to get them Valentine’s Day gifts.  And who would make a better snuggle buddy than your dog?  He won’t even make fun of you if you decide to spend the evening in your pajamas watching cheesy romance movies!  I almost never quote politicians, but in the words of George G. Vest, “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog“.

signs dog lovesIt’s usually pretty easy to tell that our dogs love us.  However, it’s not always quite as obvious as Kitsune makes it seem in this photo (I’m sticking to my story- he was bringing me the heart pillow to tell me that he loves me, definitely not because he mistook it for one of his toys!).  If you’re feeling a bit lonely this valentine’s Day, and need some extra validation that your dog isn’t just spending time with you because you make amazing bacon, here are 6 signs that your dog loves you…

The tail tells all:

Watch your dog’s tail when he/she is around you.  Scientists have discovered that how your dog wags his tail can speak volumes.  Tail wagging doesn’t always signal happiness, as dogs that are feeling fearful, insecure, and even aggressive often times wag their tails.  Broad, fast tail wags, that are, often times, accompanied by butt and hip wiggles, usually signal a happy or excited dog.  Did you know that the direction in which a dog moves their tail can have meaning as well?  Studies have shownOpens in a new tab. that dogs who are feeling positive about something or someone tend to wag their tails more towards their right, while they tend to wag more towards the left when they are feeling more negative.

More than just a belly rub: 

If your dog rolls over and displays their belly around you, it can mean more than just “I’m looking for a belly rub”.  A dog’s underbelly is a sensitive area that can be easily injured.  If your dog is presenting it to you in a calm, relaxed, or playful manner, it can signal that your dog trusts and is comfortable around you.

Follow the leader:

Your dog following you around whenever possible (even when he’s not after your snacks) is a clear sign that he wants to be with you!

The power of snuggles:

If your dog likes to snuggle up and sleep next to you, that’s another sign that he trusts you.  Would you feel comfortable sleeping next to someone you didn’t trust?  The same goes for dogs.  Sleeping can put them in a position of vulnerability.  By choosing to sleep next to you, your dog is showing that he feels safe around you.

Puppy Kisses:

Many people compare dogs licking to kissing.  There are many theories about why dogs like to lick so much.  While it may not always be because they love us, like when they are licking up food we may have spilled, licking releases endorphins that can make dogs feel comfort and pleasure.

Play attention to me!:

Seeking out their human’s attention, and that can mean for play as well as pets and snuggles, can be a sign that your dog loves you.  Although we don’t always have time to throw the ball that Fido insists on shoving into our hands again and again, and we don’t always appreciate the ways our dogs ask us for attention (such as jumping, begging, barking, etc), it still feels good to know that our furry friends enjoy spending time with us!

This isn’t, by any means, an all inclusive list.  Comment below – what are some other things your pooch does that make you feel loved?

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