Summer on the water: Can I teach my dog to swim? (and other dog swimming safety tips)
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The sun is hinting towards warmer weather and that means it’s almost time for my dogs to go swimming! Some dogs- like mine- love the water. Before taking the plunge, make sure you are prepared to take your dog swimming safely. Swimming and other water play with your dog is a great way to beat the heat and can be a bonding experience. Whether you go to a swimming destination or are just swimming in the backyard pool, safety precautions must be taken.
Pandemic puppies: The downside of adopting a puppy during the COVID-19 crisis
You're home from work with extra time on your hands. This must be the perfect time to get a puppy right? The demand for puppies is high during the COVID-19 pandemic- so high that the media has dubbed the term 'pandemic puppies.' While having the free time to welcome a new pet in the home seems ideal, there are a few ways that these pandemic puppies could come back to bite you.
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Ditch the itch: Allergies and allergy medications for dogs
Allergies and allergy medication for dogs
Photo by Thomas Hawk
It’s time to ditch the itch! Allergy season is in full swing and many dogs are suffering. Pet’s allergy symptoms can present in many different ways. Most commonly dogs will become very itchy and scratch, chew and lick at different areas of their body- usually their paws- until they become red and raw. Allergies can also cause chronic ear and eye infections, rashes, hotspots and sometimes even vomiting and diarrhea. They can be hard to manage and treatment is the only way to provide your dog with some relief.
National Pet Week: Celebrating some of my favourite dogs May 7 - 13 is National Pet Week, a week to celebrate your furry family members. These are some of my favourite dogs in my life! Happy National Pet Week!
How to dog proof your backyard
How to dog proof your backyard this summer
To your dog, the backyard is like a safe space, the canine
equivalent of his bedroom. It is a place to play, relax and feel at home, and
is not often associated with danger. Sadly, many dogs have ended up in the
emergency room, falling victim to something that was in their own backyard.
That is why it is so important to dog proof the backyard using these tips!
Be Mine: Hazel and Keira wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day
Wishing you a happy and romantic Valentine's Day from Paws For Reaction!
Photos: Dogs in Halloween costumes It's that time of year again! Time to look at adorable photos of dogs in Halloween costumes! As cute and hilarious as this can be, it is important to make sure that your pet's costume is comfortable and not constricting. Halloween hazards are all around you and although holidays are fun they can present dangers. I hope you enjoy these costumed canines, and have a safe and happy Halloween!
Photo Hannah Bluedawn
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Hot dog: Dogs dress up as hot dogs for a tasty Halloween photo story
Photo by Ben Murray
Is there a funnier, more adorable dog Halloween costume than a hot dog? Check out these adorable hot dogs strut their stuff for the spookiest holiday of the year! What is your dog dressing up as for Halloween this year? Tweet me @PawsForReaction
Photo by Hello Chaos
National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1 -7
National Walk Your Dog Week kicked off yesterday and this fun awareness week is a great excuse to get in a few extra walks with your furry family member. Enjoy this week of being active and bonding with your pooch!
Photo by Lee
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast with these Disney dog toys My anticipation for the 2017 live-action retelling of Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been building for months and I think I might explode with excitement. The wait seems so long, but Disney has found a way to make the waiting a little bit easier. They are releasing a 25th Anniversary edition of Beauty and the Beast. This re-release of the animated 1991 Disney classic will be available on September 20, 2016. Beauty and the Beast was the first Disney animated film to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, and went on to win two Oscars that year; Best Original Score and Best Original Song "Beauty and the Beast."
Happy National Dog Day: Ways to celebrate
Hazel and Keira are both super excited for National Dog Day today, August 26. This annual doggy holiday celebrates all dogs, and hopes to raise awareness about the number of dogs looking for homes. There are so many dogs in shelters and rescues across the country looking for a forever home. The folks at the National Dog Day website have a great list of 20 Ways to Celebrate!
One of those ways to celebrate is to hire a photographer to do a shoot with your dog, and since Hazel and Keira live with a professional photographer the rates were really affordable! Here are the highlights from their play time photoshoot! How are you going to celebrate with your dog? Don't forget to tag #NationalDogDay in the photos you post!!
Saint Bernese puppies make the best nurses She has a lot of issues, but loving isn't one of them...
Hazel has been such a great nurse since I had my wisdom teeth removed on Tuesday. Both her and Keira have just overwhelmed me with love and affection. I have so many exciting upcoming projects that I have had to put on hold this week for my recovery, but Paws For Reaction will be up and running again soon! Thanks for caring Paws peeps!!
Early disease detection: #IDEXX knows that knowing makes all the difference
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Life hack: What I did when Hazel became too strong for me to play tug
My sweet baby girl Hazel is a Saint Bernese, and although I still see her as my little girl I have to accept the fact that she is 97 pounds of pure muscle. You would think that her bad leg would affect the way she plays, but it doesn't. Her favorite thing to do is to play tug. Unfortunately ropes don't work- she just eats them. So I was really excited when I found this Top Paw™ Tuff Tire Dog Toy at PetSmart that she can chew on and play tug with. Of course the rope was destroyed in the first week, but the tire is tough and she loves it.
Hazel on the way home, her leg extended straight out
Puppy pain management: 7 tips to help a dog in chronic pain
PAWS FOR REACTION is celebrating 13 years! Ottawa-based pet care and nutrition, environmental, and lifestyle blog- always searching for the best in pet care, eco-friendly products and fun local events! Come explore with Hazel, the Saint Bernese, as she lives her best, food-driven, outdoor-loving, asymmetrical, #DogLife
ABOUT ME: I have nine years of experience working in veterinary medicine. I'm a Climate Reality Project Leader and have spent years volunteering with organizations including OSPCA, Farley Foundation, Ontario Nature, Future Ground Network, and Girl Guides of Canada.
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