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Fun Holiday Gift ideas for Dogs

Fun Holiday Gift ideas for Dogs Wondering what to get your dog for the holidays well here are some ideas.

Its holiday time and I know all us dog lovers ALWAYS include our furry friends in all our holiday celebrations. I would never forget to buy my dogs gifts for Christmas. This list is the kind of gifts I get for my dogs . I hope it might give some inspiration and ideas for your dogs as well. So no matter what holiday you celebrate with your dog(s) I’m sure they will enjoy some of these gifts as…

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Jilly enjoying beautiful fall day. #princessbean #dachshunds #dogwellnessblog #fallday🍁 (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0MHD3jTMX/?igshid=1t4cjcubhkk1p

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Doing a quick home exam

Doing a quick home exam will help you bond with your dog while also finding anything that is ailing them.

Learning how to do a basic home exam on your dog will help you and your dog bond as well as help you know what is normal for your dog. This will also teach your dog that getting an exam is fun and not scary. Your dog will get used to being handled and touched and this will help with things like nail trimming, Vet visits and grooming.

Hi Everyone, today lets look at doing a quick home exam…

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Some Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs

Some Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs

lupine, morning glory, muscari

There are many plants and flowers out there that are toxic for your furry friend. I will list and briefly discuss a few here today. This does not mean that you cannot have houseplants or a beautiful outside flower garden. You will just need to be extra vigilant with your furry friend. If you love having houseplants in your house then research which ones can be…

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Heartworm

Prevention is key to fighting heartworm disease.

Mosquitoes are one part of the life cycle of heartworms. They are an important part that makes the cycle complete. 

Life cycle of heartworm Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes that are infected with baby heartworms called microfilaria.

A mosquito picks up the microfilaria when it bites an infected dog.

Microfilaria mature into larvae…

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Jilly hanging out on a sunny day. #princessbean #dogwellnessblog #dachshunds (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDReiK_DsGh/?igshid=sr8rj7syxutb

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Baxter #mommasboy isn’t interested in having his picture taken today. #dachshunds #dogwellnessblog (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC84olWj7SW/?igshid=fy3bt0pbj8x1

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Fleas and Ticks

Baths, sprays, collars and medications are just some of the things used to help control fleas and ticks.

Fleas and Ticks…. not a fun topic but an important one.

Fleas

Small flightless insects

consume blood of their hosts

A female can live for several weeks on a host and lay up to several thousand eggs during her life span.

They thrive in warm, moist environments

They have 4 main…

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Bella #sillydog #dogwellnessblog (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjM_5VjcW-/?igshid=1dhxak99cpwd9

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The Importance of Exercise

The Importance of Exercise for your dog.

Exercise is very important for the health of your furry friend.

There are many reasons to make sure your dog gets the exercise they need. It will help your dog lead a very happy life both mentally and physically. It will also be a valuable way to bond with your dog. My favorite time of day is the time I have to play with my dogs. Walks are relaxing for me as well as for them, and enjoying…

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Jilly #princessbean #dogwellnessblog #dachshunds (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLxOqgj2L9/?igshid=1dlbww09eyyh2

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Baxter #mommasboy #dogwellnessblog #dachshunds (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIbeCpDP-f/?igshid=1wrq1om7wn5ku

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Baxter enjoying the sun. #mommasbiy #dogwellnessblog #dachshunds (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ND1bhDq-y/?igshid=1dc2bxpnsuqb1

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Baxter, Bella and Jilly #loveyourpetday #princessbean #mommasboy #sillydog #dogwellness #dogwellnessblog (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zOCfLhYS_/?igshid=1oj8oru83jz21

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Christmas decorations #christmas2019 #dachshundchristmas #festive (at Islip, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pn4_bg6of/?igshid=1ij5zyc8dlbtt