they start shaking will usually stop it. The ear cleanser acidifies the ear canal, which bacteria and yeast hate. Cleaning takes care of minor issues, but do not hesitate to use Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleanser if you need treatment. Ear cleaners should never hurt – if the one you have does, stop using it. Vet Basics® Ear Cleanser is commonly used on puppies and will not hurt!
very painful. We have learned from sled dogs that Doc Roy’s® Aches Away given at double doses for two weeks will provide paw and footpad support during the winter months. You can also use a spray like Vet Basics® ChlorConazole™ to help with healing and Musher’s Secret to promote healing and eliminate the need to wrap their feet or put socks on again! Inside Dogs Dogs get bored, especially after all the activities of the summer. Winter is when you need to be sure that dogs have chew bones and toys to break up the routine. We often use treats before a walk to get them excited about going outside for exercise.Winter is a great time of year for a dog if you are ready for it!If you have more questions on how to protect dogs in cold weather, call us at 800.786.4751.
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Dogs and Cats Cool nights and warm days bring on arthritis and cold is harder on joints, especially on our old and active friends. Our goal is to keep them active and comfortable. It is time to start on Doc Roy’s® Aches Away to increase the lube of the joint. This process works well, but takes 30 days to get the full effect and relief. If your dog or cat is already limping, start them on Omegaderm-3 for 30 days to help the soreness. Keep them active with a short walk, and use a jacket for your dog if you live in the colder environments. Going for walks keeps them active and keeps their weight under control. When it’s time to rest, give them a warm place to lay down, like the Lectro-Kennel™ Heated Pad. It will help ease the pain of sore joints. Protecting Dog Paws in Winter Foot problems often result from limping, which causes dogs to walk on the sides of their foot pads. This either causes the pads to tear off or exposes raw tissues under the pad. Both are
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