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Is your dog itching, scratching and stinking beyond belief?

Do you?

*Wash your dog one day, just to have the stink return the next?
*Wait weeks between bathing your dog because his skin gets so dry and flaky?
*Hate bathing your dog because you rinse and rinse and rinse...and still can't get him completely rinsed?

My little girls aren't quite this bad off but they are mostly inside dogs and I use people shampoo on them. I do wish they would stay nice smelling more than just one day. I have tried other natural shampoos and find the smell of them to been too much like trees and very short lived. The dog conditioner never leaves their hair soft and nice like my shampoo but I worry about the residue it leaves behind because of how much Maggie licks her fur.

I have known about Dinovite for quite some time and have been kicking around the idea of trying their products to try to cut down on shedding. My girls shed A LOT for short haired dogs and any improvement would be nice.

I know plenty of people with stinky dogs, which are often caused by skin maladies. Some of those skin maladies can come from a poor diet. Dinovite's all natural dog shampoo. It's also sensitive on skin and is a natural flea deterrent. I love that it's free of chemicals, perfumes and fillers. We prefer our pet products to be natural.

Isn't it time for that new dog smell?

Dogosuds ® Benefits:
• Makes your dog smell CLEAN and WONDERFUL for a long time.
• Lathers beautifully ... and RINSES EASILY!
• Contains 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils that have natural, healing properties
• Gentle soothing shampoo works well for sensitive skin.
• Is a NATURAL FLEA DETERRENT
• Lathers beautifully ... and RINSES EASILY!
• Contains NO CHEMICALS, NO PERFUMES, NO FILLERS, nothing to irritate or dry your dog's skin!
• Also works great to remove SKUNK odor!

Check out the dog shampoo at http://www.dinovite.com/dog_shampoo.html
And also look at Dinovite's other products at http://www.dinovite.com

FROM THE ASPCA:

As the country dons its red, white and blue to celebrate Independence Day, nothing says patriotism like a good old-fashioned barbecue with a side of fireworks. But beware pet parents, what’s fun for people can be a downright drag for our furry friends.

The ASPCA recommends keeping your pooch indoors as much as possible during backyard parties and Fourth of July festivities, even if he is a pro picnicker. From toxic food and beverages to raucous guests and fireworks, the holiday weekend is a minefield of potential pet problems.

“Even the most timid dog can leap a six-foot fence if he’s spooked by loud noises,” says Dr. Pamela Reid, Vice President of the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. If your dog shows signs of distress from fireworks or boisterous revelers, Dr. Reid suggests giving him a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. “The consistent licking should calm his nerves,” she says.

The ASPCA offers some more expert advice to keep your pet singing, “Oh Say Can You See,” all the way to the fifth and beyond:

Keep your pet on the wagon. Since alcohol is potentially poisonous to pets, place all wine, beer and spirits well out of paws’ way.
Avoid scraps from the grill. Stick with your pet’s normal diet—any change, even for a day, can result in stomach upset. Certain foods like onions, avocado, chocolate, grapes and raisins are especially toxic to pets.
Avoid lathering your pet with any insect repellent or sunscreen not intended for the four-legged kind. Ingestion can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy.
Stay fire-smart. Keep your pet away from fireworks, matches, citronella candles and lighter fluid, which if eaten can irritate the stomach, lungs and central nervous system.
Be cool near the pool. Don’t leave pets unsupervised around a pool or lake—not all dogs are expert swimmers! Also, pools aren’t large water bowls—they contain chlorine and other toxic chemicals that can cause stomach problems.

As always, if you suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous from the picnic table, please contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. And be sure to check out our more complete list of holiday pet care tips for a safe and happy Fourth!

I hear or see this question a lot. Now I have an easy way to answer these questions and more! The ASPCA has put together a very thorough Puppy Mill FAQ. Please put this link on your site and share it around!

Here he is post injection with the vet. He is doing well so far. Two more shots to go in the next two months. He has hookworms too but those are easily treated at least!

We did not meet our goal of $300.00 but we go pretty close. I am going to leave the ChipIn? widget active through the duration of his treatment just in case someone decides to make a donation :)

In some countries, armed dog control officers randomly shoot dogs in crowded streets. If not killed instantly, the dogs end up wounded and left to die. Shooting, drowning, hanging, and electrocution are just some of the ways countries, particularly those ravaged by war, famine or political upheaval, use to control stray dog populations. Not only are these methods barbaric, they prove ineffective as the stray dog numbers continue to increase around the world.

With your help, we can fight the bloodshed. WSPA is already providing much needed mobile clinics fitted with equipment and medical supplies, so dogs receive proper care in rural communities. We're also educating governments and owners on practical solutions like sterilization training and compulsory registration. But as you can imagine, there's so much more to be done. By donating $14 a month to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, you can become a member of the Animal Rescue Team and help save stray dogs and other animals from cruelty.

Giving each month is important because it takes time, money and persistence to lobby governments to achieve legislation that outlaws the cruelty of animals. It helps build and establish sanctuaries to rehabilitate the animals you help rescue, and change attitudes to animal welfare through education of children and communities. What’s more, we need your support to help answer urgent calls for acts of such cruelty around the world.

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Another cute video of Chance playing with mommy. We stopped over to see him this afternoon because Teresa's Jeep broke down and left her stranded. She called a tow truck and we took her home.

With donations we currently have $160 towards Chance's heartworm treatment. We still need another $140 to cover the cost of strating his treatment.

Chance with Katie:

Chance sitting on his momma's lap:

Animal abuse is linked to deep psychological problems and often is the precursor to sociopathic behavior. Cheyenne's cavalier and flip attitude in regard to what she did is really disturbing.

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About 6 months ago I had Maggie's teeth cleaned and it didn't take them long to have bad tartar build up again. Which of course means her breath is horrific. Sissy's teeth are far better and have never been cleaned but she drinks more water than Maggie.

The natural store where we buy our dog food recommends Petzlife gel based on reviews by several customers. I had been looking at this gel online so I decided to give it a shot.

We started daily application last Saturday. We are supposed to apply daily until the teeth are clean and then a couple times a week for maintenance.

If you click the images you can see the high resolution version.

Maggie:

Sissy:

Short but cute little video of Chance with Teresa. She said is just so sweet and starting to show his personality.