Fav Pet-Friendly Posts
One of my long-time favorite bloggers is Johann the Dog from the Raise a Green Dog blog, and I want to highlight three recent posts that I figure you dog owners should check out:
One is about deer antlers as a new healthy chew toy for your pup ~ one in which you do not have to worry about the bone-splintering effects of giving your dog leftover bones from your dinner (very bad). Plus, apparently deer antlers are really tasty to your pup, not to mention considerably healthier (by being truly natural) than processed pig ears and typical dog treats.
Also, Johann reminds us that emergencies happen. From house fires to hurricanes like Katrina to random quick-moving tornadoes, and we humans need to have emergency plans ~ ones that include planning for our pets. Johann has a truly comprehensive list to plan for these incidents so that when the time comes, you have one less reason to panic… or worse yet, mourn the loss of some beloved family members.
Lastly, Johann shares the fact that being a great parent does not only require getting medical attention to your pet, but making sure your pet is not having an adverse reaction to the medications and chemicals. Your pet cannot tell you how the medication (or chemical) is making them feel, but if you pay attention, you can see signs of distress. I know that as a previous veterinary technician, we on occasion had pets who had adverse reactions (usually obvious from fatigue and lethargy 24 hours later) to simple annual shots such as rabies vaccine or such. Knowing what to do in these situations is key, and Johann has the scoop.
Check them out if you have pets. Johann has a load of information that you just may have accidentally taken for granted.
Sustainably yours, Ashley Sue
