Doggone Day Spaw, LLC

08/26/2023

It's National Dog Day! The pawfect opportunity to celebrate the canine companion that brings you so much love, fun, and joy. How are you going to celebrate? There are so many ways to commemorate the day.

1. Walk dogs at your local shelter.
2. Take a basket of new toys to a shelter.
3. Take your dog out for a Puppicino.
4. Let your dog take you for a walk.
5. Throw a dog park party.
6. Donate to a pet rescue in your dog's name.
7. Teach your dog a new trick.
8. Whip up some pupsicles.
9. Give your dog a massage (or bring him to see me).

08/22/2023

My most recent blood donation was used to help someone in Tucson, AZ! I love how the Red Cross updates me throughout my "blood journey". It feels good to know that I've helped someone!

08/11/2023

Dogs and other pets offer us so much. The most inspirational beings I know!

08/09/2023

“A tired dog is a good dog.” It’s true that regular exercise can help eliminate unwanted behaviors like chewing, garbage raiding, and excessive barking. (When a dog has too much energy, he’ll let you know!) More importantly, regular exercise can help:

Keep dogs agile and limber
Reduce tummy troubles
Improve sleep quality
Build confidence

08/08/2023

August 8th is International Cat Day, a time when our feline friends are celebrated throughout the world.

It has been estimated that there are around 600 million cats worldwide, with the US having the highest cat population (75 million).

Make sure your feline friend enjoys the day and knows cats are appreciated the world over!

08/04/2023

It's hot out there, Folks! Keep your pets cool!

08/03/2023

What are the key signs that your dog is overheating?

1. Excessive Panting. One of the first signs you will see when your dog is getting too hot is excessive panting.

2. Excessive Drooling. Some dogs drool more than others. However, you should be alarmed by excessive and abnormal drooling when the temperature is hot. The thicker and stickier saliva helps the dog dissipate heat more efficiently when panting.

3. Fast and Irregular Heartbeat. In normal temperatures, a healthy dog has a slower heart rate. However, when it’s hot dogs dissipate heat through vasodilation. A fast heartbeat means that your dog is pumping overheated blood away from the vital organs to the extremities.

4. Rapid Breathing. Your dog may switch from excessive panting to deep, noisy and rapid breathing. This indicates that they are trying to get oxygen into their system for cooling relief from overheating.

5. Lethargic Behavior. Excessive heat can cause lethargy in pets. You may notice your dog napping more or having trouble standing up and walking.

6. Disorientation. In addition to lethargy, your pet may stumble when walking or be unaware of their surroundings and may for instance bump into furniture.

7. Vomiting/Diarrhea. Overheating can cause severe dehydration. This, in turn, causes gastrointestinal upset resulting in severe diarrhea and vomiting that may also have traces of blood.

8. Collapse. Intense overheating may cause your dog to collapse, and there may be other signs of neurological distress such as convulsions. At this level, it’s an emergency, and you should call an ambulance to get your pet to the Vet.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR CAR!!!

08/01/2023

Many dog parents call the eighth month of the year ‘Dogust’ because it’s National Dog Month and includes the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs on August 1st. This special day was made to honor the pups in our lives who were adopted or rescued.
An adopted dog's birthdate can be a bit murky since rescues or shelters may not know a pup’s exact backstory. Dogust events were created to ensure that every dog gets a birthday, even if it's not their real one.

So, on August 1st, spoil your dog with a new toy, treats or a big box of Sundays for their Dogust birthday bash. If you’re already booked on August 1st, never fear as there are plenty of other holidays you and your dog can look forward to in Dogust:

August 4th - Assistance Dog Day
August 5th - Work Like a Dog Day
August 10th - Spoil Your Dog Day
August 15th - National Check the Chip Day
August 23rd - International Blind Dog Day
August 26th - National Dog Day

08/01/2023