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09/17/2013

My family and I went to Ruff House this weekend. It is a fundraiser for UAAF (Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation) It was so much fun. They did a good job putting it together. I hope they raised a lot of money. If anyone wants to learn more about UAAF and how to help them ask me or go to their website www.uaaf.org. They have some amazing dogs and cats up for adoption.

The Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation (UAAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of homeless animals. UAAF is an active participant in the No More Homeless Pets in Utah coalition and is working closely with other coalition members to help en...

09/02/2013

A dog’s ears are warm and moist, making them potential breeding grounds for parasites, bacteria and yeast. The canine ear ca**l is not short and straight like a human’s, instead it forms a long “L” shape. The ear ca**l’s shape makes it difficult for debris that gets in to work its way back out and it keeps the moisture trapped. This provides a nice environment for bacteria and yeast. Routinely cleaning your dog’s ears once a week will keep them healthy.

08/21/2013

Had a great time today with a 7 year old Great Dane!!

08/18/2013

Your dog’s nails are very important. They help your dog walk and run, explore and play. And if they aren’t taken care of they can cause a host of problems ranging from mild discomfort to punctures or even joint and bone problems. I see a lot of torn / broken nails due in part to the excessive length of the nails and they get caught in something that breaks the nail. This is very painful for your dog.

This can easily be prevented by keeping your dog’s nails trimmed. The question is, how frequently do you need to do it? Well, it depends. A lot of factors affect this number and it can range anywhere between three to even eight weeks.

Two things that affect your dog’s nail trimming schedule are where the nails are and the breed of your dog. The more active a dog is, the less frequent their nails may need to be trimmed. Walking on rough surfaces can grind down the nails so city dogs and dogs that frequently walk on sidewalks and asphalt need less frequent trimming. Dogs that are primarily on grass or soft surfaces as well as dogs who spend little time outside typically need more frequent trims. Some breeds and individuals have nails which grow faster than the average and may need to have their nails groomed more often.

A good rule of thumb is that if you can hear your dog's nails "click" on the kitchen floor when walking, they need to be trimmed. You should also keep an eye out for any changes in your dog’s walk as this might also indicate foot pain from lengthy nails.

08/11/2013

Does your dog scoot on it's bottom? Does you cat bite at it's rear? This could be the sign of full a**l glands. "What are a**l glands?" you say. They are small scent glands located on either side of the a**s. The glands can spontaneously empty, especially under times of stress. The a**l glands usually empty when a dog has a bowel movement, however, when the dog's stools are unusually soft they may fail to empty. Over time the material builds up and thickens causing discomfort and eventually leading to an abscess. The a**l glands can be manually expressed by a trained professional on a regular basis to alleviate this problem. Many groomers perform this service, but they only to an external expression, this procedure will not fully empty the gland. VetTech2U performs an internal expression therefore the glands is completely emptied..

08/11/2013

The web site is on it's way. The main frame is done but now I have to insert services, info, and pictures. I am so excited to finally be doing this. A big thank you to my brother for his help with the web site.