Dog DishDog Dishhttp://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008-06-09T02:48:49ZSquarespaceSummer Remders about Pups!http://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008/6/9/summer-remders-about-pups.htmlSisterFreese2008-06-09T02:42:13Z2008-06-09T02:42:13ZSummer Don’ts

There are several summer hazards pet owners should be aware of. Here are five things you should never do with your dog:

  • Don't leave your dog in a parked car Even with the window cracked, temperatures can rise up to 30 degrees in the space of a few minutes this puts pets in danger of heat stroke when the indoor temperature reaches 110 degrees. Even when it's 70 degrees outside, it is going to be suffocating in a quick amount of time in a car!
  • Don't tie your dog up outside in the blazing sun Our canine pals need an escape during sunny summer months, so if you plan to leave your fur child outside, make sure that it can find shelter under a tree shade, a porch or other structure. The heat is not only a danger to your dog, but your pet can also become sunburned if it’s a thin-coated or wire-haired breed. And make sure to leave a full water bowl out for your baby as well.
  • Don't put sunscreen made for humans on your pooch Chemicals in some sunscreens can be harmful if pets ingest them. What dog won't try to lick off anything you put on it if given the option? Pet stores sell sunscreens formulated especially for dogs.
  • Don't exercise your pup under the midday sun Chasing sticks or a Frisbee, or even a long walk, can put extra strain on a dog during peak sun times, just like it does to you. The heat of the day can take a toll particularly on dogs who are overweight, older or who have certain diseases..again just like you!
  • Don't walk your dog on asphalt unless you test the temperature A dog's paw pads are susceptible to burns! so before heading out for a walk, slip off your shoes and stand on the pavement with bare feet first! If it's not comfortable for you, it's not going to be comfortable for your dog either.
]]>Looking for a New to You Pup or Kitty?http://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008/4/5/looking-for-a-new-to-you-pup-or-kitty.htmlSisterFreese2008-04-05T19:22:58Z2008-04-05T19:22:58ZWell Comcast has finally done something worth while! Comcast has launched a pet adoption channel through their ON DEMAND service available to digital cable customers. The site features dogs, cats and other animals up for adoption at the Houston SPCA. Profiles will be refreshed on the channel every two weeks

How good is that??? YEAH COMCAST! Now be really good and bring down my cable/internet bill!

Can you believe that more than 14,000 animals were adopted from the Houston SPCA in 2008??? WOW!  

 

 

]]>My Rescue Puppy, Pumpkinhttp://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008/3/18/my-rescue-puppy-pumpkin.htmlSisterFreese2008-03-18T00:53:18Z2008-03-18T00:53:18Zpumpkin.jpg

 

This is the pup that I got to rescue Sunday night wandering around S. Braeswood. She's a Cocker Spaniel and is soooooo well trained! She is chipped, but we are not able to locate her parents. Pumpkin is currently hanging out with the Cocker Spaniel Rescue people and they adore her. She's very well behaved! She sits and lays down when you tell her to. She's better behaved than my own two pups! They are grooming her, taking her to the doggie dentist and getting her shots. If you are interseted in a pup, let me know! She's looking for a loving home!

 

]]>Houston Dog Park Associationhttp://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008/3/16/houston-dog-park-association.htmlSisterFreese2008-03-16T19:54:45Z2008-03-16T19:54:45ZThe HDPA is a non profit organization begun in 1998 with the purpose of establishing a network of dog parks in Houston and the surrounding communities! It's healthy for the pups to go run and be free in a safe environment, to learn how to interact with other pups and you can bond with your fur children while meeting your neighbors. Here is a map of all of the dog parks all over Houston!

Now grab a ball and go play!

]]>All Natural Food for Pupshttp://dish-houston.squarespace.com/dog-dish/2008/3/16/all-natural-food-for-pups.htmlSisterFreese2008-03-16T19:44:00Z2008-03-16T19:44:00ZNo, I'm not just feeding it to my pups because Ellen is partial owner of the company! Halo is a really amazing product! It's so healthy and natural that humans can eat it! Listen, my babies are crazy picky eaters. I ran out of the organic food they normally eat and the store was out of it, so i bought the same brand, but a different flavor. They went on a 2 and 1/2 day hunger strike!!! I'm not kidding, they refused to eat it. Thankfully Petco was able to get some more and lives were saved hahaha. Well it happened again this past week. Petco was out of their fav. So i figured what's the worse that could happen? The pups go on another hunger strike while waiting for another shipment? I put the Halo in front of them and THEY LOVED IT! Heidi, the 14 year old would usually eat about a quarter out of her bowl and it was a struggle to get her to finish her bowl. She now doesn't even take her bites to the carpet! She stands there and eats the entire bowl! This is wonderful food and it's great for them! They have a whole line of treats too!

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