Brew To You – New Talking Toy

In my last blog, this muggle went out last Friday and a holiday at that. Needless to say, I stopped by Bed, Bath and Beyond. While browsing through the store, I came across a small bin with dog toys. One in particular caught my eye. 

The minute I picked this toy out of the bin, it went off immediately in a voice between helium induced and a Smurf.  Too darn funny. As you can see it was only $4.99 and I had to have it.

I couldn’t wait to see how Brew would react to this noisy dog toy.  I have to tell you this toy didn’t stop talking from the moment I picked it up and walked through the store. People stared while giving me funny looks. We put the toy in the trunk of the car and we could still hear it going off even in the trunk. We cracked up the entire ride home.

Carrying it into the house, the toy was babbling nonstop from inside the shopping bag. Brew, from the moment he heard the toy was all over me. When I took the dog toy out of the packaging, Brew went nuts. He wanted that dog toy in the worst way.

When the talking toy hit the floor, Brew put his mouth on the hard plastic ball and it was on….

Each time Brew’s mouth closed over the ball it would spout off and he drop it and jump backwards. He would bat it around like a cat, chasing it all over the living room. I never seen a dog twist and torque his body going after this hilarious talking toy.  We laughed so hard, I had tears running down my face. This ball is not much bigger than a tennis ball. I would advise not leaving a dog unintended while playing with this dog toy. You could even put the talking ball into a sock and tie the open end for a little more protection for your dog.

If you get this talking dog toy, I would love to hear how your dog reacted to it.

From Brew To You….
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Brew To You – Will The Real Brew Please Sit Up!

In a previous blog, I mentioned how in the mornings when Brew woke up, he came into our bedroom and thumped the side of the bed with his paws wanting to be lifted onto the bed.

I thought I would put a picture of the Brew up. As you can see,  most people continually mistake him for a boxer. Brew is an English bulldog mix.

I thought I would give you a little insight to how Brew and I found each other.

I had been without a dog since my divorce in 2006. I had a boxer named Bodie that I loved very much and I had had him since he was eight weeks old.  Sometimes, we have to do what is best for our pets. I needed to move into an apartment when my marriage ended and Bodie was use to a big backyard and freedom to run.

I gave Bodie to a loving couple that had always had boxers and recently lost a  bother and sister pair of boxers. They did not have any children and lived in a huge home. I knew deep down, no matter how it hurt me to my very soul, Bodie would never want for anything.  I, with a heavy heart and my hands shaking, put Bodie in the truck myself and watched the truck pull away until it faded into nothingness. That was one of the hardest things I had done. My eyes tear up even while I am writing this. I am disclosing this because it plays an important part of why I had not gotten another dog.

Fast forwarding to 2010. I now  live on a horse ranch. They have dogs, cats and a heck of a lot of horses. I have horses to ride, dogs and cats to play with but they were not mine. The owner of the ranch keeps telling me I need my own dog. I have never been without a dog that long in my entire life and it is time for me to find another dog to love and love me back…

Come back tomorrow to hear the rest of the story on how Brew and I found each other.

From Brew To You…

 

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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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Brew To You -Tip for Making your own dog toy(s)

One of Brew’s favorite toys is “Rock in a Sock”.

One day after going through my socks, I found a ton of single socks with no mates. I saved them in a bag for future use for cleaning.

Brew brought in a small river rock from outside. Brew would lay on his back and just hold the rock in his month. Fear that Brew might accidentally swallow this silver dollar size rock gave me the idea to put the rock into a couple of my spare socks I had stashed in the closet.

I slipped the rock into one sock and knotted the opened end. I then slipped the one sock with the rock into another bigger sock and knotted both ends. You can do this one more time depending on the thickness of the socks.

At any given time, I will find Brew flinging he “Rock in a Sock” toy around the house in complete content. Brew also likes to play Tug of War with his “Rock in the Sock.” The rock is light enough that if is flies free, it will NOT break anything, but has just enough weight to it that I can throw it around for Brew to run after.

Please remember to keep a watchful eye on this toy. I do changed the socks out when they get dirty or Brew chews holes in them.

If you have a tip for Brew and I, please feel free to post your ideas!

From Brew To You…

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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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Brew To You – Sunday 11/06/2011

Like every morning, as soon as Brew wakes up (he sleeps on the couch), he heads straight for our bedroom. The bedroom door bangs open and a big bully head accompanied by paws the size of mitts appear on the edge of the bed. The bed is too high for Brew to jump up on. If dad does not lift him onto the bed, Brews next bet is to try mom’s side.

At this point, I get up letting dad sleep. Brew tagging along on my heels follows me to the living room. Usually Brew will jump back up on the couch for a few more hours of much needed doggy sleep. This is my time to get on the net and get some business done. On rare occasions, Brew will feel the need to hang over the back of the couch that faces me working away on the computer and cry and whimper until I get up to spend some quality time on the couch with him.

Lucky for me, this morning Brew found burrowing into the pillows on the couch and sleeping more inviting than trying to get my attention. Whoops, I spoke too soon. I can see a smooshed face staring at me over the back of the couch.  I guess Brew needs “me” time, so off I go.

 

Have a great Sunday from Brew To You….

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Brew To You

This is the start of a weekly–if not daily–blog about my Bulldog mix dog named Brew. It is funny how much our pets/dogs become part of the family. I have had Brew since he was 4 months old (he is now a little over a year old). Every day Brew brightens my day with his happy morning tail wags and sunny personality. I hope you will come back and leave comments about your dog(s) and what he or she means to you.

My goal for Brew To You blog is having a place for other dog owners to mix and mingle and help each other with issues pertaining to dogs.

Please book mark my website www.dogadviseblog.com. Please feel free to look around the site and take advantage of any free offers!

Sunday, I will talk about how Brew and came to be. See you then!

Have a great Saturday.

From Brew and Me….

 

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The Infection Parvo Virus to the Dog

All the dog races could be attacked by this virus especially for the Rottweiler race, Dobermann, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. The sign of the Parvo illness that most specific was to vomit and diarrhoea was bloody that happened repeatedly. The other sign was tired, did not want to eat and the fever. When vomiting and diarrhoea took place continued then the dog will got dehydration and lost the weight without the existence of the exact control then the puppy could not survive. The diagnosis Parvo the Virus could be carried out by seeing his clinical sign, or that more modern was with used kit diagnostics parvo with sample from dog feses.

this was several tips that could be done to prevent the infection Parvo the Virus:

-the Mother of the dog before being mounted must be equipped by his vaccination, so that the young dog got maternal immunity that enough of his parent mother’s milk.

-the Environment of the dog residence must be always maintained by his cleanliness.

-need attention fot Nutrition and the nutrient for the puppy to increase his body resistance.

-the young dog was 3 months old better not contact with the other dog that not yet clear the status of his health.

Top Dog Diseases

Following is a list of the top diseases experienced in dogs. Many are easily prevented with immunizations. Those that don’t have preventive shots can often be avoided with proper care. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all shots and make it a point to know the causes of these disorders in order to give him the best possible care.

Distemper:

Distemper is fatal in 80% of puppies and 50% of adults. All dogs are extremely vulnerable, and should be vaccinated, with subsequent boosters in keeping the recommendation of a Veterinarian.

Parvovirus (Parvo):

Parvo is extremely contagious, especially among puppies, and can lead to death within 48 to 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and severe diarrhea

Rabies:

Rabies is a virus and becomes fatal when symptoms appear. Because rabies can be fatal to humans and other mammals, state and local laws uniformly require rabies vaccination, many mandating booster shots yearly.

Kennel Cough:

This is a respiratory disease especially prevalent in kennels and shelters. Symptoms can include a dry hacking cough along with inflammation of the larynx, bronchial tubes and trachea. Vaccination, as often as every six months is recommended.

Leptospirosis:

Symptoms of Leptospirosis include lethargy, kidney inflammation, low-grade fever, vomiting, reddening of the mucous membranes and conjunctiva, and blood clotting abnormalities.
Infectious canine hepatitis:

Lyme Disease:

Symptoms of Lyme Disease in dogs will include lethargy, joint pain, lack of appetite, lymph node enlargement, and fever.

Coronavirus:

Diarrhea and vomiting are symptomatic of this dog disease so it can be confused with parvovirus. Other indications are loss of appetite, smelly diarrhea, lethargy and dehydration..

Heartworm:

Heartworms are parasites that grow and multiply, infesting the chambers in the heart, arteries in the lungs. Symptoms appear gradually, usually manifested in easy tiring, lethargy and a soft cough. If not treated, it eventually brings on death by congestive heart failure in a once active animal

Your Dog’s Health: The Basics

The first rule in taking care of your dog is: When your dog is sick, take him to a veterinarian! Use with caution advice of friends or people who are supposed to be “old, experienced dog breeders.” Only a veterinarian is qualified to diagnose trouble and prescribe treatment.

However, it is your job to keep your dog from getting sick. Let us assume you start with a puppy. You should know something about “shots”, worm medications, flea powders, and poisons.

While a puppy is nursing, it may receive protective antibodies in its mother’s milk. As soon as the puppy is weaned, this natural immunity will begin to disappear and may be gone within two weeks. Many puppies are susceptible to diseases at this young age. Your veterinarian may prescribe a vaccination program beginning at 6 to 8 weeks, so it is important that you contact him/her immediately.

Distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis are common and serious diseases which destroy many pets each year. Rabies is also a threat which should be guarded against in rural as well as metropolitan areas because of the possible chance of exposure to bites of infected animals.

The only satisfactory method of protecting your dog is by vaccination. Your veterinarian may want to give your puppy immediate temporary protection at the time of purchase or adoption with a “puppy shot” of antiserum which contains antibodies against distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis as well as some of the other common diseases. Vaccinations provide long term immunity and most puppies will be started on a series of vaccinations on their first visit to the veterinarian. Booster vaccines are then advisable on a regular basis for adult dogs, to maintain his overall health for years to come.

Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots

If your dog sheds a lot it does not necessarily denote ill health. Dogs that spend a lot of their time indoors are exposed to electric lights and central heat and air which can throw off their normal shedding schedule that nature built in. However, profuse shedding may have other causes like an unbalanced diet, a kidney or bladder infection or a parasitic ailment.

If your dogs shedding leads to bald spots you should seek help from your veterinarian as soon as possible. All severe shedding conditions are either parasitic or non-parasitic. Parasitic means caused by parasites such as mites or fleas. Non-parasitic means conditions created by a hormonal imbalance and or poor diet, which can easily be treated with vitamins and a more controlled diet.

Eczema is a symptom of an underlying disorder, usually dietary, rather than a disease. In older animals and altered ones, it may be caused by a hormonal imbalance due to a change of body chemistry. The skin becomes scaly and the hair falls out in patches. You must correct the cause by hormone injections or a change in diet, usually by adding fat supplements of Vitamin A and E.

Eczema can also be caused by fleabite allergy, or a parasitic condition. However, these bald spots usually appear suddenly and resemble lesions, or burns. To treat these, after veterinarian diagnosis, you must eliminate the fleas and use a local application of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory medicines.

Bald spots can also be caused by mange. There are two types of mange, ot mange, Sarcoptic mange or “Scabies”, which has a musty odor, often starts on the head and spreads to the ears, tail, the abdomen, chest and under the front legs. Skin eruptions may take the form of red dots or blisters, then scabs. Your veterinarian can provide medicated baths; generally sulfur preparations and anti-itch topicals.

The second type of mange is Follicular or Demodectic mange or “red mange”, caused by a different family of mites that burrows into the hair follicles and most often attacks young puppies. Entire litters can be born with it. It is more serious and persistent that the other variety. In the most serious cases, pustules dot the skin where the hair has fallen out. Veterinary treatment will include oral medications and external treatments to kill the mites, but this type of mange takes a long time to cure.

Lastly, he may have contracted ringworm, a contagious fungal infection, (non-parasitic), that grows on hair follicles, rather like athletes foot. It is characterized by ring-shaped red patches covered with scales, and may be dry or moist, usually starting on the head, neck, and legs. Your vet will advise strict anticontagion measures, since it is communicable to humans. Treatments include oral medications, anti-fungal shampoos or dips, and frequent applications of iodine.

Remember, shedding is a symptom of an underlying condition that is best diagnosed by your Veterinarian usually by microscopic analysis of skin scrapings and or blood tests. While bald spots may not be life threatening, the animal is suffering and the conditions usually only get worse with time, so asking your veterinarian for his opinion is more sensible than just worrying about it.

Your Dogs Water and Beverages – Things Pet Owners Should Consider

A constant supply of fresh water is essential to your dog’s good health and comfort. Water is very important, representing and estimated 70 percent of the dog’s weight. Like man, a dog can go without food for a surprisingly long time, but if he is deprived of water, he can’t survive for more than a few days, or even hours, in a hot, dry environment.

A dog’s water consumption varies according to the climate to his activity, and to the composition of his meals. Heat and exercise dehydrate him quickly. He gets very thirsty in cars or any confined space. However, excessive thirst for not good reason should be reported to your vet, because it may be an early symptom of diabetes or kidney trouble.

At home he should have a clean, full water bowl next to his food dish, another in his play area, and possibly a third one that is accessible at night. Away from home the problem is more difficult. A thirsty dog is attracted to water in the gutter, in stagnant pools and rain puddles. Clean rain water is fine, but hard to find.

Caustic chemicals used to melt snow on streets and sidewalks, weed-killers and insecticides on lawns and golf courses contaminate most standing water and should be avoided. Try to train your dog to drink only from his own bowl or what you offer him. Try to keep a water-filled plastic container with you or in your car, especially if you plan on a lot of walking or running during hot weather.

Milk is the only liquid, aside from water, that appeals to dogs and still agrees with them, (although it may cause loose stools). They are seldom tempted by other drinks and particularly dislike carbonated drinks. Milk is always another good source of protein but should not be used as a substitute for meat. Most any flavored drink should be avoided, as it only tends to irritate the kidneys, causing frequent urination and dehydration.

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