Did you know that According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Delaware is one of six states with the highest rates of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in people?! I certainly did not know that or that dogs can get this illness too. On of my customers told me that her dog was recently… Read more »
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Happy Earth Day!
Although the sun has set….today was Earth Day. I hope you all did something nice for Mother Earth like picking up your dog poop! Although an unpleasant task, picking up dog poop is healthy for your pet and the planet. It could also be good for your shoes! 🙂
Doghouse Mini Album
It is so hard when a beloved pet passes. We had to put our 11 year old Great Dane down at the end of June because he suddenly fell ill. It was a very sad day. I just thought that I would share this mini album that I created to remember him.
April is Prevent Lyme Disease Month
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness that typically affects your dog’s joints, but may also attack other systems in your dog’s body. The disease is transmitted when a tick carrying the disease-causing bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi feeds on your dog and transfers the bacteria to your dog’s blood stream. The typical symptom is lameness due to… Read more »
Doggie Dental Care
Did you know that February is Pet Dental Month?! According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), 80% of dogs show signs of oral disease by age 3. Some of the signs of oral disease are listed below: Bad breath Changes in chewing or eating habits Buildup of brown or yellow tartar on their teeth… Read more »
Winter Pet Care
They are calling for the first accumulating snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about winter pet care. Winter started officially back in December and we have already had temperatures below freezing, but with the addition of snow and sleet it may be time to break out… Read more »
Trimming Dog’s Nails (Part 1 – When and Why)
How often should you trim your dog’s nails? Generally every four to six weeks is sufficient; however, this depends on rate of nail growth and how often the dog walks on surfaces that would wear down the nails. Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed is important for the health of your dog, as long nails can… Read more »
Blog Coming Soon!
Stay tuned! Charmed Paws will be blogging about dog-related topics and stories.