SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - HEALTHY GUMS by Pet Wellbeing

Hi! So sorry this is a long overdue update, I've been settling in for school (only a little over a month left?! no way!)

Because Leo is not the biggest fan of sugary foods (phew) his teeth is usually not forming cavities. However, when I do give him sticky foods such as a little bit of cooked rice, or yams, I do make sure he gets some healthy gums afterwards. 

He loves the flavour of healthy gums and, I have realized applying it on my fingers first then wiping that on his gums is a much better way of administering this product. Also please watch out, if you do drop if on your white shirt, wash it immediately.

Here's more information on Healthy Gums:

 Periodontal health is something every dog owner needs to be aware of once a canine reaches age 2 to 3. Multiple factors determine oral health status and these will become more critical as your pet ages. In particular, consider the type of diet your pet eats (including treats) and anything else your pet chews.

Early and advanced stages of gingivitis are both reversible.

I do really like this product and would recommend it. 

Please click here for other customer's reviews! 

http://j.mp/pwbHG

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Leo & Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - HEALTHY GUMS by Pet Wellbeing

People don't usually associate Gum health and Heart/ cardiovascular health
(I understand, they aren't exactly the closest thing on the body)
But they are closely linked due to blood vessels.

Essentially when you have plaque on your gums, it goes into the bloodstream and just like cholesterol, it blocks the arteries.

And of course, this does not only happen to humans. Dogs and cats also have hearts, and they can also have heart diseases.
Thankfully, Leo doesn't like to eat sweets. However, the fruit and vegetables we give him still has a significant amount of sugar.

This is why I use healthy gums for his health and his breathe. When we went to the vet, she told us that his teeth is okay for now, but we need to be diligent about brushing it. I try to brush it once ever few days (it's not ideal but I'll improve)

But the gum drops only take about 1 min (if he behaves) and I find that his gums do look cleaner as well as immediately fresher breathe. Healthy gums is also completely natural with really clean ingredients so I'm really happy with it. His breath smells super nice and fresh and,
you know what, when he smiles (which he does when he is taking nap usually), it looks bright!

Check out Healthy Gums by Pet Wellbeing by clicking here. 

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Leo & Angel

PET FOOD REVIEW (PETCUREAN) NOW FRESH! GRAIN FREE SMALL BREED FOOD

Okay perhaps this is for a 4 pound dog because my 9 pound dog does not chew on these because they are so tiny. They smelled really good though.



My review 3/5/ Leo's review, 4/5

 

Aside from potatoes, I love all the ingredients in this food - omega 3 and 6, coconut oil, etc.

While I've heard other dogs do super well on this formula, mine was not the best.
NOW FRESH is Petcurean's "fresher" line. When I was trying this out I noticed that Leo was shaking his head a lot (1 sign of yeast overgrowth) and he was also smelling like yeast. Then I noticed that this line is heavy in potatoes. However, this could also be from other reasons but this is the biggest suspect as of now. I switched him to a less potato-y food and he's definitely shaking his head less.

Although it is suitable for more older dogs, I felt that their GO! line is still an superior product. And look at the kibble! He was swallowing them whole. I wish it was the same design just twice as big.
Even for a chihuahua, I felt that the kibbles were a little bit too tiny.

Overall, I trust Petcurean as a company and they have a fantastic company that always donates food to shelters.

Here's where you can see more details of this food 

and my Amazon link to purchase it. (I recommend GO! more though!)

Petcurean Now Fresh Grain Free Adult Dog Food (12 lbs)

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Leo & Angel

SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY - HEALTHY GUMS FROM PET WELLBEING REVIEW

4.5/5

Wow! This is quickly becoming one of my most viewed series! I'm so glad you all enjoy my reviews of supplements! 

This week, I'm going to reviewing Healthy Gums by Pet Well-being. Gums, the red part on top of your teeth, essentially your teeth's clothes, are an extremely important part of your body. Did you know that having bad gums causes plaque that can cause obstructions in the arteries, and dogs and humans can die from heart attacks and aneurysms  from it? Not many people pay attention to their dog's teeth but they really, really should. Plaque is common and it needs attention because it's terrible for the overall being. 

 Out of the 3 supplements I have reviewed so far, this is one you might need to ease your pet into it. Leo does enjoy the flavor, it's just that it's always hard to force a dog to show his gums when he' not pissed at you. (Not that Leo's ever showed his gums to me) 

The smell is super pleasant, it smells like oranges and mint. When we visited the vet, she said his gums are okay for now but if it gets worse (he has a small amount of plaque), we might need to give him a dental cleaning. This product will help aid in keeping his gums healthy. 

You can check out reviews by other people here 

See my two previous supplement sundays here 

and here

x Leo and Angel

PET FOOD REVIEW (PETCUREAN DOG) PUPPY FOOD

LEO is an active senior dog that is around 4kg and I fed 1/3 of a cup of this food a day + snacks such as veggies and a spoon of yougurt. He walks average an hour a day. 

4.75/5 Leo gives it a 100% amazing delicious wow gimme more.

You know, sometimes I make mistakes. I read ingredients and percentages so diligently I forget to look at the label on the front. Definitely saw that this had fish meal and a significant amount of protein got too excited. 

So I got a sample bag. Leo adores this food. The small kibble size is fairly easy for him to gobble up, I noticed that the kibble itself is quite shiny (It is high in fat and protein to promote the growth of a puppy). And of course, there are many arguments on the internet about if a senior dog needs as much protein (I personally believe so). All in all, this, on top of many other factors, Leo gained a tiny bit of weight. (half a pound) But generally speaking, he maintained his weight and honestly, everything is pretty good and I would recommend this food. One thing I'd like to add is that due to it being quite oily, one should add a little more fibre into their puppy's diet such as Steamed pumpkin and Yams. 

A personal preference thing is that his breath smells quite fishy since it's got trout in it. One way to counter this, is with a minty gum supplement called Healthy Gums which I will do a complete separate post about soon. I've tried the home remedy of Cilantro but it didn't make much of a difference. Fish is one of the best proteins and other minerals for canine health. 

He digests this food well and his poos are looking good on this puppy food. 

I love this brand because it's Canadian and their ingredients are quite good. On active online communities, it has always been held in high regard. 

Let me know what kind of main dish you feed your Fido in a comment below!

Here's a link where you can get a free sample of the puppy food (US & CANADA residents only)

Just thought I'd share, I am not being compensated for this review (I wish lol call me Petcurean) 

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Angel & Leo

MUST READ: HOW TO GIVE CPR TO A DOG// SAVE A DOG THAT'S CHOCKING

TLDR: FOR SMALL DOGS hold them upside down by their back and shake vigorously. OR place two knuckles of one hand on the abdomen just below the ribs and the other hand flat on the dog's back to help steady him, then give a quick, hard poke upward with your knuckles. 

     Sometimes my dog eats something too fast or too much grass and he does the hairball cough up thing that cats do. I noticed this and thought about how I don't have adequate information to do CPR or the Heimlich Maneuver if anything serious happens. So here's some research I did.

Prevention and knowledge is key. It's good to read this over so when panic sets in you know what to do. 

How to Give Canine CPR By Lori S. Mohr 
(as referenced by First Aid For Dogs by Tim Hawcroft)

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is the process of breathing life back into an unconscious human. A similar technique can also work effectively on dogs.

The signs that indicate the need for CPR include unconsciousness, lack of arousal, lack of physical movement, or eye blinking. These symptoms can occur from drowning, choking, electrical shock, or a number of other situations. 

The key to canine CPR is remembering the ABCs: 
A irway, 
B reathing, and 
C ardiac compression. 


To perform the three techniques, follow these steps. 
Lay the dog on a flat surface on its right side and extend the head back to create an airway.

Open the jaws to check for obstructions, and if any exist and are not easily removed, do one of two things, depending on the size of the dog. For small dogs, hold them upside down by their back end and shake vigorously to try removing the obstruction. For large dogs, lay them on their side and, if necessary, use long-nosed pliers to remove the obstruction.

Cup your hands around the muzzle of the dog's mouth so that only the nostrils are clear. Blow air into the nostrils with five or six quick breaths, again, depending on the size of the dog. Continue the quick breaths at a rate of one breath every three seconds or 20 breaths per minute. Small dogs and puppies require short and shallow breaths. Large dogs need longer and deeper breaths.

Check for a heartbeat by using your finger on the inside of the thigh, just above the knee. 

If you don't feel a pulse, put your hand over the dog's chest cavity where the elbow touches the middle of the chest. If you still don't find a pulse, have one person continue breathing into the nostrils (mouth to snout), while another gives cardiac massage.

Give the dog a cardiac massage by placing both hands palms down between the third and sixth rib on the chest cavity. For small dogs or puppies, place one hand or thumb on the chest. 
For large dogs, place your hands on top of each other. Use the heel of your hand(s) to push down for 10 quick compressions and then check to see if consciousness has been restored. 

If consciousness has not been restored, continue the compressions in cycles of about 10 every six seconds for 10 cycles a minute. 

After each cycle of compression, the other person should give the dog two breaths of air in the nostrils. If only one person is present, this procedure can still be done successfully. 

Once the dog has started breathing, contact a veterinarian immediately. 

Source: Best Friends Health Library

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Canine CPR and Heimlich maneuverKnow what to do if your dog stops breathing. 
By Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M.


If you know your dog has a small ball, toy, piece of food, or other object stuck in his trachea (windpipe) and he can't breathe, do the Heimlich maneuver immediately.


How to give the Heimlich maneuver to your dog:
1. Stand (if he's a tall dog) or kneel (if he's a small or medium dog) behind the dog, with the dog facing away from you.

2. Put your arms around the dog's waist. Make a fist with one hand and place your fist, thumb side up, on the dog's abdomen just below his ribs. Wrap your other hand around that fist. 

3. Give a hard, fast jerk or squeeze upward, toward the dog's backbone. Apply enough force to move the dog's whole body. If he's a very small dog, place two knuckles of one hand on the abdomen just below the ribs and the other hand flat on the dog's back to help steady him, then give a quick, hard poke upward with your knuckles. 

If the object does not come out of the dog's mouth on the first try, give another hard jerk. If after three or four jerks the object still has not come out or the dog still can't breathe, rush him to the nearest veterinary clinic, where a vet can do a tracheotomy (cut a hole in the dog's windpipe below the obstruction) to get air into the lungs and then remove the object surgically.

Found at: http://www.chihuahua-people.com/chihuahua-health/25714-how-give-canine-heimlich-maneuver-cpr.html

Thanks for reading x

Angel