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Greetings!
     April is here!  Spring is in full swing now and this is signaled by the Sox being back and the Celtics and Bruins headin to the Playoffs.  Come in to get your pets gear to cheer on our teams while they take on the visitors, right now they are all on sale!  Hope to see you all soon!
PET FIRST AID MONTH

     

This month is Pet First Aid Month.  This is a very important part of owning any animal and is often overlooked.  As part of our staff training we recently were trained in Pet CPR and First Aid and highly reccomend this type of training to all pet owners. 

 

The first step you can take to help ensure your pets safety is to take your phone and enter in all the numbers you might ever need in an emergency, including poison control for animals, your vet, animal control, your local emergency animal hospital and any other numbers you might need. This is for a basic pet first-aid kit. For convenience, you may want to make one for your home and another for your car.

  • Sterile gauze pads (3" x 3" and 2" X 2") and gauze bandage rolls (1" and 2")
  • First-aid adhesive tape, 1" roll
  • Cotton swabs
  • Tweezers
  • Scissors
  • Plastic freezer/sandwich bags
  • Small bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • Styptic pencil or cornstarch (stems blood flow from minor cuts)
  • Antibacterial ointment
  • Benadryl
  • Antiseptic cleansing wipes
  • A current pet first-aid book
  • Eyewash
  • Eyedropper
  • Mineral oil (a lubricant and laxative when given by mouth)
  • Digital or rectal thermometer in a plastic case
  • Leather work gloves (to protect you from being bitten)
  • Latex gloves
  • Leash
  • Thin rope
  • Splint materials (tongue depressor, 12-inch wooden ruler or thick magazine)

A great new product that we have on the shelves that can be added to this kit as well is VetAid Sea Salt wound spray.  It is great spray for hot spots, wounds and cuts.

DOG PARK SURVIVAL

The dog park is an amazing place for you and your dog to socialize with other people and pups. Making sure your dog is well-socialized and has good doggy manners helps to ensure you and your dog a long and healthy relationship.

 

Some dog parks are municipally sanctioned, and some have been
designated as dog areas by locals, depending on the area where you live. If you do not know what facilities are available at a given dog park, it is essential to come prepared.

 

When taking a canine companion to a dog park, here are some items that will come in handy!
1. Leash and Collar. Hopefully your dog will get some much needed off leash run time, but in the event that your chosen park is not fenced in, or if there are gates or gaps, you will need to keep Fido in check. It also helps to have your dog under control when other dogs enter or exit the park. One of the most likely times for dog park drama is when a new dog enters the pack!

 

2. Water. Some parks provide water containers and a fresh water
source, but many do not. Your dog will most likely get quite tired
from all the gallivanting, and will always appreciate a drink.

 

3. Poop bags. Chances are, your dog will go to the bathroom at the dog park. You should always be responsible and clean up after your dog. If you are feeling particularly generous, you can also use your poop bags to clean up the inevitable piles of poo that go un-scooped by other dog owners.

 

4. Treats... for you AND your dog! I like to bring a beverage and a
snack to the dog park, in case I get tired before my pup does. I'd
hate to interrupt puppy playtime just because I'm parched! You should also bring some of your dog's favorite treats as well, in case they need a snack. The dog park is also a great place to work on tricks and obedience, so bring something to reward your dog with when s/he is being good! Remember to bring extra treats for the other dogs you might meet at the park- but always ask a dog's owner before feeding anything to someone else's dog.

 

5. Toys. Some dog parks have tennis balls and frisbees for group use, but it's always safer to err on the side of caution and bring your own.

 

6. Wet wipes and hand sanitizer. It's not a real trip to the dog park
if you and your dog don't come home dirty! Between tossing drooly
tennis balls, handing out treats, and picking up poo, your hands WILL get dirty. You will want to bring some dog-safe wipes as well, to clean pup's paws before going back in the house!
    

Happy Passover, Happy Easter, Happy April!

Sincerely,


Mindy Dobrow
Brookline Grooming & Pet Supplies
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