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Hello everyone! Welcome to Mighty Mutts! We have a BIG celebration in the house today! Pablo is 6!!! That’s 42 dog years. We’ll talk about the 7 dog- year theory later in this issue. Pablo of course is getting spoiled today – more so than every other day. If your dog has a birthday coming up, we’ve got some ideas on how you can celebrate. The American Kennel Club has some tips on what to look for as your dog ages, and how to make sure they stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. And of course Pablo has some birthday ponderings 🙂
-Enjoy!
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Pablo’s Ponderings
Happy Birthday to Me
Good morning my furry friends! Hope you’re all doing well! Guess what guess what guess what??? It’s my birthday today!!!! I’m 6 years old! . Mom’s making me a special dinner and I’m getting vanilla cake and ice cream for dessert! I can’t wait! All of my hoomans have given me extra hugs and attention today and the day has just begun. I love birthdays! Do you guys know when your birthdays are? Do you do anything special? Send me pics, I’d love to see them! See you next week, I hope you get to spend some time outside now that the snow is melting and it’s getting warmer out!
--Pablo
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday
Birthdays are a big deal – for humans and for pets. Since pets are part of the family, so it makes sense to celebrate their birthdays too. Here are 5 ways you can make sure their day is extra-special:
1. One-on-one time: Go for a walk on a nature trail or in the woods; cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie together – you can even share your popcorn; if the weather is good spend some time in your backyard and play frisbee or ball. Make them feel like they are your entire world for the day.
2. Have a play date: If your dog has special buddies at the dog park get together with them for a play date. They’ll appreciate the socialization and they’ll get attention from other humans too.
3. Have a birthday party: Don’t forget the party hats and dog treats! If your dog loves to be around people this could be a great way to celebrate.
4. Don’t forget the gifts: Go the pet store and get them a new toy or a favourite treat. Some pet stores even allow dogs so you can let them pick out their own ‘gift’.
5. Spa Day: If your dog loves baths treat them to a nice warm bath or take them to a doggie spa and give them the royal treatment.
While they may not understand the reason for all the extra treats, love and attention, they are sure to appreciate it and reciprocate with their love and loyalty!
How Old is My Dog, Really?
I’m sure you’ve heard the term, ‘7 dog years’ - meaning for every year your dog is alive, they’re actually 7 years old. So if your dog is 5, they’re really 35. This 7-year theory has been in existence for many years and is widely accepted as a guide to tell how old your dog really is. But, it’s not quite that simple, and it’s definitely not that accurate, according to the experts.
In fact, your dog ages faster in their first two years. One dog year is closer to 15 human years. This is followed by slower progression of aging depending on their breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer than their larger counter-parts.
Modern veterinary science suggests that the first year of a dog’s life is equal to 15 human years; the second year is equivalent to 9 years, and then after age 2 they age at a rate of 5 human years to 1 dog year.
What to Look for as Your Dog Ages
While regular trips to the vet are important, especially as your dog ages, there are some tell-tale signs that your dog may not be as healthy as they were as pups. If caught early, many of these conditions can be managed well, making your dog more comfortable in their golden years.
· Cloudy eyes: This is common and usually doesn’t affect vision; however, it could be a sign of cataracts. A quick trip to the vet will determine the cause and course of action.
· Mobility issues: Larger dogs are prone to hip and leg issues. If you notice they’re having trouble jumping into the car or having difficulty climbing stairs, it could be arthritis. Again, your vet will give a diagnosis. If your dog loves water, swimming is a great activity and will help ease joint pain.
· Incontinence: This is not unusual in elderly dogs (happens to humans too!) but it could be a sign of kidney disease or infection.
· Bad Breath: This could be a sign of gum disease or tooth decay. A good dental cleaning may be necessary, as well as regular teeth cleaning snacks like Denta-stix.
Many of these conditions are a normal sign of aging, but if caught early by you and your vet, your dog can live a long, healthy, comfortable life. Lots of treats helps too!
Transform Your Dog Using the Same Secrets Used to Train Service Dogs!
(you’ll also learn all about potty training and fixing 11 common dog behavioral problems)
A small sample of what you’ll get in this free workshop
• The secret methods that service dog trainers use to housebreak dogs
So that your dog never has accidents inside your house ever again.
• How service dogs are trained to never bark out of excitement
Contrary to what many people believe, you CAN’T stop a dog from letting you know that someone has come to your front door – they are simply hard wired for it. Instead, find out the “QUIET WAY” that you can teach your dog so that it still gets to alert you to strangers – without barking even once.
• Why service dogs behave so well when walking on the leash without pulling
So that you can leash train your dog just like a service dog.
• How service dogs are trained to ALWAYS come when called
So that your dog too will come back to you the moment you say its name in the dog park or anywhere else (no matter what it might have been doing at that time).
Grab your seat here!
Fun Fact
I wouldn’t want his dog food bill!
The heaviest dog ever recorded was an English Mastiff named Zorba, who weighed 343 lbs (155.6 kg). Zorba was a record-breaking English Mastiff recognized as the heaviest (343 lbs/155.6 kg) and longest (8 ft 3 in/2.5 m) dog in the world, active in the late 1980s. Born in the UK in 1981, this "gentle giant" was known for his massive stature, sometimes described as having a shoulder height of 37 inches.
That’s it for this issue. See you next week! Feel free to share this with other dog owners!
--Maryanne and the Mighty Mutts team
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