Holiday Safety Tips for you Pet

With the holidays fast approaching, and many happy times with family and friends. We need to be aware of possible causes for distress for our Pets. No one will be very thankful if they eat on undercooked turkey or a poisonus plant arrangement, or get a hold of a alcoholic drink.

Our pets can get confused when we have family and friends coming by, talking loudly, hugging, laughing, etc. Please take a minute and think about how your pet must feel, what he must feel, they just dont understand. Some could think that these new people as intruders. Your pets reaction shouldnt be taken against them if older and if a puppy avoided at all costs.

Of course, we want our Pets to be part of the festitives but not to the point they are stressed or scared. Evaluate their reaction, and adjust their life to where they are comfortable. It may be a better idea, if your Pets are  scared or stressed, to crate them in a quiet area of your house

Numerous Dangers to Pets during the holidays

There is so much that is very danger that come along with the holidays. Some you may not even be aware of here are a few. ** Poinsettia, Mistletoe and Holly can kill animals  if ingested. Raisins, onions and fatty parts of turkey and ham can cause severe damage to liver and kidneys. Keep breakable ornaments and string lights up higher on your tree to prevent glass from being injested or get on feet or even electrocution.

Lets Talk Turkey

If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it’s boneless and well-cooked.

Sage is not a good thing, many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils.

Bread Dough a no no Don’t think you are treating your pet by feeding raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body temperature, causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.

Raw eggs could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.

Too Much of a Good Thing

A few small boneless pieces of cooked turkey, a taste of mashed potato or even a lick of pumpkin pie shouldn’t pose a problem. However, don’t allow your pets to overindulge, as they could wind up with a case of stomach upset, diarrhea or even worse—an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. The Fat and the skin of the turkey are normally the culprit of that. In fact, it’s best keep pets on their regular diets during the holidays.

Your pets Feast! Offer them chews like bully sticks or antlers. Or even a healthier choice Pork Hide Bones or Porky Puffs from Life’s Abundance , a few added tidbits of turkey, vegetables (try sweet potato or green beans)

This is just  a few points I did want to address so that you were aware during this holiday season to keep you pets happy and healthy. We do wish everyone a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Canine Skin Problems

Canine Skin Issues can be a problem for most  dogs. I have never had to resort to medicine to cure them. Below is a  Easy Home Remedy For Most Canine Skin Problems.

Cause’s of Canine Skin Problems

Cause’s of Canine Skin problems can be caused by anything from fleas, swimming in dirty ponds, Dry air during the winter months can also be a factor. Food allergies, all of which can cause skin issues. Sometimes yeast is the culprit, caused by many factors. listed below.Once they start Chewing it is hard to get them to stop, it becomes a habit, that is not easily broken. This recipe will help break that cycle.

Canine Skin Problems Help has Arrived

Below has been a tried and true method that i have used for many years,
and in my experience works.

Using home based remedies rather then antibiotics or worse, is always a good choice.
Not only for the monetary value but the results that medicine can have on any living creature.

What to do to Cure Canine Skin Problems

Of course it is very important to keep the skin clean.
Disinfect the area on a regular basis to avoid problems later.
I suggest a medicated shampoo or oatmeal shampoo always works well..

When bathing is not enough

For skin infections, hotspots, cuts and scrapes and any skin irritation that could become a problem later, we do want to cleanse the skin with a gentle solution.
This solution takes care of care of staph infection,, yeast, and most common bacteria, and it is safe for the dog, if they should lick once applied..

It is, povidone-iodine ,it can be purchased from any Pharmacy, and is easily used.

Povidone-Iodine Works Great

To dilute the povidone-iodine until it’s the color of iced-tea.

• Pour a small amount in a bowl or whatever is available, dilute with warm water.
• Soak a clean washcloth in the solution and wipe the infected areas gently to get the solution onto the skin.
• Pat dry, Repeat this process twice a day for a week or more until the problem resolves.

This has prevented any need I have had to give antibiotics and has resolved most any canine skin problems, without having to resort to antibiotics or veterinarian visits

Exciting News!!

Aussiedoodles & Goldendoodle Pups

I am really Super excited, its pretty cool, I am liking the ease of pictures and updating with the new program. The Link is www.DoodlesvilleVA.com come check it out and let me know what you think!

This site has a Blog built into it as well, I am pretty technologically challenged so its kinda a god send. As always this site Doodlesville.com will be here and I will be updating more as soon as things mellow here for me and I get the new site up and going. check both places there may be new pictures , info or videos posted there. I know its a inconvenience but a Doodlesville Doodle is of course worth it.:O) You can always Join us on Facebook, we have  a pretty active group there FACEBOOK Doodlesville Doodles

We do currently have Mini and Medium Standard Aussiedoodle puppies available, and Goldendoodles ready soon. check out the new pics and video posted here (Aussiedoodles) (Goldendoodles)

Blessings My friends,,,Nancy

Aussiedoodle Puppies

We are so very happy to announce,  Aussiedoodle Puppies Available and ready soon.

Aussiedoodle puppies are just little happy clowns,

They make Great Service and Therapy Dogs, and Outstanding Family Pets. Complete a Application to begin the process.

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Homemade Repellents for Fleas and Ticks

Since it is the season for Fleas and Ticks.  I thought we would talk again about homemade Fleas and Ticks solutions.

Oh my goodness, this time of year we all will battle this problem. And we certainly want to do the very best for our furry friends.

Too many people want to take the easy way and buy products from our veternarians. Please try to avoid doing this,at all costs. The spot on products especially. Lets use some common sense, if it advises you to put on gloves to apply this stuff, do you honestly want it on your pets skin?

Lets look into some alternatives to treat for fleas and ticks,  that actually do work and your veternarian or the drug companies dont have their hands in.

Lemon Recipe, Effective Repellent for Fleas and Ticks

***The Very best results I have gotten is with using the Lemon solution for fleas and ticks. sometimes I use a combo of Homemade things for fleas and ticks. If they are all natural it is safe.

• Flea and Tick Recipe: Cut 1/4 Lemon (I wrap the lemon in cheese cloth to avoid messy straining) **Boil 2cups of water.** Put the Lemon in boiling water, turn off stove. **CoverLet Steep overnite. ** In the morning, Squeeze lemon.  **Pour with funnel into a Spray bottle. Waalaa Instant Flea and Tick repellent.  **Spray your Pet.  Avoiding Eyes, and sensitive areas. Spray behind ears, down back, under arms, chest, base of tail where fleas like to hide. You may use this treatment as often as you like, I would recommend daily.

****Homemade Repellents for Fleas and Ticks

1st) Bathe your dog, add  apple cider vinegar(organic) to the rinse water. This will make your dog’s fur taste bad, thus reducing any attraction it may have for fleas and ticks.

2nd)Dab two drops of essential oil to the area between your dog’s shoulder blades. Such as Lavender, or lemongrass essential oils repel ticks Lavender essential oil is also effective in reducing, fleas and ticks as well as flies and mosquitoes.

3rd) Boost your dog’s immune system by feeding a high quality pet food, such as Life’s Abundance which is high  in probiotics.

More Ideas for fleas and Ticks repellents use the Search box,Keyword Fleas

Fleas and Ticks in your Home  

***Build a flea trap. However, building flea traps won’t rid your house of fleas, it’s a good way to verify that you’ve got fleas in your home and determine how severe an infestation there is.

Directions to build a flea trap> Hang a light source over a sticky, disposable surface (flypaper works well for this) or a bowl of soapy water. The heat from the light source attracts any nearby fleas, many of which will then get caught on the sticky surface or in the water. You will notice the fleas are small, dark, flat-bodied insects.******

Another Home Treatments for Fleas and Ticks.

One of the best ways I have found is to get some normal table salt. Sprinkle on carpets, sofas, cushions, let stand for 24hrs then vacume.I find is easier to do one or two rooms at a time. also, washing pet bedding in warm to hot water, and treating pet with the lemon spray during this time as well.

Diatomceous Earth as a Flea and Tick repellent

***There are Many Uses for Diatomceous Earth.  You may Treat your pets, your yard and your house with Diatomaceous Earth. However please read info here regarding proper use and warnings > all Diatomaceous Earth Products are not the same!

FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BENEFITS SUMMARY:

What Is Diatomaceous Earth?: Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder comprised of microskeletons of deceased diatoms, which are a type of algae (both fresh water and sea water varieties occur). You sprinkle the powder on your pets and your carpets, and the fleas die from dehydration. You can use it on dogs, puppies, kittens, and cats.

How it works:
When applied to the animal’s fur, DE scrubs on the hard exoskeletons of fleas. The tiny granules of silicon (think finely ground sand) work in the tiny holes of the flea’s respiratory system and in the joints of the fleas. Every time the flea moves or breathes, the silicon grinds away at the exoskeleton, eventually killing the flea through blocking/maiming the respiratory holes or by water loss, as the exoskeleton helps keep in the flea’s body water. It works the same way when applied to carpets instead of fur.
How to use it:
1) Wear a mask and put one on your pet. Even though it’s nontoxic, you don’t want to get it in your lungs.

2) Sprinkle the DE along your dry pet’s spine. Massage it along the body, working your way carefully to the extremities, avoiding the eyes.

3) Spread some diatomaceous earth on the carpets, brush it in and leave for about four days. Then vacuum it up to remove most of the fleas in the carpet.

4) Repeat the application frequently during an infestation. You should notice a decrease in fleas within a couple days.

To order: Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth 10 lb. by Natures Wisdom

NOTE: Make sure not to use the kind of DE used in swimming pools. Use natural diatomaceous earth. that is Human grade only, some health food stores, and from natural-pet catalogs.
Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/all-around-non-toxic-flea-control.html#ixzz1ODqccFBF

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Please Note: The effects of these spot on treatments to our pets has been a recent issue. God willing it will be taken off the market. But dealing with the big drug companies, honestly that is not likley going to happen. It is up to us to protect our pets. Recently I heard that one of the major companies that makes spot on flea control, is now offering a free rabies vaccine with purchase, (they make those too, what???), First off  a dog should only have a 1yr vaccine if under one year old, and a 3yr vaccine, 1year after the first vaccine is given. This is all that is legally required. See Article Vaccines Less is More. Whatever you do dont fall into this trap.

In Closing, We all want to do everything humanly possible to care for our pets. Especially with Controlling Fleas and Ticks, I hope this Article with Homemade Fleas and Ticks solutions has helped you in some way.

Fleas and Ticks is a on going fight, I am here to help.

Home Made  Treatments For Ear Mites

Ear Mites

What are Ear Mites?

A Common problem is Ear mites.

• What are they? Ear mites are microscopic parasites that live in the ear canals of dogs and cats.
• Signs include dark discharge (“coffee ground-like”) within the ear.
• Scratching the ears.
• Redness or blood within the ear  and Head shaking.

Homemade treatments for ear mites that work well.

• Apple Cider Vinegar: How to use Apple Cider vinegar for treating ear mites. This is said to work because of the acidity. Using a small amount of diluted apple cider vinegar as suggested.
• Combine one part vinegar and two parts of water together.
• Soak a cotton ball/paper towel with the mixture gently wipe the inside of the ears, making sure you get the mixture in the ear canal, not to deep, to avoid injury to your pet, massage the solution. Some recipes want you to flush ears with this solution, I prefer to do it this way.   If its much better to do a Ear Flush With this ear cleaner which is located on this page, that I use and recommend. Flush Ears for 3days with Ear cleaner wipe with soaked

• Mineral Oil:You may temporarily combat ear mites by soaking a cotton ball with mineral oil and swabbing the inside of your pet’s ears.

• Almond and Vitamin E Oil: Mix ½ ounce of almond oil and 400 IU of vitamin E to create a home remedy for ear mites.Use a dropper bottle to administer one dropper full of remedy into each ear. (Again I prefer to soak a cotton ball or paper towel to administer)Massage after each ear once applied.Use a paper towel or napkin to clean the outer portion of the ear opening and make sure not to clean too deeply in the ear canal. Apply the solution one time per day for three days.Allow the ears to rest for three days and then repeat the process once more.

Ear Mites Remedies Continued

• Corn Oil: Using a few drops of corn oil (such as Wesson) makes a decent home remedy for cat ear mites. Although a bit messy. First, massage the oil about the inside of the ear, using a cotton ball to clean the infected region.This treatment is repeated for three days. The oil serves three different purposes, as it soothes skin, smothers the ear mites, and speeds the healing process.
• Yellow Dock Root Extract: A convenient ear mites remedy to make at home may include Yellow Dock root extract, combine nine drops of the extract and diluted with one tablespoon of water. Fill half of a dropper with the mixture and place in the ears.  It is important to continue this treatment for many weeks (every other day) because ear mite eggs are rather resistant to home treatments,but once they hatch – a continuous treatment will prevent new hatchlings from reproducing until no more eggs exist.

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Aussiedoodle Puppies Just Born

Aussiedoodle Puppies, Just born

We just had a New litter of Mini Medium Aussiedoodle Puppies. They were born Memorial Day weekend

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Its like Christmas when Aussiedoodle Puppies are born. They all are so different and No one ever looks exactly alike. I just love Aussiedoodles puppies So smart and loyal. Once you have one you will never want another breed again!

The Aussiedoodle Puppies we had born on Sunday were no different. They are Just Beautiful, I cant wait till they start walking and talking .I hope you enjoy the pictures, More Pictures coming as they mature. Normally every 2 weeks.

Prices Vary Depending on Sex, Size and Color

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Aussiedoodle Puppies and our Horses

Along with the Aussiedoodle Puppies being Born, It was a wonderful weekend for us. Lots of Family and Friends came and enjoyed a Wonderful Day at the farm, My brother in law too a few pics of the Horses too. Im going to post one of my two horses  here for you to enjoy.

Beau and Lena

Aussiedoodle Puppies, The Best of Both Worlds!!!

Goldendoodle Puppies

Goldendoodle Puppies

I thought I would share this video montage I made of the Goldendoodle Puppies we have currently for sale.  All have had all vaccinations, Saving you hundreds of dollars in Veterinary Bills,  Housebreaking has been Started They are ready to go to their forever homes now. Beautiful Teddy Bear Goldendoodles , some have a easy care coat as well,  Prices have been slashed to find their forever home soon!!   Medium size (under 45lbs) and Standards available.. Creams and Black that may turn silver.

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Poisonous plants for pets, my experience.

Rhododendron

Well today we had a huge scare, and I decided I need to talk about poisonous plants for pets. The fellow that works for us had set up a wonderful play pen for the a few pups, (the Augi pups) and it was close to a Rhododendron (Azalea Plant) . He had no idea it was toxic to animals. Anyway, the pups got into it and ate some leaves. As soon as we saw it, we gave the pups hydrogen peroxide to get them to vomit what they had ingested, and called the vet. After they had thrown up, and settled a bit, we took them into the vet. She is giving them a charcoal treatment just for GP, and I just let her monitor them over night. This was  whew moment. I wanted to share this with everyone, if can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. I preach all the time about poisonous plants for pets,, I should have been talking closer to home.

***Poisonous Plants for pets, Very common Plant***

The poisonous plants that we were effected by is the

Rhododendron, this is a very Poisonous Plants for pets

Additional Common Names: Rosebay, Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron

Family: Ericaceae

Where Found: About 250 different species; geographic distribution varies with species. For example, Rhododendron occidentalis is native to California; Rhododendron catawbiense is native to the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia to Georgia.

Toxicity: Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs

Toxic Principles: Grayantoxin

Poisonous Plants for pets > Clinical Signs:

Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems. Rhododendron is typically not very palatable to horses unless it is the only forage available, but sheep and goats may graze readily on the plant. The toxic principle interferes with normal skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and nerve function. Clinical effects typically occur within a few hours after ingestion, and can include acute digestive upset, excessive drooling, loss of appetite, frequent bowel movements/diarrhea, colic, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, stupor, leg paralysis, weak heart rate and recumbency for 2 or more days; at this point, improvement may be seen or the animal may become comatose and die.

Source :aspca.org

Poisonous Plants for pets

Can quickly become a problem, educated yourself before this happens to you.

***More info on poisonous plants for pets, see below********

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Poisonous plants for pets is a big problem, take it from me!

Poisonous plants for pets,Poisonous Plants for pets info

Black Goldendoodles

Black Goldendoodles

Black Goldendoodles are fast becoming very popular. Some stay a deep black raven color, others can change with silvering or lighter red hairs throughout their coats. Some born black Goldendoodles can even become  sable color after they mature.

Where do the Black Goldendoodles come from?

Ok let’s discuss some genetics a quick second. Golden Retriever carry the black gene and the cream/tan gene. They cannot produce a chocolate Golden Retriever, that color is not in their make up. I have known some Goldendoodle breeders crossing their goldens with Chocolate Poodle hoping for red or chocolate puppies. After many years of research and talking to numerous vets, I have found that the first cross shouldn’t happen. This cross will only produce a cream, tan or black puppy, since Golden Retrievers online price do not carry the chocolate gene. Both parents must carry the gene in order to produce it in their offspring.

With that being said,

Lets Talk about Black Goldendoodles

Black Goldendoodles are beautiful in my opinion. In fact the very first doodle I saw in my life was black. I fell  in love, its has been pure joy and uphill  from there!!

Black Goldendoodles have a beautiful luscious hair coat, That feels like bunny fur. when they are born it looks like crush velvet. It is amazing! Most all Goldendoodles  are very low to no shed, and typically allergy friendly. However as a side note there is really no way to know for sure if they will shed hair or dander until they get their adult coat in between 8/12mths old. All Doodles are after all hybrids and no breeder, no matter the generation can predict coat type and truly be honest with you. Only God has that ability.

The Joys of owning any Goldendoodle,  Black Goldendoodles included are numerous!
*First and foremost they are very dedicated loving family dogs. Gentle, caring, which they also does very well as service or therapy dogs, because of their caring nature.
*Second: they are very easily trained, If raised properly and with love they will break their little hearts to please you.
*Third: although not guard dogs, They will alert, and sometimes come between you and whomever they think is someone they do not trust. They will certainly advise you their feelings. It is up to you to listen. :O)

In closing Black Goldendoodles are super smart, low to no shed, cuddley little teddy bears that will love you forever. A Dog that anyone would be proud to own. With their comical attitude, and regal look, Black Goldendoodles are wonderful.

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