In This Issue

● “Pets” For Dementia Patients
● Safe, Fresh Dog Food
● Happy Pup Sprains Tail
● Dog Recognizes 100 Toys
● Why Your Vet Appt Is Canceled
● Heartworm Awareness

Recent Food Recalls

3/23/20 – Icelandic Plus Fish Treats
2/07/20 – UK Happy Hounds Frozen Raw Dog Food
1/16/20 – Black Hawk Dry Dog Food
9/26/19 – Performance Dog Raw Pet Food

HEALTH INNOVATION

Robotic Dogs Help Lift The Spirits of Dementia Patients

Dementia is a lonely and isolating condition. Despite the proven health benefits of pet ownership, the unpredictable nature of the disease means most patients cannot safely care for a pet.

In response to this heartbreaking conundrum, the folks at Ageless Innovation created Joy For All Companion Pets. Designed with extensive input from older adults, the plush robotic dogs and cats have a unique ability to delight and sooth dementia patients.

They enhance meaningful connections, provide companionship, and most importantly, promote happiness – all without the responsibility of a living, breathing pet!

Find out more about these lifelike, interactive pets and see their incredible benefits in action!

A Tip From +THE HEALTHY HOUND

Make sure your dog’s vaccine records, medical history, allergy info, microchip number, and emergency contact information are up-to-date.

HEALTHY HOUND HIGHLIGHT

The Safest, Freshest Way To Feed Your Dog, Paws Down

Frequent recalls; low-quality meat; processed ingredients; added colors and chemicals…the issues with commercial dog food are startling and plentiful. While fresh food is clearly the healthier choice, most people do not have the time or the expertise to create perfectly balanced recipes at home.

The folks at Ollie work like dogs to ensure your pup gets the safest, freshest food, paws down. Each recipe is customized to their specific needs, prepared from human-grade ingredients, and delivered fast, fresh, and FREE directly to your door.

Your dog’s individual meal plan begins with high-quality meat sourced from local family-run farms. The freshest fruits, veggies, and superfoods are mixed in, enriching the meals with vitamins, minerals, Omega fatty acids, and antioxidants.

The result is a dog with more energy, less allergies, a shinier coat, and healthy weight.

Ollie’s careful packaging ensures every shipment arrives on your doorstep as fresh as the day it was made. All you have to do is store your food packs in the freezer and thaw them in the fridge when ready to use.

Ready to order your first box? Click here to enjoy 60% off and always-free shipping.

QUIZ OF THE WEEK

How do dogs get heartworm disease?

1. By drinking standing water.
2. From a mosquito bite.
3. Contact with an infected dog.

Not sure? Read on to find the answer!

IN THE NEWS

Dog Sprains Tail From Too Much Wagging During Family Quarantine

A wiener dog named Rolo suffered the sweetest injury as a result of his family’s COVID-19 quarantine. The seven-year-old Dachshund from Essex, UK was so happy to have his entire pack at home, he ended up spraining his tail from too much wagging!

Rolo’s owner Emma Smith posted about the endearing incident on Twitter where it was liked more than one million times, including love from “The Morning Show” and “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston.

The vet gave Rolo pain meds and says he should be back to his wildly wagging self in a week or so.

Did you know your dog’s tail is an extension of their spine with its own set of muscles and discs? Check out more fun facts about your pup’s posterior propeller!

A Tip From +THE HEALTHY HOUND

Sheltering at home? Avoid over-feeding your pup by freezing low-sodium chicken broth into cubes for a light snack!

BEHAVIOR & TRAINING

Genius Dog Can Identify 91 Different Toys

Believe it or not, Whisky the Border Collie has undergone no training for her particular talent. Yet somehow, the pooch from Norway can recognize the names of all 91 of her toys and categorize new toys based on her previous knowledge.

Whisky’s skills were tested by two researchers: Dr. Claudia Fugazza and Dr. Ádám Miklósi. In the first rounds of tests, she was able to successfully identify 54 of 59 toys.

That’s when they decided to add more toys into the mix to see if Whisky could identify ones similar in category. While less successful, Whisky proved she could indeed categorize certain types of toys including balls, ropes, rings, and frisbees.

Imagine what this brainy pup could do if she had the same training as Chaser, the world’s smartest dog!

VET CORNER

Why Your Vet Appointment May Be Canceled

by Dr. Angela Demaree

While veterinary services are certainly “essential,” some people are finding that their pets’ non-emergency appointments are being canceled.

In addition to the importance of social distancing, vets must maintain their own health in order to care for sick pets, assist county and state public health departments, and ensure the safety of our food supply.

Dr. Angela Demaree offers three important reasons why your veterinarian may ask to reschedule your pet’s appointment, surgery, or procedure to a later date.

TIS THE SEASON

April Is National Heartworm Awareness Month

There are lots of myths and misconceptions about canine heartworm disease, and with April just around the corner, we figured it was time to set the record straight.

The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round heartworm prevention no matter the climate where you live. Although the medication is quite affordable, an estimated one in 200 dogs become infected each year. Many of them eventually die from the disease.

Heartworm is easy to prevent, but difficult and costly to cure. Even with treatment, there is no guarantee an infected dog will not suffer permanent cardiac and/or pulmonary damage.

When it comes to heartworm disease, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure!

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Quiz Answer:

2. From a mosquito bite. A common misconception about heartworm disease is that dogs can “catch” it from other dogs. The truth is, dogs can only develop heartworm disease from the bite of an infected female mosquito.

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