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Is Artificial Grass Safe for My Dogs?

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artificial grass for dogs

Keeping your furry friend safe in your garden is something you need to think about.

There are dozens of different plants, for example, which can prove hazardous – even poisonous – to dogs and cats. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that some homeowners are hesitant to make the leap to fake grass.

 

Is Fake Turf Safe for Dogs?

Fortunately, high-quality artificial grass is completely safe for dogs, cats and every other kind of animal. If you’re looking for artificial grass online, you need to make sure you choose a trusted, reliable provider. Trusted providers of artificial grass will deliver non-toxic fake turf, which is perfect for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Installing artificial grass in your garden won’t cause any health risks to your precious puppy or full-grown canine. Fake lawns are just as comfortable to run and play on as real turf, meaning that your dog probably won’t even notice the difference. That is, until they spend a few hours trying to roll around in the mud before realising they aren’t having any luck.

 

Other Frequently Asked Questions

How Will Artificial Grass Affect My Dog’s Allergies?

If your puppy is unfortunate enough to suffer from allergies, particularly in the Spring, then artificial grass can help! Natural grass can often trigger allergies, which can make even playing in the garden extremely irritating.

When a dog suffers from sensitive skin, they’ll often try to scratch their itch by rolling in the grass. They won’t realise that natural grass can irritate their skin further, making their allergies worse.

Artificial grass won’t trigger your puppy’s allergies like natural turf. Instead, they’ll be able to roll around in the fake turf as much as they like, without triggering their sensitive skin or muddying their fur.

Will My Dog Be Able to Dig Through Artificial Grass?

Artificial grass is naturally stronger and more resilient than natural grass. As such, it will be significantly harder for your canine to bury his/her bones in the garden. We’re not saying it’ll be impossible, but even the most tenacious of puppies is likely to give up and come inside before getting through artificial turf.

How Easy Is It to Keep Artificial Grass Clean with Pets?

Synthetic grass and lawns are extremely easy to keep clean, even with multiple dogs. In most cases, simple rain or hosing your grass down should deal with any dog wee on the fake turf. Dog urine has a high pH level, which can seriously damage your lawn. It can be extremely difficult to bring grass back to life once it’s been damaged by dog urine.

Thanks to its resilience, artificial grass will not suffer any damage, even after prolonged exposure to dog urine. Urine, poo and any other waste left behind is extremely easy to spot and quick to clean. Thanks to your fake lawn, you’ll be able to keep your garden completely clean and usable all year round.
 
 

What are the Benefits of Artificial Grass for Dogs?

artificial grass for dogs

All in all, fake turf and artificial lawns offer a range of great benefits for doggie parents over natural grass. Just some of the great reasons artificial lawns are perfect for pet owners include:

  • Easy to Clean.
  • Immune to Dog Urine Damage.
  • No Mud!
  • Non-Toxic.
  • Reduce Irritants to Sensitive Skin.

If you’re worried that fake turf might not be the best option for animals’ safety, don’t be! Artificial grass for dogs is completely safe, and even offer a range of other benefits which make it an extremely attractive choice!

7 Ways to Avoid Your Dog Overheating in the Summer

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dog hot day

Hot days can be beautiful, but they do pose some problems for your dog. Here’s 7 ways to stop your dog from overheating.

 

1) Exercise Your Dog either Early in the Morning or Late at Night

Exercising your dog early in the morning or late at night is a good idea as these two parts of the day are the coolest. You and your dog will feel comfortable when you walk during these parts of the day. While I am a proponent of vigorous exercises for dogs, I recommend reducing the intensity of exercises during the summer season.

 

2) Try Using Doggie Boots

You can buy doggie boots from your local pet supply store. These boots can be important especially if you are not able to walk your dog early in the morning or late at night as the boots will help protect your dog. Keep in mind that heat often rises from the ground particularly on surfaces such as asphalt and cement and your dog will absorb and release this heat through its feet. Apart from helping your dog avoid absorbing the cold in winter, doggie boots can help isolate heat.

You can also try dog cooling pads from DogProductPicker.com to help to keep your dog cool.

 

3) Check for Signs of Dehydration

Since a dog does not sweat, panting is its way of cooling off.  Therefore, when a dog drools excessively, it means that it is overheated. The dog will also have bloodshot eyes, become lethargic and look a little pale. In addition, the dog’s skin will also take longer than usual to fall back when you lift it.

 

4) Ensure Your Dog Stays Hydrated

Different dogs react differently to heat. For instance, a dog that has a darker coat will absorb more heat than a dog that has a lighter coat. Overweight dogs are more vulnerable to dehydration. It is a good idea to have a bottle of water with you whenever you go on a walk with your dog. It can even be better to have your dog carry the bottle of water for you in a vest or backpack. Carrying a bottle of water will give your dog a sense of purpose and keep your dog cooler.

 

5) Look for Creative Ways to Cool Your Dog

If you do not have air conditioning, look for a spot in the shade and make a kiddie pool. You can then place a fan in front of a pan of ice or make your dog lie on a wet towel. At the Dog Psychology Center, we have sprinklers which can spray the dogs with a gentle mist of water.

 

6) Remember That a Dog Cools from the Bottom Up

When spraying your dog with water, spray the stomach and paws instead of just spraying the top side of the dog’s body.  It is better to use a wet towel on the bottom of your dog than on the top of the dog’s coat.

 

7) Allow Your Dog to Dig

Your dog can choose to look for his own way to deal with heat. Dogs naturally dig their dens to hide, find food, give birth or keep cool. They don’t dig their dens out of frustration as some people may believe. If possible, look for a shady area which may be ideal for your dog to dig.

10 Dog Shirts That Make a Hell of a Statement

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cool dog shirts, unique dog shirts

Patterned shirts,  fluffy dresses and cutesy costumes.

Nah, sometimes you’d rather a shirt that has a little more to say.

Whether your dog wants to tell off other canines–or the president–we have a shirt perfect for her personality.

Here are 10 interesting dog shirts that make a statement.

 

 

#1 I Need to Approve First

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This is one that pretty much every dog can wear. Ever have your dog bark their head off at someone and you’re like, “yeah, I agree, pal?” Probably more than once. Your dog has a special intuition—and you tend to trust it.

Price: $9.50

 

 

#2 I’m Ready to Fight

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Is your dog overly confident for his tiny stature? In his mind, he can take on anything or anyone if it’s to protect you. This shirt tells all the dogs on the block to bark off.

Price: $20.99

 

 

#3 I’m Not a Fighter

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Maybe your dog is the opposite and wishes peace for all beings. Help her spread the love with this anti-hate sweater. It also comes complete with a poop bag holder just in case he gets into a scrap and gets the poop scared out of him.

Price: $32.00

 

 

#4 I’m Against Trump

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Trump doesn’t like dogs in the Whitehouse and dogs don’t like Trump. If your pup has a bone to pick with the president, let him tell the world every time he takes a walk.

Price: $17.99

 

 

#5 Please Mom, Be Yo’ Self

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Too much of our lives is spent trying to be someone else. This cute little dog shirt reminds us that we’re just as special as a unicorn. Also, your dog loves you best when you’re you <3

Price: $14.50

 

 

#6 F You

cool dog shirt statement

To be honest, we’re not exactly sure why you’d want your dog to wear this. But we can’t deny, it’s a hell of a statement…

Price: $14.50

 

 

#7 Too Strong

cool dog shirt statement

Every wonder why most dog shirts don’t come with sleeves? It’s because if your dog flexed, the sleeves would break. Mystery solved!

Price: $15

 

 

#8 Mom’s Pregnant!

cool dog shirt statement

Looking for an inventive way to announce your pregnancy? Have your dog walk around in this and see who catches on. Let him swear his big brother pride for all to see.

Price: $17.99

 

 

#9 No Butt Sniffing

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If your dog likes to sniff butt but doesn’t like his sniffed back, he can tell the other canines to back off with this shirt. Hey, it probably won’t stop them, but at least you’ll have some laugh among other dog walkers.

Price: $10.95

 

 

#10 Ban Stupid People

cool dog shirt statement

“Aggressive” dog breeds shouldn’t be punished because of the behaviors of stupid owners. Agree? Make your view loud and clear by making your dog a walking billboard with a cause.

Price: $32.00

cool dog shirts, unique dog shirts

Baby Dachshund Holds Banana with Itsy Bitsy Paws

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dog eating banana

This adorable pup is pretty serious about his snack.

He holds the fruit tightly between his paws, making sure he doesn’t drop it.

Watch the video below to see the cuteness.

5 Dog Startup Companies Win Prize for Interesting Innovations

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dog startups

From ingredient innovations to streamlining veterinary care, the finalists for the 2018/2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize are making lives easier and better for pets and their owners.

The five finalists each receive $10,000 in cash from Purina with no strings attached. They will also receive transportation, accommodations, and a booth presence at Global Pet Expo, the world’s largest pet care industry trade show.

There, they will get the chance to present their businesses to an audience of industry influencers, and a grand prize winner will be chosen on-site to receive up to an additional $10,000 in cash and an opportunity to partner with Purina on a project.

The 2018/2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize finalists are:

  • Shameless Pets | Chicago, IL | Founders: James Bello and Alex Waite | shamelesspets.com Shameless Pets uses upcycling to turn ingredients that may have otherwise been lost or wasted into premium pet treats that support your pet’s health. Each ingredient is carefully selected to produce unique flavors, provide the utmost nutrition, and support sustainable practices.
  • Bond Pets Boulder, CO | Founders: Rich Kelleman and Pernilla Audibert | bondpets.com Bond Pets is working with cellular agriculture technologies to reinvent pet nutrition, making nutritionally-superior dog and cat foods sourced from real animal protein – without harming any animals in the process.
  • Basepaws | Los Angeles, CA | Founder: Anna Skaya | basepaws.com Basepaws is a pet genetics company out of Los Angeles, CA that has developed the first consumer genetics test for cats, which includes detailed information about breed, traits, health, and genetic markers for potential hereditary disease, and will use the rich data in areas of pet nutrition.
  • GuardianVets Chicago, IL | Founder: John Dillon | guardianvets.com GuardianVets is a B2B telehealth service and platform that allows veterinary hospitals to offer 24/7 continuous client care. Since starting in 2017, GuardianVets has expanded to over 32 states in 81 cities and serves over 600,000 pet owners through its network of veterinary hospitals. GuardianVets is the exclusive triage provider for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and a Chicago Innovation Award Winner.
  • PlayDate | New York, NY | Founders: Anthony Chien and Kevin Li | playdate.ai PlayDate’s remote-controlled smart ball has a camera inside it so you can chase your dog or cat around even when you’re not at home.

“This year’s class of Pet Care Innovation Prize finalists is a testament to how broad the pet care industry is and how much potential is out there to positively impact not only the lives of pets and pet owners but the planet,” said Blair Morgan, Co-Lead of Purina’s 9 Square Ventures Division and Vice President of Innovation at Purina.

Giant Burger Dances with Dogs and Serves Fresh Veggies

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It’s the silliest thing we’ve seen all day!

An owner decides to gift his dogs a burger-themed day featuring blow up burgers, a burger costume and a healthy side of fresh veggies.

See how the dogs react below.



Have Asthma and a Pet? Re-homing Might Not Be Necessary

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dog owner asthma

Researchers found that once asthma guidelines are followed, environmental exposures to pets or secondhand smoke were not significant factors in overall asthma improvement over time.

A study from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed environmental exposures, like pet and secondhand smoke, to determine if they have a role in asthma control among children whose asthma is managed per NAEPP (EPR-3) guidelines.

Children with the diagnosis of uncontrolled asthma and were followed at a pediatric asthma center were provided asthma care as per NAEPP guidelines. At each visit (3-6 months), families completed asthma questionnaires including acute care needs, symptom control and asthma control test (ACT). Asthma control in patients was evaluated at each visit. Results were compared between patients with or without exposure to secondhand smoking and between patients with or without exposure to pets (cats or dogs) at home at baseline and over time.

Three hundred and ninety-five children, ages 2 to 17 years, were included in this study; 25 percent were exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke, and 55 percent were exposed to a cat or dog at home. Clinical outcomes included over time in this cohort, and this improvement was independent of pet exposure. These findings suggest that asthma treatment is more important than certain types of environmental exposures.

Further results from these two studies will be shared at CHEST Annual Meeting 2018 in San Antonio on Wednesday, Oct. 101:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre, Exhibit Hall. The study abstracts can be viewed on the journal CHEST® website.