How Dogs Help You Live A Healthier Life

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We are constantly being sold a healthier life; gym membership, supplements, miracle diets. Do this, do that and you’ll look like this and feel like that. At PAWS Dog Daycare, we know firsthand how dogs make life instantly better. Here are some of our favorite dog-owning benefits! ExerciseDogs need exercise to stay calm and happy. If one of your goals is to exercise more, it’s a lot easier to stick with it if you’re exercising your dog while you’re at it! Daily walks or runs, agility training, fetch—commit to daily activity for Rover and find yourself benefiting, too. Exercising daily … Read More

Should You Gift a Pet for the Holidays?

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Holiday season is fast approaching (okay, it’s already here) and it’s time to start thinking about gifts.  And with the adorable faces of a precious puppy or cute kitten, or the pleading eyes of a desperate rescue dog, it can be tempting to gift your family a pet for the holidays.  But is gifting a pet ever a good idea?  We at Paws Dogs Daycare would like to share some things to think about before making that decision. Who is it for?Are you considering a pet for your own family, or someone else?  A pet may be an okay decision … Read More

Tummy Troubles

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Tummy troubles happen to everyone including our best friends.  Here’s what to look for when your dog is feeling sick and what you can do to help. Symptoms Many common symptoms will be easy to spot as they’re noticeable physical changes, but keep a look out for signs of behavioural distress as well. Vomiting and/or diarrhea/soft stool Blood in vomit or stool Eating grass Coughing/dry heaving Excess gas Excess thirst Dehydration (check elasticity by gently pinching a small section of skin together – skin that flattens quickly again is good, but skin that moves slowly or does not reform indicates … Read More

Why does my dog eat grass?

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You’ve probably seen it before.  Once the grass comes up, many dogs like to perform their best cow impression by taking a chomp of some leafy greens.  It’s agreed upon by most experts that there’s no real harm in this behaviour, but have you ever wondered why dogs like to snack on grass? Sort out tummy troubles Lots of dog owners will claim that their pup goes for grass when their stomach is upset, and they will vomit right after eating some.  Although this isn’t unheard of, it’s not actually as common as most people seem to believe.  It may … Read More