dog advice
I am passionate about dog advice & making life better for every dog I encounter. I am forever gathering information for my own use in the day-to-day running of a house full of dogs, so I blog a lot of what I find. I also blog when I need to rant about something that needs to be ranted about. I hope you enjoy my blog. I’ve blogged about topics ranging from dietary info to grooming to behavioural issues. If what you are looking for isn’t on the blog, please contact me at grace@rrruffhouse.com and I will see what I can do.
How to Treat Pink Eye in Dogs
Many people think of conjunctivitis or "pink eye" as something only people get, but your dog can get it, too. Pink eye is caused by an inflammation of the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eye. Some causes of pink eye in dogs are bacteria, irritants, the...
LOKI IS ADOPTED
This is little Miss Loki, She is one of the 11 puppies from the rrruffstart program that has been adopted! Her new family is in love with her and she loves them right back! I am happy for the Reesor family and know she will be a great addition.
BABIES ARE SIX WEEKS OLD
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MADDIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED
I would like to thank Jennifer Brown of the Whitby area for coming all the way to Belleville to adopt our little miss Maddie! Jennifer is very knowledgeable of dogs and their needs as she has owned dogs before and I am positive Maddie and Jennifer will be a great fit!...
How to Keep a Dog From Vomiting
There are various factors that will cause vomiting in dogs. Sometimes it may be a result of a medical condition such as colitis or kidney disease--other times it may be the pet has a food allergy--or simply put her mouth where it didn't belong. Here are some ways to...
How to Make Your Dog Vomit
It's almost inevitable at one point or another that your dog or puppy is going to get into - and ingest - something he shouldn't! While never pleasant, sometimes the best thing for him to do is to vomit. Instructions 1 If your dog has ingested something that puts him...
How to Know If Your Dog Has Tape Worms
Tapeworm infections are common in cats and dogs. When they swallow an infected flea, the worm hatches and grows inside the animal. The tapeworm consists of segments that are about as big as a grain of rice. You can be on the lookout for several things that might...
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RRRUFFSTART SHIRTS ARE IN!!!
The new shirts have arrived! If you would like one please email me with the size and colour of your choosing! Pink sizes are S,M,L,XL and they also come in black, sizes are 2XL,XL,L blacl are a mens cut, pink is a ladies cut. Shirts are $25 each with all proceeds...
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Worms?
Puppies and dogs can become infested with parasitic worms in various ways. They may eat dirt containing worm eggs, eat infected wildlife or swallow infected fleas. Puppies can even get certain types of worms from their mother before they are born. You may notice some...
How to Tell If a Dog Has a Fever
Dogs have many of the same medical problems as humans do, which means they can also run a fever. This is something that many pet owners seem to forget. When you get a fever, it's an indication that something is wrong physically and the same is true for your pet. A...
Normal Dog Temperature?
he temperature of a healthy normal dog is 101 °F (38 °C). However, the temperature of a healthy dog ranges from 99 °F to 102.5 °F (37.2 °C-39.2 °C). Dogs are said to be homothermic or in simple terms, warm-blooded animals. Their body temperatures are maintained at a...
LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME
PLEASE USE CONTACT INFO PROVIDED! NEEDS A LOVING HOME! Billi This sweet dog was found in rough shape after being abandoned by her owners. She has a quiet disposition and is looking for a loving home. She is 8-10 years old and we believe a walker...
IZZY IS ADOPTED!!
This is little miss Izzy, she is one of the 11 rrruffstart program puppies that has found her forever home. Brad & Stacey Parcels, they have been friends of ours for over 20 years for Stacey and almost 12 years for Brad. I could not have chosen a better...
ADOPTED!!
This is one of the 11 rrruffstart puppies that were born 5 weeks ago that we have had since 12 hours old. Her name is Dahli and her new owner Kirsten. They have decided to add Dahli to their home, Dahli will stay with us for a few more weeks until she has been...
ADOPTION SUCCESS STORY
Well, what a success story!!! My husband had been pining for another dog and our current dog Jess was eager to have a playmate since her first and bestest friend ever Rocky (the cat) left our lives.Lucky for us, my facebook friend had shared Grace's rrruff house page...
How to Treat Puppy Strangles in Dogs
Puppy strangles (aka juvenile pyoderma and juvenile cellulitis) is a serious dog skin condition that affects puppies 4-16 weeks of age. Some breeds of dogs are predisposed of this condition. typically occurs in young dogs under the age of four months. This...
UP FOR ADOPTION
This is little miss Maddie, she is the sibling to our recent adopted puppy Jasper, she too was a puppy mill rescue now looking for her new forever home. She is due to be spayed in the next week or so and will be ready to leave ten days after that. Maddie is...
Tick Removal
Ticks are small insects that feed on the blood of a host by using their mouths to latch onto the skin. According to WebMD, most tick bites do not cause serious health problems, but it is important to remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. Ticks can...
RIP ATLAS……. YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON
I am writing this blog with a very heavy heart, and also a new found energy and drive to get this rrruffstart program up and off the ground. I will not allow atlas to die in vain. about 10 weeks ago I got a call from a lady who had become homeless, jobless and...
Do Dogs Need to Be Tested for Heartworm Even if They Are on Heartguard All Year Long?
You know that canine heartworm disease can be deadly -- so you're always certain to give your dog his monthly heartworm preventative tablet. Since he's on the medication year-round, why does your vet insist on a heartworm test before she writes you an annual...
Who is Grace?
Hi there. I’m Grace. I am a very hard working, compassionate and strong willed woman who loves a challenge and never backs down from a hard days work, which is a good mix for working with dogs that are having trouble getting along in the world with us humans! The greatest reward I get in life is when someone tells me I saved the life of their dog so they didn’t have to give it up! I love nothing more then showing people how to be a leader in their own world and all aspects of life! I am a leader, and walk my own path in life and I’ll go where ever it takes me! CLICK TO READ MORE...