Allergies affect us as well as our pets. Dog’s are particularly susceptible to various kinds of allergies. There are some things that you can do at home ot ease some the the allergy’s annoying symptoms.

1. Wipe down your dog to remove allergens after walks.
2. Use a hypoallergenic shampoo.
3. Try supplements such as Omega3’s or Biotin.
4. Try sulfodene treatments.
5. Give baths with a gentle shampoo that contains oatmeal.
6. Apply a medicated spray.

We’d like to thank Rover .com for providing some of this information.

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It’s that time of year again when we really need to think about our dogs paws when taking him for a walk in the cold, snowy and icy weather. Web MD has provided 10 tips for protecting your dogs paws in winter.

To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s paws and skin, please heed the following advice from our experts:

• Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet and in between the toes.
• Trim long-haired dogs to minimize the clinging of ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry on the skin. (Don’t neglect the hair between the toes!)
• Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash and dry your pet’s feet to remove ice, salt and chemicals-and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes.
• Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
• Dressing your pet in a sweater or coat will help to retain body heat and prevent skin from getting dry.
• Booties help minimize contact with painful salt crystals, poisonous anti-freeze and chemical ice-melting agents. They can also help prevent sand and salt from getting lodged in between bare toes, causing irritation.
• Massaging petroleum jelly into paw pads before going outside helps to protect from salt and chemical agents. And moisturizing after a good toweling off helps to heal chapped paws.
• Brushing your pet regularly not only gets rid of dead hair, but also stimulates blood circulation, improving the skin’s overall condition.
• Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime, sometimes causing dehydration. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help to keep her well-hydrated, and her skin less dry.
• Remember, if the weather’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet. Animal companions should remain indoors as much as possible during the winter months and never be left alone in vehicles when the mercury drops.

Thanks to Web MD for providing this helpful information.

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Are you thinking of getting a second dog? There are several important considerations that you’re  probably aware of, but size is rarely one of them. A large breed dog and a small breed dog can happily live together as long as your larger dog is not too rough when he plays. More important than size is the sex of the two pets. If you have a male dog, look for a female as a second dog and vice versa. Two females sometimes don’t get along well and two males may get into it over pack position. Opposite sex dogs are most likely to get along well.  The most important thing to remember is that your first dog is very well socialized and well behaved before you introduce a second dog into your household. If he’s anxious, or barks a lot, he could easily teach your second dog the same bad habits.

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We feed several outdoor cats that come up to our porch each day. When I open the patio door of our warm house and step outside to the bitter cold air, I worry that our outdoor furry friends are very cold. Outdoor feral cats can fair pretty well in winter but when the temperature falls into the teens and below, that’s another story. Our furry friends can suffer the brutal affects of Winter just like we can. If you have an indoor car that also goes outside, I would definitely keep him indoors if the temperature falls into the low twenties or below. To tell you the truth, I would keep him indoors for most of the winter months.

Here are some tips that are provided by Alleycat.org to help our feral furry friends survive the brutal winter months.

Winter Weather Tips

From Arizona to Alaska, cats are resilient and able to live in all varieties of locations, weather conditions, and climates. There are still things you can do to help make life outdoors even more comfortable. Follow our winter weather tips to keep outdoor kitties safe and warm.

Food and Water

• Cats need extra food during winter and fresh water twice a day. Wet food freezes, so put out dry food as well (or just feed dry food).
• Warm up canned food and water before serving, or use a heated bowl. Check out some bowls tested by caregivers.
• Spray insulation foam into the underside of plastic feeding dishes to keep wet food from freezing.
• Use bowls that are deep rather than wide and place them in sunny areas to keep water from freezing.
• Build a feeding station that will shield food, water, and the cats from the elements.
• Put a microwavable heating pad disk, like a Snuggle Safe, under the bowls.
• If there’s a water source like a spigot, run the water slightly—it won’t freeze as fast as still water.

Shelter

• Some cats find their own shelter, but you can also provide additional options. Check out our list of outdoor cat house ideas, or build one yourself! Don’t worry, they’re easy to build, cheap, and fun! Learn what to look for in a good cat house.
• Bigger shelters aren’t always better because heat disperses quickly. Three to five cats per shelter is OK. If only a few cats use the house, make it smaller so it takes less body heat to warm up.
• Clear snow away from house entrances and exits so the cats don’t get snowed in.
• Insulate the shelter with straw to repel moisture. Do not use hay—it soaks up moisture like a sponge, and gets moldy. Learn the difference between straw and hay.
• If the kitties aren’t using the shelter, try to make it more enticing by sprinkling catnip inside.
• Provide more than just one type of shelter. Since certain cats might be more particular about where they like to stay, more than one option is always a good thing.
• If cats still aren’t using the outdoor shelters, try to find where they are sleeping and then do what you can there to “upgrade” the spot, such as adding straw.

Safety Tips

• Before starting your car, give a firm tap on the hood and check between the tires—sometimes kitties crawl into the engine or hide under the car for warmth.
• Antifreeze is toxic and deadly. Keep it out of reach and clean up spills! Know the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning.
• Don’t use salts or chemicals to melt snow. They can hurt cats’ paws and some are toxic.
• If you’re conducting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in the winter, keep trapped cats covered and secured in a temperature-controlled vehicle or holding area. Use your best judgment when deciding if it’s too cold to trap.