Does your dog suffer from anxiety? Thundershirts may just be the solution you are looking for!

The Thundershirt design incorporates a gentle and comforting feel that dogs thoroughly enjoy. They can have a dramatic calming effect on your dogs if they are feeling overly anxious, fearful, or over excited.

How does it work?

According to Dr. Temple Grandin, the pressure from the Thundershirt has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using a Thundershirt can significantly improve noise, travel, barking, and crate problems with absolutely no training. Thundershirts can also be great for managing excitability with strangers. The calming effect of the Thundershirts helps the dogs focus their energy in a more constructive direction.

80% of dogs show significant improvement after using a Thundershirt!

Get the solution to your dog’s anxiety!
Our online store carries all sizes of the Thundershirt –> http://pawnaturals.com/thundershirt.html

Are you always trying to find better ways of keeping a healthy diet for your dog? Here’s a tip for today: Feed your dogs sweet potatoes!

Sweet potatoes are a commonly used ingredient as a filler source and does not upset the stomach. While they’re rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients, they are also found to help stabilize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance. They also contain Vitamin A which helps prevent emphysema.

Other notable nutrients include: Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.

One thing to note is that while sweet potatoes serve as a nutritious treat for your dogs, they are full of starch, which can lead to weight gain if you feed too much of it. So like any snack, don’t over eat! All in all, sweet potatoes are yummy and healthy, a convenient snack both you and your dog can enjoy.

Make sure to check out some of the sweet potato products we carry!

Plato Grain Free Turkey Sweet Potato –> http://pawnaturals.com/plato-grain-free-turkey-sweet-potato-12oz.html

Plato Farmers Market Sweet Potato Treats –> http://pawnaturals.com/plato-farmers-market-sweet-potato-treats-1.html

Details below. Hope to see you and your pups there!

Vice’s Noisey music channel take to the streets of New York City to get music reviews from some of the coolest dogs in the city!

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National Pet Week is widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. In 2012, National Pet Week is celebrated from May 6-12. The goals of National Pet Week are to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine.

In it’s 31st year, National Pet Week looks to raise more awareness for how to keep your pets healthy. If you are a pet owner, here some tips!

Top 10 Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership
1. Think carefully before getting a pet and learn about its special requirements.
2. Ensure the pet is sociable and well trained.
3. Provide a nutritious and well balanced diet.
4. Provide suitable housing and bedding.
5. Clean up after the pet and worm it regularly.
6. Protect against disease. A vet can provide advice.
7. Prevent unwanted litters and neuter pets when appropriate.
8. Groom pets regularly.
9. Control pets and ensure they are properly identified.
10. Take out pet insurance for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses to cover against unexpected veterinary fees and third party liability.

8 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Dog In The Summer

1. Never, ever leave your dog in the car;
2. Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water;
3. Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside;
4. Take walks during the cooler hours of the day;
5. When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog’s paws;
6. If you think it’s hot outside, it’s even hotter for your pet – make sure your pet has a means of cooling off;
7. Keep your dog free of external parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms – consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet;
8. Consider clipping or shaving dogs with long coats, and apply sunscreen to your dog’s skin if s/he has a thin coat.

To read more about National Pet Week, check out the official website.

This is the heartwarming story of a dog named Fiona. A year ago, Fiona was sick, blind, flea infested, and living in trash dumps on the streets of Los Angeles. Luckily, Eldad Hargar and his wife Audrey found the traumatized dog and took her home. The Hargars, founders of Hope For Paws, an LA-based animal rescue organization, began the transformation of Fiona. They cleaned her, shaved her, and made her their own. With the help of gracious donations, they were able to fund an eye surgery to restore vision in one of her eyes. Since then, Fiona has been adopted and the video has gone viral. The Hargars’ mission is to spread the awareness of abandoned animals and guide you to help their cause.

Hargar exclaimed, “It’s so rewarding to take an animal from the worst conditions possible and to see them go from there to what Fiona became at the end. It’s amazing”.

For more information about Hope For Paws, check out their website and Facebook page.

Sometimes we make it. Sometimes we don’t.

To save my sanity and my paper towel budget I always have canned pumpkin on hand. ALWAYS.

Pumpkin does double duty when it comes to either loose stool or constipation. The high water and fiber content acts to hydrate the intestines and their contents when dogs are suffering from constipation. Start with 1 tsp for smaller dogs and 2 tsp for larger dogs at the first sign of constipation. The water and fiber in the pumpkin will be absorbed by the dry stools in your dog’s intestines, and your pup should experience relief in a few hours.

Likewise, pumpkin can also be used to treat diarrhea. The soluble fiber in pumpkins actually helps absorb excess water in the bowels that the body didn’t absorb properly, thereby helping to calm diarrhea. Slowly, and adjust accordingly. For bad ‘blowout’ diarrhea, you can give a tablespoon every 20 minutes until your pet is able to control his bowels.

Not only does it help with occasional GI upset, it can also ease the transition from switching from one food to another and this remedy can be used in dogs or cats.

More Pumpkin-tastic facts:

•  Pumpkin seeds are high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants (good for overall healthy skin and fur)
• The oils in pumpkins’ flesh and seeds are believed to support urinary health
• Pumpkin is an excellent source of Vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium and iron
• Pumpkin may even reduce the likelihood your pet will develop cancer
• Can be added to a pets diet who is trying to lose weight. The fiber helps them feel full without adding too many extra calories.

We carry organic pumpkin and sweet potato here at Paw Naturals as well as a weight-loss formula with oatmeal and a digestive version with ginger (great for nausea!).  So Give pumpkin a try! It might just save you from that frantic run to the elevator.