https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/ helping you raise the perfect doodle Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:48:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 67476383 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/07/17/furmnator-omgoodness/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:55:04 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1234 Furmnator – OMGoodness! The Furminator has been around a while, but it’s new to me. The amount of hair the Furminatore removes is impressive. Coincidentally, our groomer was here that day, so I consulted with the expert to be thorough. Ann confirmed that, in her experience, the Furminator was the best tool she’d used to […]]]> 1234 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/07/01/first-vet-exam/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:42:04 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1243 First Vet Exam The first exam with your vet should happen within the first week of taking the puppy home. It is a stressful time for the puppy, which can trigger some diarrhea, and it will be time for his nine-week vaccination. Here’s what a routine exam should include: 1. The Physical Exam – the […]]]> 1243 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/24/benefits-higher-protein-diet/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:29:56 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1223 The Benefits of a Higher Protein Diet Just like their humans, a Doodle will lose muscle mass as he ages. We’re encouraged to lift light weights to maintain muscle; obviously, your Doodle can’t do that. Studies at Cornell University have shown that continuing to feed a healthy senior dog food with higher protein may make […]]]> 1223 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/23/probiotics-doodles-tummy/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:16:27 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1213 Probiotics for your Doodle’s Tummy? Any doodle owner knows they come with sensitive tummies. I’ve had vets tell me, if the stools are negative for parasites or protozoans, adding a probiotic might help. A recent veterinary school publication states the quality of most pet probiotics is inferior. Most pet probiotics don’t even list their bacterial […]]]> 1213 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/22/retractable-leashes/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:16:42 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1210 Retractable Leashes I’ve spent a little bit of time reading the pros and cons of retractable leashes, and to be honest, I found very little to offer regarding the pros. Yes, they give your dog more freedom to roam, but at what price? Most of the stories’ focus was horrid recounts of skin burns, hand […]]]> 1210 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/21/arthritis-older-doodles/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:13:04 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1194 Arthritis in Older Doodles Just like humans, an aging dog can (and probably will) develop arthritis. Most people miss the early signs because they don’t know the symptoms. It’s not uncommon for both elbows or knees to suffer from arthritis at the same time. Consequently, the limp you might notice with one affected joint doesn’t […]]]> 1194 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/21/enriching-doodles-senses/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:13:02 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1207 Enriching Your Doodle’s Senses Enriching your Doodle’s mental stimulation is just as important as exercise for his body. If your Doodle spends the day sleeping, he’s probably bored rather than tired. If your Doodle is food motivated, a food dispensing toy like the Busy Buddy Twist ‘N Treat is a great way to keep him occupied. You […]]]> 1207 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/18/doodles-counter-table-surf/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:33:24 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1200 Follow my blog with Bloglovin When Doodles Counter or Table Surf? One day my perfect Winston managed to pull a defrosting piece of meat out of the rack in the sink onto the floor – even little Winston is tall enough when standing on his back legs to reach the counter. I know defrosting meat is […]]]> 1200 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/17/frozen-dog-treats/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:02:08 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1184 Frozen Dog Treats These great frozen dog treats are made with either chicken or beef stock. Left: a mold with a tray to keep the ice off the ground – my dogs love these. Middle: use plastic cups or Popsicle molds with a rawhide chew Right: sliced apples in chicken broth – in the ice […]]]> 1184 https://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/2016/06/15/doodle-gets-stung-bee/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:10:22 +0000 http://www.oldmilldoodleblog.com/?p=1191 When Your Doodle Gets Stung By a Bee Most bee or wasp stings happen on the face, paws or tail. If your Doodle does get stung, your first step is to remove the stinger to slow the spread of venom. If the stinger is visible, use something stiff like a credit card to flick it […]]]> 1191