November 2015                                                                   Volume 6, Issue 11
Carolina Dog Times 
          The Information You Need About the Dogs You Love

 
        
  
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, thoughts of turkey with all the trimmings come to mind. But, although you might be tempted to sneak one of those nice, juicy turkey bones to your pup, just remember that turkey bones-- like chicken bones--can be harmful or even lethal for dogs. These bones can splinter or get stuck in their throats or intestinal systems.
Here are some great tips that will ensure your dogs enjoy the holiday as much as you! Gobble, Gobble! 
  • If you cannot resist giving your lovable pups a special turkey treat, be sure it's only a little white meat turkey rather than dark meat or skin. Dark meat and skin can be extremely difficult to digest and cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and, or vomiting.  
  • Be sure that your cooked or even uncooked turkey is safely out of reach from your dogs so that they cannot jump onto the countertop and dig in while your busy setting the table. 
  • Don't leave leftover pieces of foil, cord, string, skin or bones on any accessible surfaces that may be calling to your dogs, "Eat me!" 
  • When you do sit down to enjoy that long-awaited meal, be sure that your dogs have been well-exercised because a tired dog is inevitably a happy dog!
  • And, lastly, if you do suspect that your dogs have ingested anything they shouldn't have, call your veterinarian immediately. 
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! And, remember, use those turkey bones for soup-not treats!

Woof! Elaine
In This Issue
What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell You?
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 What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell You?
                             
How would you feel if a stranger walked into your home uninvited?...Well, that is exactly how your dog likely feels, too!
Dogs use body language signals just like we do to convey how they feel!  It is our job to interpret what those signals mean so that we can help those dogs not feel threatened by us walking into their homes or into their space when not invited by them.
Signals are used to avoid perceived conflict & relieve stress in others.
The Most Common Signals Are:
Play bow
Sniffing the ground
Walking in a Curve
Turning Away
Lip Licking
Freezing
How And When To Greet A Dog:
*Avoid eye contact
*Remain Silent
*Walk up sideways to the dog not straight on like we do with people.
*The dog will let you know if he wants to greet you.
*Never force a dog to greet you      
To learn more about what your dog is trying to say, check out the DVD by  Turid Rugaas  called Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You
       
   Woof & Wags! Elaine
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