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August 20, 2017 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

Eileen’s First Aid Kit for Dogs: How to put one together

Where’s that Liquid Bandage!!!

That’s what I was saying under my breath after one of the Berners suffered a paw pad injury a few weeks ago. Last week I had to hunt for ear cleaner and cotton squares. And I can never find the styptic powder when I need it.

We’ve had a human first aid kit in the house since forever and everyone knows where it is.

For the dogs, not so much. Some things are here. Some things are over there. Sound like your house?

My mission: Get organized.

I needed a first aid kit for the dogs … and so like any good list maker, I made a list. The joke in my family is that I have lists of my lists.

And so, my list became this blog post.

Filed Under: Health, Resources, Show dogs Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, first aid

May 3, 2015 By Eileen Blass 5 Comments

Bloat! Confessions of a helicopter dog mom

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Bloat. The very mention of the word makes me nervous. I’m cautious with my dogs to a fault. Thankfully, none of them have had bloat, but if one of them is not acting right, I’m paying attention. I instinctively reach down and feel the dog’s tummy to see if it’s swollen or distended. It’s true. […]

Filed Under: Health, Resources Tagged With: bloat

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