Oily Ear Fringe on Papillons & Phalenes

You might have noticed that your Papillon's ear fringes are a bit oilier than other parts of his hair coat.
Don't worry, your Pap is most likely not sick, and without ear problems, as this condition is quite common.

• You can wash the oily part with Dawn soap a little to keep him pretty.
• Avoid conditioner on the ears while giving him a bath.

Dog Deaths by eating Chicken Jerky, from China

WARNING!! HEADS-UP TO ALL DOG OWNERS/LOVERS!!: It was on Fox news earlier that 70 dogs have died as a result of eating chicken jerky treats made from chicken meat from China. "Kingdom Pets" brand from Costco is one of the toxic brands. Also, certain Blue Buffalo brand pet foods have a recall for the same issue.

 

How to remove Tree, Pine Sap from your Papillons, Phalenes, Dogs Fur

Every once in a while one of my Papillons gets Tree Sap in his delicate, beautiful, long hair. It's a disaster, and some times hard to figure out where the sap comes from; but it is removable from the fur, even though not an easy task to do.
Here are some tips:
Begin cleaning right away, not to allow the sap to harden.

• Peanut Butter

Apply liberal amount of creamy, oily peanut butter into the sap on your Papillons fur.
Massage the Peanut butter gently into the fur (a hair dryer on a low setting will speed up the process of dissolving the P -Butter).
Comb slowly through the dog's hair, using a large- toothed comb. loosen up any stubborn sap with your fingers and nails, and use scissors to cut out the most stubborn bits of sap.
Do not worry about your dog licking the area of application. Peanut Butter is eatable, not toxic, as many other products are not. (such as petroleum jelly, organic adhesive removal solution and hand cleaners used by mechanics. these are not as safe as food- based remedies.)
Give your dog a goo shampoo bathe with plenty of conditioner afterwords.
You can also use:

• Olive-, and other cooking Oils
• Butter
• Coconut Oil
• Baby Oil

Warnings:
Never, ever use:

Acetone, paint remover or paint thinner. They are highly toxic and can do permanent liver or kidney damage, and they are absorbed through the skin and can cause chemical burns and poisoning. do not use solvent, WD-40, concentrated detergent, of fabric softener on dogs, since these substances are toxic when ingested and can hurt the skin.

Diatomaceous Earth for Papillons, dogs, Cats, Pets, and more.

Have you ever tried Diatomaceous Earth on your dog? You be surprised how good this natural , non poisonous, product works to eliminate all kinds of pests on your pet, and even general home like bed bugs!!!

Diatomaceous Earth is a very fine sand made up of the fossilized remains of hard shelled algae called diatoms. It kills fleas and parasites mechanically by dehydrating them.

Diatomaceous Earth is an organic wormer, and it will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have.
You can use it as a daily food supplement for safe worming. Food grade Diatomaceous Earth is available in feed stores.
Here are the recommended quantities:

• Dogs 100 lbs + - 1-2 tablespoons
• Dogs 50 - 100lbs - 1 tablespoon
• Dogs Under 50 lbs - 1 teaspoon

DE is a non toxic way to control pests and parasites but in order to be effective, it must be used on an ongoing basis.
Make sure to follow the directions the manufacturer suggests and if you have any questions at all it is best to consult your dog's veterinarian.Here is another successful feeding schedule suggestion from a cat lover: Feed to a small dog one eight of a teaspoon for 14 days of the month, every months.

There are many web sites, which recommend using it on your dog ,cat, to kill fleas. Yes, it will kill fleas, bugs, bedbugs, mites, all kinds of pests on pets, and livestock. But they also mention with this recommendation to wear a face mask, when applying the powder, to avoid getting the powder into your lungs.My opinion is, that , if it should not get into your lungs, than it should not get into your dog's lungs neither.DE is an inhalation hazard by the CDC. It can cause silicosis.

U Ask: Can small dog eat big dog food.

Your Papillon, Phalene, or any other Toy Breed, can eat dog food , made for larger breed of dogs, but it is advisable to give him kibbles made for his small mouth and tummy.
Here are the reasons why:
Toy, and small breeds in general have  much larger energy requirements (per pound of body weight), than their medium + large brothers.
The energy requirements for your Papillon, or small breed puppy is 2-4 times higher than of it's adult version.
Puppies, especially in their first 6 months,  also need more minerals and protein in their diet, for their bone + teeth development.
Small dogs have small stomachs, but they need to eat large amounts of food in relation to their size/ body weight. They need small meals, given several times / day, to fulfill these requirements.

Kibbles, in bite -size, is the best dog food for our small companions. 

High Fiber Foods for your Papillon, Phalene, Dog

High Fiber food, or supplements can have very positive benefits for your Papillon.
Fiber will bulk up the stool and make it softer. Therefore, fiber is often recommended for dogs that suffer from bouts of constipation, colitis, or anal gland problems.

Here are some high fiber sources, which are safe for your pet:

• Brown Rice
• Bran
• Vegetables, rich in fiber: as Carrots and Green Beans

Food-Snacks not to feed your Papillon,Phalene,Dog

Her is another reminder and list of foods/snacks you should absolutely not give your Papillon/Phalene, or any other dog.

• Chocolate:

Chocolate contains Theobromine, a poisonous substance. If your dog eats to much of it, it may cause death. Especially dark chocolate and baking chocolate contains a high concentration of this substance. A average size dog, consuming as much as 2 ounces could be fatal .

Symptoms include: rapid, or irregular heartbeat, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration.

• Avocado:

Avocado has Persin in it, a highly poisonous substance to many animals. It may cause heart and lung damage.

Symptoms include, vomiting, and a very fast onset of diarrhea.

• Onions & Garlic:

Onions + Garlic contain a substance, which will deplete the red blood cells in a dog.

If ingested regularly,or large quantities,  it will cause anemia, and possible kidney failure.

Symptoms include: pale gums, lethargy, blood in urine, vomiting, diarrhea.

• Nuts:

Nuts contain several poisonous substances in them and should not be given to any dog.
Especially Walnuts, and Macadamia Nuts.

Symptoms, which can appear up to 12 hours past ingestion, include: vomiting, elevated heart rate, increased temperature, not able to walk or stand, paralysis.

Note: Nuts and chocolate combined, as of "Macadamia Nuts Cookies" are to be known as fatal.

• Caffeine:

Caffeine, as in coffee, tea, and other beverages is definitely harmful to your dog.

This substance will stimulate the dog's central nervous- , and also cardiac system.

Symptoms include :Panting, or heavy breathing,  heart palpitations, restlessness, muscle tremors, bleeding.

• Alcohol:

Do I have to get into this??

Alcohol has the same effect on dogs, as it does have on the human body.

The only difference is, as smaller the dog gets, as faster it will do the damage.

Alcohol contains Ethanol, and only a small dose will do heavy destruction to your pets central nervous system.

Symptoms of this poison include: depression, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, panting, or may be coma/ death.

• Mushrooms: 

 Wild-growing mushrooms - even the backyard variety - can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

• Peach, plum Pits, or any other Pits:

Can obstruct the digestive tract. (Intestines).

There are seeds, and pits which have Cyanide in them and other fatally poisonous substances.

Apples, peaches, apricots, plums and cherries are some of these fruits.

Raisins - newly discovered to contain unknown toxins that may damage the kidneys when consumed in quantity.

• Raw eggs :

 Contain an enzyme called Avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin, a B vitamin. This can lead to skin, hair and coat problems. Raw eggs also may contain salmonella.

• Salt:

Large quantities lead to electrolyte imbalance.

 

And there are a few other foods:

• Cat Food : too high in protein.
• Bones from fish, poultry, and other meats: causes obstructions and possible lacerations of the intestines.
• Trimmed Fat: causes pancreatitis.
• Human vitamin supplements containing iron : can be toxic to liver and kidneys, and other organs. Damages the lining of the digestive system.
• Liver: in large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity that affects muscles and bones.
• Sugar snacks-foods: leads to obesity, diabetes, and dental problems.
• Tables scraps: only less than 10% of the daily food intake, if at all!!

 
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