Puppies
This article gives you a pick of some newer products & ideas – targeted towards your dog’s wellbeing and safety.
Innovative Dog Collars, Safety Release Collars, Anti Choke Collars
Choke chains were such an everyday sight and everyday product for many years in pet stores. The next generation of products to replace them are anti choke harnesses. Manufacturers argue that traditional metal choke chains can sometimes cause health problems and dogs may cough, gag or, well, choke. Small dogs can also suffer collapsed trachea. The problem is felt to be pressure on the dog’s neck and compression of the airways as the choke chain restrains the dog when it pulls forward. There are also new collars which put the pressure on the nose instead of the neck as the dog pulls. Similarly, companies claim they’re better for the dog’s health. Both anti choking harness designs and ‘nose pressure’ designs are generally advertised as more effective at controlling dogs that pull a lot than traditional choke chains.
Tracking collars
Tracking devices attach to or are incorporated in the dog’s collar. The basic premise is the same across the differing technologies used – the devices send a signal from the dog’s collar to a hand held device that homes in on the dog. Nothing, as they say, is perfect – if the device is attached to a snap open collar, it will enable you to locate the collar only if the collar has been discarded. Electric shock ‘Anti Bark’ collars
Dog Teeth Cleaning
Brush your dogs teeth 1 – 2 times weekly with a soft toothbrush to prevent caries and plaque build up. Many pet supply stores sell special rubber teeth brushes for dogs. Do buy dog toothpaste – ask your vet to recommend, because dogs need specialised tooth paste to break down their dog-specific plaque. ‘Dental’ dog food products aim to clean the dog’s teeth by using the mild abrasion action of dry foods rubbing against the teeth. There are fancy dress costumes for dogs, dog jumpers, dog coats… but a fluorescent dog coat or vest enhances safety. Collars can be specially made to reflect light and some have battery powered lights built in, plus the new safety release designs.
Dog car harnesses
Like a seatbelt for the dog, the aim is to prevent the dog injuring itself or passengers in an accident. Anti stress
Dogs suffer stress at times – firework season, moving home, trips to the vet… Homeopathic drops for oral administration & dog coats using body pressure points aim to calm anxious and frightened dogs.
You might also consider vetinary acupuncture. In the USA, there is the American Academy of Vetinary Acupuncture, or the American Holistic Vetinary Medical Association.
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