Teach Kids About Pet Care & Safety Using Stuffed Animals

Teaching kids how to properly care for a pet is so important.  As many of you know, Icy and I are a Therapy Dog team.  We make several different kinds of visits throughout our community through Bideawee, in Long Island NY.  Bideawee is near and dear to my heart, not only because Icy and I do our Therapy Dog work through them but because I got my first dog, Ginny from them. Having Ginny in our lives meant so much to our family, I'll always be grateful to Bideawee for giving that to us!

Icy listens intently during one of our Kids Reading Aloud To Dogs visits, helping kids improve their reading skills

One of the therapy visits we are sometimes asked to do is speak to children about what Therapy Dogs do, and also about how to properly care for pets.  I've done a couple of these visits with girl scouts and younger kids, talking with them about pet care and proper interaction with dogs.  We talk about thinks like:

🐶 Providing food, fresh clean water, and shelter
🐶 How to approach and interact with a dog safely - always ask before petting!
🐶 Dog's body language - a wagging tail doesn't always mean a dogs is happy!
🐶 The importance of walks, playtime, and exercise
🐶 Having proper identification on the dog at all times
🐶 How you know when a dog is sick, and the importance of Veterinary care
🐶 The difference between a Therapy Dog and a Service Dog

As a member of the Bayer Animal Health Pet Influencer Team, I was given a box of adorable stuffed dogs.  The dogs were modeled after a puppy named Champ who appeared in Bayer Advantix flea/tick commercials several years ago.  You can see this and some of his other adorable Advantix commercials on YouTube by clicking this link .

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Use stuffed animals to teach kids about pet health & safety, & the importance of Vet care

When Bayer asked if we'd like some stuffed Champ pups to donate or share to help children learn about pet care and safety, they included suggestions on how we might use the stuffed pups:

💝 Teach kids about general pet care and Veterinary care
💝 Teach kids about keeping pets active; demonstrate fun things to do with pets
💝 Take along on Therapy visits to a hospital to provide comfort and bring smiles
💝 Use to illustrate that you should never leave pets in a hot car

When I received the stuffed pups and Bayer's suggestions on how they could be used, I immediately thought of Bideawee.   I thought the box of Champ pups would be perfect for their pet education visits with kids, or for therapy visits to local hospitals.  I reached out to my Volunteer Manager, Alicia Ryan, and she was happy to have our donation of stuffed dogs for Bideawee!

Me with Alicia,  Sr. Manager, Volunteer Programs at Bideawee, holding one of the stuffed Champ pups outside their Wantagh, Long Island facility.

Bideawee is a no-kill shelter that rescues both dogs and cats. We care for each animal we take in until they find a loving forever-home. Bideawee means "stay a while" in Scottish, each animal is meant to "stay a while". We were founded over 110 years ago in 1903 and Bideawee is one of the OLDEST animal welfare organizations in the United States! Bideawee has lots of dogs and cats up for adoption, ready to find new homes! We not only have animals for adoptions, but we have animals that make special visits, to bring the love of pets to our community. It’s called our pet therapy program! We have this program because pets make people feel good and we want everyone to feel good!

PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAYER PET INFLUENCER TEAM!

Thank You to BAY ANIMAL HEALTH for sending us these adorable stuffed animals to help educate kids on pet care and safety!

I had to give one of the stuffed dogs to Phoebe, she insisted on having one for herself! She loves to snuggle with it!

Get More Pet Health & Safety Tips & Therapy Dog Information here:

Pet Health Tip from an expert Veterinarian at Bayer  

Pet Safety Tips both at home and while on Outings

Are these Pet Dangers lurking in YOUR yard?

How Therapy Dogs Help Kids Improve Their Reading Skills

5 Signs of Pet Wellness

IS YOUR PET BOTH HAPPY and HEALTHY?  How can you tell? 
 

The folks at Wellness Natural Food for Pets shared this wonderful Info Graphic, HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR PET?

It shows the 5 Telltale Signs That Your Pet Is Both Happy And Healthy!

Thanks to Wellness for sharing this Info Graphic!


How does your pet's health & happiness measure up after reading this Ingo Graphic?  Leave us a comment and share!



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Clean Dogs' Ears Naturally With BVH Pet Care Dog Ear Cleaner

Your dog isn't truly clean unless you've cleaned her ears too!  I must confess, I never cleaned my dogs' ears myself until I found BVH Pet Care's all natural PREMIUM DOG EAR CLEANER.  I always left ear cleaning to the groomer. 




BVH Pet Care's Premium Dog Ear Cleaner is gentle, all natural, and easy to use

I've learned that cleaning a dog's ears at least once a month can help prevent ear infections and other ear problems.  Since I don't go to the groomer's every month, I need to take it upon myself to keep my dogs' ears clean!

Keep your dog's ears clean to prevent infection and discomfort

Unlike many dog ear cleaners, BVH Pet Care Premium Dog Ear Cleaner is an all natural, chemical free product that gently cleans your dog's ears.  It's important to me that their Premium Dog Ear Cleaner:

>  Doesn't contain alcohol or antibiotics that can burn or irritate dogs' sensitive ears.
 
>  Contains No tea tree oil, sulfate, phosphate or parabens (compounds used as preservatives).

>  Soothes to provide immediate relief of itching and scratching.

>  Stops ear odor by removing dirt, ear wax and debris.

>  Is made in the USA, & formulated in a certified laboratory.

>  Is Cruelty free.  No animal testing is done.

Why is it so important to keep your dog's ears clean? 

Bacteria, yeast, ear mites, debris, and waxy buildup inside your dog's ear can cause a lot of discomfort for your dog.  It can even end up causing ear infections or other ear issues! 

The everyday activities your dog loves can cause build up of dirt, wax, and possibly bacteria or yeast in her ears: 

Swimming in lakes, rivers, pools, or the ocean can cause bacteria or yeast to form in your dog's wet ears.

While walking through dense grass or brush your dog can pick up spores, mold, mites, bugs and debris in her ears.

Keeping your dog's ears clean can reduce the chance of ear infection, and reduce the buildup of wax and dirt that can cause discomfort. 

Ingredients in BVH Pet Care's Premium Dog Ear Cleaner:

* Purified Water based formula
* Coconut extracts
* Palm extracts
* Citrus extracts
* Vegetable-based ingredients to condition and moisturize skin

How To Clean A Dog's Ears

I thought it would be hard to clean my dogs' ears and I was sure they'd hate it but I couldn't be more wrong!  It was easy to do myself in about 10 minutes, and Phoebe and Icy didn't mind at all!  It only takes a few minutes to clean your dog's ears! 

Cleaning Phoebe's ears with BVH Premium Dog Ear Cleaner was as easy as:

1.  After Shaking the bottle well, I applied the ear cleaner into Phoebe's ear canal.

2. Then I gently massaged the base of her ear.  Afterwards, I let her shake her head to dislodge any wax build-up.

3. I moistened a cotton ball with more of the ear cleaner and wiped the inside of her ear flap.  Yuk!  Look at all that dirt.


THAT'S IT!  EASY PEASY.

Thanks for cleaning all the gunk out of my little ears Mama!

Cleaning my dog's ears naturally, with no harsh chemicals is what I expect from a dog ear cleaner. 
 
I also expect to bathe my dogs with an all natural chemical free dog shampoo like BVH Pet Care's Premium Dog Shampoo and Conditioner too, both available on Amazon.com.  Products that are free of harsh chemicals is important for my dogs' well being!

BVH Pet Care Premium Dog Ear Cleaner is appropriate for all dog breeds over 12 weeks old.

This post is sponsored by BVH Pet Care. I am being compensated to help spread the word about their Premium Dog Ear Cleaner, but Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. 


Do you think it's important to keep your dog's ears clean?  Do you clean your dog's ears yourself, or do you leave it to the Groomer?  Leave us a comment!  We always love to hear your thoughts!

Bathe Dogs Naturally With BVH PET CARE Premium Dog Shampoo & Conditioner

It's bath time for Phoebe again!  She's a pretty active dog and loves to explore the outdoors.  Dirt, mud, and grime easily get lodged in her wavy white fur, which means frequent bathing! 

Phoebe isn't always too happy about that, and I worry about bathing her too often.  Frequent bathing with most shampoos for dogs can really dry out their skin.  With dry skin comes itching and scratching, which can lead to "hot spots", sores, and infections. 

I think my frequent dog shampooing worries are over though!  I just tried a great dog shampoo, BVH Premium Dog Shampoo and Conditioner.  It contains all natural ingredients with no harsh chemicals, so I can bathe Phoebe as often as I want without worrying about irritating her skin! 

It's a safe and gentle formula that cleans, conditions, moisturizes and deodorizes your dog's fur.  I'm so happy about that deodorizing part because Phoebe has a habit of rolling in all kinds of "stuff" we encounter on our walks and hikes!

BVH Pet Care Premium Dog Shampoo & Conditioner is Cruelty-Free, Soap-Free, Chemical-Free, and Won't Irritate Or Redden your dog's Skin. It's pH balanced specifically for dogs so it won't cause skin irritation and those nasty rashes, bumps and dry flaky skin. 

These are the ingredients in BVH Pet Care Premium Dog Shampoo & Conditioner: 

Purified Water based formula

Coconut extracts

Palm extracts

Citrus extracts

Rapeseed extracts

That's IT!  Nothing but gentle, natural ingredients in this dog shampoo and conditioner!

The shampoo lathered up beautifully and rinsed off easily. I like that it's not a heavily perfumed shampoo, it has a light clean scent.  It contains a moisturizer to replenish the natural oils in dogs' skin, and a fur conditioner to help control mild matting and provide a soft shiny coat.  It left Phoebe's fur feeling so soft and easy to comb out.  Her fur looked really shiny and bright too!

I love that BVH Pet Care Premium Dog Shampoo and Conditioner is:

> CRUELTY FREE

> MADE IN THE USA
> BIODEGRADABLE

 

 


We know you'll love this shampoo, but BVH Pet Care offers a Money Back Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with their product!

BVH Premium Dog Shampoo and Conditioner is For use on dogs 12 weeks and older.  It's available on Amazon.com

This post is sponsored by BVH Pet Care. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about BVH Natural Dog Shampoo and Conditioner, but Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers!