Leash on life

Too Much Fun…

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:46:07 +0000

There is no such thing as too much fun. Join us on Saturday June 29th to see what we mean. We will have a couple things going. First stop in for a chance to meet some of the great animals up for adoption at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. From 11am-2pm volunteers will have current shelter residents here for a visit. Johnson County Therapy Dogs will have a team here to showcase the potential of rescue dogs.

All day on the 29th will be Leash on Life customer appreciation day.We will have soft serve ice-cream for all to enjoy and who knows what else we will have for surprise sales. And in honor of our animal center friends we will also offer a free small bag of Holistic Select or Wellness food for any Animal Center pet for which you submit an application during June 29th through July 2nd.

Tick, Tock, Uck…

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:44:58 +0000

The summer brings several parasite diseases to Iowa. Lyme disease is one that affects both humans and dogs. Carried by ticks, if your dog contracts Lyme disease he/she may show symptoms of lethargy, little interest in food, lameness and a fever. Lyme is a bacterial infection that your veterinarian can detect with a blood test and can effectively treat if caught early. If left untreated long-lasting arthritis may occur as well as chronic heart, neurologic or kidney problems. It is the tick bite that passes on the bacteria. Clearly prevention is the best way to protect your dog. Check their coat when you come inside, the sooner the tick is removed the better since the tick has to be feeding for 24 hours for the Lyme disease to be transmitted. It might be months after the bite before you see any symptoms in your dog. Talk to your veterinarian about the Lyme vaccine for your dog. It is very unlikely that your cat will contract Lyme disease, once again showing us what all cats know…cats rule, dogs drool!

Put the Lime in the Coconut…

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:41:04 +0000

Well, you can add ice and lime to the coconut for a refreshing summer drink or you can add Coco therapy to you or your dog’s diet to support skin and coat health among other benefits. Coconuts contain medium chain triglycerides (MCT), which aid in supporting overall health. Coco Therapy® is full of organic MCTs and may help support intestinal health and the immune system. We have been giving CoCoco Therapy® to the dogs as a treat and also adding it to our coffee. Truly something the entire family can share.

Whistle While you Woof!

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:35:29 +0000

Planet Dog has made a cool toy for the ball chasing dog, the Orbee-Tuff® Glow-in-the-Dark Whistle Ball. This ball does just what is says, it glows-in-the-dark and makes a whirring whistle when thrown. The harder you throw it, the louder it whistles. Great for old souls who have reduced vision AND it fits in standard ball tossers! This ball is intended for tossing, not chewing, so it is not rated on Planet Dogs Chew-o-meter scale.Why else do we like this ball? We like Planet Dog whose motto is, “think globally, act doggedly”. Their Planet Dog Foundation gives back to the dog loving community and all of their products are

Mister Mister…

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:34:23 +0000

Oh No! It is two flashes from the past. Mr. Bill and Mr. Bubbles, both here to entertain you and your dogs. Mr. Bill repeats his classic phrase and Mr. Bubbles sounds like he is going down the drain from your childhood (or adult) bubble bath days. If you think these would be more fun on your desk at work you can

Need a Drink…

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:33:40 +0000

Art’s Fest in downtown Iowa City is coming June 8th and 9th. This is a great community event. We also have a great group of volunteers in the community that staff a ‘hydration station’ for dogs (and their people). If you have your dog with you to offer their opinion on new art items for your home, and you find they are in need of a drink or a place to cool off, stop in and say hello to these nice folks. Lots of dogs enjoy the social outing Art’s Fest offers, but please if it is a hot day consider leaving them home.

Fine Dining…

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:49:53 +0000

Now through the end of the month you can enjoy a lovely meal at the Motley Cow, 160 North Linn Street, while also enjoying many of Laurie Haag’s pet photographs. While admiring all of the photos just think, your dog or cat could be next. Stop into the store to see more of Laurie’s work and set up an appointment for your four legged super star. Understanding the words sit and stay are helpful, but many ‘bouncy’ customers have had beautiful photographic success. www.lauriehaag.com

Chip In…

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:48:22 +0000

Microchips are a wonderful and safe way to identify your dog. Thanks to Midwest One and the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation you can get a chip placed for $5 on May 4th 9am-noon. Be sure to have proof of rabies and go to the bank on Keokuk Street. This is a great service and an added level of safety for your dog. Thanks to Midwest One for their third year of sponsoring this event. Chips are great for cats too, but please do not bring them to this event. You can stop by and purchase a voucher to have them microchipped at a later date.

Chew Time…

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:47:34 +0000

Can’t get to Nepal? Then come to Leash on Life where we can show you our Himalayan dog chews. These are an all natural chew made of Yak and Cow milk with no artificial preservatives. The chew idea comes from a recipe used by Nepal locals to make a hard cheese snack that would last while working. Don’t be fooled into thinking these are soft, they are a very durable chew. We recommend any level of chewer to try these, even the hardest will enjoy these and it will take some time to get through them. Rosie is on evening number three with hers.

Heartworms…

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:45:23 +0000

Oh, be still my beating heart—it’s that time of year again. Warm weather is finally here and there is no telling when we will see the first mosquito. They are not only pesky, those mosquitoes are a significant health threat to your dog. Prior to starting your dog on a prevention program, a heartworm check must be performed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will then prescribe a continuous (yearly) or seasonal (from thaw to frost) preventative program based on your dog’s needs. Not just for dogs anymore – heartworm preventative is also recommended for our cats.