Scoopy Doos DFW

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!!!
We wish you and your Furry Family members a safe and Blessed New Year!!

05/12/2023

Yellow spots in your yard?
If you own a dog, you've likely seen the annoying yellow spots that pepper your yard and take away from its natural beauty.

Where do the spots come from?
- Dog urine contains a lot of nitrogen. And while appropriate quantities of nitrogen are good for the grass, too much nitrogen will cause the grass to turn brown and die. While nitrogen is important for a plant’s growth, too much nitrogen will harm the plant and eventually kill it.

How do we prevent it?
- Hose it down: Spray the soiled area down with water as soon as your dog does his business. This helps dilute the nitrogen, which avoids the overload that damages the grass. Applying three times as much water as there is urine within 12 hours is a good rule of thumb to follow.
- Hydrate your hound: A properly hydrated pooch will have less concentrated urine, which will cause less lawn damage. Encourage your doggo to drink up with cool, fresh water or a dog water fountain to help keep your lawn and puppy happy and healthy.
- Try wet food: Feeding your pup wet food can help reduce lawn damage because it ups your dog’s water consumption, but this isn’t always a surefire solution. For one, your pooch may just drink less water in turn, eliminating the benefit. Just monitor your dog’s urine to see if it’s working — the clearer his urine is, the more hydrated he is.
- Check your dog’s food: High-protein dog foods increase the nitrogen content in your dog’s urine, increasing the risk of lawn damage. If your pup doesn’t require a high-protein diet, you might want to consider switching. Talk to your vet first and make sure any switch is gradual to avoid stomach issues.
- Skip the snake oil: There are a lot of dog supplements out there claiming to miraculously save your lawn from p*e spots, and the truth is, they’re sadly full of stuffing. Some are actually full of salt, too, which can aggravate canine conditions like heart or kidney disease. These products don’t work and can cause a major headache (or heartache) down the road.
- Raise the bar: On your lawn mower, that is. Raise your mower’s level to leave your grass a little longer when cut. This puts less stress on the grass and can reduce the appearance of browning.
- Regular lawn care: A healthy lawn can handle more wear and tear. It’ll also grow back better if and when you do run into hiccups. Remember that extreme temperatures are rough on grass, which is why you’re more likely to see urine issues in the summer when your lawn is broiling in the sun. Keep it watered well, and your lawn will be better equipped to deal with some damage.
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There are many ways to repair the spots once they happen, but we feel that prevention is the best way to attack the problem. Hopefully, you find the solution and you can get back to enjoying your green yard this summer.

04/18/2023

Are we killing w**ds or our dogs?

Spring has many of us getting our yards cleaned up and ready for summer. Unfortunately, some of the products we use may harm our pets.
Integrative veterinarian Dr. Laurie Coger says, “Exposure to w**d killers, specifically glyphosate, is one of the most overlooked toxins by most dog parents, the chemical is linked to lymphoma and other cancers in humans, and many suspect it could have similar effects in pets.”
A 6-year study conducted by Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine found that the use of lawn chemicals increased a dog’s chance of developing cancer by up to 70 percent.
While homeowners may want to keep their lawns looking w**d-free during the spring and summer months, using the wrong products to kill w**ds could cause harm to four-legged family members.
Make sure that you are thoroughly researching the products you choose to use on your lawns. Items that simply say "pet-friendly" or "pet safe" may have the same ingredients that are proven to do harm to humans and pets.
We love our animals and treat them as family members. Let's all make sure that we are researching items the same way we would if we were putting them around our kids, grandkids or other loved ones.

04/04/2023

Warmer weather is coming. Is your dog ready?
Heatstrokes are a danger for doge, especially in North Texas. What are you doing to prepare your furry friend for the warmer weather? Here are some things you can do to make summer more bearable.
1) Provide shade and Shelter
2) Consider a cooling mat or bed
3) Provide cool water
4) Keep them groomed
5) Avoid hot pavement
6) Avoid strenuous exercise
7) Adjust their diet
8) Know signs of heatstroke (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heatstroke-in-dogs/)

08/01/2022

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07/09/2022

It's going to be over 100 degrees over the next few days. Keep your furry family members safe and out of the direct sunlight.
Give them a few ice cubes throughout the day to keep them cool along with plenty of fresh cool water.

07/05/2022

Hot days in DFW can lead to serious problems for your furry friends. The Humane Society has some tips for keeping your pooches safe during extreme hot weather.

Check it out here:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe-heat
Stay safe!!
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07/04/2022

Had a blast participating in the Trophy Club 4th of July Parade this morning. It was great to see our furry friends out there (and the people too)!!
Happy Independence Day!!

07/03/2022

With the 4th of July coming up, it can be a stressful for dogs (and their owners). We love our 4-legged friends and we hate when they run scared or cower under a bed or table.
The AKC has some tips for helping dog owners cope with fear and anxiety over the Holiday.
Check it out here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-during-fireworks/
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-during-fireworks/

Holidays with fireworks cause lots of loud noises, which can cause dog anxiety. Learn how to keep your dog calm during fireworks.

05/20/2022

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05/18/2022

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