Hoof to Woof Pet Services

06/11/2013

Pets Reunited with Families after OK Tornado

This Memorial Day weekend was one of healing and hope for the residents of Moore, Oklahoma. The ASPCA helped the Oklahoma Humane Society in their heroic sheltering and rescue efforts following the devastating tornado

http://blog.aspca.org/content/update-pets-reunited-families-after-ok-tornado

This Memorial Day weekend was one of healing and hope for the residents of Moore, Oklahoma. The ASPCA saw the community’s incredible resilience firsthand as many of our responders spent the weekend on the ground in Oklahoma City assisting the heroic sheltering and rescue efforts of Central Oklahoma…

05/20/2013

Paws and Stripes is a non-profit organization that provides trained service dogs to offer therapy and comfort to veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI. Obtained exclusively from shelters, the service dogs of the Paws and Stripes program are trained by professionals at absolutely no cost to the veteran.

http://www.pawsandstripes.org/

05/14/2013

It's that time of year again - tick season.
Remove ticks with tweezers or with a special “tick remover.” Never remove a tick with your hands or a match.
The proper way to remove a tick with tweezers:
Step 1 - Grip the tick as close to the head as possible
Step 2 - Gently twist and remove

04/15/2013

Just like people, dog can have allergies. Canine allergic reactions can come from a variety of stimuli, including fleas, food, bacterial and fungal infections, and environmental sources. Click on the link for more information about canine allergies.

http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/does-my-dog-have-allergies-dr-bonenberger-veterinarian-explains

Does my dog have allergies? Dr. Bonenberger, a veterinarian explains canine allergies and how to identify the symptoms

04/12/2013

April Is Pet First Aid Awareness Month - The American Red Cross has tips for keeping your pet safe and healthy

http://www.redcross.org/news/article/April-Is-Pet-First-Aid-Awareness-Month

April Is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Pet owners brush up on tips from the Red Cross to keep their animals safe and healthy.

04/01/2013

Easter Corgis deliver the best treats!

02/22/2013

Canine & Feline Diabetes - Among our client base, we now have a few dogs and cats who require insulin injections to treat their diabetes. Pike, a 13 year old mixed breed, is one of those special needs clients. Click on the link to read about diabetes in cats and dogs.

http://www.hooftowoof.com/old_dog_blog.html

Old dog blog. Memories of my old dog and tips on understanding and helping aging dogs with ailments. Crystal Lake, Cary, Island Lake, McHenry County

02/13/2013

Shih Tzus have fun, too! - Shelly's little sister Gidget

02/13/2013

Labs have more fun! - 13 year old Shelly

01/29/2013

Two pugs in a kayak. Does it get any cuter? I had a great time taking care of Reno & Genscher recently while their pet parents warmed up in sunny Florida.

01/29/2013

12/28/2012

Top Ten Winter Skin & Paw Care Tips from the ASPCA

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/top-ten-winter-skin-paw-care-tips

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws.