Petit Basset Griffon Venda Dog Breed

by Queenie1

In the past the dog was used to track rabbits. The Petit Basset Griffon Venden has a great smell, they are a sturdy dog with a weather-resistent coat.

The PBGV is 13" - 15" from the shoulder down and they weigh 35 - 45 lbs. They have a strong, sturdy, atheletic body. Their outer coat sheds and has a wiry, rough coat while the undercoat is think and short. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen needs an occassional trim and brushing a couple times a week. They have long ears covered with long hair.

They are active, playful, alert, friendly dogs who are very independent. Their great sense of smell can distract them.

The owner should be an active leader for a energetic dog. The PBGV is a good family dog if given lots of exercise and training. They need a fenced in yard but they have been proven to do okay in an apartment as well.

Dogs eating grass

By Queenie1

Why does my dog sometimes like to eat grass or plants?

Sometimes dogs will go outside when they aren't feeling well and graze for awhile. Eating grass helps to induce vomiting as the grass binds with the offending material. The grass acts like an irritant and causes the dog to throw up, bringing up the poisonous item. Usually the dog feels better after he vomits.

Dogs sometimes just run the grass blades through their mouth as they smell or taste another animal walked through their territory or urinated on their grass.

Some dogs eat grass because they like it. For the dogs it's like eating a salad of fresh green shoots. If you have no pesticides on your lawn it won't hurt your dog.

There are products on the market like Barley grass supplements that you can give to your dog as dogs instinctively eat fresh grass which is rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. These vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids help restore energy levels to your dog and give your dog a healthy coat. The Chlorophyll in the Barley also reduces your dogs bad breath. You just need to mix some Barley with water and put it with their wet or dry food. The dog can have it once or twice a day. Ready the instructions on how much to give to your dog.

Dogs eating grass is a very normal and natural thing for your dog to do as your dog instinctively knows what he needs.

Dog Walking during the Summer Heat

by Queenie1


Your dog needs lots of exercise and the summer heat is high for more than one week so what do you do?

Most dogs in the summer heat just pant while they lay around. They really don't want to go out anymore. Heat stroke, burned foot pads can happen to your dog as well as dehydration.

Walking your dog late at night or very early in the morning when it's cooler maybe a better time to take your dog walking. If you have a woods near you can take your dog there as the trees will shade you from the sun. If you can't take your dog at those times you should take a water bottle with you so that your dog can have a drink to cool him down.

If you want another great exercise for your dog during the summer heat you could take your dog swimming or buy a child's swimming pool so the dog can exercise and stay cool at the same time.

Keeping Your Dog Healthy During The Summer Heat!

by Queenie1

1. Make sure that your dog's fur is trimmed short for the summer weather if it needs to be as the short fur will be a lot cooler for your dog.

2. Put a fan near he dog's sleeping area to keep the dog cooler when he's sleeping or you could place his dog bed by an open window at night so that he sleeps well through the night.

3. If you put your dog outside in your yard make sure you have enough water for the dog to drink and a shady spot for the dog to get out of the sun. You don't want your dog to become dehydrated.

4. Check your dog's water dish a few times to make sure that you have enough water in it and check to see if the water is hot. If it's too warm you need to put some cool water in it as the dog won't like drinking hot water.

5. I try to walk my dog earlier in the morning and later in the evening when the weather is hotter as it's too hot to walk the dog when the temperature is higher. I also take a water bottle to give my dog a drink while walking. I got a pet water bottle from the pet store that folds down so it's like a little dish of water and fill it up for him to drink from

6. Protect your dog from ticks, worms and fleas b going to the vet and using the products that you need to keep your dog healthy especially at this season of the year.

7. If you take your dog in the car with you on a hot day take some bottled water. If I go into a store, etc I leave the windows down and also go out and check on my dog several times and take him out for a short quick walk. When I was on a trip to Vegas they had a sign in the parking "Don't leave your pet's in the car as they can't take the heat" so I follow that guide!

8. If you take your dog with you to an outdoor activity try to find a shaded area for you and your dog so he can be out of the shade.

If you try to follow these basic guidelines it will help your pet dog feel better through the hot summer heat.