This is Willow, a 2.5 year old Husky who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia last year.
His owner Carly started doing some research online and came across the Pooch & Mutt website and ordered some Mobile Bones and continued to give it to Willow for 2 or 3 months.
In the meantime Carly also stopped giving her the Metacam. Willow seemed to be doing really well, but Carly still wasn’t convinced it was down to the Mobile Bones, she thought Willow was just having a good spell!
Then she ran out of Mobile Bones, within a week and half Willow was back at the vets and she could hardly walk, every time she attempted to get up she yelped it was heart breaking!
This is Angus, a golden retriever with hip dysplasia and Kite, a springer spaniel x retriever with colitis.
Their owner Lynda has used Pooch and Mutt for many years now and each puppy she has starts off on it.
At present she has a 12 year old golden retriever (Angus) with hip dysplasia who does very well on Mobile Bones and a year old black springer spaniel x retriever (Kite) who is also on Mobile Bones and both are on Bionic Biotic as well.
This is Raven, a Rottweiler who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when he was 8 months old.
His owner Mel watched his diet and weight but noticed Raven limp slightly when he got up so she started him on Mobile Bones and has seen a marked improvement.
This is Vincent, he is a 1-year-old Lurcher. He was taken into foster care from a dog pound back in September when his carer, Ann, noticed he was walking quite awkwardly and reluctant to run.
Vincent was diagnosed as having severe bilateral hip dysplasia and the only was a double hip replacement. Cost wise this was not an option for Ann so she decided to look into alternative therapies, when she came across Mobile Bones.
The vet was so pleased with his progress that he decided not to refer him to an orthopaedic specialist unless his condition took a turn for the worse.
We need you to help us with a headline for the ad. Preferably it should be as few words as possible - it has to be less than 7, even less is better.
The catch is that because of VMD regulations we cannot use any 'medical terminology' such as the hip dysplasia, pain or treatment.
The best that we have come up with is:
"More hip, less hop"
or
"Healthy hips, less hops"
Your headline does not have to be witty, or funny (but it can be) it just has to stand out and make people realise that if they have a dog with this problem they should try Mobile Bones.
Please put your suggestions as comments on this blog or on our facebook page. Your ideas need to be submitted by Tues 13th April at midday.
This week’s story about Australian cattle dog, Sophie, is most definitely the ultimate feel good story for the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Sophie was a castaway for 4 months on a remote island in Australia before she was found by rangers who reunited her with her owners. Read the full story here.
This dog’s saving grace was down the fact that she loved and knew how to swim very well. The super pooch swam in up to six miles of shark infested waters before landing on the island where she fed off goats to stay alive.
But the burning question is, can all dogs swim? Milo for instance hates bath times and like him some dogs are genuinely afraid of the water, so don’t assume that your dog will naturally be able to swim.
The good news is instinctively all dogs have the ability to swim when and if they need to, but some are much better at it than others. This comes down to a dog’s body shape and physical ability. How much your dog enjoys contact with water is another matter and depends on his or her confidence.
The risks for canine swimmers are the same as for humans: deep, freezing waters or fast-flowing rivers and high banks can easily pose a danger. Even if your dog is an excellent swimmer whatever you do don’t leave him/her unsupervised when they are having a paddle.
Here are some swimmingly fantastic stories and tipsters for you:
Baywatch buster - Bilbo the Newfoundland has been patrolling the beaches of Cornwall for years. He has a track record for diving into the foaming depths, warding off swimmers on rough days and showing bathers they should only swim between the safety flags. Read more about the Baywatch dog that puts Pamela Anderson and the Hoffman to shame here.
Lucky pooch - A Cairn terrier with a phobia for water nearly drowned in the freezing North Sea. The lucky pooch escaped thanks to two fishermen who spotted the furry mutt and pulled him from the sea. Freddie had become confused by the fog while walking with his owner Jean and ended up in the water where he swam off in the wrong direction. Read more amazing animal survival stories here.
A swim a day keeps dysplasia at bay - Swimming has proven to be an excellent exercise for dogs with joint problems such as hip dysplasia. Read about the German Shepherd Nat who benefitted from her weekly dog hydrotherapy sessions after she was diagnosed with common health problem called hip dysplasia. Click here for the full story.
Doggy paddlers - American Water Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs and English Setters are just some of the most comfortable swimmers. If you want to find out more about breeds that were born to swim click here.
How to introduce your dog to water – There are right and wrong ways to do this, one of the wrong ways is to throw your pup into the water unexpectedly one of the right ways is to find a pool or pond that isn't rough and allow your dog to explore the area first and get his bearings. Read about how you can teach your dog to enjoy the water here.
Click here to watch some super cute swimming pooches in action.
Happy Easter from Milo & Lisa at Pooch and Mutt headquarters and dont forget to enter April's prize draw to win a bag of Bionic Biotic. Click here.
Believe it or not it seems there are more important things on Mr Obama’s agenda other than being elected US President and it comes in the form of a cold wet nose.Yes that’s right, the President is searching high and low for the perfect pet mutt to join the family.This is not a choice that should be taken lightly, for many reasons including the fact that the presidential pooch is now very much in the limelight. George W Bush’s Scottish terrierBarney even has his own page on the white housewebsite with video links and photos.
Barack has already stated that he would like a hypoallergenic dog owing to his daughter’s allergy and his own asthma. The Peruvian Dog Association has already offered him a hairless dog. However it seems that Mr Obama prefers a shelter dog and has still to make a decision.
That’s no surprise to us, searching for the right dog is far from a joke, in fact it’s a serious, life changing decision, which many people still get wrong. This year alone Dogs Trust re-homed 8,459 dogs in the UK.
Whether or not this blog ever reaches Mr Obama here are some tips for him, for you or for anyone you know looking to find the right four-legged companion.
The right breeds for your needs - get to know your breeds.Just because a dog is small it doesn’t mean that he/she is less active.Many miniature and toy breeds as well as terriersrequire a lot of exercise. Although it might seem counter-intuitive, if are looking for a dog that requires minimal exercise forget about looking for a small dog like a Jack Russell and consider a rescue lurcher or greyhound who may need a good sprint in the park, but can be happy on just 20 minutes exercise a day. The greyhound has a history in the White House, with one called Grim being owned by the 6th US president, Rutherford Hayes.
Pooch pennies & pounds – Introducing any pet into your life costs money.There’s food, vet bills, insurance and of course all those toys and treats you won’t be able to resist.If you travel often whether it’s for business or pleasure you may need to pay a regular dog walker or pet sitter too and it all adds up in the end. Also it’s worth bearing in mind that larger dogs generally have a shorter life span, and cost more to feed, insure and medically treat than smaller ones. However you can make money from your dog. See our blog ‘how your dog can supplement your income’ for tips and take note that the book written on the life of George Bush SNR’s springer spaniel, Millie, sold more copies than the autobiography of George Bush himself.
Dog Health – make sure that the breeder you are talking to is accredited by the Kennel Club and that you are able to find out if there has been any history of health problems in your dog’s family tree.For example, if you choose a Labrador like Bill Clintonyou may be more prone to experiencing joint problems such as hip dysplasia.You can help problems like these by introducing a natural dog supplement like Mobile Bones into the dog’s daily diet. However you should try to avoid these problems, one way is checking the hip scores of your puppy’s parents.
Hypoallergenic dogs - If like Barack Obama you suffer from asthma or other allergies there are many breeds which are hypoallergenic like yorkies, bichon frises, cairn terriers, westies, poodles and poodle mixes, like the popular Labradoodle. Don’t let an allergy stop you from getting a dog. The last poodle in residence in the white house was Vicky, belonging to President Richard Nixon.
Preloved pooches - If you can invest the time and extra energy into adopting a dog check out Dogsblog.com or the RSPCA both excellent portals to find dogs that are looking for a new home. Be prepared to give a rescue dog a lot of extra love and attention because they may have an unstable past.If you do take on a rescue dog that’s a little worse for wear you can feed him/her a natural dog supplement like Bionic Biotic which will help restore skin, coat, weight and overall condition. Rescue dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and don’t be afraid to pick up a mongrel you will be in good company including Lyndon B Johnson (Yuki), Harry S Truman (Feller) and Jimmy Carter (Grits).
Doggy talk – nowadays you have no excuse to selecting the wrong dog.We live in an age where information is virtually at out fingertips.Join a few online forums like petstreet.co.uk or Dogs Monthly and existing meet up groups around the UK.This will give you the chance to talk to other dog owners who can pass on useful advice.Don’t forget about big dog events like Crufts which are also a great way to come face to face with your desired breed.
In the hope that the president elect has found this blog we would like to leave him with a bit of advice from Harry S Truman, US president 1945-1953, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog”.
If you want to win a bag of Pooch & Mutt’s supplements click here.
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