It's Flower Friday

Flower girl on Flower Friday

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Wordless Wednesday

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Impawtent Campaign Announcement

Hello Friends!

I am so glad you joined me today

I am just about to take the podium

 for an impawtent announcement

As you all know I have been working with 

Mayoral Candy Date Arty

 as his campaign manager

Last month (on a day I will never forget)

 Arty and I met in the furs 
after we did some great zoomies he shared with me his plans for Blogville if he were to be elected Mayor.

Citizens of Blogville!

Today I am honored and excited to announce to you 

that I have excepted the invitation of 

Mayoral Candy Date Arty

to be his running mate as Vice Mayor on the 

2016 Arty Party ticket!

You can transport over to Arty's to see his announcement

Visit Christmas's HERE to find out his running mate

Visit Lexi HERE to find out who she is choosing for her running mate!!

Feel free to grab a button on your way out!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Staycation

Mom and Dad were on vacation last week

and it became a staycation

The original plan was to go camping for a couple of days

but temps in the high 90's put the halt to that

So what did they do?

They worked on projects around the yard

Our ramp off the deck needed some rework

The carpet was coming apart and the wood was soft

Dad replaced the wood

 Then he put new carpet on

I was happy to supervise

Testing! Testing!

Wahoo! Our ramp is good as new!

Next they tackled the deck railing

You can't tell in the picture 

but the lattice was cracking and breaking

Mom & Dad wanted to do something different 

so they took the railing apart

and replaced the lattice with composite wood slats

They match some of our fence and mom says it compliments the color of the house

We found it all kinda boring

Bailey is ready for them to go back to work

so he can get back to his regular nap schedule

Be sure to join us tomorrow

 for an impawtent campaign announcement

and visit Dory today for fun Pawlympic news!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

It's Chewy Review Time!

This month our favorite online pet supply store

sent us some Lamb Stew to try

not just one, but 12 tubs of

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Little Lamb Chop Stew

Key Benefits

• #1 ingredient is real deboned lamb
• Made for small breed dogs
• Grain-free nutrition that’s safe for food sensitivities
• No corn, wheat, soy or gluten ingredients
• Made in Merrick’s own USA kitchen

mmmmm yummy - 

you can see the peas and carrots in there with the lamb

Ingredients

Deboned Lamb, Lamb Broth, Beef Broth, Beef, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potato Starch, Peas, Guar Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Xanthan Gum.

Hazel takes liquid gabapentin twice a day for her neck

Mom squirts it on a spoonful of soft food and these little tubs of chunky goodness make it real easy to do that

Bailey & I get a spoonful too

It smelled so good we both wanted the same bite!

Bailey did not want to give up the spoon

We think this 

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Little Lamb Chop Stew

Is lip smakin' good!

Mom likes that the chunky food makes it easy to give a spoonful for each of us as a morning treat while Hazel gets her medicine!

Thanks Chewy for being such a pawsome company!

disclaimer - as a #ChewyInfluencer we were provided these tubs of Merrick Dog Food free of charge in exchange for our honest review

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Wide Load Wednesday

hhmmph!

My favorite bed feels a little lumpy

Hey!   Bailey !!

What?  Do you hear something?

aaahhhhh! 

I thought she would never move

We are The PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Campaign Tuesday

It's Campaign Tuesday!

Candy Date for Mayor 

ARTY

will be answering your questions

Click HERE 

to see who's question he will be discussing today

If you have a question for Arty

be sure to leave him a comment!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Summer Heat Safety with Mabel & Arty

Things are starting to heat up in the race for

Mayor of Blogville

But that is not all that is getting hot

The weather is heating up too!

(Tee hee! what were you thinking??)

Candy Date Arty wants all of Blogville

 to have a safe and enjoyable summer

So on behalf of Candy Date Arty 

we would like to share with you 

some very impawtent information about heat safety

This information was originally posted on Aug 14, 2014 as part of Blogville Safety Week

Every buddy loves the summer time. Summer brings lots of fun activities, like walking and hiking and swimming. Butt  - summer time also brings HEAT and heat can be very dangerous to your pet, they can easily suffer from heat exposure.

Hot weather is especially tough on brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds like pugs. Because of their short noses and smaller air passages, pugs can’t adequately cool air or release heat when they are in hot temperatures.  Take extra caution with your pug whenever they are in an environment with temperatures exceeding 75 degrees. Brachycephalic  dogs have the highest risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Brachycephalic dogs are the cute, personable breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese and Boston Terriers. Their short noses and flat faces are at an extreme disadvantage in hotter temperatures because the dog’s primary mechanism for beating the heat is panting, and these dogs do not pant efficiently.

Angel Greta had a really flat nose!

Panting is a form of evaporative cooling, and air must easily flow for the process to work. The shorter faces of brachycephalic dogs make them look adorable, but they create big problems for airflow. These dogs suffer from brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), which causes inefficient breathing and, therefore, inefficient cooling.

The mouth could do all the work, except brachycephalic dogs have long, soft palates in the back of their mouths. The palate tissue blocks the flow of air to the trachea. And lastly, many have small, hypoplastic tracheas in which the diameter of the trachea is greatly reduced.
Each of these structural problems interferes with how quickly air can pass to the lungs. Air movement for a brachycephalic dog might be the equivalent of a person who is trying to breathe with swollen tonsils and a clothespin on his nose.

If evaporation is the way a system cools, and little air is passing through, the system quickly overheats. Dogs can easily suffer from heat exposure, but brachycephalic dogs have the highest risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Owners of brachycephalic dogs can help their dogs breathe easier and stay cooler through elective surgery. Nares can be made wider, the soft palate can be shortened.

BUTT - ANY PET CAN BE AT RISK FOR HEAT EXPOSURE

Heat stroke (hyperthermia)
If your pet is exposed to hot temperatures and you suspect heat stroke, act immediately.  Heat stroke is an EMERGENCY since it can be fatal in as little as ten minutes.  Here are signs of heat stroke any pet owner must be aware of:

• Frantic, rapid panting
• Bright red tongue and  red or pale gums
• Thick or sticky saliva
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Shock
• 
  

If you suspect your pet is experiencing heat stroke, it is a life threatening emergency and you need to call your veterinarian right away! Immediately get your pet out of the heat and into an air-conditioned area and take their rectal temperature if possible- it will exceed 103°F with heat stroke.  Offer your pet small amounts of cool water if they are not vomiting and are able to drink.  Spray them with cool (not cold) water, especially on their head, neck, feet, chest, and belly as well as turning on a fan and point it in their direction.  You can spray their paw pads, under their armpits, and groin area with isopropyl alcohol.  Do NOT immerse your pet in ice or in ice-cold water.  The goal is to decrease the body temperature normal in the first 10-15 minutes but then the cooling process needs to be slowed and monitored by your veterinarian as their temperature can drop dangerously low.

Thank you Barking from the Bayou and PetPlan for the cool graphics

Here are some tips to Stay Cool in the Heat


Protect your pet from the heat. 

Provide plenty of shade, air-conditioning, and a cool pool of water to help your pet escape the heat.

Make sure your pet always has plenty of fresh, cool water every day in a bowl that won’t tip over.

If you are headed outdoors with your pet, be sure to bring along cool water and a portable bowl for them to drink from.  Anytime your pet is outside, make sure they have protection from the heat and sun.  Tarps and tree shaded areas are ideal as they won’t obstruct air flow. A dog house won’t provide relief from the heat and could actually make it worse for your pet.

Exercise your pet in the early morning or late evening hours when it’s a little cooler.

Make sure to adjust the time and intensity of exercise based on the temperature and humidity.  Older dogs, young puppies, overweight pets, short nose breeds, pets not used to exercise, and pets with heart and respiratory problems are more likely to overheat in hot weather.  Keep in mind that the street and sidewalks as well as the sand on the beach can be very hot and can burn their pads.

Monitor your pet’s health.

Pay close attention to your pet’s respiratory rate, effort to breathe, stamina, willingness to continue and fatigue. All can be signs of possible overheating.

Respond quickly

If your pet is working hard to breathe, and if his tongue is flat and wide for maximum evaporation, don’t ignore it. Take immediate measures to cool him down 

Control your dog’s weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight can help your pet  breathe easier

Never leave your pet in a parked car, not even for a few minutes.

On a day when it is 85°F outside, a car with its windows slightly opened can heat up to over 100°F in just 10 minutes! Even on seemingly mild days, an enclosed car can be deadly. Recent studies show that when it is 72°F outside, a car’s internal temperature can climb to 116°F within one hour. It can take as little as 10 minutes for a dog to sustain organ damage or even death when trapped in these temperatures so plan your day and travel to guarantee your dog is never left in the car. 

Use sunscreen on your pets when they are outside.

Pets with light colored skin or thin fur can sunburn easily and are more prone to skin cancer. If your pet will be outside in the sun a lot then use sunblock, yes, there is sunblock for pets!  Be sure to apply it to exposed areas like the ears, nose, and even the belly for those pets who tend to lay in the sun.

Keep your pet well groomed.

While a haircut may help keep your pet cooler, cutting them too short can remove insulation against the heat and also make them more susceptible to sunburn.  Keeping them free of mats and loose undercoat with regular brushing helps their coat to “breathe”.

Make sure to use proper flea and tick prevention.

Flea and tick populations thrive in warm, humid environments, and are most prevalent in the summer months. They can pose serious health concerns such as the spread of Lyme disease, the transmission of tapeworms and cause allergy dermatitis, so it is important to use the proper flea and tick preventatives and treatments with your pets.

Watch for signs of heatstroke.

Signs include: Sudden collapse, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, drooling profusely, panting excessively or difficult breathing, rapid heart rate, glazed eyes, wobbly or uncoordinated movement, stupor or coma, bright red or purple gums and/or tongue

If you suspect your pet is experiencing heat stroke, it is a life threatening emergency and you need to call your veterinarian right away! Immediately get your pet out of the heat and into an air-conditioned area and take their rectal temperature if possible- it will exceed 103°F with heat stroke.  Offer your pet small amounts of cool water if they are not vomiting and are able to drink.  Spray them with cool (not cold) water, especially on their head, neck, feet, chest, and belly as well as turning on a fan and point it in their direction.  You can spray their paw pads, under their armpits, and groin area with isopropyl alcohol.  Do NOT immerse your pet in ice or in ice-cold water.  The goal is to decrease the body temperature normal in the first 10-15 minutes but then the cooling process needs to be slowed and monitored by your veterinarian as their temperature can drop dangerously low.

This public service announcement is posted on behalf of the

Arty for Mayor

Keep Blogville Fun Campaign

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Smile!

We have been so busy practicing 

for all the Pawlympic events coming up

One that has been kinda hard for me is the Smiley event

Yea, that's right

Unlike Hazel 

- who is ALWAYS smiling - 

I usually look very serious

So there I was ...

practicing my smile so Mom could take my picture

I had a great smile on my face

and guess who has to photo bomb my smiley picture?

Yep !

The ever smiling Hazel

sheesh!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Wordless Wednesday

Napping with Ally-Gator

Dead lions are almost here for entering Pawlympic Events

Friday July 15th is the last day 

Click the link to see the

Blogville Pawlympics Schedule

We are The PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

We're Dancing!

We are not at home today

We are with our sweeties at the 

The dance is being hosted by

Candy Date for Mayor Christmas

at 

Paw Province

See you there!

We are the PugRanch Kid

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Hanging Around on Flower Friday

Welcome to the PugRanch on this 

Flower Friday with Arty

This little guy is just hanging out

 enjoying the summer weather

Mom has been disappointed with the washed out color in her flower pictures and decided to try a different setting with her camera and was pleased with the results

These blue flowers just bloomed yesterday

Lots of color around the PugRanch this year

Pinks & Corals

Lovely Lavender

with some red

Mom loves the lavender ones

And these pretty coral colored ones

We want to thank Arty for guest hosting 

Flower Friday

He is running for Mayor you know!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel