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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

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𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬: 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐙𝐙𝐬

Lick, lick, lick goes your dog. Tick, tick, tick goes your clock. If everyone in this house doesn’t hurry up and get to sleep, in the morning you’re all going to feel sick, sick, sick.

Sometimes, dogs don’t get enough zzzs to please. When your dog’s restless nights are keeping you awake, here are some tips that can help both of you get some shut-eye.

- Make a nice bed. How would you like to sleep on the floor every night? If you don’t have a good dog bed, a soft blanket or large pillow will work wonders too.
- Plan for bathroom breaks. Always let your pooch out before you bed down for the night.
- Tire your dog out. If you exercise your dog properly during the day, they will sleep soundlyat night.
- Massage aches away. Older dogs occasionally have pain from arthritis that keeps them up at night. Do whatever you can to relieve the pain, and your buddy will sleep better.
- Give your dog room to be themselves. Some dogs are simply night owls, and no matter what you do they will always stay awake.
- A little light in your dog’s life. Some dogs have trouble sleeping because of night-timeanxiety. Leaving a nightlight can be a reassuring touch.
- Prepare a good dinner. Good hearty homemade food is the best you can do if your dog has sleeping problems. Even just a plain yogurt with few blueberries as a desert can help alleviate a dog’s anxiety and calm their tummy. For balanced vet-formulated homemade recipes, please go to www.equals.dog.

Love is a four-legged word.

"A few months ago, I started cooking for my dog Tofu. Honestly, I didn't initially consider this when I adopted him from the SPCA in 2020. But one day, while I was preparing my own lunch, Tofu became intrigued by what I was doing and tried to sneak a peek at what was on the kitchen counter. I decided to share some of the food with him, including both veggies and meat, and he loved it! As a result, he's no longer interested in commercial pet food and now prefers real meat. He also enjoys cooking new recipes with me. Typically, I set aside one free day to source all the necessary ingredients and prepare three or four different recipes that will last for about a month. I store the food in the freezer to prevent spoilage. In addition to knowing exactly what's in Tofu's food now, it's also cheaper than buying commercial pet food. In Hong Kong, we have access to a variety of high-quality meats such as venison. Also, fresh local veggies all year round. Tofu's happy tongue is the best reward for my cooking efforts! :-)"

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

While dogs are never really underdressed – they wear their favorite fur all year round – winter cold can still give a painful bite.

With a few simple precautions you can keep your dog cosy, no matter what winter throws your way.

- Consider your dog’s background. Not all dogs are equally at home in the cold (or heat). While a Labrador or sheep dog might be comfortable outside on all but the coldest days, a small poodle or short-haired dog might get chilly, even when it’s balmy.

- Only dogs that grow thick coats can really stay outdoors in the cold.

- Keep your dog’s hair combed. If your dog grows a thick hair coat for the winter, you want to make sure that it doesn’t get matted.

- Buy your dog something warm. Dog sweaters are perfectly fine (and look great!).

- Forget foot-warmers. In most cases, booties for dogs are more trouble than they’re worth.

- Do your share of skin care. Even dogs that never set a paw outdoors can get dry, itchy skin because of the cold winter air. Try giving your dog multivitamins that contain vitamin B complex with fatty acids. EQUALS multivitamins are in a powder form that can easily be mixed with your dog’s food (www.equals.dog).

- Pay attention to your dog’s appetite. If they live outdoors, they will burn a lot more calories in the winter just to keep warm. You may need to increase your dog’s calorie intake by 25-50%.

- Maintain a fresh and full water bowl. A dog can only go only for 20 hours without water before becoming dehydrated. Provide fresh water frequently throughout the day, to keep the water bowl full.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬

Cataracts often cause problems for people, but in dogs (and cats) they usually aren’t serious enough to raise an eyebrow. After all, a dog’s normal vision isn’t much better than that of the cartoon character, Mr. Magoo. The difference in sight caused by cataracts is usually minimal, however, if your buddy needs help getting around - or if you’re concerned about preventing cataracts in the future - here are some tips.

- Beware! Rearranging furniture at home is not a fun game for your four-legged friend, and a and a little bumpy.

- Give your dog a tour. If you do move things around, or if your dog has just begun having vision problems, gently lead them around the house, so they learn where everything is.

- Keep your dog within reach. Unless the garden or yard is securely fenced, keep them on a leash whenever you go outside.

- Keep up with check-ups. Apart from being a heredity condition, the leading cause of cataracts in dogs is diabetes. (Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Poodles are particularly susceptible). When the condition is caught early, cataracts can be delayed or even prevented altogether.

- Adjust your dog’s diet. Switching to a freshly made food is the best, because you can choose the best ingredients and adjust the fibre content. There’s scientific evidence showing that fibre can help control blood sugar levels and perhaps lower the risk of developing cataracts. EQUALS can provide a tailor-made recipe you can cook for your pooch at home. Natural supplements is another way to help your buddy alleviate the condition or even prevent it to happen. Learn more at www.equals.dog

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐭

The relationship between you and your veterinarian is extremely important. You’re trusting this person with the life of one of your best friends. One who often cannot tell you if they are hurt, or where. And they can’t tell the vet either!

For the most part, veterinarians are professional and dedicated people who make a big commitment in time to working with animals. Much of their training is exactly the same as doctors for human patients. The education generally takes four to six years. Also, just like human doctors, they have committed their lives to continually learning.

This constant thirst for knowledge is a necessity. After all, online veterinary medical information doubles every six years. However dedicated a vet is, they cannot keep up. To save time, many vets sacrifice this knowledge with the so-called “lunch training” provided by brands who produce animal supplies, especially food. Most of these “trainings” are aimed at promoting sales rather than sharing breakthrough ideas with vets.

So, how do you choose a good vet? Well, certainly don’t choose a clinic or vet using a brand name. Check on the internet for vets in your area, see what people say about them. When you’ve made a choice, take your dog for a routine vaccination. During the visit, notice how you are treated by the staff, and the vet. They should be friendly and helpful. Notice how the technicians and the veterinarian handle your dog and how they relate to you.

Pick a vet you feel comfortable talking to, one who takes the time to answer all your questions. Who explains all the options and most importantly, why they suggest a certain course of action. If you don’t feel comfortable and they don’t meet your needs, immediately look for another vet. After all, only the best for your best friend.

Find out more about balanced food and nutrition for your dog at www.equals.dog

𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔.

According to recent Google search, there are about 900 million dogs and 600 million cats. Now, compare that to the average CO2 footprint of a human and the CO2 pawprint of the average medium to large breed dog. It’s the same! In the USA carbon dioxide emissions per person amount to 20 metric tons per year. Five tonnes of CO2 are roughly the same as the emissions produced by one car every year.

It's not just you that can do something about global warming. If you and your best pal can lower your carbon footprint and pawprint by 50% you can become carbon neutral. Through a combination of reducing and offsetting carbon emissions, your net contribution to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can be zero.

How? How about home cooking. It’s one of the oldest and most nature-friendly ways to prepare the food. Also, to shop locally and buy local ingredients. That’s how we can really improve the balance and reverse the vicious cycle that the pet food industry imposes on us. Avoiding global supply chains, where tins and dry food literally travel several thousands of kilometres.

Sometimes it feels that we can’t personally make a difference. That your contribution is just too small to change anything. It’s just not true. The effect of you doing the right thing will inevitably be felt by you as well as those around you. Most importantly, by sometimes cooking for your dog they will feel much better both physically and mentally.

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𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞

It’s normal for puppies to make little mistakes. But when your conscientious canine has suddenly stopped making it to the backyard in time, there could be something physically wrong that needs to be looked into.

1. Keep a minimum amount of water to drink at night (but not too much).

2. Head for the great outdoors. Take your buddy out the moment they wake up. Reward your dog every time they go out and “do” something.

3. Watch for warning signs. If your pooch is looking restless, walking in circles, or nosing the ground, you can bet that they’re not looking for a lost ring. Try to get them outside as soon as possible.

4. Keep a regular meal schedule. Some dogs need to go outside immediately after eating. Controlling their mealtimes will help you keep tabs on their other needs as well.

Call your vet immediately, if any changes in your dog’s usual habits persist for more than two days. Also, if the urine is discoloured or they are finding it difficult to relieve themselves.

Find out more about balanced nutrition and caring for your dog at www.equals.dog

Equals – Balanced recipes. Balanced bodies and minds. Finding balance will help improve your dog’s health. Balance is about tending to all their bodily needs, both physically and mentally. EQUALS can help, providing balanced tailor-made recipes, specially formulated supplements and all-natural multivitamins.