Issue #20
Did you know… not all dogs naturally know how to swim? Canines generally fall into one of three categories. There are those that can swim, those that can be taught to swim and those that should steer clear of all aqueous environments. Some pups were bred specifically to retrieve waterfowl or for water rescue. Others with shorter limbs like Dachshunds and Bulldogs usually don’t have enough thrust from their short legs to keep them afloat. Small dogs, like Maltese, are sometimes good swimmers but may become easily chilled or frightened in the water, which can increase the risk of drowning. You’ll usually know right away if your pup takes to the water - it’s a good idea to invest in a pup life jacket like these two pros.
And don’t forget your treats. They’re great for meal substitutes and having quick snacks for the pups on hand. Only 7 more days to get these green lipped mussels. Available until Sept 10th, this box has: ? Chicken Heart, ? Beef Spleen, ? Green lipped mussels, ? Lamb Weasand, ? Pig Skin, ? Turkey Neck - Check out the unboxing!! **If YOU have shellfish allergy, let us know
ICYMI… here’s a quick recap of our 1st National Dog Day in San Diego: If the Olympics included food marathons I'd be the first to join. Real Pet Food successfully celebrated National Dog Day at Doggy Ocean Beach, San Diego with so many treats for so many awesome pups. The pups had a blast joining us in Dog Olympics. The competition included activities such as musical sits to dog surfing and clean the plate games. The pups were worn out from so. much. fun!
Thanks to our Yoga instructor, Ashley Chen for her support and bonding lessons with our dogs. Many of us painfully realized that we are a lot more flexible than we thought.
Faith, professional dog surfer, accompanied by her handler, James, showed us humans and pups how it's done. Many of our newest #feedreal members also had a chance to brag about their pups' surfing skills. ?
After Dog Olympics, our three winners enjoyed prizes of Real Pet Food's popular mini box, a super chew, and a bag of treats. Can we get a holler for our next #CineReal event? It’s on Sunday, Sept. 10th at Liberty Station. We can't wait to see you there!
Five dogs turned blue in Mumbai. In the industrial zone of Taloja, India, not only are fish floating up in the local river, but dogs are turning blue. Turns out, it’s not from the chemicals in the river, but rather the dye in stagnant water on factory grounds. Supposedly non-toxic… what are your thoughts on dogs with dyed fur?
Study suggests: Coddled puppies make poor guide dogs. A study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests the way a puppy's mother raises it may be the key to the dog's success, or failure. A research team at the University of PA found that puppies destined for guide dog training are more likely to fail if they're coddled by their mothers.
Is that a direwolf? Nope, it's just a husky. Direwolves, the large and hyper-intelligent wolves found in the northern part of Westeros, are so cool on "Game of Thrones" that they're promoting new pet owners to go out and buy Huskies, who share a resemblance with the fictional wolves. The problem is not necessarily the demand for the dogs, but how much care goes into watching after them, which is prompting owners to abandon the dogs at shelters once they deal with them firsthand. GoT star Peter Dinklage is urging fans to "Stop buying huskies!" and realize the responsibility of owning a dog before they get a husky of their own and should they decide to get one, they should #adoptdontshop
Yeah right. Rover.com surveyed dog lovers and discovered that 54% of dog people would consider ending a relationship if they thought their dog didn't like their partner. Do you agree?
Madison tech startup invents a device to keep dogs safe in cars. PAWS by O-no invented a 50-cent-piece-size device to clip onto a pet's collar that relays the temperature and humidity to smartphones via Bluetooth and an app that allows owners to keep an eye on their pup in their car.