overheating · summer · Jun 28, 2024

Summer-ize your pup’s routine!

The temperatures are climbing across the country! It's time for temporary summer routine changes for our pet's health and safety.

Here’s Woof Creek’s ‘Summer-izing’ List to beat the heat and still keep the fur kids active and fulfilled!

The ‘Summer-izing’ Hot List!

Shift walk and outdoor play schedules to early mornings and/or evenings to avoid peak temperatures
Easy paw washer for dewy morning paws
Handheld shower head for quick in-bath paw rinse
Shorten walk
Plan a shady route
Walk with a reflective golf umbrella like this one
Deerskin leather paw booties like these Dog Mocs for any unavoidable hot pavement
Cooling vests: thin, light colored or reflective (our favorite is this one (link) from Kyeese
Cooling mats for post-walk rest, or access to a tiled area
A portable fan like the Ryobi Cordless fan (link) or this clip on rechargeable misting fan
Lots of cool (not cold) filtered water throughout the day
Increase indoor playtime and enrichment
Check out this remote treat throwing toy for tasty fun + exercise!
Snuffle mats, lick mats, puzzles and ball throwing toys are also a go-to!
Woof Creek limited-ingredient treats are a perfect fit for the above toys + tools (and your kiddo’s healthy lifestyle!)! Use this code [TREATS4HEAT] for a free treat sampler with any $45 purchase at WoofCreek.com!!
Hydrate dry food/kibble with water, kefir, whole yogurt and/or bone broth
Car rides!
Walks through pet-friendly venues like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. are enriching and great training and socializing opportunities!
Indoor agility or training classes make for great bonding experiences!

Overheating danger zone starts at 85°+, stay vigilant! Bring your dog to a cooler indoor setting and offer them small amounts of COOL water (not ice cold; as it water may cause shock) if you notice signs of overheating.

These signs include:

Heavy panting
Pale/red gums
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive drooling
Lethargy
Disorientation

While heat tolerance varies for individual dogs and can be influenced by age, weight and breed, keeping your dog indoors amidst extreme temperatures is vital. Check out this temperature safety chart below for more information about temperature safety danger zones

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Wonderful!!

I have always disliked traditional flea and tick meds and our dogs had not been on anything for awhile. Then we found our first ticks... We love to go hiking and be in the woods so I searched and found this product. We've been using Flea and Tick Defense (along with the matching spray) for over a year now and I cannot say enough good things about it!! Our dogs are protected and I don't have to worry about horrible chemicals in their systems.

I waited three months--to review Woof Creek Flea + tick and Flea defense spray.

I hope that this honest review of Woof Creek Flea + Tick powder and Flea + Tick Defense spray, will help a few pup owners who are completely distressed by fleas, as we were. We live in a warm climate & became infested with fleas very quickly! We have a five year old, English Cocker Spaniel. We had also brought home a 12 week old Springer Spaniel who was highly allergic to fleas. Our new pup started losing his fur due to flea allergies. I searched out, and also purchased MANY, MANY holistic flea products. I even made my own organic flea repel sprays from "proven" recipes. "Nothing" helped us! The fleas continued to grow in number, and my pups became more miserable! I found myself hand picking fleas several times daily, and I was becoming quite frustrated. My process: I decided on ONE single dose of the "nasty" chemical laden Advantage product, as a means to rid my home and dogs of the flea infestation. (Search: Dr Judy Morgan for the "top five" chemical flea products-- to avoid using, at all cost). I chose one single dose of Advantage for each dog that was "JUST UNDER" their actual size and weight. This smaller dose ( for each dog ) did kill the fleas on the dogs and inside of my home for three weeks. During the third week, I started my dogs on a more holistic process of using the Woof Creek Flea + Tick Defense powder in my dogs morning meals each day. I also sprayed the backs of my dogs legs with Woof Creek's Flea + Tick Defense, before our morning & evening walks. I started ( and am still using ) the Tickless flea tags as well ( I do not know if they work ). I also ordered a pet vacuum, as an aid to rid my dogs of fleas after walks. We were then able to gain control over the fleas!!! We ( and the dogs ) began to relax over the past three + months. In time, my Spaniel's fur began to grow back ( three months later, he once again, has a beautiful full coat ). I should mention that our walks are no longer in areas where there are as many fleas ( do your research on where fleas like to hang out ). As of late, I started giving Flea + Tick powder in the food every other day ( as I am still a bit hesitant about giving my dogs Neem each day ). We were still doing well--ish against the fleas, but more recently, I have slacked off on adding the the powder to my dogs food even more, and had also run out of my Flea + Tick defense spray. . . I am now noticing that the fleas are quite rapidly increasing in number. I just placed my second order for the flea + Tick powder, and also the Flea defense spray with Woof Creek. I am very thankful that these flea products were developed by Woof Creek!! This being said---I found that the powder product took quite a while to fully kick in, at least three weeks, so give it plenty of time to work for your dog.
I am also finding that even when given each day, the Woof Creek products do not keep ALL fleas off of "my" dogs. We still come home with none to a few fleas, on both dogs after walks. I use my Amazon, 89.00 "Home run pet vacuum" after each walk, to flush out any fleas, onto my dogs belly area. From there, I can easily pick them off & deposit them directly into the vacuum hose.
Note: we only used the "Advantage" product one time---three months ago, in effort to rid our home and dogs of the flea infestation. Since this time, I have used the above, Holistic process for my pups. To anyone reading this, you can do it!! You "can" get a handle on your dogs fleas without the monthly chemical doses, that could greatly harm or even kill your pet. Good luck with your own process!! My family owes a huge thank you, and shout out to Woof Creek! Woof, Woof, Thank you so very much for your flea products!!!

Easy to mix with my dogs food.

Flea and tick prevention

I have been using this product for a few months now and although we have pulled off a few ticks it is no where near what it could be without using anything. We feel that this works wonders for her and we feel much better knowing we are not giving her harmful chemicals.

Great natural alternative for flea and tick prevention

I have been using this product for a few months. Although we have pulled off a couple of ticks, it is nowhere near what it could be without using anything. We live in a highly infested tick area, so it is unrealistic to say that they will not get any ticks on them. If I am diligent with the spray and the powder it works wonders. I feel better knowing I am not giving my dogs harmful chemicals.

Stress Free

My rescue came from an abuse household. I have had her for about two years and we are slowly rebuilding trust and confidence. I have been using their product for anxiety for about two weeks now. I have been topping Harleys food with it and I definitely notice a difference. She is more calm, sleeping more because she is relaxing better and it's helping her confidence. Thank you, I love to see my baby drift right to sleep anywhere with her little baby tongue stuck out. 🥰

I immediately starting using this for my boy but he’s still itching. I have become a mini supplement store at this point. I’m going to keep using it in hopes it eventually gives him relief but I have tried everything. He doesn’t eat kibble. Cessorex, quercetin, mushrooms, multiple baths with 4legged shampoo, CBD topical & Ease from cbd dog health. Ginger root. Turmeric. Coconut oil. I am at a loss here.

Immunity & Allergy Support meal topper is working for my 12 year old

My dog needed a monthly Cytopoint shop to reduce itching/scratching. Thanks to Woof Creek's Immunity & Allergy Support meal topper the Cytopoint shot is not necessary every month.

So far so good.

It's too early to tell the real results of the supplement for our dog. She is tolerating the dosage she is currently taking which is the 4-spoon dosage. I'm positive it will her stiffness. It's only been a few weeks. I will give an update on her in the future.

Didn’t work for my dog

The flea n tick did not work for my dog. Was on it almost 2 months. I had several live ticks attached to my dog so far this summer

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