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With a Huge Storm Coming Student Pleads with Teacher to Bring Her Dog to Her Favorite Class. He Told Her She was Sucking Up.

Roldan Perez
A dog in a classroom.

The winds were increasing and Hurricane Irma was gaining momentum, college student Jessica Lewis knew she had one class to attend before evacuating. She was planning to leave campus and go to her family’s home by Atlanta.

lightning, thunder, lightning storm

Jessica knew she didn’t want to get stuck in traffic or waste time going back to her apartment. She wanted to bring her dog Luna to her last class and leave directly from there. But there was one catch she needed to get permission from her college teacher.

She sent a detailed email to her professor pleading for him to say yes, even complimenting him on how great of a professor he was. Jessica even added a few cute photos of Luna to get the teacher to say yes!

Jessica crossed her fingers and hoped that he would say yes while she got ready. She was a little surprised by his response.

Prof Responds to Request

“Did you think calling me ‘cool’ would get me to say yes,” he wrote. “Because it won’t work. What will work is that she’s obviously a good girl so of course, you can bring her.”

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Things To Ponder On Why Adopting A Dog From A Shelter Is Better Than Buying One

Roldan Perez
A brown puppy to adopt.

Not every pet has similar needs except for one – each dog is longing for a family to keep them in a secure and cozy home. It is so sad to see a dog without a home. But you might be the answer to their loneliness. You can adopt a dog from a shelter, and you can have your family and friends do the same thing as well. Aside from supporting the dog pound to help more animals when you adopt one, you can also have the most devoted friend you can count on anytime.

Maybe you need someone to cuddle with while you are watching TV. Or you need a playmate to be with you when you’re hanging out in your lawn. It doesn’t matter what breed you will choose – keep in mind that they are living creatures who put their trust in you. You need to be understanding and accommodating with your new adopted dogs so you can quickly gain their trust. You might find it difficult to determine what you need to do to assist the dogs so they can adjust to your life. But you can ask help from a shelter or from dog experts to teach you how to train your new dogs.

Adoption means you are saving a dog’s life. You can extend your help by adopting a dog. You can sway your friends and loved ones to take a pet in their homes. Let your home be the dreamland of a dog who is waiting for their long lost parents.

Below are some of the factors to help you decide why adopting from a shelter is better than buying a new dog:

They are cheap

Purchasing a new puppy is relatively expensive. A dog’s price can be up to $3000. The amount is based on their breed and their place of birth. That is why adoption from a shelter is the best option because it is remarkably inexpensive. Added to that, dogs from shelters are up-to-date with their vaccines, and they can be spayed. Adopting a pet is cheaper compared to buying a new one because you need to give vaccines to your new dogs too and it will be additional costs for you.

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Top Three Reasons Why You Should Take Your Dog’s Dental Health Seriously

Roldan Perez
A close up of a white dog's mouth

Canine dental health is important and should not be neglected. However, until this day, there is only a small percentage of dog owners who regularly visit their vets for canine dental check-ups. There is even a much lesser number of owners who regularly brush their dog’s teeth. But vets and experts can’t stress enough just how important it is for a dog to have healthy gums and teeth, and here are some of the main reasons why:

To prevent bad breath

This is stating the obvious. But on a more serious note, if a dog consistently has bad breath, he may have underlying health conditions that could be serious in nature. And there’s a high chance for these underlying health conditions to have stemmed from the failure of the owner to maintain the dog’s oral hygiene.

Periodontal disease, for instance, is notorious for causing bad breath among dogs. While this disease may not be much of a problem in its initial stages, it may cause the infection to spread out to the dog’s bloodstream. It could even reach the point of infecting the organs, which could be life-threatening. So, to prevent the onset of oral-related diseases, start by maintaining your dog’s dental hygiene.

To prevent tooth and gum decay

Tooth and gum decay could lead to something serious if left untreated. If a dog’s gums and the teeth already have abscesses, he is at high risk of developing an infection, not just in the mouth, but also in his critical organs. In extreme cases, bacteria could pass through the crevices of the damaged teeth and through the deteriorated gums, and may go deep into the bloodstream – affecting multiple organs.

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Taking Care Of Your Dogs’ Dental Health

Roldan Perez
A close up of a white dog with its tongue out

Dental health is part of a dog’s overall health. As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to include dental health among the essential services you should give your dog. Veterinarians could give you good advice on what are the best dental practices for pets.

Dogs aren’t as prone to dental cavities as humans. But despite this, it’s still a dog owner’s responsibility that the pet won’t develop dental plaques, tartar or gingivitis. Sometimes, a dog will have bad breath or its teeth will turn yellow. If these dental problems are left untreated, these may lead to severe infections that could affect the liver, kidney or the heart. So, better be safe than sorry.

Here are some pointers on how to take care of your pet’s dental health.

Brush the dog’s teeth

There’s canine toothbrush available in dog supply stores. The best type is a double-headed brush with the bristles at a 45-degree angle. This brush can go and clean even below the gumlines.

At first, your pet might not enjoy brushing his teeth. It may take some time convincing him that the experience isn’t very bad at all. You’ll need just a little more effort and patience. It’s good to choose the right time to brush especially after a tiring day. If the dog is a little exhausted, he’ll stay still while you’re cleaning his teeth.

As the dog gets used to the procedure, you can increase the frequency. And to make the experience more pleasant, you can give a reward to your pet after brushing. In time, he’ll look forward to the activity.

Start early

Developing a good habit is always good when started at a young age. So while your pet is still a puppy, try to make tooth brushing a happy, comfortable and easy experience.

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