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The other night, my dog was having some issues with an upset stomach, etc.  I remembered that one time in the past, a vet had told me it’s OK to give a dog Pepto Bismol, but I wanted to be sure it was OK, so I started googling for information, and I came across this GREAT article that I wanted to share with everyone.  It’s a list of 70 of the most common things that people ask… Can I give my dog?  There’s also a lot of other very helpful information, so give it a look if you’re a dog owner!

http://www.marvelousproducts.com/Can-I-give-my-dog-p/information-can-i-give-my-dog.htm

As always, feel free to comment!

With all the rain this May/June, you obviously haven’t needed to do much watering for your lawn yet! Just because the sun has been out for a few days doesn’t mean you need to start now. You want your lawn to have a healthy, deep root system, this is just one of many reasons NOT to turn your irrigation on yet. Deeper roots draw moisture from a larger volume of soil, and therefore, require less irrigation.

There are 2 tests you can use to determine if your yard is dry enough to start watering. The first is a screwdriver test. Adequate solk moisture at 6 to 8 inches deep is sufficient to maintain grasses during the summer. A long slender screwdriver pushed into the ground in several locations can give a quick assessment of the moisture condition of the soil. The screwdriver will easily penetrate to the soil depth that is still moist.

The other test is called foot-printing. Walk across your lawn late in the day and look back to see if your steps left footprints. Your footprints will appear in a lawn when the grass has low levels of water. When the blades are compressed by your feet, the low ater levels prevent the grass from springing back. If footprints remain for an extended period of time, it’s time to water.

Taller grass has a deeper root system that draws moisture from a larger volume of soil, and needs less irrigation. Grass should never be less than 2.5 inches after mowing. Mowing once a week is usually enough to maintain the proper height. A lawn that is 3 to 3.5″ will have a better chance of surviving prolonged drought and water restrictions.

To keep your root system healthy, water no more often than every third day, and make sure to turn it off after it rains. If you are served by Park City Municipal, call 615-5301 to obtain your Every Third Day watering sign, and you will be exempt from the every-other-day (odd/even) watering ordinance.

Many of these tips have been borrowed from Tom Ward of the Park City Water Conservation Taks force, so thanks to him for providing this helpful information.

If you are a person who constantly tries to do the right thing when it comes to the environment, then maybe it’s time to take a look at your pets! Here are a few ideas to help you pooch get his green on!

• Feed organic pet food! With the recent recall of more than 100 brands of pet food (some considered ‘premium’), it might be time to take a closer look at what you’re feeding your pets. I recommend Only Natural Pet Store for an excellent selection of all natural and organic pet foods! For treats and other pet products – another great resource is Jake’s Doghouse – cool stuff for cool dogs!
• Use all natural or organic pet shampoo! Many people just use human shampoo on their dog. This is not a good idea, because many formulas contain chemicals and other stuff that can irritate a dog’s skin and make him itchy. It also doesn’t rinse out very well. I recommend Newman’s Own organic oatmeal dog shampoo! This stuff smells great, and rinses out much easier!
• Consider an alternative way to deal with poo! Composters.com has some great ideas for pet waste. This keeps it out of landfills, and also keeps it from polluting the environment! CLICK HERE
• Thinking of getting another pet? Adopt! There are SO many pets out there that need homes, INCLUDING puppies, kittens, and purebred pets! Save a life instead of purchasing from a breeder. Friends of Animals is a great resource, and also look at Broken Hearts Animal Rescue for some great single pets looking for love!