Hey, Happy Wednesday! Many of us have fears and phobias. I was on a flight last week and could see a young woman across the aisle performing breathing exercises and gripping the armrests for dear life as we came in to land. I felt for her — it’s a horrible sensation. I also see many people with a fear of dogs, which is incredibly sad but very real and something we, as dog parents, need to be sympathetic to. It doesn’t matter to them how cute or friendly your dog is, to those people they’re a source of great anxiety.
I get terrible vertigo. I don’t think that’s technically a fear, more a physical reaction. I can’t handle being on the edge of anything higher than a few feet off the ground, get dizzy looking up at tall structures,
and suffer a full dose of the heebie-jeebies when I see those old pictures of untethered skyscraper construction workers eating their lunches on suspended girders in the sky. I don't like glass floors, bungee jumps, or tightrope walking. Even driving over bridges gives me the willies.
I do have one genuine phobia, though: going to the dentist. This is getting worse with age. I’ve had a couple of experiences where the local anesthetic hasn’t worked properly and it’s been like that horrific scene in Marathon Man.
Even a routine check-up makes me anxious — I break out in a cold sweat
at the thought of scraping, poking or things that make high-pitched noises. I’d happily have every dental treatment under heavy sedation, but apparently that’s not how it works… Of course, dental care is crucial for humans so I have to either face up to my fears or risk a mouth gummier than a gummy bear wearing gumshoes in Gum Springs, Virginia. Same goes for dogs. We advise you on which foods are better for your dog, but if your dog can’t chew, or is in pain, or has awful breath, that advice alone is not enough. We need to look after their teeth and gums. After all, they can’t use a toothbrush without opposable thumbs. February is Pet Dental Health Month (as I always say, there’s a day, week or month for everything). Therefore, I’ve pulled out some of our dental health features for you to read. Loosely tooth-related, I want to mention our new Facebook group. It’s a great place for friendly and useful discussions, to learn and share stories. As a welcome gift, the first 50 people to share a photo of their happy dog to the group will get 12 weeks’ supply of pawTree's Plaque Control dental chews free (terms and conditions apply*). Now, that’s something to put a smile on your face.
Until next time, Andrew Editor
The Dog Food Advisor
Saving Good Dogs From Bad Dog Food *This welcome gift giveaway is not affiliated with Meta, and is only open to US-based people over the age of 18. Only one free gift per person. If you're one of the first 50 people to post, we will approach you via Facebook messenger to find out your dog's size, so you can be sent the right amount for a 12-week supply, as well as your name & a postal address for your welcome gift to be sent
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