🌸 Springtime Dog Care Tips: Grooming, Allergies & Outdoor Safety for a Happy & Healthy Pup

Spring is here - longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of time to explore the outdoors with your pup. But with the changing season comes new challenges for your dog’s health and routine. At The Estes Paw, we’re all about keeping dogs happy and thriving with simple, natural treats made from real ingredients.

Here’s how to support your dog this spring with grooming tips, allergy relief, and outdoor safety advice, plus how our air-dried dog chews and single-ingredient organ treats fit into the picture.

🛁 Spring Dog Grooming Tips: Handling Shedding Season Naturally

As temperatures rise, dogs start to shed their winter coats. This natural process helps them stay cool - but it also means more hair around your home and potential matting in your dog’s coat.

How to help your dog during shedding season:

• Brush them regularly using a de-shedding tool or slicker brush

• Bathe your dog with a gentle, non-irritating shampoo (VCA Guide to Bathing Your Dog)

• Keep grooming sessions short and reward-based

Pro tip: Turn grooming time into bonding time with a high-value reward. Our Turkey Tendons and Pig Ear Strips are the perfect post-brush treat, single-ingredient, high-protein, and fully satisfying for even the pickiest pups.

🌼 Dog Allergies in Spring: What to Look For + What to Feed

Just like humans, dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies in the spring. Common allergens include grass, pollen, mold spores, and dust mites. Symptoms to watch for:

• Excessive licking or chewing

• Watery eyes and sneezing

• Red or irritated skin

• Ear infections

If your pup is showing signs of discomfort, consult your veterinarian first to determine the best treatment plan. In the meantime, avoid processed treats with fillers and artificial ingredients that can make symptoms worse.

Instead, reach for simple, clean options like our Bison Liver Organ or Beef Heart Chews. These natural dog treats for sensitive stomachs are made without grains, additives, or preservatives - just nutrient-rich organ meat your dog’s system can easily digest.

🔗 Learn more from VCA Animal Hospitals on dog allergies

🌞 Spring Outdoor Safety for Dogs: Hikes, Walks & Backyard Fun

With warmer weather comes more outdoor fun - trail walks, camping trips, and park visits. But springtime adventures also introduce new risks:

Here’s how to protect your dog outdoors this season:

• Do a tick and flea check after every outing (especially after walking through tall grass) – Try this flea/tick spray from Kin & Kind. 

• Bring fresh water and a collapsible bowl like the Ruffwear Trail Runner™ Bowl

• Avoid walking during peak heat (typically 11am–3pm)

• Be mindful of hot pavement - if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws

Training or recall practice outside? Don’t forget to bring high-value training treats. Our Beef Lung Bites break easily into smaller pieces, making them ideal for positive reinforcement while you're out and about.

🐾 Support Your Dog’s Wellness with Natural Dog Treats

Whether you're managing allergies, brushing out winter fur, or heading out on a spring hike, The Estes Paw is here to help. Our treats are:

• Single-ingredient

• Air-dried for optimal nutrition

• Sourced in the USA

• Free from preservatives, fillers, and artificial additives

Our full collection of natural chews, bones, and organ treats is designed with your dog’s health and happiness in mind, no nonsense.

Celebrate Spring with The Estes Paw Co. 💛

Spring is the perfect season to reconnect with your dog - and there's no better way to show them love than with wholesome treats that support their health

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