tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68707075372342399632024-03-05T23:04:43.055-08:00Pets CornerPets Corner--Dogs and Cats Caring Tips For Pet's Lovers.Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-25766741881159949232013-04-06T01:08:00.000-07:002013-04-06T01:47:52.749-07:00“Basic Principles In A Dog Lovers Club”<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US">There are lots of dog lovers clubs in the
US that offer a lot more for both the dog lovers and their dogs. Here are some
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<span lang="EN-US">The American Kennel Club has a dog lovers
sections called “For the Love of the Purebred Dog”. This article is more than a
canine purebred section. It is dedicated to living at home with dogs. This dog
club gives informative and educational materials pertaining to pet care,
training, nutrition and a lot more. It also includes funny stories, art, pet
history and the more popular Companion Animal Recovery method. There are also
more popular sites like the dog breeds and events page. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The American Mixed Breed Obedience
Registration or (AMBOR) on the other hand was created in 1983 with the
objective of taking into accounts the perseverance and accolades in obedience
contests of mix breed dogs and handlers. This dog lovers club also gives
support and inspiration to dog handlers. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">1. Mixed-breeds</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Unlimited full membership is open to
handlers and owners of mixed-breed dogs as long as the pet is spayed and nails
are cut. There should be front and side photo shots of the dog that will be
included in the application. This is the ticket to all the obedience and
agility programs, automatic tabulation in the agility and obedience nationwide
ranking system. This also includes a given eligibility for the annual awards.</span></div>
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AMBOR highlights (AMBOR’S newsletter) and on the website. The member will be
eligible to any agility and obedience national competition in the future. Dogs
with assigned numbers are marked as purebred and should be enlisted as a
purebred. Also, dogs that are listed as mixed-breeds that are given a number
based on the owner’s application causes its membership to be changed to a
status of a purebred. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Purebred dogs can be listed with AMBOR with
a rule that entry is limited to the AMBOR-supported agility program. All dogs
that are purebred, listed with AMBOR and exhibits AMBOR-supported programs on
agility will have competition points monitored and there will be an automatic
issuance of certificates.</span></div>
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AMBOR are not qualified to be a part of the agility and obedience scoring
systems. They will also not be included in the website on highlights and not
qualified for any mixed-breeds national competition in the future. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Handlers that register to the
AMBOR-supported trials on agility should put their AMBOR number on the form at
the club’s entrance so that competition points will be monitored.</span></div>
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In male both of the testes are removed, in female kittens the ovaries and uterus are removed. Both procedures are done under anaesthetic so during the operation your cat will feel no pain. Because the cut is so small the pain is minimal for the cats and the vet will usually administer a pain relief injection which will reduce your cats ability to feel pain while recovering from the operation.</div>
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Female neutered felines are less likely to call (that horrible noise that they make when they are in season) and males are less likely to spray. Both sexes are less likely to wander, reducing the possibility of them getting lost or stuck in a strangers garage or shed.</div>
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If you have a male kitty then their urine will not smell as strong after they've had the operation. Both sexes also require less food after the procedure so you'll save money on pet food.</div>
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Here are some tips to help deal with the situation, understand what's going on, and solve the problem so you and your canine companion can remain friends.</div>
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<b>First you need to understand the underlying cause of the problem.</b></div>
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A dog does not just start peeing in his own house for the fun of it. Ask yourself if your dog is peeing in the house or merely marking his territory?</div>
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A big clue is normally found in the location. If the dog is peeing against upright objects then it is probably an attempt to mark his territory. Male dogs normally cock their legs when they pee so they necessarily pee against upright objects. A good clue is the amount of urine involved. If you're drowning in the stuff it's a pretty sure bet that your dog is regarding the house as his new toilet and you need to discourage him. Should you have only small puddles to deal with, then the cause is more likely to be related to marking territory.</div>
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Copious amounts normally means the dog is urinating because he feels the need to do so and either couldn't, or didn't want to, go out. If your dog pees during the night it might be a good plan to let him drink more earlier, rather than later at night, and take him outside for a pee before going to bed.</div>
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A dog has a sense of smell that is significantly more developed than that of a human. (This is one of the reasons they are used as sniffer dogs by Police Forces around the world to find explosives or drugs.) While his urine might smell offensive to humans, to other dogs it is as good as a letter. It tells them who he is, and whether he or she is available to mate. It also establishes dominance over other dogs ("I was here first, so this is my turf"ý), and helps to dispel his feelings of insecurity and builds confidence.</div>
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If your dog is struggling with confidence problems, any sudden change in his home environment can trigger this behaviour. For instance; the arrival of a new baby may mean that your dog is now not getting as much attention as previously. Changes such as this engender anxiety and may cause marking behaviour.</div>
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Absolutely. Small dogs are more inclined to pee inside the house than larger dogs; males are more likely to mark than females. Two or more dogs in the same house may regard each other as competition and are then more prone to marking.</div>
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While marking is a natural thing for your dog to do, he needs to understand that he is not allowed to do this inside the house.</div>
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If this is a recent development with a dog that has never exhibited this type of behaviour the best thing you can do is take him to the vet. It is possible that there may be an underlying medical condition, such as a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) that causes his incontinence.</div>
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Neutering at an early age can prevent the habit forming, or can stop marking behaviour. Of course neutering is not always an option should you want him to breed, but it's best to discuss this with your vet before taking any irreversible action.</div>
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You could also try the Supervision Method and try to catch him in the act. Dogs learn (much as humans do) by operational conditioning. Watch your dog closely for when he starts exhibiting signs that he might be thinking of marking. Such signs can include sniffing, or circling in spots where he has marked before. When he starts to lift his leg make some noise to distract him and get his attention. Give him a clear "NO"ý command and divert his attention. If he really needs to pee, take him outside to play ball or something, and he will do it outside the house. If he wanted to mark the distraction will have changed his mind. Remember to be consistent every time you see him exhibiting marking symptoms, or attempting to mark.</div>
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Please do not shout at him, rant or rave, or hit him at any time - you will only make the problem worse.</div>
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In order to speed up the learning process be sure to lavish praise upon him when he pees where you want him to. Dogs learn fastest from positive responses to their behaviour.</div>
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Clean the spots where he marked, or peed thoroughly, but don't use ammonia. Dog urine contains ammonia and instead of deterring him it will only make him think some other strange dog is leaving messages. Instead, use a solution of water and vinegar to wash the areas thoroughly.</div>
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If you don't make too much of a fuss over the whole thing you can easily change your dog's behaviour and get him to pee where you want him to, i.e. outside the house!</div>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Is there some sort of explanation or the dogs just sick of the normal way of peeing.</div>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-50830991413758261742011-09-26T23:23:00.000-07:002011-09-26T23:56:26.169-07:00Be aware of your French Bulldog puppies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Affectionate, good-natured, funny, and interesting and alertness—all represents the essential qualities for the perfect wonderful companion. And all exactly illustrates the French bulldog puppies. "Frenchies," as they are nicknamed, were initially have an attractive personality and has their unique characteristics of its own. Here are few ways to care and aware for this delightful dog with the charming look.</div>
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1)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Sterilize or neuter your French Bulldog.</b> Spaying female bulldog before the first heat prevents them from breast cancer and reduces the chance of uterine infections. Neutering male French bulldogs before age four prevents testicular cancer; helps them to sustain a healthy prostate and control violent behavior.</div>
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2)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Take your French Bulldog puppy for regular medical checkups and stay update on vaccinations, bug and heartworm anticipatory</b>. You can also undertake your companion a monthly home assessment of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, teeth and gums.</div>
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3)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Keep your Frenchies teeth cleaned efficiently on a periodic basis.</b> Assured veterinarians and pets teeth-cleaning professionals recommend anesthesia-free cleanings. Anesthesia can be dangerous for a French Bulldog breeder, due to their respiratory system; however their laid-back personality allows these types of trials can be done without an anesthetic.</div>
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4)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Maintain your French Bulldog at a perfect healthy weight.</b> Overweight Frenchies likely to suffer in swollen abdomen and breathing trouble. Feed them a good quality, grain-free or little granules, natural dog food includes actual meat and/or vegetables or a compromised natural diet with real meat and other fresh foods, which will result in less gassiness. Uncooked diet also works well for French Bulldog puppies.</div>
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5)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Take your Frenchie every day for small walk.</b> French Bulldog puppies are exact fit for apartment life and especially very active indoors, but still they require regular exercise.</div>
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6)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Brush your French Bulldog puppies weekly </b>once with help of a rubber brush or rubber grooming hand to get rid of their loose and dead hair. They are regular shedders only.</div>
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7)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Clean your French Bulldog puppies attractive face folds and mouth</b> frequently with a warm, wet washcloth, since they tend to slaver.</div>
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8)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Bathe your French Bulldog whenever necessary</b>. Usually every two months will be reasonable. Clean the ears with help a cotton ball and baby oil or else by means of ear cleaning solution for dogs. Maintain your Frenchie's nails trimmed to a comfortable length if needed.</div>
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9)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>French Bulldogs have a tough time adapting their body temperature because of their shorter nose. </b>Warm climates can be fairly complicated on the French Bulldog breeds, and if proper care is not taken, can bring in death of the dog.</div>
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10)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Creature a flat-nosed breed,</b> French Bulldogs are at risk to heat stroke and won’t work well in severe temperatures, either hot or cold. Remain them in air conditioning during the summer and administrate their outdoor activity so they won't exceed themselves and become overheated.</div>
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11)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Be cautious around your swimming pools</b>. Majority French bulldogs won’t able to swim. They even can’t bear rough handling so always be soft in handy and action.</div>
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While it looks as though cancer affects a growing number of people in our society, it is also affecting larger numbers of our pets. It might seem like more pets are affected by cancer than in the past, but in reality we are recognizing and diagnosing the condition more frequently.<br />
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As our pets live longer and fuller lives with better medical and health care, they are being touched by cancer in much the same ways we are. A diagnosis of cancer can be confusing, but it is not always a death sentence for our cats and dogs. There are numerous areas in which one should be informed.<br />
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Cancer is not one single disease. Rather, it is an overgrowth of damaged cells that can literally spring from any tissue in the body. This means there are many different forms cancer takes. Some times the tumor is benign, or a localized tumor that does not metastasize or spread to other parts of the body. Other times it is malignant, meaning cancer cells are able to spread throughout the body by way of the bloodstream or through the vessels of the lymph system.<br />
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Most cancers are identified through a variety of different symptoms. These are quite frequently not recognized as cancer warnings by the pet owner. The American Veterinary Medical Association has identified a Top Ten list to help pet owners identify cancer symptoms in dogs and cats:<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 2. Sores that do not heal</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 3. Weight loss</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 4. Loss of appetite</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 6. Offensive odor</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 7. Difficulty eating or swallowing</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 9. Persistent lameness or stiffness</span><br style="color: #0b5394;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;"> 10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating</span><br />
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These symptoms are not always cancer related, but they should always be investigated, especially as a pet ages. Many kinds of cancers become more prevalent with age.<br />
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Once your pet has received a cancer diagnosis, your veterinarian will want to determine what extent the cancer or tumor is currently at. This is a conventional method of developing both a prognosis as well as the treatment protocol for your pet.<br />
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Depending on what kind of cancer it is and where it is located, a variety of tests may be performed including things like blood tests, biopsies, radiographs, ultrasounds, and endoscopy among other things.<br />
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Treatment is based solely on the type and extent of the cancer. If it is a localized tumor, surgery is one of the first actions in order to "debulk" and remove it. These tumors have the best chance of correcting.<br />
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Other times more treatment will be necessary. Additional options include radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. A concerned pet owner should always ask as many questions as possible and do the right research to understand the situation. It's okay to ask for a second opinion, especially from a board certified veterinary oncologist.<br />
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There is no one right answer when treating a pet for cancer. Many factors must be weighed such as the type of cancer, the severity, the prognosis, and the quality of life. For example, if a dog or cat is an elderly animal with bone cancer, will the quality of life be good to remove a limb if the others suffer from arthritis?<br />
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In a surprisingly high number of cases the use of alternative medicine and supplements offers an excellent addition to cancer treatment. These therapies can help boost immune systems, relieve nausea, calm digestive tracts, provide necessary anti-oxidants, and remove toxins (like residue from chemotherapy) from the system.<br />
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Gary Le Mon is a master herbalist specializing in natural health care for dogs and cats. His formulations include TripleSure Natural Flea & Tick Spray and DentaSure All-Natural Oral Care Spray & Gel plus many more.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Bad breath is not always a sign of bad dental hygiene in your English Bulldog puppy. It could be something more serious. Here are some things to look out for and how to avoid getting bad breath.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Usually, bad breath is caused by built up plaque or tartar that leaves odor-causing bacteria between the teeth, in the gums and along the tongue. This can lead to gum diseases, tooth decay and even tooth loss. That’s why brushing your English Bulldog puppy’s teeth is so important.</b> Sometimes, even regular brushings can leave behind plaque or tartar. Talk to your vet about scheduling regular cleanings to be sure everything is healthy in your pup’s mouth.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You may be concerned if your pup’s breath smells fruity or sweet. This could mean diabetes for your English Bulldog puppy. If his breath smells like urine, it could be a sign of a problem with his kidneys. Or if he has foul breath coupled with vomiting and a yellow color to his gums and eyes, this could be a problem with his liver.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But don’t worry – it may not be something that serious at all. Sometimes, even if the teeth are clean and there are no problems with the kidneys, liver or diabetes, it could be something happening in the lungs or gastrointestinal tract. Your vet may suggest that you switch your English Bulldog puppy to another food to help with proper digestion and cut down on his bad breath. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many treats and bones on the market that promote healthy teeth and fresh breath. Dental health is just as important for your English Bulldog puppy as it is for us so keeping up with his teeth cleaning and vet check-ups will keep him healthy and happy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pets especially dog and cat are known to be a favorite companion of people. They serve as a family member, best friend, or just a toy to hug each day. To be able to do this, your pets must be taken care of.</b> Having a pet is a great duty, because like humans, they need to be in perfect condition to be in a position to perform their most basic functions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nevertheless, responsibility comes with a price tag. Special time, in addition to the monetary aspect of needing your pets taken to the veterinarian to undergo fundamental exams are one of the couple of factors why possessing a pet is a huge liability. Reports show that the bulk of veterinarian visits are spur-of-the-moment due to emergencies. Doing so produces a feeling of frustration to its owners because of the extra outlay of these unforeseen circumstances. Furthermore, new government mandated tests for your pets are always being applied, that leads to a more expensive health care industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Latest changes have revolutionized pet care industry these days. Veterinarians now have access to distinct human diagnostic resources for example magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) and CT scans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Diagnoses carried out for human beings 20 years ago are in reality diagnosed in animals today. Given these changes, owner-pet care expenses have increased dramatically. These costs helped to explain the rising pet care insurance acquisitions for the past ten years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pet care insurance helps subsidize pet care costs through reimbursements on veterinary charges, diagnostic examinations and diagnostic treatments. </b>Nevertheless, similar to human insurance policies, pet care insurance have their exclusions such as the type of pet, breed and age.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dogs are in fact more costly to look after rather than cats. It is because they are typically sicker, and visit vets twice as often as cats. Pure breeds are given a higher premium by most pet care insurance companies because of their unique needs, rather than cross breeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As well, similar to human insurance policies, the older your pet is, the higher the premium for the pet. It is suggested that you obtain a pet care insurance policy as early as feasible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One needs to do research to obtain the most applicable pet care insurance to ones own pet. Doing research often leads to cost savings and being aware of what's the most complete plan for you and your pet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Allow me to share</b><b> some guidelines in choosing a customized pet care insurance:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. Compare pet care insurance companies. This may assist you to find the most cost efficient pet care provider for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. Set aside an sum for pet care. Setting aside a reasonable sum for medical will shield you from unexpected incidents of your pet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. Explore around your vicinity for inexpensive vets which provide identical services of the more expensive veterinarians. The essential thing will be the service that you need is done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4. It will not hurt should you ask for samples. Like human insurance care, pharmaceutical companies give free samples to see if their products work. Check with your vet if there are free samples.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5. Diet. Like with people, it's less expensive for your pets if their weight is regarded as healthy, as opposed to being underweight or overweight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6. Thoroughly evaluate your insurance policies before signing. You have to understand the fine print in pet care insurance policies so that you can completely comprehend the inclusion and exclusions within the policy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While pet care insurance may well not appear important now, trust me when I say, that as a pet owner myself this is something which can save you from both mental and financial anguish if and whenever you possess a sick or critically hurt pet and are faced with huge veterinarian bills to guarantee your pet of the best care and treatment possible. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over 50% of the population allows their dog to stay indoors and sleep on the couch or in their owner’s bed. For those of you who are interested in building a dog house </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">for you beloved pet here are some simple rules to follow when considering what type of shelter you want to provide.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SQ4giLSFL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SQ4giLSFL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AZND%2BPaWL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AZND%2BPaWL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. You should begin your dog house building process by making sure the house is big enough to accommodate your animal’s potential adult size. Humans enjoy having about 2 feet of air above us in a room in order to live without feeling claustrophobic. Your dog will probably also enjoy having that much room. The comfort zone for both humans and dogs is about 1/3 of their standing height. To figure out how much room the dog will need get out a tape measure and measure your dog. Measure him standing straight up, sitting on his haunches and above all measure the full dimension of the dog when he is the most comfortable, relaxed and stretched out position he can get into. Your dog should be able to look out the front entrance while both standing up and sitting. So the dog will not have to significantly lover his front shoulders or scrape his belly make sure that entrance is high enough. Stand over the dog and measure the width of the widest point of the animal’s shoulders.</span><br />
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aZ2o59EsL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aZ2o59EsL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pTuUWTrhL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pTuUWTrhL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Remember to raise the dog house several inches from the ground to allow air and water to flow underneath. To dissuade pests from invading the dog house and taking your dogs health into consideration remember how important ventilation is. Put in a few nickel-sized holes in the walls under the eaves. Install a wind block inside the house so the dog can use the heat of its own body to warm up the area if it is really cold or windy outside. Consider adding a partial wall which will allow your </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">dog to escape the bad weather. Your animal can choose to just sleep in the entry room or go around the inner archway maze wall into the inner sanctum. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your beloved pet would probably love having a pillow or some sort of bedding to sleep on.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. To avoid rain coming into the dog house make the floor just a bit slanted toward the doorway and build the roof a little bit slanted, as well. Make sure the house is well insulated but you should not paint the inside.</span><br />
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VI8zSGgIL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VI8zSGgIL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 4. In the United States most storms come from the south and west so make sure the dog house faces a different direction. Most dog house plans suggest that the dog house door faces east. The cold air will not be able to whip through the entryway then.</span><br />
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nQIM8koGL._AA115_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Product Details" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nQIM8koGL._AA115_.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. It is suggested that you put hinges on the roof of the dog house. This makes it easier for you to clean out your dog’s home. You should clean the dog’s house as often as you give your dog a bath.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your dog lives outside then he deserves to have a comfortable place to sleep and get out of harsh weather. Hopefully these easy tips on building a dog house will help you get started.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can take the easy option and throw some discount cat feed into a bowl for your feline friend, but will she remain your friend for long if you don't give a bit more thought into what you feed her? Here is some advice that will have her purring with delight at feeding time, and keep her healthy at the same time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In order to keep your cat or kitten healthy, you need to choose quality foods that will provide him with nutrients he needs. But, what are they? You can’t just give your cat any type of food that is available. There are several things you should do to improve your cat’s nutrition.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the first few weeks, the food will come from mom cat. But, when he begins to reach the age of four to six weeks, he needs to supplement his foods with canned kitten food or you can provide him with dry cat food that is softened with water. At eight weeks, he should be weaned from the mother and eating kitten food solely. The breeder at this point can allow him to be adopted and should provide you with some of the food that he is eating. If you plan to switch brands, you can do so but make sure that you mix the food together until he is used to it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Growing kittens will eat a good amount of food. They are growing very fast and need it. They will eat more than once a day. They are likely to eat up to four smaller meals until they are six months old. You should give him plenty of clean water as well. Remember, kittens have smaller stomachs and need smaller amounts but use a lot of energy nonetheless.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At six months, the cat will begin to taper off in growing. He will likely be less active as well. This means you can cut back to feeding him to two or three meals a day. You should not change from kitten food to adult food since he is still growing.</span><br />
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At a year, you can provide him with adult food. Adult cats will eat when they are hungry so you can simply leave a dish filled with dry food for him. But, if he overeats and becomes overweight, he will need to be limited to eating twice a day instead. If you give him canned food, you can still offer dry food as well. Canned food should not be left out all day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To purchase cat food, you should look for the types that have protein sources in the first few ingredients that are listed. You should make sure that the food is well balanced too. If the cat has problems that are health related look for foods designed to help with these conditions. </span><br />
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Many cats will enjoy both wet and dry food. But, some are finicky about it. If your cat does not seem to like dry cat food, moisten it or provide him with regular check ups at the vet to keep his teeth clean. Providing well balanced food for your cat will allow him to live a healthy, long life.</span>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-19330956948419754522010-12-29T22:13:00.000-08:002010-12-29T23:21:30.127-08:00Deaf Dog Hearing Aid<a href="http://dogs.icanhascheezburger.com/2010/12/23/cute-puppy-pictures-basement-puppy-shows/"><img alt="cute puppy pictures - Basement Puppy shows his human what it feels like to be on a short leash." height="332px" src="http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/f2030b22-4992-43bb-aa06-d56931865433.jpg" title="cute puppy pictures - Basement Puppy shows his human what it feels like to be on a short leash." width="500px" /></a><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>You anticipate to listen to what is going around you. Typically you even want to listen to be alerted to danger. Deaf dogs have the same wants, however we anticipate them to adapt to life without their hearing. Some deaf dogs can, so why use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3Ddeaf%2Bdog%2Bhearing%2Baids%26x%3D9%26y%3D12&tag=digipixels-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">hearing aids for deaf dogs</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=digipixels-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />in any respect?</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is amazing what number of deaf dogs live well up into their teens these days. This is as a result of the good veterinarians and their modern techniques. As in humans, the older the dogs population will get, the more certain situations will probably be prevalent. Hearing loss is one among these conditions.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>How do I find if my dog has a hearing problem ?</b> You possibly can call him and he will not respond. Or perhaps he will, however provided that he is looking right at you. He may even gaze the wrong direction to discover you whenever you call him. You would possibly notice that he seems to be sleeping all the time, and whenever you attempt to wake him up, you possibly can not without moving him. And, identical to a toddler with hearing problems, he might be fussing with his ears or moving his head around.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=deaf%20dogs%20hearing%20aids&url=search-alias%3Daps">Hearing aids for deaf dogs</a> would be the solution for these problems. Some clinics provide a hearing test to deaf dogs . When the check is completed, the dog owner will know what sort of hearing loss the animal suffers from and if anything may be done about it. The clinic makes use of hearing aids for deaf dogs in a plan that involves getting the dog used to the aid. This takes a couple of month during which the loudness is slowly raised until it's at the most effective level. The hearing aids cost about $250 each. These applications for hearing aids for deaf dogs allow the deaf dogs to get settled in to using them without an excessive amount of discomfort.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One kind of hearing aids for deaf dogs is a contraption that is mounted on a dog collar. The container with the hearing aid goes on the collar and tubes go from that to a foam plug that's located in the ear of the dog. It's just like a BTE (behind the ear), hearing aid in structure. Smaller deaf dogs seem to take to these gadgets pretty well, but the larger breeds do not seem to like them as much.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some companies supply ITE ( in the ear) hearing aids for deaf dogs. For these, the veterinary takes a mold of the deaf dog ear canal. This is dispatched in to the laboratory and a human ITE is built into it. There are some doubt whether or not a deaf dog will take to the testing and fitting and at last the hearing aids' being put in his ears is doubtful. Some will and a few won't. Many dog owners really feel that it is well worth the expense and the difficulty to try. In reality, there are some pet veterinary insurance coverage firms that pay the price for them.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nothing is the same to a dog when he pick up the sound of his owner's voice. He will likely be safer because he's better able to notice danger. He will be happier as a result of he will not be mistaken about unnatural changes in his world that hearing loss brings. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=deaf+dog+hearing+aids&x=9&y=12">Hearing aids for deaf dogs</a> could make their lives a lot better. To many dog owners, that's cause enough. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">About the author:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Author is the owner of this <a href="http://www.the-hearing-aid.com/">The Hearing Aid web site</a> .</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">He is also an ardent <a href="http://www.walkingisraelis.com/">Nordic Walker</a> .</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Article Source: <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/">http://www.Free-Articles-Zone.com</a></div>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-52731565953147594362010-09-30T21:59:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:05:23.325-07:00Don't Declaw Your Cat - A Humane Alternative<a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/2010/09/27/funny-pictures-tag-youre-it/"><img alt="funny pictures-Tag! You're it!" src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/299f449f-9752-491a-a587-0f99239454db.jpg" title="funny pictures Tag! You're it!" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are a cat owner, you've in all probability had a great piece of furniture or set of draperies damaged by scratching and climbing.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> No one wants to see their nice things destroyed, but please do not believe you must declaw your feline pals to be able to guard your furniture. Declawing cats and kittens is inhumane and pointless.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You see, a cat's claw isn't like a fingernail. A cat's claws are actually connected to the last bone in its toe. When a veterinarian removes the claw, he also removes that bone plus the joint for the next bone. Picture amputating the last bone in every one of your fingers! Declawed cats often grow to be aggressive, withdrawn or fearful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It helps to know the reason for the behavior to be able to uncover a natural option. Cats don't scratch and climb simply because they are evil, they do it because they are cats. These are natural instinctive behaviors. The best strategy to keep kitty from scratching fixtures or climbing window treatments is to offer an alternative in the form of a cat condo or cat tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Give Muffy or Tiger an appropriate place to scratch and climb. Get a tough cat tree that is sufficiently tall to let him or her climb up and look down on the world. Make sure to include a scratching post of sisal rope or some equivalent materials wrapped around the trunk. Your pet cat doesn't want to ruin your furniture, he merely wants to groom his nails and climb.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is possible to build a cat condo or buy one. In any case, explore the World wide web for design suggestions. You'll discover cat trees ranging from very basic to extremely elaborate. The essential thing is that it really is tough and offers your kitty a spot to climb and scratch. When buying on line, remember that cat trees may be rather large so search for free shipping.</span><br />
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<b>It may be surprising but many dogs suffer from allergies, both environmental and food, and French Bulldogs can react very easily. You may not know how to recognize the symptoms when you don’t know what they are.</b><br />
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Smaller dogs and light-haired dogs are more susceptible to allergies than others, such as<b> French Bulldog puppies </b>with their light colored fur and small stature. Some think the small breed of a <b>French Bulldog</b> are more susceptible to allergies because they are closer to the ground and irritants such as grass and pollen. Their short, fine fur also allows for easy access to the skin to cause more irritation. Whatever the reason, allergies for your French Bulldog puppy are just as miserable for him as allergies are for you.<br />
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<b>French Bulldogs puppies with environmental allergies, also called canine atopic dermatitis, are known to rub their face on carpeting or furniture, scratch at their ears and eyes more than normal and chew their feet, legs and pads</b>. If your Frenchie is doing this, it may be because the irritants are on his skin causing itching and scratching nonstop. Try wiping his feet and face off with a damp cloth after each potty break outside. This will help to remove some of the irritants plaguing your pup. And the cold water will provide some relief to your pup’s skin.<br />
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<b>Recurrent ear infections are also a big sign of allergies</b>. It is best to talk to your veterinarian to determine if this is caused by allergies or a more serious ear condition. Depending on the diagnosis, your vet may recommend an ear rinse that can be bought at any pet store. This will help to wash out any allergens that may be lingering in the ear canal as well as washing away any dirt. <b>Your French Bulldog puppy can be especially prone to ear infections because of the large size of his ears. </b>The ears could be trapping in irritants, pollens and other allergens in the air to wreak havoc in the ear canal.<br />
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Now that you know the symptoms, your French Bulldog puppy scratching all of the furniture and chewing his feet may not be such a big mystery. Now it’s time to take action against the allergens!<br />
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Showing that you love him/her is usually by giving into what they want.</span><br /><br />When your cat is begging for a piece of turkey or any other goodie on your plate you do what all animal lovers do you give in and let your cat have what they want.<br /><br />The only problem with doing that is you may be giving your cat food that could be <span style="font-weight: bold;">harmful to cats.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">First, it is best to train your cat not to be at the table when you or anyone else is eating.</span> It is just good manners. You do not want to have company and have your cat begging at the table.<br /><br />The main reason for not feeding your cat table scraps is much more important, and here is why.<br /><br />For example: you are having a turkey dinner. Is their gravy on your turkey and do you feed a piece of that turkey to your cat.<br /><br />You could be harming your cat.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Many types of gravy have onion-flavored broth and onions like garlic and other root vegetables are among the list of foods that cats should never eat.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Potatoes</span> that are raw as well as green tomatoes also can be harmful to your cat. So when peeling potatoes if any fall on the floor make sure your cat does not get a hold of it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tomatoes</span> that are green are harmful especially the stems and leaves. They contain toxins that are dangerous for cats. Unlike ripe tomatoes, those have no danger to your cat.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate</span><br />I think by now we know that chocolate is just plain bad for animals. It is deadly for dogs and cats. Keep it away from all pets.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milk</span><br />We have all seen movies and read books where people put out a saucer of milk for cats. That is wrong and should not be done.<br /><br />I am not saying that milk is toxic or dangerous to cats. It just does not have a purpose for cats that have a healthy diet.<br /><br />It can have side effects for them that are extremely uncomfortable.<br />In addition, many cats are lactose-intolerant and milk can make them have diarrhea and an upset stomach.<br /><br />There are products on the market designed for cats that are better for them then milk. One such product is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Catsip</span>. It is available in many supermarkets and has better nutritional value for your cat. Therefore, if you have a cat that just loves milk try this instead.<br /><br />Last two foods that may cause harm to your cat are <span style="font-weight: bold;">grapes and raisins</span>.<br />They seem to have an adverse effect on many cats, so the ASPCA has recommended that you keep these two foods away from your cat.<br /><br />Therefore, when your cat comes begging give him/her a treat that was made for cats. There is any number of healthy treats available now that you can safely give that will make your cat happy and you will not have to worry about toxic side effects.<br /><br />Remember our pets think we know what we are doing and depend on us to keep them safe. That is the least we can do since we are so fortunate to have these wonderful animals in our life.<br /><br />Article Directory : <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/">http://www.articlecube.com</a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-45990136498849546222010-04-28T21:14:00.000-07:002010-04-28T21:28:57.889-07:00Why Do People Choose The German Shepard As Their Dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6s0ylfDxTdKX4DgEBO1SFEDuHCkknCvv4peEJvJOYWT7sTbmiGYrwzynqwoNy8HWZ78XiR8BKt-W9dl-6_4RH2u6-ag3cIygWQ_rx09XllnaNckRZtshGEx5l1tSpKH81YdbMWdqJaQ/s1600/dog+training.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6s0ylfDxTdKX4DgEBO1SFEDuHCkknCvv4peEJvJOYWT7sTbmiGYrwzynqwoNy8HWZ78XiR8BKt-W9dl-6_4RH2u6-ag3cIygWQ_rx09XllnaNckRZtshGEx5l1tSpKH81YdbMWdqJaQ/s400/dog+training.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411271190681314" border="0" /></a><br />German Shepherds requires a lot of time, stimulation, training and exercise<br />Story by: <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/profile/Steve-Rankin/86817">Steve Rankin </a><br /><br />Dogs called <span style="font-weight: bold;">German Shepherds </span>were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels. The German Shepherd Dog as we now know it didn't really appear until after the Second World War.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The breed has grown enormously in popularity and is now one of the most popular pedigree breeds in the UK as a pet, it is still the favourite working breed for many forces especially the police and they are widely used for security purposes</span>.<br /><br />It is a fine sight to see a well-trained GSD with his handler, working well to serve and protect. Unfortunately one of the saddest sites is the poor GSD used to guard premises often chained up alone in some dismal filthy yard with a lifetime of incarceration and little stimulation to look forward to.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The German Shepherd is a highly intelligent beast who will show undying devotion to his master but he is a dog that needs company and stimulation to be at his best.</span><br /><br />If you are thinking of buying a German Shepherd as a pet and you have not previously owned one, it is important to research the breed and talk to experienced owners so that you fully understand what you are taking on.<br />GSD's do indeed make wonderful family pets but it is important to remember that this is a working breed and that they do have certain characteristics that can make them more difficult than your average Retriever, Labrador or Collie.<br /><br />The characteristics of a good working GSD should be firmness of nerve, attentiveness, unshockability, tractability, watchfulness, reliability, and incorruptibility together with courage tenacity and hardness.<br />A German Shepherd is naturally protective and territorial which is something to bear in mind if you have lots of visitors to your house when careful introduction may be required to assure your pet that the visitor is not a threat to his family.<br /><br />This is also a breed that requires a lot of time, stimulation, training and exercise - you will never wear them out, they will always be ready for more. A bored, lonely GSD can be very destructive and can cause an awful lot of damage to property in a short space of time.<br /><br />Perhaps some of the less endearing traits of this breed are the tendency to be very vocal which can be a big nuisance and may be a problem with neighbours. They also shed hair in copious amounts all year round so your vacuum cleaner will work overtime and it's unlikely that your clothes and furnishings will ever be free of dogs hairs again as well as what you are eating invariably being contaminated with that stray hairs.<br /><br />The biggest problem with the German Shepherd Dog is the fact that to a large extent the breed is being spoilt by irresponsible breeding by inexperienced back street breeders who care nothing about preserving the breed but only about making money from the selling of puppies, Health and temperament problems are all too common, so it is important to take expert advice and try and find a reputable source if you are contemplating buying a puppy.<br /><br />Consider first taking on a rescue German Shepherd Dog from a reputable rescue that should be able to give you a good assessment of a particular dog. Remember too that an older GSD will be a very rewarding addition to the family and will be housetrained, won't chew, well behaved, probably require less exercise than a young dog and will be very loyal and grateful.<br /><br />Article Directory : <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/">http://www.articlecube.com</a><br /><br />One of the unique dogs you can buy is the<br />href="http://www.obediencetrainingfordogsblog.com/dog-training-advice/how-does-german-shepherd-dog-training-work">White German Shepard Puppy find<br />out the best Dog Training Methods for teaching him how to behave.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.obediencetrainingfordogsblog.com/">http://www.obediencetrainingfordogsblog.com/ </a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-39456497172547101332010-04-02T05:50:00.000-07:002010-04-02T06:10:53.969-07:00Cat Urine Smell - - 3 Steps to Getting Relief From Feline Urine Odor<embed name="FiveminPlayer" src="http://embed.5min.com/23297927/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="window" height="450" width="560"></embed><br /><br />Story by: Debbie Davis<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Removing cat urine odor can sometimes seem impossible, particularly if your cat pees in a spot that's hard to find or reach. Here are 3 effective steps to take to remove cat odor safely and effectively.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Find the spot.</span> This can be a challenge if your cat urinated while you were away, and the spot has had time to dry and is hard to see. Use a black light to help you locate the offending spot. A black light is best used when it's relatively dark and the urine spots will glow brightly when the black light shines on them.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Neutralize the area.</span> There's no shortage of suggestions, ideas and products that are designed to get rid of cat urine. Choose a product that is safe for your cat (and you), and that breaks down the urine rather than adding another smell to cover the urine odor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Use an air purifier designed to remove cat urine odor.</span> Realize that with a cat in the family mistakes will happen, and even if you find and neutralize the spot, while you're completing the process your home still smells like cat urine.<br /><br />If you've inherited your space from another owner who had cats, short of removing the carpet and refinishing wood floors, there may be spots that you will never find, but the odor will persist. The right air purifier is a safe, non-invasive, and continuous way to keep the air smelling clean.<br /><br />Check the technical specifications to make sure that the cleaner you're considering has a filter that will remove urine odor. If it is unclear about this or doesn't specify, it probably will not do the job. Call the company to inquire about the filter make-up that makes it effective against urine.<br /><br />Look for references from those who have used the product. Professional and personal references listed with the product are an excellent indication of who has used the product and how successful it has been.<br /><br />For instance, if a groomer, kennel, or rescue organization is currently using the product, it's a pretty good indicator that those who have a need that is probably greater than yours have found the product to be effective.<br /><br />However, nothing will tell you how well it will work for you in your space with your cat until it's in your space with your cat. Make sure you understand the return policy, but chances are, if there is a good return policy your won't need it.<br /><br />About The Author<br />Get rid of cat urine odor for good with the air purifier at <a href="http://purerair.com/austin_air_pet_machine.html">http://purerair.com/austin_air_pet_machine.html</a><br />Article Source:<br /><a href="http://www.articlecity.com/articles/pets_and_animals/article_2218.shtml">http://www.articlecity.com/articles/pets_and_animals/article_2218.shtml </a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-89202623946544017642010-03-06T01:34:00.000-08:002010-03-06T01:44:57.519-08:00Ear Infections in Dogs<a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/2010/03/05/funny-dog-pictures-wat-happen/"><img src="http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/funny-dog-pictures-wat-happen.jpg" alt="funny pictures of dogs with captions" title="funny-dog-pictures-wat-happen" class="mine_2936452864" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/">dog and puppy pictures</a><br />Story by:<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/221539"> Kelly Marshall</a><br /><br />If you have ever suffered from an inner ear infection then you understand the pain and discomfort that it can cause. Thankfully, people can communicate their agony and contact a doctor for help. Unfortunately, a dog cannot do the same. Therefore, it is strictly up to the pet's owner to identify the discomfort from an ear infection and take the animal to the vet for treatment.<br /><br />A middle or inner ear infection is a condition that needs to be given attention and treated promptly. If left untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the condition can worsen. It is extremely important to take notice of any signs that your dog exhibits that may indicate a problem with the ear.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">There are several different indicators that may lead one to suspect that a dog is experiencing pain from an ear infection. Many dogs will shake their heads in attempt to knock out the agony. Others may scratch at their heads and ears to try to comfort them. In extreme cases, you may even notice a discharge coming from the ear or the head may appear swollen and inflamed. The ear may even have a bad odor from the infection build-up inside of it.</span><br /><br />When a dog has a middle or inner ear infection, it is usually caused from an problem that began outside of the ear and progressed inward. For this reason, it is critical to quickly treat any types of infections that are visible on the outer ear. These infections can be contributed to ear mites, poor hygiene, allergies, or filthy living conditions. Most ear infections in dogs are not bacterial as those found in humans.<br /><br />Dogs with ears that flop over are especially susceptible to getting infections of the ear. If you own a pet, such as a cocker spaniel, that has floppy ears, it is important to keep the ears properly groomed. During each cleaning, check the dog's ears for any signs of infections. You will also want to carefully clip the hairs around the inner ear to prevent debris from becoming trapped.<br /><br />If you believe that your canine may have an infection in his ear, you should contact your vet. The doctor will give the dog an otoscopic exam to confirm the problem. An x-ray of the dog's head may also be needed. In some cases, the dog may need to be sedated in order for the doctor to give a thorough exam and flush the ear.<br /><br />Most vets will treat an ear infection in a dog with a form of oral antibiotic. In some cases, a cream or ointment that is either antibiotic or anti-fungal will also be prescribed. It is typically suggested that you put drops in the dog's ear to control the discomfort. It is extremely important to clean the ear before applying medicines. Ear mites will also need to be treated if present.<br /><br />Ear infections can lead to very serious conditions if left untreated. In some cases, these conditions call for treatment though surgery. To prevent your pet from getting an ear infection, keep the pet properly groomed and treat ear mites as soon as they are noticed. If you feel that your pet may have an ear infection, contact your vet as soon as possible.<br /><br />About Author Kelly Marshall :<br />Article By Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies. Check out our amazing selection of dog supplies at <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/">http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/</a>.<br />Article Source:<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/"> http://www.BharatBhasha.com</a><br />Article Url:<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/221539"> http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/221539</a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-45616920264669381422010-02-07T07:01:00.000-08:002010-02-07T07:27:17.405-08:00Cat food allergies.<a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/2010/01/14/funny-pictures-something-stupid/"><img title="funny-pictures-cat-covers-your-mouth" src="http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/funny-pictures-cat-covers-your-mouth.jpg" alt="funny pictures of cats with captions" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/">Lolcats and funny pictures</a><br />Story by: <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/viewprofile.php?id=78182">Margaret Atwood</a><br /><br />You cannot exactly tell you with the purpose of you are giving him or her illegal type of food. Here piece of information, your cant could not realize how the food with the purpose of he or she is drinking is making him or her uncomfortable. According to studies, cat food allergies in very collective between cats in the nation.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Several types of cat food being sold in the bazaar now with the purpose of does not really sit well the stomach of a number of cats. Most of these base with the purpose of cause cat food allergies are meat based products such as individuals with the purpose of are made prohibited of beef. Here a number of suitcases, cat food containing fish and dairy products might and receive your cat sick.</span><br /><br />The purpose of the food you are giving him or her is making him or her sick, you better be alert to the secret code and symptoms of cat food allergies. You quick attention to the condition of your cat could well save his or her life.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Signs and Symptoms of Cat Food Allergies</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cat food allergies might be manifested in the dryness and flaking of your cat's skin</span>. If you notice to your cat has flakes and to it constantly scratching itself in nearly parts of its body, it would be wise instead of you to investigate the cause of this behavior. Experts believe to present are convinced ingredients in cat food to can cause cat food allergies to might be the forerunner to hairless of your cat.<br /><br />Tp finish your cat behind its beautiful coat, it is better to switch to one more type of food and ensure come again? Happens. At home mainly personal belongings, cat food allergies symptoms disappear on one occasion you discontinue giving your cat something to caused the allergies.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cat food allergies another sign of is the loss of taste on your cat</span>. At home nearly personal belongings, you cat might experience touchy bowel syndrome everyplace your cat will take voluminous stools Or constipation. If you notice to your cat is a lesser amount of on the go to he or she used to be, observe your cat instead of a period and note down the way he or she defecates.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If your cat does not worry much, strains after momentary stool or pass voluminous stool, you ought to take your cat to the vet on one occasion.</span> Cat food allergies can take nearly serious on nearly cats so force to surely to your cat is satisfactory by taking it to the vet directly<br /><br />Article Directory :<a href="http://www.articlecube.com/"> http://www.articlecube.com</a><br /><br />To find more information click here: <a href="http://www.justcats.biz/">Justcats </a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-3319608432002354872010-01-16T19:10:00.000-08:002010-01-16T19:25:05.102-08:00Is Raw Food Diet Best For My Dog?<a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/2010/01/11/funny-dog-pictures-simply-couldnt/"><img src="http://ihasahotdog.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/funny-dog-pictures-simply-couldnt.jpg" alt="funny pictures of dogs with captions" title="funny-dog-pictures-simply-couldnt" class="mine_3000340480" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/">dog and puppy pictures</a><br />Story by:<a href="http://www.articlerich.com/profile/sharondarochelle40/71168"> Sharondarochelle40</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The main question on every dog owners mind is what kind of food they should feed their pet. The health of your dog to a large extent depends on the type and quality of food you feed him. </span>Since the market is flooded with so many different types and brands of dog food; the question of whether to feed a dry processed, raw food or what we like best, a combination of both to the dogs obviously comes to one’s mind.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raw food is considered the best for dogs.</span> It’s the way nature made them to eat. In our pet nutritional store we’ve helped hundreds of owners overcome many health issues by switching to a raw diet. <span style="font-weight: bold;">It is also the best for preventing dog allergies from the grain based dry food diets. However, the main reason why people are skeptical to feed raw food to their dogs is the potential risk of the presence of bacteria and pathogens in raw meat.</span> Yes, it is true that raw meat may contain bacteria like Salmonella. But, nature has gifted dogs with strong digestive system. Their stomach has high amounts of acid, and food sits in there stomach much longer than humans which enables them to destroy the bad bacteria’s. If your dog is on antibiotics and/or has a weekend immune system, you should feed lightly cooked meat to him. This will eliminate the possibility of infections due to pathogens and will also provide a required high moisture diet.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raw and home-cooked dog food has several benefits.</span> They are high in moisture content and are rich of proteins and carbohydrates. They do not contain chemical additives and fillers as is in the case of processed dog food. Most pet natural food stores like ours will sell a variety of frozen raw foods that is meant for pets. Most contain ground bone and organ meat to provide needed nutrients. Cost vary, some local sources can be more economic than canned food.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you are feeding your dog a raw diet, you should ensure that your dog gets the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients.</span> He should be fed with meat combined with the right source of carbohydrates like oats, barley, and brown rice. Also, you should add some fresh fruits and vegetables to your pet’s diet to provide him the essential minerals and vitamins. Feeding natural supplements to your pet will also ensure his good health. Some of the natural supplements needed are omega 3 from fish or flax oil, a good multivitamin and probiotics. If you are not comfortable feeding raw to your dogs, then you must add an enzyme to their diet. Without enzymes, there own body needs to produce the enzymes to digest there food. This is called “Enzyme Robbing” and over time this puts unnatural strain on their body’s organs and will likely lead to a cancer and/or degenerative type disease.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The diet requirements of no two dogs are the same. The nutritional requirement of your dog depends on their age, activity, weight and health conditions.</span> If you are confused about what and how to feed your dog, you should consult a holistic veterinarian or canine nutritionist. These professionals know all about the diet and health of dogs, and therefore can help you choose the right dog food for your pet. Your local regular veterinarian is usually not trained in nutrition as most people believe.<br /><br />About the Author<br /><br />Roger & Kristina McLeskey are owners of a pet boutique and natural food store. They offer professional nutritional information based on their years of experience in helping pets and their owners overcome many dog food | dog allergy issues. Visit us for free articles on many dog related issues at <a href="http://www.411-for-dogs.com/">www.411-for-dogs.com</a><a href="http://www.411-for-dogs.com/">.</a><br /><br />Article Directory Source: <a href="http://www.articlerich.com/profile/sharondarochelle40/71168">http://www.articlerich.com/profile/sharondarochelle40/71168</a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-58575226561900827662010-01-06T07:36:00.000-08:002010-01-06T08:10:29.188-08:00What Are The Characteristics Of Tonkinese Cats?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ojkmhj67K2duQ-4c5rhI9IUgnTHyVhlGVEnu_ckU1Eueag3_Xisq8l-3hcaLyCR827X8gkJZIzaswMO5XdE9nZGCGDSFwFrsxpHT7vpmNAvPavjgOokuxsITh2WBg98rfnkKDjWJVQ8/s1600-h/tonkinese-cat-facts.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ojkmhj67K2duQ-4c5rhI9IUgnTHyVhlGVEnu_ckU1Eueag3_Xisq8l-3hcaLyCR827X8gkJZIzaswMO5XdE9nZGCGDSFwFrsxpHT7vpmNAvPavjgOokuxsITh2WBg98rfnkKDjWJVQ8/s400/tonkinese-cat-facts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423655697916577618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH6xJ7zgFmDdrhyphenhyphen6z_ppxhyphenhyphenfOvc6BI6D47HrJ0J0xTLiYu8xrMHKFuDiQlUhWKrECLMull0QgiXKfoylxmovyBjF0fYzdSiP8-DXdbKAuRyfMdGVKyHymKSJ8OSc4u_ynvaqJLcbsSjo/s1600-h/tonkinese-cat-facts-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH6xJ7zgFmDdrhyphenhyphen6z_ppxhyphenhyphenfOvc6BI6D47HrJ0J0xTLiYu8xrMHKFuDiQlUhWKrECLMull0QgiXKfoylxmovyBjF0fYzdSiP8-DXdbKAuRyfMdGVKyHymKSJ8OSc4u_ynvaqJLcbsSjo/s400/tonkinese-cat-facts-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423655877668341490" border="0" /></a><br />Photo by: <a href="http://www.catfacts.org/tonkinese-cat-facts.htm">Catfacts.Org </a><br />Story by: <a href="http://www.pets-digest.com/">George Adams</a><br /><br />In case you are still undecided which cat to keep, Siamese or Burmese, you might as well go for the wonderful cross breed of these two – <span style="font-weight: bold;">the Tonkinese</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">This beautiful breed was developed in the 1960’s in North America by cross breeding a Burmese cat with a Siamese cat</span>. Unofficially however this cross breeding was being done many years before.<br /><br />Usually cross breeds are created to follow a particular color or trait. But Tonkinese breed was created to get the best of both of the mother breeds – namely body, character and coat.<br /><br />Because this breed has taken the best of both mother breeds, a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tonkinese cat is extremely friendly and pleasant in its personality. It is an excellent family pet or homes with many cats. </span>They tolerate children and their pranks too. They are friendly with dogs and even other pets.<br /><br />If you do not like cats that cuddle up, this breed is not meant for you, since they are extremely people friendly. Starting from being present at a children’s party to positioning itself on your lap to getting inside your cover while you are planning to go to bed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSSaaA3r8AH8VQX75GdW6Bp4wqZV81PXxmShN_XDgpVG9nEUyoczb30sUY9hVpXgWu7yjZJqfLsFIfqzj3TTe3dP0QXs-YPPsNsgOkBHT02oacFmyV19gqeC_AUnaaSLzVxoG91lDf5M/s1600-h/tonkinese.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSSaaA3r8AH8VQX75GdW6Bp4wqZV81PXxmShN_XDgpVG9nEUyoczb30sUY9hVpXgWu7yjZJqfLsFIfqzj3TTe3dP0QXs-YPPsNsgOkBHT02oacFmyV19gqeC_AUnaaSLzVxoG91lDf5M/s400/tonkinese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423658256410125826" border="0" /></a><br />Photo by:<a href="http://www.world4pets.com/catbreeds/tonkinese.html"> World4pets</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The Tonkinese cat has a very playful nature. </span>They would love to play hide and seek or even launch an unannounced leap on a family member quite suddenly. Keep a lot of toys in the house to keep the cat playful and occupied. This is a good pet for people who spend a lot of time outdoors. If you work for long hours and remain out door, keep another Tonkinese cat to make a pair.<br /><br />These cats can be trained very easily. You can train them to fetch, come to you when called or go for a walk on a leash. Cats with intelligence.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">These cats come in brown, chocolate, red, blue, lilac, cream, cinnamon or fawn colors. </span>You can have tortoiseshell, mink, self or tabby patterns on their bodies. They weigh six to twelve pounds. Their head is wedge-shaped and the eyes are slanted. They have a strong muscular body with a long and bushy tail. Only mink patterned cats participate in cat shows. <span style="font-weight: bold;">These cats have attractive blue eyes whereas others have coat color or green eyes</span>.<br /><br />If you find Siamese cats too noisy and the Burmese too reticent, the Tonkinese cat is perhaps the right choice of feline.<br /><br />About The Author<br />George Adams is a staff writer at <a href="http://www.pets-digest.com/">http://www.pets-digest.com</a> and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including <a href="http://www.theaquariumexpert.com/">http://www.theaquariumexpert.com</a>.Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-53319723462923828172009-12-26T05:30:00.000-08:002009-12-26T06:03:09.971-08:00Stop Dog From Digging Effective Methods For Eliminating Your Pet s Digging Habit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-7cvhlOvBVc9x52AkZ6oifZd5VXnVOd06eiauSvH3N_qhXs005ENjdcl_HWh8iXPebTMuNft3woTJmBLStrHlQzWsqsGCbwI6qYT1HGe9yW9tabKdCn6KeePYK36SljA-iWzz5YaZYY/s1600-h/9337902-md.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-7cvhlOvBVc9x52AkZ6oifZd5VXnVOd06eiauSvH3N_qhXs005ENjdcl_HWh8iXPebTMuNft3woTJmBLStrHlQzWsqsGCbwI6qYT1HGe9yW9tabKdCn6KeePYK36SljA-iWzz5YaZYY/s400/9337902-md.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419543331957503250" border="0" /></a><br />Photo: <a href="http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00TeK1">Heather Doland</a><br />Story: <a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/149516">Ed Jamison</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you would like to stop dog digging, it is important to know why your dog does this. There may be multiple motivations involved.</span><br /><br />Trying to hide something could be a reason why your dog is interested in digging. Is it possible that your dog is a terrier breed that digs instinctively? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sometimes a dog can feel too hot and digging will help them cool down</span>. Once you have figured out why your dog is digging, you'll get a better idea on how to solve the issue.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">One of the main reasons that dogs dig are because they are bored</span>. Is your dog kept outdoors frequently? If that is the case, then boredom may very well be the reason for their digging. For instance, consider what a youngster would get into if they were simply left outdoors. Many children would find ways to keep occupied, such as digging and playing in the mud.<br /><br />Dogs are exactly the same. The feeling of moist, fragrant dirt on their paws is something every dog enjoys. It keeps them occupied and it can also be really enjoyable. Providing something more fun to do can help stop dog digging.<br /><br />Some breeds like to dig more than others, and if you have one of these breeds you may have a tougher time to change them. Providing a certain area for your dog to dig can help a dog who is a digging breed.<br /><br />Section off an digging area can also help to control digging instead of trying to stop it. You can still permit your dog to do what it does, without your garden becoming ruined!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">In order to stop digging, what you need to do is give your dog many opportunities in which to get exercise.</span> Giving a dog a designed area to dig, and keeping the dog occupied is important to solving a digging problem.<br /><br />When you can not spend time with your dog, you can purchase boredom buster toys. This could take some time, but with a little patience and the tricks mentioned here, in a short amount of time you can stop dog digging at your house.<br /><br />Dog leash training, teaching your pet to obey your commands and knowing how to stop unwanted dog behavior are all important elements of being a responsible dog owner. For additional stop dog from digging tips, go to StopDogFromDigging.com<br /><br />About Author Ed Jamison :<br /><br />Dog leash training, training your dog to obey your commands and knowing how to solve undesirable dog behavior are all necessary parts of being a responsible dog owner. For more stop dog from digging tips, go to StopDogFromDigging.com<br /><br />Article Source:<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/"> http://www.BharatBhasha.com</a><br />Article Url: <a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/149516">http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/149516</a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-47035386993537361482009-12-15T21:59:00.000-08:002009-12-15T22:22:34.540-08:00Do You Have A Cat That Is Constantly Afraid?<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="viddler" width="437" height="333"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/2697aa21/"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="fake=1"><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/2697aa21/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="fake=1" name="viddler" width="437" height="333"></embed></object><br /><br />By:<a href="http://www.articlecube.com/viewprofile.php?id=56883"> Judy Jantzen </a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you have a cat that is constantly afraid then you need to read the following very carefully.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A cat should have a good safe hiding place</span>, where it can be left alone until it perceives that things are safe. The cat will usually pick one of its own, but it should have access to its food bowl, water and litter box.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Close room doors when possible to make the cat feel more secure</span>. This is extremely important when company comes to visit or you have a noisy party. Giving a cat as a gift at a noisy party, can freak the cat out, because it violates its comfort factor. Take the time to introduce the cat quietly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cats have a social organization that is flexible and allows them to share their territory with other cats.</span> Some times they are accepting of another cat and sometimes they do not - just like people, who have just met someone new. Liking and disliking, on a moments notice. One may want to play and the other may not. Their time as a kitten may determine the likelihood of their desire to be sociable.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When cats have been introduced, they may want to fight to protect territory or establish dominance.</span> Many cat training e-books will tell you NOT TO allow a fight to happen or to continue, if one happens. Make a loud noise, such as yelling HEY. Use a spray bottle with clean water and spray them once or twice from a distance. A clean, well washed out used cleaner bottle will work nicely. They will probably be on the run for their safeafe place before you can get the second spray out.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DO NOT try to physically separate them or in their passion of the moment, they may be aggressive toward you. </span>Be very careful in handling, while a cat is fearful. Their instinct is for self protection. When they have reached their safe hiding place, close the door and give them a time out, just as you would a child.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Be consistent with your water bottle treatment and the time outs.</span> Other punishment may cause further bad behavior and fear. The cat may become aggressive toward you, if it preceives you as a threat. It is NOT acceptable to them, for you to hurt them in your temporary anger. Be loving after the time out, so that the cat knows you love them, but that there are limits to be lived by.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A cat will usually react to fear with 3 Fs - fight - freeze - flee </span>- sometimes loss of bladder/ bowel control. A cat may also puff out its fur, hiss or spit. What causes the fear? Figure it out and fix the problem. Some things that cause fear are a person, children, other animals or loud noises such as a vacuum cleaner being used.<br /><br />One example we had, was the putting on of a ski hat and sunglasses when Winter came. It freaked out our recently rescued cat the first few times it happened. He had a bad memory?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DO NOT force a fearful thing/ person on them. </span>Introduce at a safe distance - slowly. Feed the cat a treat and praise them for accepting the new thing/ person. Remember that animals have a better inner radar than we do, about people and the vibes they give off. Trust their judgment.<br /><br />Routines and schedules are important for the well being of your cat. Be as consistent as possible. They want the same things to occur each day in the same way and at the same time.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Play time before bed time will help to ensure a good sleep.</span> The more leaping, jumping and running the better. Remember that cats are noctural by nature. They like to play at night and tiring them out will help them sleep. If you sit down to watch a TV program, that you watch each day, the commercial breaks are a great time to brush your cat and play with it.<br />Article Directory : <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/">http://www.articlecube.com</a><br /><br />Author: Judy Jantzen - My husband and I have owned cats for the past 25 years. Currently have a orange tabby and a black short hair. All the cats we have owned have been strays.Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-35466610087396997222009-12-04T23:07:00.000-08:002009-12-04T23:24:12.829-08:00How to Keep Your Dog Happy While You Are at Work<a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/2009/12/04/funny-dog-pictures-steels-ball/"><img class="mine_2804325632" title="funny-dog-pictures-steels-ball" src="http://ihasahotdog.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/funny-dog-pictures-steels-ball.jpg" alt="funny pictures of dogs with captions" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/">dog and puppy pictures</a><br />Story by :<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/193147"> </a><a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/193147">Jan Brass </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">One of the greatest moments of my day is walking through my front door and having my dog run up and greet me. No matter what kind of day I have had, my dog is always happy to see me and helps lift my spirits. </span>New York City jobs, however, rarely allow us enough time to spend at home with our dogs, which is a challenge because I have to keep my dog in the apartment all day. Dogs are pack animals and are happier with company and with access to the outdoors. Sometimes dogs can experience depression or separation anxiety if kept away from social situations for too long. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Keeping your dog happy can be a challenge, but by following a few suggestions, you can make life for you dog and yourself much easier and less chewed up shoes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">A tired dog is a happy dog</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dogs need exercise</span> -- and lots of it. It is important to consider this fact when deciding on the type of dog to have. You need to make sure you are able to exercise your dog in the way he needs. The more exercise the dog gets before you leave, the more likely your dog will just lounge around a take a long nap while you're away. Dogs who do not exercise properly are the ones who tend to make more mischief while their ownerss are away at their New York City jobs. If you cannot exercise your pooch, hire someone who can. The dog walking business is a part of New York City culture. You can find a reliable, relatively affordable and close person to exercise your dog when you can't.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Create a cave</span><br /><br />Wild dogs use caves and dens to take refuge from danger or when they just need a quiet place to relax. Training your dog to use an appropriately-sized crate can be beneficial for him and for you. The crate needs to be large enough for the dog to be able to stand up in and to turn around. Placing an old shirt or blanket that has your scent on it will help your dog feel even more comfortable in his "cave" and he may choose to just stay in there while you're away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Keep them occupied</span><br /><br />If you were stuck in a house all day, you would begin looking for something to do. Additionally, if you were stuck in the house every day, you would soon tire of doing the same activity day after day. Dogs are no exception. Having a basket of toys is great, but it is better to hide that basket and just pull out a few each day. You can rotate through the toys which will help bring some diversity to your dog's daily routine. Also, you can hide low-fat dog treats in random places in your house for your dog to find. There are also toys available which hide a treat inside and the treat can only be released after the dog has worked at it for a while. This type of toy will keep your dog occupied for hours and tire him out emotionally and mentally -- which is also a good thing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Use food wisely</span><br /><br />By feeding your dog his biggest meal of the day in the morning, your dog will want to take a nap instead of roaming around creating mischief. That being said, you will need to provide a place for your dog to do his business if you don't want to be cleaning up messes all the time. There are different products available which your dog can be trained to use. Your dog will appreciate not having to wait all day for you and you will appreciate not having to clean up messes all around your house.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Dogs want to please us. They want to give us all the love we can handle. They will be happier and provide longer companionship when we do what we can to help them during those times they have to be alone.</span><br /><br />About Author Jan Brass :<br />Looking for a job tips? Get more career advice on topics such as finding New York City Jobs by visiting <a href="http://www.allny.com/jobs/tips/">http://www.allny.com/jobs/tips/</a> -- including 4 ways networking can speed up your job search; how to find a bartender job in New York City; resume advice; and more.<br />Article Source: <a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/">http://www.BharatBhasha.com</a><br />Article Url: <a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/193147">http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/193147</a>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-65343274221967959522009-11-07T06:54:00.000-08:002009-11-07T07:09:35.217-08:00The 411 On How To Stop Your Cat From Spraying<a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/11/07/funny-pictures-prevent-swine-flu/"><img title="funny-pictures-cat-washes-paws" src="http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/funny-pictures-cat-washes-paws.jpg" alt="funny pictures of cats with captions" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/">Lolcats and funny pictures</a><br />By: <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/viewprofile.php?id=69980">Dan Martin </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anytime your cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine – you have a problem. This problem is known as spraying, and is very common with cats kept indoors. Even though it is a very annoying problem, it’s a problem that can be solved.</span><br /><br />Contrary to what many think, spraying isn’t a litter box problem, but rather a problem with marking. Cat urine that is sprayed contains pheromones, which is a substance that cats and other animals use for communicating. Pheromones are much like fingerprints with humans, as they are used to identify the cat to other animals.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When a cat sprays something, he is simply marking his territory through his urine.</span> The spraying is simply the cat’s way of letting others know that the territory is his. Even though it may make you mad and annoy you, getting angry with your cat will solve nothing. If you raise your voice or show angry towards your cat, it can very well result in more spraying.<br /><br />Cats that are in heat are easily attracted to the odor of urine. For cats in heat, spraying is more or less an invitation for love. Often times cats that spray while in heat results in a litter of kittens that are born in just a few short months. Keep in mind that cats not only spray during heat, as some will also spray during encounters with other cats, or when they are feeling stressed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Although spraying is a way of communicating for cats, the smell for people is horrible.</span> The good thing here is that most cats will do a majority of their spraying outdoors. If you have an indoor cat that never goes outside, spraying can indeed be a problem. If you’ve noticed spraying in your home, you should take action and do something about it immediately.<br /><br />The most effective and also the easiest way to stop spraying is to have your cat either neutered or spayed, which of course depends on the sex. Most male cats that have been neutered will stop spraying the same day they have the surgery. If you don’t want to get your cat neutered or spayed, you should look into other options. If you hope to one day breed your cat, you certainly don’t want to have him neutered or spayed.<br /><br />The best thing to do in this situation is to talk to your veterinarian. He will be able to give you advice, and possibly even solve the problem without having surgery. There may be a medical problem present that is causing the problem, which your vet can identify. You should always do something about spraying the moment it starts – simply because cat urine stinks and it can leave stains all over your home.<br /><br />Article Directory : <a href="http://www.articlecube.com/">http://www.articlecube.com</a><br /><br />Daniel has spent his career helping people uncover the truth. Visit Daniel's latest website that explores the cat water fountain and various cat drinking fountains like the Drinkwell Cat Fountain that every cat lover should consider to protect their cat's safety so they can live a long health life by your side.Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870707537234239963.post-91690279702373765812009-10-14T02:52:00.000-07:002009-10-14T03:07:38.366-07:00Stop Barking Dogs Tips for Stopping Dog Barking<a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/2009/10/12/funny-dog-pictures-like-waaahhhhh/"><img src="http://ihasahotdog.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/funny-dog-pictures-like-waaahhhhh.jpg" alt="funny pictures of dogs with captions" title="funny-dog-pictures-like-waaahhhhh" class="mine_2678076416" /></a><br />see more <a href="http://ihasahotdog.com/">dog and puppy pictures</a><br />Story by: Jimmy Fisher<br /><div><br /></div><div>Figuring out how to stop dog barking problems is always a challenge that many dog owners will face at some point during the point of owning a dog. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">However, dog barking problems are almost always a problem that you are going to want to try to control because the dog barking problems can be very disruptive for all of us and can even lead to neighbor complaints to you and if the dog barking problem is not fixed quickly enough they could even complain to the police or animal control which is definitely something that you do not want to have happen.</span> Here is a great tip that can help you learn how to stop your dog barking problems and head off problems with your neighbors. </div><div><br /></div><div>The number one tip that can help you with your dog barking problems is to try to figure out what exactly your dog is barking at. I know this might seem like an odd thing to do, but you will want to try to figure out what your dog is barking at before you even start to yell at them or punish them in any form. Here are some of the things that your dog could be barking at. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first thing that your dog could be barking at is a strange noise. So if your dog is barking at a strange noise it could be something new in your home or it could be someone breaking into your home so you will want to rule out all the options above and get your dog used to any new noises in your home. </div><div><br /></div><div>The second thing is strangers walking down the street. Now you might not think that the street with strangers could set your dog off, but they might see someone that sets something off in their mind and they could view them as a threat and will want to warn everyone in the house about them. </div><div><br /></div><div>The third thing that they could be barking at is to get your attention. Now if your dog is barking for your attention then you are going to want to stop that dog barking behavior because they will keep doing that each time to get your attention. So the best way to stop dog barking for attention would be to ignore them until they stop barking and then praise them. </div><div><br /></div><div>While you might be trying to figure out how to stop your dog barking problems you will want to make sure that you try to figure out what your dog is barking at first. I know that the three things that I listed are the main ones that my dog likes to bark at and I am sure that your dog is probably the same as mine. </div><div><br /></div><div>About Author Jimmy Fisher :</div><div>Jimmy is a dog lover and currently has four dogs of his own. He lives with his wife and two beautiful children. If you want even more information on how to stop your dog barking you will want to click here dogbarkingcure.info.</div><div><br /></div><div>Article Source:<a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/"> http://www.BharatBhasha.com</a></div><div>Article Url: <a href="http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/172125">http://www.bharatbhasha.com/pets.php/172125</a></div><div><br /></div>Holiday Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716181656787401711noreply@blogger.com5