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5 Reasons Why You Need To Buy A Designer Dog Bed 2007-05-04 18:20:00 Article Title: 5 Reasons
Why You Need To Buy A Designer
Dog BedAuthor: Ethan EdisonAs a pet owner, you want your loyal companion to have nothingbut the best. You buy the best food, dress her in all theright designer clothes and you get her top of the line designercollars. A designer dog bed is one way that you can pamper yourpet. Here are some compelling reasons to get a designer dogbed. Because you and your pet have discriminating tastes. Your designer clothing and furniture say something about yourpersonal tastes; therefore your dog's furniture should saysomething about him. You want your dog to make a statementwith the high fashion styling of a designer dog bed. When yourpampered pooch lies upon the plush designer dog bed, he will betelling the world that he is dog of fashion, of intrigue andvery discriminating taste. Because you only want the best for your dog. Do you really want anything less than the very best for youdog? You buy the best food, the best shampoo,
Self Defence 5: Protect Yourself And Your Dog 2007-05-04 14:40:00 Article Title: Self Defence 5: ProtectYourself
And Your DogAuthor: John Roberts-JamesWe read so much about pet owners being attacked, raped andmurdered when walking their dog in the park or wherever.. Now, rightly or wrongly, I consider my first duty is to Tyson,my dog. 1. I make sure his collar is such that I can slide it off in aninstant, freeing him and making it difficult for (my) attacker,mugger or would-be rapist to catch hold and hurt him. 2. He is trained to "Bark" on command, to draw attention if weare trouble. The last thing an attacker wants is publicity: sothe more noise the better. Every time I walk him, I train himwith (small) dog biscuits to bark instantly and loudly. Hedoesn't need to bite, just bark. I don't want him stabbed. Being very world-untrusting, I always have some means ofprotecting him [and myself!] in the event of being underthreat. 3. Firstly, his lead has a fairly heavy clasp, such that itcan be slashed through an attacker's face or ey
Labrador Retriever Puppies - 10 Commandments Or More? 2007-05-04 09:00:00 Article Title: LabradorRetriever
Puppies 10 Commandments
OrMore?Author: Anna Hart Labrador Retriever puppies seem to be for sale everywhere thesedays. From Georgia to Michigan, Temecula to Hawaii, LabradorRetriever puppies have become very popular. Your new puppy maybe a black, chocolate, or yellow Lab. Labrador Retrieverpuppies are cute, but they are energetic, too, and requireimmediate training. Labrador Retriever puppies need 10 commandments or maybemore! From the puppies' standpoint, the 10 commandments shouldbe given to the humans who will care for them. For example: * You must take me out for long walks at least 3 times a day. * You must feed me from your plate when I whine and beg. * You must let me sleep in your bed with you so I don't getlonely. You are intelligent enough to know that would be a big mistake.You must be in charge, and you must have rules for your LabradorRetriever puppies. For your help, and with a bit oftongue-in-cheek, we offer the f
Five Ways To Prevent Congenital Problems In Dogs 2007-05-04 09:00:00 Article Title: Five Ways
To Prevent Congenital
Problems In DogsAuthor: John MailerIt is our job as dog owners to make sure that our pets arehappy and healthy. However, it is not always an easy job giventhat our dogs are curious and intelligent creatures with atendency to get themselves into all kinds of trouble. And whenthey do get in sick or hurt, it is up to us to examine them andfind out exactly what the problem is. Prevention is the main key in order to avoid diseases andillness from attacking your dog. In fact, the best preventionbegins even before you start breeding the dog. But what do youdo if your pet was born with a health problem? There are a fewoptions for you to choose from when helping your dog that isborn with a congenital defect. Often times, surgery can correcta structural defect. Other aspects such as good feeding, goodamount of exercise, proper grooming and veterinary care allhelp in controlling certain disorder and symptoms fromoccurring. But the mo
How to Understand & Prevent Dog Fights 2007-05-04 08:58:00 How to Understand
& Prevent Dog Fights
Dogs are very active creatures that enjoy being able to runand jump and play. This need for physical activity isusually satisfied by being able to be outside for aspecific time every day. Some dogs have no problem playingwith humans, or other dogs; on the other hand, some dogs donot play well with other dogs. It is important to knowyour own dogs personality regarding fighting before youtake a walk or go to a park where other dogs may be.There are different reasons a dog fights other dogs, andeach dog's case is different. Two dogs that live in thesame house may have completely different reasons forwanting to fight other dogs. There are a couple ways offinding out why a dog fights, but neither one is usedwidely.Both ways of finding out a reason for the fights involves aprofessional, but neither way is common because they do notget much results. The first is to take your dog to aprofessional to be analyzed. This does not get res
Dog Obedience School: Finding The Best One In Your Area 2007-05-08 09:49:00 Article Title: Dog ObedienceSchool
: Finding The Best One InYour AreaAuthor: R. BirdAre you searching for a dog obedience school in your area? Ifso, you are putting your dog on the right path to leading agreat life. The fact of the matter is that a dog obedienceschool can do a lot for both you and your pooch. But before youconsider enrolling in just any dog obedience school, you willwant to make sure that you search your area to ensure that youare getting the best of the best. After all, a dog obedienceschool is just like anything else. Some of them are better thanothers, and the prices charged will vary across the board. To find the best dog obedience school in your area you mustfirst get information from each one. Once you have details ofeach school you will then be able to compare what they have tooffer. Make sure that you look at everything from the cost ofattending to the training methods. As mentioned above, each dogobedience school has a different way of doing t Read more:Dog Obedience
How To Choose The Right Professional Pet Grooming Supplies 2007-05-11 17:37:00 Article Title: How To Choose The Right
Professional PetGrooming
SuppliesAuthor: John Mailer You like to groom your own cat or dog, and as such you need topurchase your own professional pet grooming supplies. However,with so many professional pet grooming supplies that areavailable, how do you find the one that's right for your pet?Luckily, when it comes to finding the right professional petgrooming supplies, there are a few things that you can lookfor. Professional Pet Grooming Supply #1: Nail Clippers If you have a cat that has not been declawed, or if you have asmall dog that you do not take on walks very often, you willneed to have a good pair of nail clippers. Get nail clippersthat will not rust, and be sure that it comes with a cover. Thesize of the nail clippers can be small if they are small pets,but will have to be a bit larger for larger dogs. Professional Pet Grooming Supply #2: Grooming Scissors Now, you can't just use any kind of grooming scissors on your
Stop Your Dog From Barking Constantly 2007-05-11 08:35:00 Article Title: Stop Your Dog From Barking
ConstantlyAuthor: Amber LoweryThere can be alot of reasons why a dog would bark almostconstantly. Although this may be annoying, there may be somegood reasons for the barking. Your Dog could be trying to warnyou of a problem or let you know it is in pain. There are other negative reasons why you dog would be showingthis behavior. They could be trying to gain attention or bedeliberately acting out. Whatever the reason, a dog that won't quit barking cancertantly give you a headache. If the problem is persistantthere are some tips that you can try. Often, you can get your dog to stop barking by using a type oftraining. There are some specific methods and tools to helpwith the problem of a barking dog. Many cases of incessant barking can be stoped by using trainingand a reward and reprimand system where you teach the dog whento bark and when not to. When the dog barks at the wrong time,they are scolded and told "no barking". When
Puppy Potty Training - How To Potty Train A Puppy 2007-05-10 08:55:00 Article Title: Puppy
Potty Train
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- How To Potty Train APuppyAuthor: Amber Lowery One of the first hings you do with a new puppy is get your newpuppy potty trained. Thankfully, potty training your puppydoesn't have to be that hard. This article will show you sometips on potty training your puppy. First, you need to understand that puppies are like babies andthey simply make mistakes because they don't know better andcan't understand their urges. Your puppy doesn't mean to ruinyour good carpet; he simply doesn't know that he has to gopotty. A puppy's ability to feel the urge to go potty develops as theyage, much like children. You can help your puppy potty trainfaster by developing a schedule for your puppy to follow. Takethe puppy out to go potty at the same times every day to allowthe puppy to become accustomed to a schedule. Especially if you are not always home during the day, you canexpect there to be accidents while you puppy is potty training.You can help
Professional Pet Grooming Provides A Touch Of Class For Your Favorite Pet 2007-05-10 08:54:00 Article Title: Professional Pet Grooming
Provides A Touch OfClass For Your Favorite
PetAuthor: John MailerMost of us have pets, and they are very close to our hearts.Taking them to a professional pet grooming facility will givethem a touch of class and a lot of pampering. Your pets willthe get the first class service that they deserve fromqualified professionals who have been trained to offer the bestservices possible. Proper grooming care is a necessity for yourpets care. Most dogs love getting bathed and massaged. Theywill also enjoy a medicated flea dip and have their anal glanddrained. These tasks are essential to maintaining your pets'health. You should visit a professional pet grooming service ona regular basis, thus maintaining a regular grooming schedule.They will have their teeth brushed and will feel fresh andclean when they have finished their appointment. Mostprofessional pet grooming services will groom all kinds ofpets. Dogs seem to be the most popular,
Dog Training Equipment For A Happy Obedient Dog 2007-05-09 17:33:00 Article Title: Dog TrainingEquipment
For A Happy
Obedient DogAuthor: Jeremy WongTraining a dog is fun and also necessary. It is important tocreate a good relationship between your dog and yourself.Training should be enjoyable for you both. There are severalreasons to train your pet. First of all, your dog has to knowthat you are the boss and he has to do what you say. A dog willtry to get away with other behavior but if you are firm, he willlearn. Secondly, it is important to teach your dog social skillssuch as not jumping up on strangers, chasing cats or markingtheir territory indoors. It is easier to train a young puppy but possible to train anolder dog too. One handy item is a whistle. You can get normalwhistles and ones only audible to dogs. Noise-sensitive breeds,such as Border Collies, will find these useful. You can get awhistle for about five dollars. You could get a two tonewhistle, for teaching other skills or tricks. You can get balls and dumbbells for a c Read more:Dog Training
Puppy Training: What It Does It Entail? 2007-05-09 17:32:00 Article Title: PuppyTraining
: What It Does It Entail?Author: R. BirdDid you just buy a new puppy? Are you thinking about doing sosometime in the near future? If so, you will also want tobecome familiar with puppy training. The fact of the matter isthat if you do not train your puppy you may end up with aproblem on your hands. Luckily, with a bit of puppy trainingyou can get past all of this and be well on your way to livinga happy life with your new pooch. Most people who do not look into puppy training fail to do sobecause they are not aware of what it entails. Although eachobedience school has a different way of doing things, most ofthem touch on the same basics. For instance, your puppy willlearn the basic commands. This includes sit, stay, lie down,heel, and come among others. When you teach these commands toyour puppy at an early age they will remember them for the restof their life. Additionally, training will help to get your puppy used tobeing around other peo
Pet Grooming Vans Will Come To Your Pet 2007-05-14 17:37:00 Article Title: Pet Grooming
Vans Will Come To Your PetAuthor: John MailerEvery pet needs to visit a groomer at one time or another. Itis very important to keep your pet on a regular groomingschedule. Pet grooming vans will bring the groomer to you. Thisis an excellent service, because a lot of dogs and cats geteither too excited or scared when they are around otheranimals. When you use a company that offers a pet grooming van,you can expect to get the same great services you have receivedbefore, just in the comfort of your driveway. Mobile petgrooming can work around your schedule, with their van they areonly a short drive away. Your pet will thank you for this extraattention. They will both look and feel better. It is hard togive some dogs a thorough bath at home. Water gets everywhere.But with a pet grooming van, the mess is their responsibility.Their pet grooming vans are made to accommodate baths and allof the other services a groomer offers. Pet Grooming Vans Are
Choosing A Family Pet 2007-05-14 15:28:00 Article Title: Choosing A Family
PetAuthor: Dawn-Elise SnipesPets are popular because they provide companionship, joy,unconditional love, a sense of safety, and often a service.These are probably some of the reasons why you're thinkingabout getting a pet. Animals are fun to be with every day. Theymake us feel good! Before acting on impulse to acquire a pet, take time toconsider the commitment. A dog, cat or any other pet is aliving, sensitive creature. Each one is an individual,requiring life-long care. The cost of medical care, pet foodand supplies should also be considered. Large-breed dogs andrabbits live an average of 8-10 years. Smaller dogs can live upto 15 years or more. Some cats, kept indoors with regular healthmaintenance, may live up to 20 years. Pets require continueddaily investment of your attention and energy. Their needs donot cease when you are tired or preoccupied, when you leave forvacation or when the weather is bad. Your pet-owning experience wil
Pets Face Greater Health Risks With Advent Of Smoking Ban 2007-05-14 15:27:00 Article Title: Pets Face Greater HealthRisks
With Advent
OfSmoking
BanAuthor: Jason Hulott1Britons' pets face health risks associated with passivesmoking, and says shocking research from pet insurer More Than,the risks will increase when the ban on smoking in bars andrestaurants comes in to force shortly in the UK. With over a million smokers in the UK saying that they'll goout less because of the ban and now stay in and smoke becauseof the ban, this is putting the nation's pet cats, dogs, birdsand other `small furries' at serious health risks. The research says that British pet owners enjoy a smoke, withnearly a quarter of them smoking every day. And 44 per cent ofthese admit that they do smoke indoors, often in the same roomas their pet. The effects of this smoking on pets can be the same as whathumans can suffer from, such as respiratory problems, coughing,watery eyes and even life threatening diseases such as lungcancer and chronic bronchitis. And in househol Read more:Smoking Ban
Travelling With Your Shih Tzu 2007-05-12 12:05:00 Article Title: Travelling
With Your Shih TzuAuthor: Connie LimonA lot of Shih Tzu likes to go on adventures, which makes travelattractive for them. This is their natural hunting instinctsmaking them want to meet new people and explore new places.However, it may pose as a problem since taking a Shih Tzu alongduring your travels may be inconvenient. Quite a few people arefrightened of dogs and the mess that dogs make while you'retraveling can be very troublesome. It should also be noted thatmany lodgings and transportation services don't cater to petssuch as dogs and cats. Having your Shih Tzu watched over by a professional pet handlermay be needed to take care of your Shih Tzu during the trip. Youalso have the option of having your pet stay with a managedkennel. When checking around for a place for your Shih Tzu tolive while you're away, make sure it is comfortable and clean.The dogs staying there should also look content and well-takencare of. A few of these dog ke
What Is The Most Important Dog Grooming Tool 2007-05-17 15:15:00 Article Title: What Is The Most Important Dog Grooming
ToolAuthor: John MailerYou have several dogs that you love to groom, and you're alwayson the lookout for new dog grooming tools that will make theprocess comfortable for both you and your dogs. However,believe it or not, the most important dog grooming tool is yourhands. The Bond Between a Dog and Its Owner The bond between a dog and its owner is a unique relationship.Dogs are loyal and protective of their owners, and their ownersin turn make sure that they take care of them too, by givingthem food, toys, shelter, and by grooming them with the rightdog grooming tools. Many owners think that the right do grooming tools have toinclude such things as brushes, clippers, and scissors, andthis is true. However, there is more to grooming that justthose basic dog grooming tools. In order to successfully grooma dog, the owner has to build up that trust factor. The trust factor should ideally be established between a dogand
Tips For Grooming Your Medium Coat Dog 2007-05-17 07:18:00 Article Title: Tips For Grooming
Your Medium
Coat DogAuthor: Kelly MarshallIf you own a dog with a medium coat, you will want to know howto groom him. Each length of hair needs to be cared for andgroomed in a different way. You can not groom your long hairdog in the same manner in which you groom your medium coat dog.If you do choose to groom them in the same way, you may end upwith a dog that has a coat that does not look right. It is important that you learn how to groom your dog properly.The proper grooming can make a huge difference in theappearance of your dog. A dog who is groomed properly looksclean and neat. You will be surprised to see the differenceproper grooming can make. One great thing about medium coat dogs is that most of them donot require you to cut their hair. The hair does not need to becut because it does not tangle, mat, or hold onto dirt like longhair would. This makes it much easier to care for and you won'thave to worry about giving the dog a
Dog Friendly Vacations - Five Tips 2007-05-17 07:18:00 Article Title: Dog FriendlyVacations
Five TipsAuthor: Dee Power Many families these days consider their dogs a member of theirfamily, so when vacation time roles around they want a dogfriendly vacation. 1. Make sure your canine companion is up to date with theirvaccinations and that you have paperwork from your vet thatsays so. Some hotels require documentation and if you arriveto check in, after your vet has closed there's no way to getit. 2. Your pet must have a strong collar, leash and ID tag andshould wear all three any time you're outside your car or hotelroom. Even if your dog is well trained to walk off leash athome, in a new and strange environment, they may getdistracted. Make sure you put your cell phone number on the IDtag. If you're not home, your home phone number won't do youmuch good. 3. If you're traveling by car, take at least a gallon of waterfor each day of the first few days of the trip. Remember topack a water bowl. Puppy pals drink a lot
Food Allergy In The Dog 2007-05-16 21:03:00 Article Title: Food Allergy
In The DogAuthor: Beck The VetWhat is a food allergy and what are the symptoms? Food allergies mainly cause skin, ear and digestive problems oroften both 1-6% of all skin and the vast majority of food allergies startin the first year of life. A food allergy should always besuspected if the dog has recurring ear infections. Ears may beitchy and this is often complicated by a bacterial or yeastinfection. Other symptoms include: - Itchy skin - Recurring skin infection - Itchy feet and belly - Vomiting - Diarrhoea Less commonly swelling of the face and eyelids can occur. Could my dogs breed be a factor? Most investigators did not find this to be a breed relatedproblem but some studies showed that Cocker Spaniels, SpringerSpaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Collies, Mini Schnauzers,Chinese Shar-Pei, West Highland White Terriers, WheaternTerriers, Boxers, Dachhunds, Dalmatians, Lhasa Apsos, GSD andGolden Retriever are at greater risk. What are the cau
Dog Bite And Animal Injury Claims 2007-05-16 17:01:00 Article Title: Dog Bite And AnimalInjury
ClaimsAuthor: Andrew BowenIncidents involving animals are unfortunately quite common,ranging from simple dog bites, to a kick from a horse or deerrunning in front of a car. Particularly here, the law recognises that the innocent partyshould be compensated. Whilst it might help your case to provethat the animal owner or keeper is to blame for your injury, itis not absolutely necessary. If an animal has caused an injury by just behaving normally,then usually the keeper is liable. Only if the injured personwas `wholly' at fault, will his claim fail. Dog bite injuries involving children and couriers are one ofthe most common claims solicitors are asked to advise on. Dogsare territorial or may feel intimidated when approached. Ifthey bite, they are probably behaving normally and theirkeepers liable to pay compensation. The Animals Act 1971 recognises this and provides forcompensation to be paid without any great investigation into
Don't Bring Your Pet to an Ugly Vet 2007-05-16 08:22:00 Title: Don't Bring Your Pet to an Ugly VetWord Count: 723Author: Gary KurzDon't Bring Your Pet to an Ugly VetIn my work with people whose pets have passed away I havegained a lot of experience about pet health care andsafety. One of the most surprising things I learned isthat all veterinarians are not alike. I don't know whythis was a surprise to me. Perhaps it was because likemost pet lovers I just assumed that people in the animalcare business had great big hearts and were veryconscientious about an animal's well being.Unfortunately, I found that this is not true. Theveterinarian field is no different than any other. Itsranks are populated by people with different ethics, valuesand motivations. Most veterinarians are great people whocare about both their human and animal clients. But thereare those few who do not. They care only about makingmoney and being affluent. The care they give may sometimesbe adequate, but often it is not. They lack compassion andjust do
Is Your Pet Stressed Out? 2007-05-20 09:29:00 Article Title: Is Your Pet Stressed Out?Author: Gina SarentoOur pets are amazing creatures. They offer us companionship,comfort, and unconditional love when we need it most. That'swhy most of us will do almost anything to make sure they arecomfortable and healthy. We make sure they have all of the samecomforts we do: good food, excellent dental and physical care,lots of fun toys, and a safe happy place to live. Still thereis more we can do for them. Have you ever considered stressreduction for your pet? Remember back to the last thing you didto ease your own stress how relaxed and happy you wereafterwards. There is a tool out there called QuantumBiofeedback that can be used as stress reduction for both youand your pet. Quantum Biofeedback is a technologically advancedinterface born out of traditional biofeedback that can ease thestresses that face almost all pets: environmental conditions,weather exposure, food additives, emotional issues, and a greatdislike for
Our Beloved Pet 2007-05-19 12:03:00 Our Beloved PetWhen growing up, I recall discussions about how it is impossiblefor animals to go to heaven; being that they don't have a spirit.How could they have one, being that they do not talk and, thus,can not understand or communicate with God? Or, at least, thatwas the winning argument.Though, I have wondered, more and more, how it would beimpossible for them not to have a spirit, after having ourcurrent cat; Whiskers. We have never had one like him before.When we snap our fingers, in disapproval, Whiskers whines. Whenhis preference is to be disobedient, he will whine as if we havescolded him already. Knowing he will get into trouble, Whiskersproceeds to do the very thing he knows not to do, anyway ...fully anticipating that we will immediately tell him to stop, forwhich he reluctantly does; perhaps also testing to see if we careenough to respond.In every way, Whiskers appears to have the feelings andunderstanding of a toddler. He even talks back to us when hedoes not l
My Pastor Said Animals Don't Have Souls 2007-05-19 12:02:00 Title: My Pastor
Said Animals
Don't Have Souls
Author: Gary KurzMy Pastor Said Animals Don't Have Souls"Why Brother Gary, what seems to be the matter", mypastor's wife asked as I made my way to my usual pew onSunday morning. I didn't respond immediately, because Ijust didn't feel like talking. My beloved dog of 16 yearshad passed away the day before and my mind could focus onlittle else but the terrible void and sense of loss I wasfeeling. I probably shouldn't have been out in public sosoon, but I thought support from those of like faith mighthelp ease the pain I was feeling.Before I could respond, she added, "You are always such ahappy person and today you look so glum." As I sought forsomething to say I felt tears welling up in my eyes and Iknew that I had to squeeze an answer out quickly or riskblubbering incoherently as my emotions took over. So Iquickly blurted out "My dog died yesterday."Sure that she heard the quivering in my voice and saw thetears beginni
Guard Dogs And Home Security 2007-05-18 14:33:00 Article Title: Guard
Dogs And Home SecurityAuthor: NeooneThese days, home security is simply a must have. Burglaries andcrime are always on the rise, which makes it all the moreimportant to protect your home. There are various burglaryalarms and home surveillance systems available, designed tohelp you protect your home. Although they are good in their ownrights, nothing compares to an old fashioned guard dog. Guarddogs have been used for generations to help people protecttheir homes and their belongings. For many years, guard dogs have helped to scare off burglarsand thieves. Although most have gotten used to dogs now days,nothing fends off a thief more than a vicious dog grabbing hisankle and clamping down. Almost all guard dogs have seriousbites and can seriously injure a burglar. Guard dogs aretrained to protect one's home and they will do so no matterwhat. When you get a guard dog, you should always make sure that youlet him know who is safe to be around you
Some Facts About The Pet Food Recall And What You Can Do About It 2007-05-18 06:23:00 Article Title: Some Facts About The Pet Food Recall And WhatYou Can Do About ItAuthor: Aaron WilmontThe recent food recalls have truly hit North America by storm. Merely a day after the first dry food was added to the morethan fifty dog brands and forty plus cat brands affected by therecall, the list was further expanded on March 31 to alsoinclude a new brand even as authorities were baffled as to whythe substance would kill dogs and cats, according to a reporton Excite News. Nestle Purina PetCare Co. said it was recalling all sizes andall varieties of the Alpo Prime Cuts & Gravy wet dog food withcertain date codes. They stated that some of the food had acontaminated wheat gluten that was from China. This gluten issupplied to numerous brands in fact. For instance this same U.S. supplier furnished wheat gluten,which is a protein source, to a Canadian firm, Menu Foods,which this month recalled recalled some million containers ofwet dog and cat food it produces for sa
Pet Evacuation Plan 2007-05-23 00:27:00 Title: Pet Evacuation PlanAuthor: Gary Kurz Pet Evacuation PlanWhen the earth shakes, the wind blows or the home is filledwith the smell of smoke, most people automatically shiftinto the self-preservation mode and scramble to preservetheir lives and the lives of others in the family. Thosewho plan ahead and develop contingencies for such emergencysituations generally fare better than those who do not. Professionals in the emergency disaster relief fieldpromote emergency evacuation plans for people, because theywork.But what about an emergency plan for our pets? They arefamily members too. Shouldn't our plans for emergencyevacuation include them as well? Thousands of trusting,devoted pets are lost each year due to natural disasterssuch as hurricanes, floods and fires, simply because theirpeople did not have an emergency plan that included them.With proper planning, many losses and much heartache can beavoided. Having an emergency evacuation plan in placethat includes t
Dog Houses Your Pet Dog Will Love 2007-05-23 00:26:00 Article Title: Dog Houses Your Pet Dog Will LoveAuthor: Jay GeeDog Houses are a must for today's modern, hard-working doglovers. In our office alone, there's certainly been a lot of talk andboasting about the latest insulated dog house, wooden log cabindog house, even the plastic igloo type dog house and the allsinging and dancing designer dog house and in general the senseof "one-upmanship" when a new purchase has been made. It made me think about the whole scenario of how we look afterand care for our pets throughout all the various changes oftemperature and weather conditions throughout the average year.Let me ask you a question. Does your beloved pet dog have his or her own cozy dog house, ahaven from the cold wind and weather in winter and a source ofcool shade in the hot sticky days of high summer? Does he or she have the freedom to run around your garden orbackyard, or is he stuck indoors most of the day while you andthe family are at work and school? If your
Hip Dysplasia In Dogs Advice 2007-05-22 09:07:00 Article Title: Hip Dysplasia In Dogs AdviceAuthor: Beck The Vet Hip dysplasia is the most common cause of osteoarthritis inyoung dogs. It is mainly an inherited condition and it is wherethe ball and socket joint of the dog don't fit together properlydue to a loose joint. This then leads to other changes such asosteoarthritis and pain. Some dogs will have no signs where asothers will be severely debilitated. If a bitch or dog that has hip dysplasia but no signs of thedisease goes on to have puppies, the pups may show severesigns. It is therefore essential that bitches and dogs havex-rays and a good "hip score" before breeding to make surethere is less risk of producing affected puppies. The acceptable score varies from breed to breed. Your vet willbe able to take x-rays and send them away for scoring by theBVA/ KC (British Veterinary Association/ Kennel Club). Thesex-rays need to be perfectly straight with the dog on its backand are thus taken under general anaesthetic.
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