Tagged: Dog Tips

01/11/2008

All Natural Pet Food and Remedies

More and more pet owners are purchasing natural and herbal remedies for their furry friends. A large number of pet owners take natural or herbal supplements themselves. These products work great in improving their own health, so they want to buy similar products for their dogs or cats.
Natural and Herbal Remedies
After the Health food, t he biggest area of growth is in joint supplements, followed by skincare products. Pet owners want natural and herbal remedies for conditions like hot spots, fleas, and ear problems. Herbal and natural supplements have also been developed to help combat bad breath, solve digestive problems and get rid of skin odors.
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Other than treats, your dog eats the same food day in and day out. So the brand of food you feed your dog is important to a long and healthy life. Life’s Abundance Premium Dog and Cat Food is made using only fresh, human-quality ingredients. It is a nutrient dense food with high quality meat proteins and NO by-products, corn, wheat, gluten or soy. NO artificial flavors, colors, sugars or chemical preservatives.
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01/06/2008

Dog Food Recipe

Dogs not only survived but thrived on the Dog Food Recipes which came from the human table for thousands of years. Finding free natural home made dog food recipe is not easy. It is only in the last hundred years that we have we been led to believe that dogs can not survive without packaged dog food. We are told that it would be harmful if we were to give them the scraps from our own home cooked meals.

Dog’s Biscuits – Dog Food Recipe

1 cup all purpose flour
1 ½ cups oats (uncooked oatmeal)
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups corn meal
4 T garlic powder
½ cup oat bran
1/ 3 cup olive oil
3 T honey
egg
1 ¼ c ups chicken, beef or vegetable broth

Preheat oven to 300° F. Grease (or line with parchment paper) 2 large cookie sheets. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the egg, oil and stock. Mix well to form a soft dough that is firm enough to roll out. On a floured surface roll out dough to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place about 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for two hours, then turn the oven off and let the biscuits sit for several hours until oven is completely cool in order to dry and harden them. Store at room temperature for several months.

We hope your best friend enjoys this tasty dog food recipe!

11/05/2007

New Pups – Part 2

From the moment of birth, the mother takes care of all the little one need. She needs to be in a quite and calm environment, without disturbing her too much.
Immediately after birth the mother leeks the newborn to clean him, to separate the umbilical cord from the placenta and to stimulate and warms the puppies.
If any of the pups looks sick, or the mother ignore him, or the puppy is not feed you should call the vet.
The first tree weeks, the mother takes care of any need – feeding, licking, eliminate waste.
90% of the tree first week, the newborns spends in sleeping.
their eyes open around day 10, the ear canal open around the fifteen day and they become more responsive to their surroundings.
The mom should get more food then usual when she feeds her pups.
Both the mother and her newborns should visit the vet. If they all seems fine it does not need to be immediately, but if any of them looks sick do not delay. the mother can have infection, or other complication, and the puppies needs a complete checkup and vaccinations. The first vaccination at eight weeks, then the twelve, sixteen. Ask your vet for his advise.
Before they are immunize, keep them indoors, because they are vulnerable to infection and other diseases from the outdoors and other dogs.
Should you have any questions you need to talk with your vet.

10/31/2007

Be Ready for New Pups – Part 1

The first thing to take in consideration is whether you can take car of new puppies. If not- it is irresponsible to allow your dog to become pregnant. Caring for puppies is a demanding commitment that should not be undertaken lightly.
Before giving birth:
*Have your vet phone number for any case.
*Prepare old towels, disinfected and warm water.
*when the mother begins to shiver and become restless, it’s a sign the time has arrived. Also, *she’ll pant and her body temp. drop two or tree degrees.
*After the first puppy arrives, the others should follow every eight to ten seconds.
When to call the vet:
*Two hours after contraction started and still no puppy.
* The mother does not deliver a placenta for each puppy.
*Mother become to weak or tired to manage the contractions.
*More then two hours after one puppy and still no sign of the next one.

Next time – taking care of new pups.

if you have something to add to this list, from your experience please share it with us……

10/26/2007

Safety Tips for Pets During Times of Disasters.

It can be hurricane season, fire, flood, whatever it is, you should be ready, so you can keep your pet sound and safe.

What you need to prepare for an emergency:
*Keep pet carriers, leashes,harnesses and dog tag in good condition and reachable.
*Place medications and medical records, including proof of current vaccinations, in a waterproof container

*A two week supply of any medication your pet may be taking on a regular basis and familiar food and water

* Pack first aid supplies for pets

* Blanket if it’s cold days

*An information sheet including: medical conditions and treatment schedule if needed, feeding instructions, name and phone number of your vet or a kennel outside your area in case you need it.

*Photos of your pet in case it gets lost.

*Attach your name and information to the back of the dog tag, if you know the phone # where you’ll be, add it too.

*Today there are many friendly pet hotels/motels, make a list and phone #, maybe you’ll need to use it.

*Consider having your pet micro-chipped in case it is lost or you are separated

*Place an emergency decal on your front window or door; if disaster strikes while you are not home, this decal will alert rescuers of the animals inside. Good idea for everyday.

I know you know it all. But we usually postpone things and them we are sorry……..

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10/12/2007

Buying Doggie Bed

All puppies are small dogs some, however, won’t be small for very long. That is why you have to know how big your dog is going to be when it is fully grown before you can buy it a bed of its own. Or you’ll have to buy your beloved pooch a new bed every six months or so for several years.

Small dogs for the most part they are full-grown in under a year. You can count on certain breeds merely doubling in size from birth. So buying this breed of dog a small dog bed means that unless there are accidents, one small dog bed may be good for the life of your pet.

Another thing to keep in mind is whether or not your puppy is a chewer. Chewing dogs, especially those puppies having a difficult time cutting their first set of teeth, may destroy the beautiful bed you’ve bought them as a way of relieving the pain in their mouths.

Another factor to consider, you might spend a lot of money, place your beloved puppy into his new sleeping place for a good night’s sleep, and then awaken to find he’s pooped and peed all over his new bed.

measuring for the correct bed size: measure them in their sleeping position and then add 7 inches for future growth or a change in sleep style. Small dogs prefer the “nest” type of bed, where there are structured sides to lay against and offer comfort when sleeping.

Finding the right bed is important because small dogs spend a lot of time being held by their owners, more so than larger animals, and the comfy, cozy small dog bed makes them feel safe and at home without the added human touch.

If you keep your dog in a crate be sure to upholster its sides and floor. Check our new designer crate wear

10/09/2007

Before Buying New Pooche

Before you bring home dog, you need to do some thinking.
- Do you have children. It is important to choose a dog that is calm, friendly and tolerant.
- How much space you have in your home. Large dogs need more space.
- Is someone in your family have allergies. Shedding can be a problem in that case. You can look for breeds with a little or no shedding.
- Do you spend time traveling. If you do, someone needs to take care of the dog. Think about the expenses, can you afford it.
- Vet, grooming, food, accessories, it’s all cost money.
- Do you have the time to play, exercise, spoil your new pooch.

09/22/2007

Tips for selecting dog clothes

· It is essential that the dog clothes fit the dog comfortably to keep them secured in place even in the most rigorous activities.
· The dog clothes must provide protection for your pet against harmful elements like thick bushes and thorns.
· Dog clothes must protect your dog from his sensitivity to harsh weather elements, however this may depend on the weather condition, the type of coat your dog has and the time he spends outside. The short-coated breeds have the greater tendency of developing more sensitivity to rain and cold weather, on the other hand, thick furred breeds are equally vulnerable to water. The dog clothe you choose in this case are ones which are designed to close-in warmth while protecting him from harsh weather. Also, there are dog raincoats designed to keep him dry during rainy days.

The correct way to measure your pooch:

In order to find out the right size of clothing that will feet your dog you need to take accurate measurements.

Make sure your dog is standing, and use measuring tape as follows:

A Measure pet’s back length from the base

of the neck to the base of the tail.

B Measure neck circumference
C Measure the broadest part of the chest
Then, check the measurement of the manufacture for each clothe

Remember, dog clothing don’t just look good, but they also have purpose.

09/09/2007

Dog Toys, When, Why, What

Dogs like playing. like we didn’t know that. But do we know why and in what way it helps them.
When puppies play, they learn how to interact with other dogs, and to develop skills. It simulating their mental and physical skills. Just like infant puppy needs games in his early stage of life. When they bored they’ll find other ways to amuse themselves, most of the time in a way we, the owners, don’t really like. like nibbling our shoes or chew the carpet.
different breeds like different games. They all like running and chasing, but some breeds prefer the hide and seek games, while others like chasing and shaking toys.
It is important to give a pooch games that match his size. Not too big, so he can bite it, and not too small so he won’t swallow it. The toys should be well constructed, so they won’t be dismantled in no time, and can become a choking hazard.
Today you can find huge variety of toys, so be caution when you buy them.