Archive for the ‘Dogs and Other Pets’ Category.
July 15, 2009, 1:13 am
I’ve seen them myself and thought “what in the world have we done now?” Are we really toting our dogs around in little pet strollers now? Have we so spoiled our animals that we don’t want to let the poor things do what they WANT to do, walk? It wasn’t until I had a chance to talk to someone with their double pet strollers that I realized just how practical these can be.
Think about it for a minute, you’re taking your dog with the family to the local park and things start to get a little crowded. You’re dogs getting nervous and there are lots of little kids around. Your own kids are playing nicely on the jungle gym and you don’t want to break up a big day just because Fido is getting a little anxious. Boom, pull out one of these new pet strollers and you know have a safe and secure place to keep the dog while the family enjoys the park. No lugging a huge crate around from spot to spot.
These pet strollers can also come in handy when making a visit to the local vet or groomers. They also work well for older pets who want to go out and get some exercise but need to have an option in case they get a little warn out before you get back home. I know it sounds like spoiling, but there’s no need to overwork an older dog. I haven’t even started to talk about cold climate situations where ice and road salt can be harmful to your animals feet. When you take the time to think about all this, you’ll realize pet strollers are a good investment for many dog owners.
June 20, 2009, 3:45 pm
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June 18, 2009, 9:12 pm
Dogs are known as man’s best friend. The truth is that dogs usually seem to be very happy and excitable. Although they are usually happy, some dogs absolutely dread going into their dog kennels. Below are a few ideas you can use to keep your dog happy while he is in his kennel.
Idea #1: Keep some form of pillow in the dog’s kennel at all times. I’m not suggesting taking one of your own pillows and placing it in the kennel, but perhaps an old pillow or one that can be purchased at a pet shop. Having a pillow will help the dog feel comfortable while in his kennel.
Idea #2: Be firm and consistent. Chances are at first your dog isn’t going to be that excited about going into his kennel. I wouldn’t be that excited either! I mean who wants to spend all of their time cramped up in a small area. However if you are firm with the dog, after a while he/she will realize that it is just part of life and will actually be pretty happy about heading to the kennel for a nap.
Idea #3: Make sure your dog gets out and gets some exercise. No dog is going to be content spending all of their time locked up. Make sure you get your dog some regular exercise. Once the dog is worn out, he/she probably won’t have much of a problem getting locked up for a nap.
June 17, 2009, 1:55 pm
I’ve always owned larger dogs that did very well when it came to water related activities. The idea of a dog life jacket
never really crossed my mine until I saw a friend who was teaching his dog to get used to wearing one. I have to admit that I thought it looked sort of silly.
I asked my friend why he had a life vest on his bulldog and he explained that he realized recently that his dog probably couldn’t swim very well due to the fact that it has short stubby legs. His family goes out on their boat a lot and if the dog ever fell in, he wasn’t sure that it would be able to keep itself afloat for more than a couple of minutes. The dog looked at me and sneezed. I took that to mean that he agreed with his boss.
June 11, 2009, 11:06 pm
Most people do not realize how quickly human bonding and family adjustment can happen with a new puppy. While training your puppy, you must recognize that the first three weeks to three months of the dog’s life is the time it acquires the strongest bonds to those around them. Even though it feels like such a short period, your new puppy will develop life-long bonds with their human companions.
During this time, your new dog will learn important things, He will learn its place within the household. He will learn who the alpha male is and who will be mostly responsible for his care and learns the rules of the household. Also, during this time, you will also be learning who your new dog is and what he likes and dislikes and what truly makes him happy.
Happiness is a two way street and both you and your new dog should be happy in the life you know share together.
June 11, 2009, 1:11 am
This may come as a surprise but cats and kittens can get allergies just like you and me. When you think of cats the furthest thing from your mind, as far as feline ailments go, is kitten allergies. Frankly, I was completely unaware that kittens could even get allergies until one day last week when my 4 month only tabby Betsy’s eye began to look a bit odd. Its had to explain but they looked glazed over, almost like a person’s eyes due when they have a high fever.
I decided I wasn’t going to take any chances and took my kitten to the vet the very next day. It took the veterinarian all of five minutes to make a diagnosis. “Kitten allergies”, he said. Apparently this was more common than I thought. Feeling a bit relieved because at this point Betsy’s eyes weren’t just looking glazed over but a bit swollen. When I asked the vet what type of medication the cat would need, thinking some special cat pill or something. He told me I could pick up some children’s Benadryl. Can you believe it my kitten is on a child’s allergy medication.
