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2011年9月30日 星期五

Traveling with your pet - how to you and your cat or dog happy

Now that the temperatures are reached in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, every day, this is a sure sign that summer is fast approaching. Soon, they will be children of the school, it will be fun to daylight saving time in full swing and friends and family is disputed his time and attention. Close or far away, hits the road for the full weekend of four days and holidays.

Perhaps in recent years opted on board their pets. Between the cost of the same and the trouble to return to the vengeful kitty and concerned that you what already does not love dog, why not bring them with you this year? Long weekends or week-long stay, pets and will be happier that he made the journey together.

In fact, travel can be super stressful - packaging, finances, planning - and that is before it has even considered that their next furry companion! A trip with your pet can be great fun, but it is more work that travels only. Although it seems as if that Cheetah or the pup, Winslow, kitty will add to their stress, with careful planning, which really does not. In fact, apart from not having that you strange and go back to "who knows what happened while I was gone?" Collect the Kennel is one of the last things you want to do when I get home. In all likelihood, two concerns come to mind:

Do ‧ how even to find a hotel that will accept pets?
Do ‧ how do the less stressful in Cheetah and Winslow and activate less stressful for you?

Once the first one has been addressed successfully, the second will be a synchronization - provided that it is organized.

Find a Pet Friendly Hotel

This is a little more difficult to navigate - hotels are least pets these days. Only one or two of the great chain of hotels offer this service. The others, but depends on the location. MOM and Pop places houses guests and smaller chains will be hit and Miss. But the first place to start is his old friend Google. Type in hotels for pets, pet friendly B & Bs and pet friendly motels and then sort by location, price and amenities.

Sometimes there is a nominal charge to bring a pet with you, but it will be a fraction of the cost of shipping Cheetah and Winslow.

Once it has reduced their search for hotel you have booked your reservation, then it is time to run through what you take and leave behind.

Packing list

It is very important to know what pack for your pet. Packing the right thing is the difference between a dream and a nightmare vacation! For example, if Cheetah with you to the hotel, it will be necessary that:
‧ Your litter box/litter and scooper
‧ Your bed
‧ If you don't have one, a blanket works, minimizes the amount of skin that gets the furnishings of the hotel
‧ Your cat carrier
‧ Food
‧ Food and water dishes
‧ Garbage bags to clean up the trash
‧ Sweets
‧ A box from scratch
‧ A ball or toy

Although this may seem long, this will keep Cheetah happy to know that she is in an unknown location, clean hotel and having to run to the store to buy anything.

For a dog like Winslow, the list will not be very different:
‧ Your bed
‧ Box
‧ Food and water dishes
‧ Food
‧ Sweets
‧ Garbage bags to clean up your business
‧ Chew toys

Some of these may stands out as strange. A cat litter box seems quite obvious and garbage bags to have something to put the deletions of the Cheetah, should also make sense. CRATE, food dishes and food are almost a given, but why do you need sweets and toys?

Having toys along, is a great way to keep pets do unintentional harm in the hotel room. Having a toy with chew amuse Winslow and give you something to chew the bed, other furniture or electrical wires and other things. Even if Winslow has grown beyond the stage of puppy chewing, in an unknown place can cause stress a little. You have his chew toy - if it is a bone, horns of a deer or the stuffed toy cat Garfield - has its smell and theirs to calm him.

In the same way, with a picture of virtual memory in Cheetah will keep you from scratches to the room. Sweets are a good way to reward their pets for good behavior and help them feel comfortable.

Recalling that cats and dogs are more comfortable with the routine, walking Winslow at the same time each day during your holidays help minimize stress. For Cheetah, doing so little fuss about being on vacation it will help their adjustment. Just being in the hotel you will be rewarding enough.

On the upside to this planning is that when all arrive home from where you are, there will be fewer adjustments to be made. Winslow and Cheetah can waltz in, only after having spent the entirety of your vacation with you and be even happier that home.

The other thing that can be sure is to take time to arrange ahead of time, which reduces to a minimum the damage to the hotel, will ensure that the few remaining pet hotels remaining should look like this.

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2011年9月28日 星期三

How to create the perfect environment for a rabbit

The perfect setting for a rabbit would be as close as possible to how they live in nature, i.e., with other rabbits, with a burrow to sleep and have access to a large area for exercise, play and socialize. For domestic rabbits, we can replicate this better by keeping them in male-female couples and spayed neutered as rabbit's House (outdoor inside) and execution free supervised in a garden if possible.

In addition to the correct diet and adequate health care, the key needs of the rabbit are Fellowship and exercise. A pair of rabbits in a large hutch try predator with access constant to a safe exercise to run it can be very happy and is perfectly fine to keep their rabbits like this. However, there are certain advantages to House rabbits, as follows:-

1 Rabbit House live longer - is in part due to their owners to detect signs of illness much faster in rabbit hutch, but are completely safe from predators rabbit at home. Even if a predator can not access the hutch, rabbit can die of pure fright.

2 Sociability - rabbits are designed to live in large groups, but most people do not want to or cannot afford more than one or two rabbits. Bond owners House rabbits and include in its warren - this is better for rabbits and we like to see a wider range of behavior of rabbit and can enjoy our pets more.

3 Exercise – even run the largest exercise can not replicate a way of life in the open air. House rabbits are free to choose where and when they want to exercise, explore and play.

Rabbits are very easy to litter train and no more destructive to your home to a cat or a dog. It is necessary to provide a cosy area, for example, on a small table or behind a sofa of rest and rabbit proof your home by protecting all electrical cables and plants. De-sexed rabbits in bonded pairs having fun together and are less likely to nibble in furniture and carpets. It can also help to avoid this, giving them cardboard boxes, tubes, sticks of wood natural and grass mats that prefer to nibble.

Rabbits benefit from sunlight and fresh air, and if you have a secure garden you can leave that run them free in it while monitoring. If you have plants in your garden that are poisonous to rabbits, then either fence off or put their rabbits in a playpen. There is also a modular cable tunnel available system called Runaround is a very safe and natural way for the rabbits of exercise in the open air.

Copyright 2011 Hannah Davis / Bunnyhugga.com all rights reserved

Hannah Davis writes for Bunnyhugga.com, a library of information online for rabbit owners.

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2011年9月27日 星期二

Microchips - how pets receive microchip

Microchips for pets have been around a while now, but some people still don't trust them, choosing to use only a collar and tag, if that. Another form of identification is a tattoo, usually in one ear, but sometimes in the lip. While microchips is becoming more common, it is far from a perfect system.

Not all installations even check for chips, but for those who do, pets are often more likely to be returned to their owners. When a tag necklace always means the presence of a chip, improve the chances that some veterinarians and shelters may not consult routinely for one.

To guarantee an optimum, a microchip and a necklace be used with tags. Unfortunately, the use of a single identification system is not very reliable. And so far, nothing is. Necklaces can come, carry out, or in some cases, be removed by persons who meet the animals for sale to research laboratories. And chips that not detected, because anyone looking for one, or because they have the Analyzer evil, or even because the scanner battery could be low.

As a general rule, most microchips are "passive", i.e., do not contain a power source. It can only be read by a scanner and do not convey any information. However, the scanner reads the chip through a specific radio frequency to activate the chip to disclose the number. Because companies do not use the same frequencies, their parsers cannot read the chip of another person.

Insert the chip not supposed that it's a great thing, but check with your veterinarian to see how many animals have been cut in that Office and chip company, which is being used. Two of the best known companies in the United States are AVID (American Veterinary identification devices) and Home Again. Another company, Banfield, is used in Europe and uses another frequency.

Since each has its own database, it can lead to confusion, but you can help make sure at least chip in your pet is registered. Without the information, the chip shows only a number that does not can be traced. To help reduce the confusion, some groups are working to create a database that includes all the companies.

It may be useful to ask other owners of pets on their experiences with microchips for pets... If you helped with a lost animal, or even if there are side effects. There is concern that the chips may cause cancer at the site of injection.

So far, the only real use for chips is a number matches a registered owner. In the future, when systems are more reliable, chips can be useful for medical data (temperature, sugar in the blood, etc.) and registered animals that have a history of dangerous behavior.

Another technology that can be more helpful and is available but not developed for this purpose, is the implementation of GPS devices to collars for pets. Follow-up of your own pet could be a more effective strategy, but once again, even that depends on collar stay intact and hoping nobody steals the device.

The use of two or more forms of identification is more useful to collect the animals lost or stolen with their owners, but if they recover after being wounded, can help to relieve the unexpected cost of treatment if it is also safe for pets. It could be devastating to look for a lost pet, only to be forced to let them die for injuries which are treatable, but not affordable.


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2011年9月25日 星期日

Recovery of food for pets 101

In the past, they have been removed massive food for pets. These are usually due to the contamination of food or the inclusion of harmful substances in the pet food ingredients. And in the future, when you deal with that situation again, there are things you can do, and appropriate responses to the situation.

Do not worry. Regardless of the severity of the condition, is necessary to avoid panic. You may not think clearly if you're in serious level of anxiety. Considering that when stays calm, can be considered of things he must do to avoid further damage and recalls the potential danger to the health of your pet when a product you are using.

Dissemination of information. When are you owner of a shop and remembered a product that sells, it is necessary to alert its customers. It is also considered as its responsibility to ensure their safety. This is not a positive action for your store, but you have to do what is expected. You can offer apologies but show them that they are giving priority to the health of the pets of the customers.

For stores, that it is impossible to get in touch with customers one to one, may disseminate information for accounting and signs with advertisements in newspapers, radio and even on TV. This will also help you reduce or avoid future legal action.

Instructions on what to do. Together with the manufacturer, distributors or owners of the store will provide customers with a guide on what to do. As a customer, it is necessary to follow its recommendations. Also, early action will help to avoid damage or it.

Keep the friendly atmosphere. Since this situation can cause for people that have increased levels of stress, especially if pet owners worry about their pets, everyone should be a point to ensure that they can have no problem.

Customers who complain violently only aggravate the situation. Distributors and manufacturers who are defensive of their failures will not solve the problem. Those affected may receive cooperative support.

Seek help. If your pet has physical symptoms that may or not be specified as the effects of ingestion of the product of food for the recovery, seek help from a veterinarian. For cases of contamination, the pet doctor may treat the status of your pet with correct antibiotics.

You can also search the help of State officials or organizations especially those involved directly or indirectly with the dismissal.

Please contact appropriate companies or individuals. The company which owns the product, if in fact shown to be guilty of the situation will be forced to assume the costs and other damages. If they have been affected by the problem, it will be better for you in contact with them. You can get instructions on what tasks have to do.

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2011年9月23日 星期五

Choose the best Pet door

Almost all cats and dogs love running around and playing outside. If love pets and play with them much, you probably understand how important it is to give them their daily dose of Sun. For this reason, accessories for pets have been so popular lately; especially touching doors for power pets that significantly improve the experience of outdoor pets and toys.

If you have your own door of power for their animals pets, then here is something considerations to remember:

- How many animals have?

Some people keep pet only one or two, but there are others who have an extensive collection of cats or dogs. If you have cats and dogs, then take it into account because your four-legged friends will be using them the door for pets.

- Take note of the size of their pets.

Probably wishes that all pets in order to use the door. However, the door of your chosen may be too small for higher or larger dogs. Only this will make your dog or cat feel excluded if they cannot use his electrical pet gate at home.

As a suggestion to make or buy a pet door to install, used as a stick measuring one taller and larger pets. To get the height of the door, measured the height of your pet in his chest to his feet and the width, measured on the shoulders of your pet. Be sure to add some allowance for friends cats and dogs to walk through the door comfortably and safely. This would be the bandwidth for the installation of gates and necessary.

- Find a good location.

A good place for the door of pets of power--a place that allows pets to exit without problems in the back yard of front lawn is convenient. You can put its doors or on the back of his house in the front if you have a lawn and a surrounding wall.

Also, if your house design is big business for you, can the door to coordinate with the style of existing home. Get a door for pets that will complement its main gate existing color, pattern and overall appearance.

- Do not jump through hoops and loops of pets

Most importantly, the door in such a way that their pets will be easy to use install. Remember that it is going to take some getting used soon pets can use the door all the time. Your life would be much easier if you install something that pets are easy to use.

Power pet doors are also excellent tools if you're potty training pets. As it will not have to get up when your cat or your dog scratching at the door, would be a desirable thing to have.

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2011年9月22日 星期四

Care for pets - is a matter of trying to satisfy the instincts of your pet

Owning a pet, as with a marriage or raising a child, it may be a skill that gets better with time. Care for pets, even if it is a skill that you learn through trial and error, you don't have to be as thorough as it sounds. Reading for fun some pointers to help you to make sure that your furry friends will soon live a long and healthy life.

Buy a pet should not to be a spontaneous decision any more than falling in love with someone is. Without doubt, his son could look at that cute little puppy in the window of the pet shop and refuse to walk one step more without the dog safely in his arms. But pets have personalities; the families also have personalities. It is necessary to pay much attention if these two can go together. It must also see how a pet fits your type of lifestyle. For example, a terrier may look scruffy and nice and you can capture their imagination; but diggers terriers. Need to have a garden, or you are going to be very unhappy. A large part of care for pets with success happens to be the kind of environment you need. Love is not the only thing needed, obviously. You have to do a little research to see if the dog that has its heart would be a good choice for your home.

A pet that comes from bad habits will not be a good choice for your home. Do nothing and forget to sign your dog to obedience training (for a puppy, 8 weeks would be the ideal age). Without training in good behavior at the right age, your pet will not be able to command the affection of all the members of his family. It's a disaster for your health and your pet.

Socialize and exercise are two of the most basic needs of caring for pets in the world. Pets should be introduced to all kinds of people and all kinds of animals in their right of environment at the time who are very young. Stop off for too late and they are going to be fearful of each new type of social contact that made. Not to mention, dogs must be able to see other dogs from time to time to feel normal. Do not leave your pet at home alone for too long either. That account has never been, pets have much in common with children with ADHD. They have this nervous energy. As a pet owner, must give the animal much chance that some steam. Make sure that your pet is never boring - give games to play. And make sure that you get plenty of exercise. By chance that everyone of your pet. It is necessary to give your pet the kind of stimulation of all the world give if it came to pass that in nature.


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2011年9月21日 星期三

Buy puppies and kittens through Pet Classifieds

Try to find a puppy for sale? If so, the best place to look is online. You do not need to be surprised. With the advent of internet, all you can buy online, including animal pets. The most striking feature is that here you provides the opportunity to browse through the catalogues classified so it can find the puppy of your choice in a matter of minutes. This is extremely useful for dog owners also dogs for breeders. Both various categories people reasons to buy a puppy, but love for dogs is essential.

Dogs always are known for their loyalty towards their masters and have been regarded as the man's best friends. You may have met people who insist that they want to buy a puppy of one breed in particular. What there is in the dog breeds? Each dog breed has its own characteristics so it is important to choose the puppy of that race in particular which has the characteristics that suit their needs. Some of the more popular breeds are Labrador Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle, Boxer, Dachshund, poodle, Shih Tzu, Bulldog etc. If you do reference through the pet classifieds online you'll be surprised to see that these races are in high demand.

English Mastiff breeders are quite common. The Mastiff dogs are remarkable for their enormous size, large head and limited range of colors. They are famous for their gentle temperament. Although they are generally quiet, they are capable of protection. Even severely provoked, do not attack any intruders. For sale English Mastiff puppies are always expected by farmers. There are always people interested in this race as they are the largest and heavy for all dogs. These dogs are quite expensive and most breeders choose to make lots of money.

It is not necessary for farmers to be annoying. Their interests are taken into account by the Web sites. Any cat lover would be aware of the breeds of cat more popular as the Persian, Siamese, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Burmese, Manx, Siberian cats, Somali, Russian, and American. There is a tendency to be protective about his cat. Most people choose to buy puppies for sale adding a companion for his otherwise dull life. Cats are easy to be cared for in comparison with other pets. They generally need only food and shelter. Despite the fact that each race has its own characteristics, they are commonly all playful and adorable.

Leave the reason for the purchase of a puppy or a kitten that nothing, the base is his love for animals. This is good news for you that in spite of animal breeds are available through a single Web site so that you can choose one of your choice. Classified pets are a helping hand for those looking for a new mascot for their homes.

(C) Myers is the author of this article on puppy for sale.

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2011年9月19日 星期一

The right of way to save on Pet Care Services

What does owning a dog? If you think it is more or less the same as when you are a child, could not be farther from the truth. Today, in America there are more people pets. Of pet care products and services have become the mega-gran industry with wages very creative types continuously thinking of ways you part of their money. When that irresistibly cute puppy and soft eyes at the pet store, begin a relationship not only with the little dog baby in his hands, but also with the pet care services industry. Just imagine it? owners of pets in this country spend 40 million dollars on their pets each year. It is not only the inflation that does this. It's just that the pet care industry has so many new ideas all the time for things can buy or do for their pet. They try to take advantage of his weakness.

The thing is that it is not as if dogs and cats have evolved considerably over the past 50 years. What is needed to make a comfortable and happy dog or a cat has not changed. Get your dog an artisan necklace and belt and not know the difference. Real care pets that need? veterinary medicine and personal care attention, has not increased in cost as fast as inflation overall has. The cost of food for pets has increased even more slowly at 4%. Saving what it spends to your pet without compromising their health and happiness is easier today than it ever was. Here is what you need to know.

There are some pet care that could be done yourself. For example, visits with your pet's dental cleaning can cost $200. Brushing the teeth of your dog regularly well at home can save a considerable amount. Claw clipping and ear cleaning can be pretty expensive too. If spending money on these things, it will probably try to save by reducing the number of times to take your pet an appointment. If we are going to learn how to do these yourself, and it is not hard to do these things, not only your dog would be much more healthy, but you can save a package.

Pet medications can be costly. So you can pet vaccines. The American Animal Hospital Association has released new guidelines for the frequency with which need to get their animals vaccinated. There are some who have moved out of the annual list of vaccination and put on the list of vaccines to once every three years. Not only this save you money, it is even good for your pet.

Purchase of products for pets, cannot assume that a place has the best prices. Sometimes, pet stores have the best prices. They do sometimes places online. Purchases by is not only something to pet food and pet products though. Veterinarians charge different rates all the time. Make sure that you select to a vet for the quality of the service offered and the prices charged.


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2011年9月18日 星期日

Smell - 4 functions to avoid pet Air Purifier

If you like pets know come with smell. And if there is a problem of urine, so, you need an air purifier that can stay ahead of the smell. Avoid cleaners with these 4 features will help you choose a unit to really eliminate the odor forever.

Carbon not- because it is so known for his ability to absorb gases, odors and chemical substances, a cleaner of smell has no carbon will not work. To be effective, choose a Purifier with at least 15 pounds of activated carbon from coconut shell. Harder carbon is better absorption rate. Coconut shell carbon is particularly difficult and as such is more effective.

No additive for ammonia- as effective as the carbon absorption of gaseous pollutants, will still need help to properly absorb odor of urine and day. Select a filter with an additive that will improve the capacity of the carbon to remove the smell of amoniaco-base. Otherwise the smell will be maintained. A filter - because pets generate hair, dander, dust and odors, is impossible to a filter to delete all.

Search a canister filters which contain a carbon filter and the filter designed to eliminate particles in place. A pre-filter of large and medium-sized particles will remove airborne particles can be seen. These filters also to prolong the life of the lower particulate filter that should be his unit - the HEPA.

HEPA or detention of high-efficiency particles filters are essential for an Air Purifier for pets, it is able to remove dander (dead skin flakes), as well as bacteria and viruses that often the larger particles and spread of the disease and infection.

A speed- when it comes to life you quickly need a cleaner that can be trusted. Life does not always move at the same speed and neither should its cleaner air. Choose a cleaner that allows you to choose the speed that the air is filtered. For normal days a low speed is generally very well. Days when there are more odors or particles in the air, being able to crank literally the speed average or high will help keep the air smells like fresh and clean.

Case of plastic- air purifiers plastic many tend to off-gas smoke once warmed the engine. The last thing you want to do is pay money to pollute the air. Why are the best steel cases. There is no possibility of shutdown gassed with a steel unit. And also there is virtually no chance that your pet can chew on a piece of the unit and be wound or choke on it.

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2011年9月17日 星期六

Overcome the pet friendly apartment housing issues

It is difficult to find an apartment that allows pets. And when you do, there are some issues that need to adapt to.

One of the problems most urgent and most important is training potty greetings. For the first time pet owners who have no idea how to start this task, here are some tips. And for those who have previous experience with potty training their pets, read about how there may be a warning that it will be useful.

The technique of training potty your pet begins with confined them in an enclosed, such as a cage, a box or a small room space. You can understand where you want to remove them has been placed in a place determined for a certain period of time.

But make sure that it has placed where there is enough space for them removing as well as sleep.

It may also incorporate praise when they have exposed the proper behavior and when they have been removed in place. You can also scold by more severe tone of voice. Some dog owners used belts to train their pets.

Also you will notice the right time. Pets most usually deleted some time after that they have had their food at that time of the day. With this in mind, you can go to the place where you can remove and repeat this step until your dog understands the pattern. Also, may want to consider the amount of time that has passed after his last jump potty. Young animals can stay as a couple of hours while the old ones can go at least half a day. When after some time, is the time for to draw them.

When you want to your pet to sleep or being in a box or a cage while you live in an apartment must be trained to do so. Some animals may be wary to enter the Fund voluntarily. Make sure that it does not push inside. Some have to use baits to avoid having to push their pets inside boxes when they are not too cooperative.

Remember that you you only need to do this for the first couple of times. Later, your pet will understand that you want in the box. You can get it voluntarily and without too much effort from you.

When your pet is complaining or barking inside the box, it is advisable to leave was not. You have to wait until it cools. This suggests that you will not enable them not out of the box matters how much whine or bark.

And when you have a problem with your dog barking incessantly in the middle of the night, there are some things you can try. In the first place can be given something to do until he never tires of her and they just fall asleep. Also his dog can give a nice toy.

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2011年9月16日 星期五

Advice for healthy pet for the summer

Summer is a fun season. However, it ceases to be such when the humidity is too high and can do nothing without much sweat. For our pets, the heat of the season is so uncomfortable for them as for humans.

There are several things that your dog will need during the season:

Make sure you are well hydrated. It is equivalent to during this season, there should be a container of water that is close to the place where your dog eats or spends much of his time. This is so that you can from time to time, drink water every time you feel thirsty.

Not provide water for them can endanger your health. In humans, pet can suffer from heat stroke. The temperatures in their bodies can spike so high that there are deficiencies in the normal processes of their bodies.

In addition, make sure provide fresh and clean water. The containers should be cleaned regularly. There are different diseases you can get your pet's contaminated water.

And of course, we must remember to refill the container. In a very hot day, was surprised by the speed of the water is going to disappear. Not only your pet drink, the temperature of the atmosphere also may be enough to accelerate the evaporation of water.

Keep the air inside the freshness of the House. When you're at home, of course, it would be to make sure that you feel comfortable with the temperature of the House. Your pet will also benefit from this. But to leave the House, it will be unfortunate for your pet if it leaves the Hot House. Therefore, keep the air conditioning equipment that runs or leaves at least one fan.

If you are going to be gone for some time, you can take your pet for the House and leave it to stay in the garden. Keep it away from the Sun. The atmosphere is hot but will not be so hot inside a house without ventilation. If this is not possible, you may wish to consider leaving your pet in a friend's House.

Give you this much-needed bath. During the summer, your pet can get more dirty for a shorter time period. This means that you should take a bath more frequently than in a different season.

Not only will your pet to be cleaner, also feel more comfortable and renovated after a bath.

After bathing, combing their coat of arms also it will be useful. It will help remove debris from the area. In addition, this will help to remove hair that had already moved. When it is shedding hair, your dog may feel less warm.

Take note of what you eat. Do not allow your pet to eat food that has been left out in the air free for more than 2 hours. This meal could already be contaminated. When your cat has left food, must be stored somewhere cool to prevent organisms grow in it.

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2011年9月14日 星期三

Tips for traveling with pets: what to do in case of Runaways

There are some unpredictable risks in traveling with pets. The majority of the owners of pets plan for these but are never prepared for them. Runaways are just one frightening aspect of traveling with pets and know how to handle the stress of losing your pet in an unknown area can greatly help in emergency situations.

The formation of obedience in the world can get cast aside in a new and frightening environment. Your pet will respond, Act and feel differently in new places. Taking all appropriate precautions it will eliminate a great risk of fugitives, but will not stamp it out. If your pet still manages to escape to you, here are some steps that must be taken that they may lead to a safe return of your pet.

1 Get in touch with the nearest Pet associations & companies. RSPCA, feet, pounds, vets & police is everywhere in that first report of its loss. Take advantage of its facilities and expertise. Many of these organizations exist to protect animals and their owners and provide them with assistance when necessary. Taking pictures of his dog, along with a physical description and any essential information will enable them to recognize your pet should someone put them in their facilities or report see a lost animal.

2. Use Word of mouth. When you're traveling not always it is possible to print posters and flyers or even to know where to start to put them. People who get together to keep their eyes open and in contact with you is a great strategy to employ. Postmen, professionals, cyclists and runners are all types of people who see and know the city much more of what you are great people to be notified of its loss.

3 Look like crazy and make noise. If you're in a city, decrease their vehicle around with windows and call your dog may seem silly, but the hearing of the animals is much better than ours. Your pet can hear him and come running. Another trick is to use one of their toys to call them back to you. Family sound and voice are two tools that can give your pet the keys to return to the security.

4 Stay positive and not be waived. Surprisingly many animals make never home because their owners were not willing to maintain the search. It is to decide whether it is more important to find your pet or continue their journey. Even if you are not willing to resign, the passage of time can be daunting. Maintain positive will help you keep the search.

However, there is no guarantee that their efforts will result in the return of your pet. There are hopes and consistent, are more likely to see again your pet. Dealing with pets out of control during the journey is a nightmare that is unpredictable. However, you can, diligently seeking to reduce the risk of fugitives through training adequate attention and prepared. In any case, these four steps will greatly help in an emergency.

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2011年9月12日 星期一

4Th of July safety for your pet

Summer is here in Washington, D.C., and we are spending more time with our pets outside; but with the heat and humidity, there are dangers of summer that can harm your pet. If you are taking a trip or looking forward to seeing the Fireworks near home, make sure that your pet feel safe. Not only is a great place to Washington DC to walk the dog, is also home to the 4th of July spectacular fireworks! If you are traveling for the holiday without your dog, make sure that your dog walking service knows that your dog is afraid by Fireworks. Sometimes these outdoors are alarming for dogs or any animal, heat, loud noises, strangers and other elements can cause stress for their pets.

Each year, during day 4 of animal shelters Julyholiday, Washington D.C. experienced an alarming increase in the number of street for control of the animals; These dogs are known as "dogs" on July 4. To prevent this from happening, make sure that your pet is in the correct identification and, if possible, resisting the urge to bring your pet to a fireworks display. Instead, keep your dog inside the House of a family are and leave a radio or TV to keep him company - who will be happier and is too much.

Great summer, here are some more safety tips:

Beach Fun...A day at the beach is fun for you, but it can be dangerous to your pet. Saltwater is not healthy for your dog to drink, and unless your dog has some shade, the Sun and the sand could be dangerous!

Do not leave your pet alone in the car... temperatures can reach 120 within half an hour. Dogs and cats do not breathe, and can only dissipate heat by gasps and through the pads of their feet. Pets left in hot cars can suffer from brief depletion by heat, heat stroke, brain damage, or may even die.

Corazon-enfermedad of the worm, it is transmitted by mosquitoes, can be fatal to dogs and cats. Another summer threats are the fleas and ticks, use only treatments of fleas and ticks, recommended by a veterinarian.

Plant fertilisers and garden can be fatal. We spend more time doing our patio and gardens quite during the summer, but remember that many foods from plants, fertilizers and insecticides can be fatal if your dog eats them.

4Th of July fireworks are... Yes, beautiful to see, but the hearing of the dog is more acute as a human. Some animals become nervous and try to flee the sound and dog walking during all night fireworks may frighten your dog. Be alert to sensitive ears of your dog and keep it inside the House so that he feels safe.

Water safety... now that the pools are open, do not leave your pet alone near a swimming pool; not all dogs are good swimmers. Make sure you wash your dog outside when he swims in a chlorinated pool and not try to make him drink the water of the pool because it has harmful chemicals that can disturb your upside down!

So with all the summer fun happening, only take into account that our pets do not enjoy the Sun or the fireworks as much as us!Enjoy the July 4 holiday with children, Fireworks, parades, ice cream and pets!

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Some things you need to know about land snails of East Africa

General description and location

Also known as giant African land snails or Achatina fulica land snails of East Africa. Despite these snails occur quite beautiful shells conical colors ranging from 7-20 centimetres, are considered to be one of the most invasive species in the world. While most snails produce projectiles that are various shades of Brown, may also occur with cream or pink coloring and bands. As you might suspect from his name, giant African land snails originated in Kenya, and Tanzania. They found in the tropical regions of the Pacific and East Asia and the Caribbean

Problems for humans and animals

East African terrestrial snails pose a danger to human beings such as animals and plants. While these snails do not bite or cause other types of damages, they act as host to a wide range of pathogenic agents that can infect humans and animals. This includes meningitis and intestinal worms.

These snails are also avid consumers of fruits, vegetables and other plants. In some areas, it is known that annihilate all crops, as well as forests, grasslands and scrub brush. Today, it is illegal to keep East African terrestrial snails as pets in the United States and other parts of the world. Unfortunately, these snails have already colonized many areas and represent a serious danger to native broadcasters in the regions of destination.

Natural solutions

Although these snails pose a number of problems, it can still be consumed by humans. In some areas, Governments to discuss the possibility of promoting the use of snails, now you can also encourage further growth for individuals that want to grow them for commercial purposes. Of course, if you see these snails in your garden, you can always do some research to learn how to cook and save some money on your food bill.

To eliminate these snails in your garden, it is important to realize that eat whatever. This includes bones of animals, as well as plant materials and beer. Unlike other snails, East African land snails actually nurture the yeast that remains in this special drink. That being said, you can still spraying them with coffee grinds wet, as well as use the peels of oranges and lemon to get rid of them. Already snails will also receive an electric shock of copper, can try to disseminate pennies around his garden, as well as make use of copper cages.

If you live in an area where these snails are considered a threat to the local Habitat, the Government may already be using a range of solutions. This includes salt of the Earth, as well as through a wide range of pesticides and weed killers. Given that these snails contain pathogens and other risks, they should contact their local Board of health if you see. At least you will find if there is a program in place to manage them, as well as to determine whether it is necessary to take additional measures to get rid of them.

Recent outbreaks

Currently, East African land snails are considered an invasive species in the Caribbean, the islands of the Pacific and East Asia. They are also in some parts of the United States and Brazil.

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2011年9月10日 星期六

Animal communication - the scientific point of view

In the early 1990s a U.K. scientist named Rupert Sheldrake, did much research on the concept that some animals, primarily dogs, they were aware when their owners were returning home. He published a book called "Dogs that know when their owners are Coming Home and other unexplained powers of animals". He also gave lectures on the topic and certainly seem to have tested his theories very strongly. Scientific colleagues and companions, were very derogatory about his research and rejected more or less its conclusions. He spoke at seminars organized by the society for Companion Animal studies (S.C.A.S.), where I could listen to their views. S.C.A.S. is an organization created by clean people, usually in the professional field, who wanted to study the link between people and their pets.His studies have centered around the benefits acquired by human beings of their animal companions, rather than the benefit to the animal; Although the welfare of the animal is always says that it is of the utmost importance. Mr Sheldrake views were always well received at its meetings.

When we first discussed this book, the psychic and telepathic link between animals and humans has not has been investigated much and S.C.A.S members are physicians and staff veterinarian must have had difficulties take into account, if you have made. The research carried out by S.C.A.S. has worked with the animals being accepted in nursing homes and homes for the elderly, but his most notable achievement of recent years has been the option above the Pet grief help line. It has been running for many years, and played a large role in bringing to notice the need for veterinary staff with training in therapy of mourning for pets. They provided the first training course in which the therapy and its module has been updated regularly.

I know that they have not studied the concept of animal communication even. It took a long time for society to accept that a human being could mourn the loss of an animal and in some cases as they that mourn the loss of another human. The procedure of pain works exactly the same way and may well lead to a change of life; as Miss the company of other dog walkers or lose the last contact with a loved which had previously aired. The link between an animal much dear beings and its owner or friend, is very deep and must at least be respected, if you don't understand. Now we have found that it is possible to connect on a telepathic level with animals wishing Mr Sheldrake book has more credibility.

Mr Sheldrake is a biologist, has written several books on many aspects of life and I really look forward to reading some of them.

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2011年9月9日 星期五

Mourning for the death of a pet

When a pet that is loved by her dies of the family, as a member of the household has died. Sometimes, it is difficult to accept that the situation had in fact occurred. For owners of pets with difficulty mourns the death of their pet, here there are some things you need to know.

Learn about the stages of pain. It is the famous five stages of pain. It can be that your pet has actually left. This is characterized by the refusal of death and saying that your pet has, for example, only left his home and has not found yet its way back. Then, there may be anger. Different people have different ways of expressing the anger they feel.

Another stage of negotiation. At this point, the owner shall be negotiate something in exchange for the life of the pet lost. Also, it may be depression. It can be deeply saddened by this loss. Finally, it is the stage of acceptance. Here, they have recognized the loss, and what the situation. All these steps may not be experienced by all people. Some may be able to directly accept the death of his beloved.

Help the children. If the pet who has lost their children as it is close to you, should give priority to the feelings of their children. While you are in mourning, it is also important to do something to help the children while they cry.

A simple thing you can do is talk to them. Let them express what they think or feel about the loss. This will help them to release all their feelings and will also help you to determine how they are doing with the situation.

Giving hugs and comfort you can make them feel supported in the duration of his grief.

Recall happy memories with your pet. Happy memories allow to think of your pet on a happy note. As that in whatever way you have to cry, the memories of their pets best will be as exactly that, memories. There can be any point in reviving their activities no matter how much time have been with your pet.

Find the closing. A form that can ensure the closure is when you have seen your pet get buried or if it has been buried the same. This way you will notice that, in fact, is the end of your pet and should just be sitting there in peace. Saying goodbye to him also is another way of putting this chapter in a definite end.

Determine if you need a new mascot. Some people rebound faster if they have a new pet in the House. The new pet or you can't remember the pet that they lost or can help them to forget completely about the mascot. Forget the old mascot with the help of a new one are not considered dysfunctional while they have accepted the loss of the old mascot.

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2011年9月8日 星期四

Tips for travel with pets - pet friendly Pit stops to choose

All trips include pit stops, and traveling with your pet is no exception. Indeed, your pet will generally need more hops than you. If you are doing a script for that fathers of holiday or taking a trip cross country, we are going to have to stop sometime in fuel, eating, toilet, or simply take a break. In any case, the installation that you choose will greatly affect even your pet may take a needed break, too. Here are some tips for choosing the best options for pet friendly pit stop.

1. Food. We all have to eat. Your pet can eat anywhere to stop or even on the road, while to its food throughout the trip. Restaurant or fast food stops are another story. If no bags of food for the journey and the need to stop for a bite to eat, planning ahead will be invaluable for the choice of restaurants or cafes that will allow your pet to eat along side you. Choose a place to eat that have outdoor seating which can be accessed without going through the restaurant. This release also is a great choice; sitting on a street or park bench is the perfect way for your pet to enjoy your rest of food with you.

2. Fuel. Unless you have a vehicle that is completely electric, stop for fuel probably will be one of his pit stops. Fuel stops can be a great time to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and using the bathroom. Your dog on the other hand, does not generally receive the same privileges. Most cities have more than one station to choose. Use your judgment and choose a station that has an extension that your pet can get with security and general traffic to relieve themselves, or only to stretch their legs, too. If there is no safe place, never hurt another stopover for good of your pet.

3. Health services. Sometimes nature called when we are not waiting to stop for fuel, food and fresh air. When this happens, stop in the road and general traffic somewhere where your pet can alleviate so themselves without unnecessary pressure or stress. You can also take some time so your pet to find the right spot or get quite convenient to get to the business. You have patience and do not forget to always use a strap and clean up after your pet. If you're in a rest area, bring your pet inside with you if necessary. It does not matter, and they will appreciate the break, too.

4. Exercise. After a long journey can be good to just stop and stretch your legs. Your dog feels the same way only much more even. Have your pet strap on hand for pit stops. Stop in places where your pet can travel a trail or run on the beach with you is a great way for both to get some much-desired exercise. You benefit from obtaining and stretch their limbs as well as you.

Cannot be said enough to plan ahead. When traveling with your pet, plan a trip longest and more stops of pit. Pit stops take time and energy, but they are a vital and exhilarating part of every trip. Researching pet friendly options it will also help to make your trip more enjoyable. On set, regardless of where or when pauses, thinking about the needs of your pet before his own and will be sure to have a successful business.

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2011年9月7日 星期三

How to take care of a Bunny rabbit

You have a pet bunny can be an exciting and fun addition to your life. Before entering a bunny rabbit, make sure you have the time, space and capacity to care for his Bunny. Rabbits can live 10 years or more, as well as having a puppy, you have a rabbit is a great responsibility.

Once you have decided you want a bunny rabbit, preparing your home for your new pet is a fairly simple process. You will need a cage of rabbit that is at least four times the size of their rabbit - bigger better. The ASPCA guidelines stipulate that a Cabinet of a single race small or medium-sized rabbit must be at minimum four feet wide, two meters in height and two feet deep. Most pet stores sell rabbit cages that are too small, so it is not advisable to find a largest rabbit cage or use a cage of dog based on the size of the area which has for its rabbit. Make sure the cage has a solid floor, or if you have to get a cage with floor of wire, which put something hard and flat down on the cable for the rabbit to stand. Purple wire cages can cause pain persists due to fragile the rabbit's feet.

You will also need bedding for the rabbit when it is in the cage. The best type of litter or bedding for a bunny rabbit is organic or paper is absorbent being also very safe for your bunny. Avoid the shavings of cedar and pine clumping litter, as these may harm the rabbit.

Food is also a very important part of caring for your bunny rabbit. It may be easier to feed her pellets bunny, this is not the best rabbit diet. Combining fresh green leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, broccoli, carrot tops, romaine and chicory with pellets and hay for a complete and balanced diet. Baby rabbits should give alfalfa because it is high in calories, proteins and calcium. Timothy, oatmeal or Orchard grass hay can feed adult rabbits. Buy hay in pet stores, or in the local community. All bunny rabbits also need fresh water daily.

Like any other pet bunny rabbits like to play with toys. With toys available and get plenty of exercise extend the life of the rabbit and keep them from being bored and complacent. Bunnies as toys that can chew, as toys for baby of hard plastic, large rubber balls, toys cat can be removed, toys with ramps, a box full of confetti, things for jump and much, much more. You can be creative with the toys that gives your bunny while they are safe and clean. If you find that the rabbit is to chew and eat any type of toy, switch to a different toy is not interested in eating.

If you're going to let their bunny rabbit wander around your House out of his cage, make sure there is "compatible with technologies bunny" your House to protect and hide the cables, providing enough toys for the Bunny does not chew plates base or furniture, make sure curtains are of length not complete lower, closing any "areas beyond limits" and protect products of cleaning or other hazardous materials. Leaving a bunny rabbit wander around your House is a great way to let their bunny exercise.

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2011年9月5日 星期一

Become a pet Funeral Celebrant - a growing market

Memorials and funerals of pets are fairly common these days, as many people treat their pets as members of the family and even as a substitute children. Funerals can be held pets in the same way as human funerals, including the owner of the photographic exhibition, pets, pets memories, poems and prayers for pets.

Although it may seem a morbid experience, people who are in this industry often have compliance and job satisfaction. Pet funerals are usually small Affairs, with members of family and owner of the pet and maybe a couple of friends present.

What does a pet Funeral Celebrant really?

A celebrant will usually travel to customers of an introduction. Usually will be a bag of body fitted and placed the remains there and put it in a funeral home. The client then can spend time with your pet before that to their place of business or crematorium.

The celebrant will communicate with the client on ceremonial wishes. They offer pet caskets and cremation urns.

If the pet is cremated, the celebrant will return remains the customer to maintain. Otherwise a regular funeral will be organised. Function where lives and rules of your local authority, a burial can take place on private property, or in some cases, the Council land.

What training is required to become a pet Funeral Celebrant?

Although it is not required to receive training to be a Pet Funeral celebrant, is seen generally as a test that has the ability, the guidance and know-how to get a job in all types of working professional celebrant. Many Pet Funeral celebrants also facilitate other types of ceremonies, which adds the flexibility and the opportunity to grow a bigger business.

What kind of person becomes a pet Funeral Celebrant?

There are some features needed to succeed in officiating an event as important as a Pet Funeral. It would be prudent to request opinions of others to measure if it has the features that you will define whether it's the career for you or not.

It is essential for a Pet Funeral celebrant to know some history of the deceased pet and on the type of pet were and how they did it impact on the life of its owner. Owner of the pet and family should be able to provide this information. Be able to structure the flow of the ceremony also is an important skill.

But most importantly the funeral celebrant must perform the funeral in a way that not only corresponds to the deceased but also gives some comfort to the immediate family and those who have been affected by the death more.

Empathy is a very important quality for a funeral celebrant, must be able to understand that the pet owner is devastated and although you might react different yourself in this situation, we are all different and always must remain professional and calm and care towards the customer. You can see some people who may behave irrationally in your eyes, but people cope with pain in different ways, and should be able to accept and sometimes even encourage this unknown behavior. If you can display a true empathy for their customers, word quickly spread about his professionalism and will probably be most of your business's mouth in the mouth.

His work as a pet Funeral Celebrant is to deliver the words and feelings about the beloved mascot, which in many cases, cannot be owner of the dog in the emotional state to do so themselves.

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2011年9月4日 星期日

Water Dog [VHS]

Water Dog [VHS]This is the "bible" for dog owners who want to simply and quickly train their retrievers for basic and advanced waterfowl hunting. Combining the time-tested techniques of Richard A. Wolters with the newest proven methods of dog training, have the retriever you've always wanted in a few short months.

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2011年9月2日 星期五

Wellness Just For Puppy Mini Soft Dog Treats, 3.5-Ounce Pouch

Wellness Just For Puppy Mini Soft Dog Treats, 3.5-Ounce PouchAt Wellness, health is always part of the equation. That's why we created these soft, perfectly-sized treats as a complement to our Just for Puppy foods. Each irresistible real-food bit is made from a unique blend of healthy-ingredients like lamb, salmon, carrots, blueberries and flaxseeds. That's the Wellness Way to give your little friend everything they need to grow up smart, strong and well-behaved. Happy Training!

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Walky Dog Hands Free Bicycle Leash

Walky Dog Hands Free Bicycle LeashThis listing is for the WalkyDog BRAND NAME hands free bicycle dog leash. Safe - Stable - Fun! The WalkyDogR dog bike leash lets you safely take your dog with you on bike rides. Now you can bring your best buddy along for the ride and maintain complete control; no more feeling guilty for leaving them at home. A bicycle dog leash is a great way to exercise your dog and release energy - especially for active dogs. The WalkyDog installs in just minutes and is incredibly easy to use. Its patented design includes an internal shock-absorbing system and quick lock and release capability for easy switching between bikes. The WalkyDog "lead" can be extended to a maximum of 14". If you find that the combination of the height of your bike and the 14" lead isn't enough, you can attach the WalkyDog lead to your dogs current lead for additional length or, you may easily replace the cord used in the WalkyDog lead with a cord of a custom length (same width required for use). You can purchase cord of this type at many hardware stores with the same diameter currently used.

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