Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Dog Tips - Getting Rid of Dog Biting Behaviour

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Dogs are considered man's best friend all over the world. They make
great family pets, are loving and loyal, give great company and can
even protect your home and yourself against intruders. In most cases,
dog owners have very happy relationships with their pets, but in a few
instances some owners can find themselves at the end of their tether
trying to control dog biting behavior. This is when a dog bites, nips
and growls. He could nip you, friends or family members or even other
animals and if your dog is suffering from dog biting behavior then you
need to put an end to is, and fast because it could lead to serious
problems.

Dog biting behavior is very serious because there have been cases
where large and small dogs have mauled people and young children. This
is not only seriously dangerous for the people involved, but it
usually means that your pet will end up getting put down which you
definitely do not want. There are ways for you to end this behavior
though, and the first step you need to take is to invest in a dog
training guide which you can find on the internet in downloadable
eBook formats. You can even try joining a dog behavior class with your
pet. This is a great way to stop dog biting behavior by working with a
professional, however if your dog is particularly ferocious it is
probably a good idea to try working with him at home first.

Invest in a muzzle for your dog if you don't already have one. You
should put a muzzle on your dog every time you take him out in public
so that if he does get off of his leash you know he won't be a danger
to other people and animals. This also makes a good training item when
it comes to stopping your dog from biting people because most dogs
will not like wearing muzzles so you can use it as a punishment if he
does bite somebody.
If you have a male dog with aggression problems,
then one of the best ways to solve dog biting behavior is to get him
spayed if he hasn't been already. Most dogs will calm down after being
spayed and you should notice a big difference in his behavior.

While you are training your dog, you should also make sure that there
are no distractions around such as other people and young children and
animals. When you catch your dog nipping, never hit your animal
because this just encourages violent behavior, you need to find other
ways to punish your dog for his bad behavior.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Counting Calories

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We know that obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. Thirty percent of American adults – that's 60 million people – are obese. But there's another statistic that is even more startling and concerning to pet owners and veterinarians: according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, approximately half of all dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese. That's 84 million animals that weigh more than they should for optimal health. Just as with people, obesity in pets is associated with many health risks, including osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes, respiratory disorders, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, and many forms of cancer.

What causes obesity in pets? It generally comes down to consuming more calories than the pet needs. According to veterinarian Susan Nelson, assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, “Pets are overeating and under-exercising, and they're eating too many high-fat foods and treats.” Dr. Nelson suggests a number of factors to consider when feeding your pet, including paying attention to the nutritional information and calorie content of what your pet eats. While we often think to at least glance at the nutritional information and calorie content marked on our own food, we may not think to do the same for our pets.

Is my pet overweight?

It's relatively easy to determine yourself if your dog or cat is overweight. First, take a look at your pet's ribs. If your animal is a healthy weight, the ribs shouldn't be seen but should be easy to feel. They should be covered with a thin layer of fat – if they are difficult to feel under a large layer of fat, that is a sign your pet is overweight. Next, take a look at the animal's stomach. A sagging stomach, where you can grab a handful of fat, is also a sign of excess weight. Finally, take a look at your pet's general body shape. When looking at the animal from above, you should be able to easily make out a waistline. A dog should be an hourglass shape – broader at the shoulders and hips and narrow at the waist. A broad, flat back is a sign your pet is overweight.

How much should I be feeding my pet?

Figuring out how much you should be feeding your pet is not as straightforward as it may initially seem. Amounts vary based on the type of food, your pet's metabolism, and the amount of exercise it gets. If your pet is a healthy weight, a good place to start is with the amount suggested by the guidelines on the pet food packaging. If your pet is just a bit overweight, look at the guidelines and feed it the amount suggested for its ideal weight, rather than the weight it currently is.

The typical domestic cat should weigh about 10 pounds, and needs about 275 calories per day. Unlike cats, the caloric needs of dogs vary greatly depending on breed – a variance expected when dogs can range in weight from under 5 pounds to over 100. A 10-pound dog needs about 300 calories per day, while a 50-pound dog needs 1,200. Feeding guidelines on your pet's food bag will take into account approximate caloric needs, but it's important to realize that food amounts may change if you change the type of food you're feeding your dog or cat. Since pet foods can vary greatly in fat and calorie content, one cup of Type A food will not necessarily equal one cup of Type B food.

What about treats?

Just as we sometimes don't realize (or don't want to realize!) how many calories snack foods can contribute to our diet, it's easy to forget to consider the number of calories contained in the treats we give our pets. Luckily, it is becoming more common for pet food manufacturers to list nutritional information, including calorie content, on packaged pet treats. Nutrition and calorie information is also often available online, so try visiting the company's website if you can't find what you're looking for on the packaging. It is fine to include treats in your pet's diet, but calories from treats should account for 10% or less of your pet's overall caloric intake.

Hidden Calories

Pets, particularly dogs, can be scavengers. While some dogs are very well-behaved, others go through the trash, beg at the table, and try to help themselves to anything that looks particularly tasty. In households with small children, often one of the first things a pet realizes is that children are an excellent source of table scraps. Everything the child drops – and children drop a lot! - will be devoured by a waiting animal. And it usually doesn't take long for children to discover that feeding their pet is a fun game, leading to even more shared calories. Adults are not completely innocent either – many people feed their pets table scraps, or allow them to eat food that drops on the floor. Rarely do we consider how many extra calories human food is adding to our pet's diet.

A Family Affair

As Dr. Nelson says, “It's important to count calories if your pet is overweight.” If you have a dog or cat that needs to lose a few pounds, counting calories can help you achieve that goal and help your pet stay healthy. But everyone in the family needs to be involved in this process, not just one person. No matter how careful you are about feeding your pet an appropriate diet, it won't be successful if other family members are slipping their beloved pet treats and table scraps. It's important that the entire family realizes the importance of helping their pet maintain a heathy weight. Giving food is a way to show love, but an even better way is to help your pet stay healthy and live a long life as a member of your family.


Matt Papa is a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Dog lover and owner of a beautiful German shepherd named Hera, Matt is concerned about problems with obesity in both animals and humans. His medical research interests include obesity treatments and the ways in which humans and animals can work together to maintain a healthy weight. Matt owns a website devoted to best weight loss programs reviews and the latest scientific findings on obesity. He often gives away a Medfast coupon.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

My New Screen Cleaning Tool!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Hip Dyslplasia In Dogs

What You Need To Know About Hip Dyslplasia In Dogs


   Hip dysplasia is a very painful and debilitating condition in dogs that can on occasion result in your pet becoming completely unable to walk. The best thing a potential owner can do is be careful in choosing what sort of dog you want to take in. Hip Dysplasia is a hereditary condition. It is passed on from the parents to the litter. But it does now and then skip a generation and just because the parents or parent had it does not guarantee that the pups will experience it. It can in addition from time to time be the result of an injury to a dog's hips while it is a puppy or during the birthing process, on the other hand that is much more unusual.
If you have access to the pups parents you want to be able to investigate them if possible. If one or both parents have the disease the likelihood of the pup developing hip dysplasia will be significantly amplified.
A respectable breeder will allow their dogs x-rayed to test for any sign of hip dysplasia. If they do discover symptoms of dysplasia they ought to spay or neuter the dog so that the sickness is not passed down the blood line. It is possible however that a dog can be just a carrier and in no way acquire the disease, which is why it is extremely difficult to eliminate dysplasia.
  A number of dogs are more prone to hip dysplasia then others. German Shepherds, in particular, often suffer from it. Labs, Rottweiler’s and Mastiffs are also very prone to develop the disease. The bigger the dog the more apt they are to experience dysplasia. Much of that has to do with their mass of course and it is rare for a smaller breed to be affected.
  Hip dysplasia may well not show up when the dog is a puppy. It regularly only develops as the dog matures. Wear and tear on the joints progressively produces displacement and injury. A hip joint that is injured in this way can grow to be arthritic. An owner may not know about the hip dysplasia and think that the dog has developed arthritis when it got older. However the root origin of the arthritis is the damage that the vulnerable joint has suffered throughout the dog's lifetime.
  There is not very much that your vet can achieve other than prescribe pain killers. He may additionally propose an exercise schedule involving swimming pool rehabilitation. Your dog may possibly also benefit from a few organic remedies like Glucosamine or Chondroitin. In severe cases surgical treatment may help reduce the pain and suffering but that is a decision only you can make as an owner. If caught early on enough you may be able to seriously reduce the development of the disease which will make it easier on your dog.
Watch out for early symptoms which would include your dog having trouble getting up from a prone position, trouble in climbing stairs and of course the development of a limp. If you see these symptoms developing it is best that you get to your vet for a suitable diagnosis.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

My Fish!

HEY EVERYBODY


Check out my new fish tank! Put your pointer in the tank and watch the fish follow you. CLICK your pointer and it  feeds the Fish!   How cool is that?


by Sylvia Einwechter

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Patio Pet Door - A Pet Door For Apartments and Homeowners With Sliding Glass Doors

A patio pet door may be your best pet door solution, if you do not want to make a hole in a wall or door. In addition, there is no need to adjust the sliding glass door frame to install this door. A patio pet door is a handy dog door that frees dog owners from the need to cut, resize, or refit a wall or door.
A patio pet door makes use of a big and transparent pane fitting correctly in the existing patio door outline. This is a flexible pet door, which your dog may use to enter or exit from the house.
Hence, it is possible for you to install a patio dog door to any of the existing doors, as the complete unit fits inside the door, to become a section of the door itself, with a fully mechanical system.
Some advantages of Patio pet doors are:
They are easy to install without hampering existing construction. Another advantage is portability, as these doors are removable.
Categories of Patio Dog Doors:
There are two categories of patio pet doors:
Temporary Dog Doors Semi-permanent Dog Doors
Temporary Dog Doors
It is easy to install these patio dog doors. You can remove them easily from your patio door frame too. Such doors are useful for dog owners who either do not wish to have a dog door accessible every time or are worried about security when they travel.
Semi-Permanent Dog Doors
These doors come with a lock unit, which fits totally into your patio door frame. You need to screw the door in place. These patio dog doors are also completely removable.
Both these doors, semi-permanent and temporary dog doors come with automatic door lock or manual door lock options. On the other hand, it is vital that the pet door you buy attunes with your dog as well as your patio door frame.
Patio pet doors come in a variety of sizes, since patio doors come in a variety of sizes. Therefore, it is very important for you to measure your patio door from bottom to top and on its track. Also measure the height of your dog before going to purchase the door, as the opening comes in various sizes. A dog should be able to fit through the opening comfortably.
By doing this, you will know the correct height of patio dog door that your door opening can hold. These measurements will also help you to pick a patio pet door with a modifiable height.
You can usually find a Patio Pet Door at your local hardware store or a large home improvement store, such as Home Depot or Lowe's. You can also search online for more information and sources for your Patio Pet Door.

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Dog Doors Can Solve Many Problems For You and Your Indoor-Outdoor Pet

Dog doors are beneficial for both dogs and the owners. When a dog is
given the freedom to come and go as he pleases, he gains a new sense
of security! He won't have to 'hold it' while he waits for his owner
to either come home or hang up the phone. He can play outside when the
weather is nice and come in when it isn't.
Dog doors have also allowed dog owners a new sense of freedom. They
don't have to leave a party early anymore because they feel guilty
knowing their dog is about to pop. In addition to new freedom, they
put an end to accidents, incessant door scratching, and three a.m.
wake up calls from your dog. Pet doors are the best kept secret, but
why?!
Many people refuse to consider pet doors because they are afraid
intruders will use them to enter the house. Although a legitimate
fear, there are ways around this. Possibly the best way around this is
an electronic pet door. This door opens automatically from a censor
device placed on the dog's collar; preventing anything not wearing the
collar from coming into the house.
Putting one on the backside of the house where intruders are less
likely to be is another possibility. For the truly frightened person,
a doghouse can be installed into a wall instead of a door. If you want
to hide it, a dog house with a door cut in the back can be pushed
against the wall covering up the pet door; no one will ever know it's
there, except of course, the dog.
I'd like dog doors in my house, but I'm a renter! Do I have any
options?
Many renters are hesitant about installing pet doors in for fear of
upsetting the home owners. Now a day there is even a solution for
that; sliding glass pet doors! These doors are cut in an actual
sliding glass door. You simply remove the existing door from its
hinges and hang the one with the pet door in its place. When it is no
longer needed the original door can be replaced.
Some people are very picky about their homes and don't want to
compromise the aesthetics with ugly dog doors. These people have a
great alternative in wall installation. The home owner can install it
into the wall of a room with very little traffic. If the idea of the
door being visible from the outside bothers them, the door can be
hidden by the doghouse.
There are so many new innovative products on the market these days
consumers can just about make anything possible. Pet doors are an
amazing product that people with inside/outside dogs don't want to
ignore! Check them out; your dog will thank you.
In fact, if you would like to learn more about dog doors and other
ways to "get inside your dog's head", then I encourage you to download
my FREE ebook - 'Top Secret Techniques To Keeping Your Dog Happy,
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Thursday, July 2, 2009

This Is So Cool

Yesterday was a hot summer day and all my dogs were taking their afternoon nap. I worked hard all day on my computer and was tired and ready to quit for the day when I came across a fellow pet lover's blog and found this really cute game that you really should try just for fun. Go ahead give it a try....Cat Game Bet ya can't do it!

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Doggie Doors

Doggie Doors are great for people and dogs! Even for cats. Dogs get to go out whenever they want whether you feel like it or not. Total freedom for your pet and great for you too because you get more freedom too. If you are worried about burglars or wild animals, it is highly unlikely to be a problem.Your dog is the great protecter. We live across the street from the woods in NJ and have had a doggie door for 14 years and never had any problems. My 6 dogs just love it! They are easy to install too. Check them out on my website http://petstoreusa.net/doggie_doors.html

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Sylvia