There are more reasons other than wanting sweet-smelling kisses from your pet to use oral hygiene products. All pet crazy folks should consider preventative dental care for their pets. A doctor from the American Animal Hospital Association warns that, “By the age of three, nearly 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats already show signs of oral disease.”
This can be a real problem because dental disease can lead to serious health problems, including heart, lung and kidney disease. The same bacteria that are causing bad breath in your furry companions can get into their bloodstream and cause serious health problems. It was also noted that “Pets can live longer, healthier lives if oral health care is managed and maintained throughout their lives.” This is a fantastic reason to keep your pet’s breath fresh.
If the problem of the bad breath is not orally related then it could be due to the dog’s diet and a different preventative is available. Most owners these days give their dog dry dog-food as part of their diet, which mostly keeps their teeth and mouth healthy, yet their dogs have bad breath. We found an accurate solution to our dog[s bad breath by adding additional and necessary vitamins and minerals to his raw meat and reducing the quantity of dry food – which was obviously the problem due to its high percentage of yeast content.
However, if you do not wish to go to this amount of trouble, then I am sure there are products that are reputable and can properly provide the necessary digestion aids and anti-bacterial activity in the dog’s digestive tract to achieve the same result and thereby naturally eradicate bad breath.
Mouthwash is the immediate product from the market that deal very well in helping to kill the bacteria in your dog’s mouth and could actually help heal damaged gum tissues. Do not forget to ask your veterinarian on the best products in the market.
Find ways of scraping the food off the dog’s teeth, such as dry biscuits. Those that contain mint or charcoal can also help to absorb any odors that may be lingering in the oral cavity. Do not feed the dog too much meat or soft food. Dry food, while less popular, will help keep their teeth clean.
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The problem with regular pet doors is control. They let every other creature inside as well, including but not limited to, stray cats, raccoons, opossums, and all that smell the kibbles in the bowl and want to be in. Perhaps, you also want your dogs to be able to go outside at will to do his number, but really want the cat to stay indoors. How will you do that? Installing or provision of a pet door in your walls or anywhere in your house will solve the aforementioned problems. Here are some types of pet doors that can be considered when choosing and buying one.
Insulated pet doors are weatherproof and can keep your energy bills manageable. Wondering how is it done. They have dual flaps with a cushion of air in between them. It works like the entrance or foyer in older houses, only a lot smaller of course. It has the outside flap that leads to the inside flap and blocks the wind and the weather. So it only lets in what you want – your pet, not the heat of summer or blistery cold of winter. It can be fixed into your wall, a door, or a window. Because of their sturdy construction, they are a benefit year round. In the autumn, these doors keep the wind and the leaves from blowing through and ending up all over your floor. It also keeps out that high-pitched howling sound that can unnerve anyone around Halloween, or any other time of the year.
A patio pet door, on the other hand, is designed to fit in the slider that goes onto the porch, deck or patio in your back yard. This would definitely fit to your sliding door. What makes a patio pet door so wonderful is, first, it does not have to restrict your use of your sliding door at all. It wedges into the side and has a built in section where your slider can latch securely. You will still be able to lock your slider.
How do you let your pets out but keep the bugs out, too? Try a screen pet door. Yes, you can actually put a pet door through a screen. So if you have lanai or any enclosed patio this is the best solution for you and your pet. This one is affordable and easier to install than you might think.
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Anybody that owns dogs knows that life with your dog is made far easier when they have a doggy door to use. One of the reasons is that you do not have to worry about coming home to bathroom accidents when you have been at work all day. Another is that this can prevent your dog from getting bored and destroying your personal things. Training your dog to use the doggy door is actually very easy to do, and here is how you do it.
As any training with your dog, start slowly. Let your dog explore the new door upon bringing it home. Let him see you take it out of the box and allow him to sniff it and investigate it on his own terms. Upon installation, let your dog begin the investigation process again all over again without your intervention. The door can be a major roadblock for some dogs so before you try to get him to go through the door, try tacking or propping the door up and out of the way. Make sure that the door is firmly intact and out of the way because if it falls on your dog during his first attempt to pass he will likely gets afraid to try again.
If your dog backs away from the pet door, this is the first sign that they want nothing to do with this. Restart by reassuring them, and inch them closer until you are by the door. Keep in mind that getting mad or yelling will not help the situation. The animal will become frightened, possibly start cowering, and they might think that they did something wrong.
Most dogs can learn to use a dog door within minutes of installation. A few bits of hot dog or several toys make the training fun; but some dogs, for various reasons, find a doggie door frightening. Therefore, it is always better to pack enough patience and perseverance when training your pet in using their new pets’ door.
If you own your home and you plan to have pets around for a long-time, a pet door for walls could be the best option that you can choose. You can have numerous walls leading outside so your placement choices are varied. You can put them in any room in the house, not limited to where there is a door leading out to your backyard.
A large dog door is a preferred way of ensuring your canine friend can roam around the house freely without any restraint and without someone keeping an eye on them all the while. It is also much better than chaining up your animals or confining them to their kennels – even if you have their best interests at heart. You may choose the type of your pet doors.
Electronic pet door is another great output of humankind’s intelligent inventions. The collar worn by your pet has a sensor that only lets them in or out. It can be in the form of magnetic, electro-magnetic or infrared. With the electronic pet door, you can even put an LCD screen to monitor which comes in and out.
Infrared pet door is the more advanced type among all pet doors. The sensor on the collar of your dog dials a code to the door and tells it when to open or close. It is programmed to allow your pet alone to pass through, not the neighbor’s dog, or a stray cat. Do not worry though. It does not send a swooshing blue blob of time warped substance through it like on the TV show, which may scare out your pet.
Magnetic pet door, on the other hand, lets your pet roam around the house 24/7. This door responds to a magnetic key in the collar of your pet. As the animal gets closer to the door, the magnetic pull release the latch and let them in or out. It is powered by a dry-cell battery that comes with the kit, and is replaceable with when needed.
Electronic pet doors protect not only your cats and dogs, but also your home as well, since the door opens on command. These doors are also resistant to weather disturbances. So, be sure to check the specifications of your chosen door before finalizing and buying one for your pets’ door.
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A pet door is just what it sounds like. It is a small, dog-sized door that can be installed into one of your doors or walls, at your dog’s height, to allow him to enter and exit the house unassisted.
Pets love to have the freedom to come and go while their owners love the benefits of that freedom. When you install a pet door, you will finally have the flexibility to opt out of getting up early, in the middle of the night, or during dinner to let the dog outside.
A dog door lets your dog get outside for exercise and allows him to get back in to escape the elements. That is a lot more convenient for you, and it can be especially useful if you live with an old or a sick dog with poor bladder control, which cannot always wait until you are ready to let him out. However, of course, one of the best reasons for installing a doggie door is that it lets your dog get back in the house without having to bark to get your attention, so it helps you to keep the peace with your neighbors.
Another fact is, allowing your pet to come and go at his own will builds his confidence. Unwanted behavior problems such as destructive chewing, furniture clawing and excessive barking can often remedy themselves when your pet is no longer dependent upon you to let him out.
Therefore, if you have been annoyed by your domesticated pets when they wanted to come in and out, pet door is now the solution to that problem. Go get one now.
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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 will not 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 is not.
No matter what type of dog door you decide to install in your home, you should at least consider the following features. For security purposes, it is best to get a dog door that can be securely locked. If you already have one that cannot be properly locked, you can purchase a pane that can drop into place over the hole.
Doggie doors are not suitable for every household. Those families with indoor cats and toddlers beware. Any little creature will try using the portal, including wild animals and neighbors’ pets that happen to get into the yard. I have heard all the stories: raccoons running around the house, an unwanted dog just waltzing in, even a Rottweiler’s head and shoulders being stuck in the opening. Home security is also a concern, as well as energy loss in summer and winter.
No matter what size of a dog door you get, buglers can get it. Depending on where you live, there is a chance of strays and other small wild animals getting in. It is also an easy entrance for unwanted bugs. If it rains, rain can get in. During the winter (if you winters are cold) heavy breezes enter through dog doors. During the summer, (if your summers are hot) it is hard to keep your house cool.
If you do get the dog door, make sure to beware of temperatures, food in the yard, make sure she does not get out of the yard, beware of buglers, and expect bugs. With all these considerations, it is still highly recommended to have a doggy door for the benefit and freedom of your canine friend, as well as for your own convenience and peace of mind.
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A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease. While noticing whether a cough is soft, dry, honking or wheezing are important characteristics to pay attention to, noticing whether the cough is productive or non-productive, the type of discharge (thick, watery or bloody) and frequency are equally important for arriving at the correct diagnosis.
Most cases of canine cough are traced to irritation of the sensory nerves of the air passages associated with the trachea, larynx, throat and bronchial tubes. The character of the cough is significant and helps in localizing the disease to a particular area in the respiratory tract or the cardiovascular system.
Dry and moist coughs that occur while resting or at night are typical of heart disease, and are associated with congestive heart failure. In this condition, the heart is unable to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues, which leads to fluid retention in the gravity-dependent areas of the lungs.
Small and medium sized dogs are susceptible to a degeneration of the mitral and tricuspid valves in the heart that are responsible for allowing blood to pass from the atrium to the ventricle. These valves also close once the blood is through to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts. Severe inabilities tend to lead to an enlargement of the heart, and consequently to fluid retention in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary edema. Congestive heart failure normally causes a soft cough, especially in the night. As the condition progresses, so does the intensity of the cough, which is accompanied by a pink, watery discharge.
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2 Eggs – beaten
1 c Cooked rice – or bulgur
1 c Cooked veggies – see note
1 tb Chopped parsley -opt.
1 c Grated cheese
1 tb Brewers yeast
NOTE: Veggies could be potatoes, zucchini, peas, carrots, etc. and should be grated or mashed.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients, well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool and store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb Butter, softened
1 Egg
1 cl Garlic, minced
1 1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Wheat germ
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 c Milk
Cream room temp. cheese and margarine, add egg & garlic, mix well. Add flour, wheat germ & salt, mix well until it forms a dough, add milk and mix again. Chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4″, cut into shapes. Bake on un-greased cookie sheet 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool.
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It’s a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, “Hey, mamacita, let’s do Weeweechu.”
Oh no, not now, let’s look at the moon!” said Rosita.
Oh, c’mon baby, let’s you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it’s the perfect time,” Pedro begged.
“But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon.” replied Rosita.
Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me.”
Rosita looked at Pedro and said, “OK, we’ll do Weeweechu, but just this once!“
Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang…..
“Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.”
MERRY CHRISTMAS from www puppies to all you dogs and puppies