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Archive for January, 2006

Things To Consider Before Buying A Dog

Posted: Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 @ 10:26 am in Choosing Your Pet | No Comments »



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Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet.

Some are as followed:

GENDER – SIZE - HAIR:

What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male or female? Will you breed the dog once it is grown? If a breeding program is not in its future, consider neutering the dog. Are you interested in a large or a small dog? Often, potential owners don’t consider the frame size and weight of the puppy when it becomes an adult. Also think about the grooming needs of a long-haired dog versus a short-haired one.

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The Most Important Steps for Finding a Dog Breeder

Posted: Thursday, January 19th, 2006 @ 2:04 pm in Choosing Your Pet | No Comments »



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Generally people are very keen on animals, dogs especially,wanting to have one in their apartments or houses. The dog breeders are the persons you can contact whenever you want to take a pure breed dog. Yet, the problem of the dog breeders’s reputation arises and you need to be sure that this person is indeed looking after his animals that they are healthy and so an.

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Safe Herbal Remedies For Horses

Posted: Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 @ 2:40 pm in Horses and Ponies | No Comments »



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We all have pets we love and take care of. Unfortunately, there are some folks who forget our animals have feelings and needs. Where we board our horse there is one horse that has been sadly forgotten by its owners. This horse never gets to pasture or enjoy a horse life beyond its stall. How do you help a horse without putting yourself in a legal bind? has been a question that has perplexed many.

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Positive Dog Training Techniques

Posted: Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 @ 2:36 pm in Training Your Pet | No Comments »



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There are many different dog training techniques that are out there today. Many people often don’t realize that dog training courses often utilize different dog training techniques.

Some of these dog training techniques work better than others.

Whether you are going to a dog training course or if you are doing the dog training yourself… wouldn’t you rather know which dog training technique is the best?

If you answered yes to that question then you should know that positive dog training is the best technique to use.

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How To Make Hot and Cold Compresses

Posted: Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 @ 2:34 pm in Reference Articles | No Comments »



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Essential Oils are the oils derived from plants that are used in Aromatherapy. Applying Essential Oil compresses is an effective way of relieving pain and reducing Inflammation.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 5 minutes

Here’s How:

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Kidney Disease and Your Dog

Posted: Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 @ 2:07 pm in Dog Urinary Problems, Pet Health Issues | No Comments »



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The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing toxins in an animals system. Kidney damage may result from several sources, but the Aging process is probably the most common reason for this disease. No cure is available but many things can be done to help the pet live a more comfortable life.

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10 Essential Pregnant Cat Care Tips

Posted: Monday, January 16th, 2006 @ 3:45 pm in Cats & Kittens, Feline Pregnancy & Lactation | No Comments »



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1. Keep your pregnant cat indoors.

Don’t expose an expecting kitty to danger. But there are more reasons. Some queens go into heat even during pregnancy. Cats are capable of being pregnant of two different litters at the same time. And of course, a pregnant cat should not give birth in a cold place outside.

2. Give your kitty the right food.

It should be high on calcium and protein. Kitten food is specially designed to meet the need of pregnant and Nursing felines. Vitamin supplements are recommended too.

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Herbal Flea Powder and Doggie Deodorizer Recipe

Posted: Monday, January 16th, 2006 @ 3:44 pm in Aromatherapy Recipes, Dog Grooming, Herbal Recipes, Worms, Fleas, Parasites in Dogs | No Comments »



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Ingredients

1 Extra large box of baking soda
2 lbs Cornstarch.

Blend the following to a fine powder:

2 cups dried pennyroyal
2 cups dried Lavender
1 cup dried Rosemary.

The following essential oils:

20 drops Citronella
20 drops lemon
30 drops pennyroyal
20 drops Rosemary

Mix all ingredients and leave the scents mingle a few days. Sprinkle on your pets Coat.

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The Antiarthritis Diet

Posted: Monday, January 16th, 2006 @ 3:42 pm in Dog Joints, Bones, Muscles, Dogs & Puppies, Pet Health Issues, Recommended Reading | No Comments »



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Adapted from The Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs, by Martin Zucker.

“I believe acupuncture is the number one method for arhritis. Number two is Homeopathy. … Years ago I learned about a special Arthritis diet…many animals improve on this diet alone.” A. Greig Howie, DVM

Simple Solution:

The Antiarthritis Diet

Ingredients

2 cups brown rice
2 cups barley (pearls)
1 cup lentils
2 cups carrots
1 cup celery
1/2 cup parsley
2 cups spinach
2 cups lamb or beef hearts
2 Garlic Cloves
8 to 12 cups water

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Allergies In Dogs

Posted: Saturday, January 14th, 2006 @ 1:55 pm in Dog Respiratory Health, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »



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Does your dog have allergies? It is interesting how dogs experience many of the health issues that humans do, including allergies.

Dog allergies can include skin allergies, dog food allergies (particularly corn and soy), house dust and dust mites, ragweed, molds, pollens and others.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Dog Allergies

Common signs and symptoms of dog allergies include your dog licking her paws, scratching her body or pawing at her ears (due to Inflammation). In severe cases, you dog may have oozing hot spots on her body. Allergies may be seasonable or your pet may suffer all year round, depending on the allergen.

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