tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774106631826217822024-03-13T12:46:31.803-04:00All Things Shih TzuAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-62911530557904370742012-10-29T15:09:00.000-04:002012-10-29T15:19:54.774-04:00Hurricane Sandy, Make a Disaster Plan for Pets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cttdvnRGvaI/UI7SPFZ0DGI/AAAAAAAAAL8/c7JOhUZhxvc/s1600/imagesCAUI1EGX.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cttdvnRGvaI/UI7SPFZ0DGI/AAAAAAAAAL8/c7JOhUZhxvc/s1600/imagesCAUI1EGX.jpg" /></a>Is your pet included in your natural disaster evacuation plan in the event of a flood, hurricane or fire? Whether or not you are prepared for a natural disaster will be the difference between life and death for your entire family, including your pet. Remember you are the key to your pets survival and they depend and trust you with their lives. Proper planning beforehand can help you remain calm & panic free in an otherwise stressful situation, ensure your pets safety & give you a piece of mind. Here a few natural disaster preparedness pet safety tips to keep your pet protected from the elements and out of harms way.</div>
<strong>1</strong><strong>. Proper ID & Tags .</strong> It is important that your pet wears tags at all times so your pet can be properly identified. Maintaining up-to-date identification information on collar tags is important. Also, pet implanted microchips are great in case your collar falls off and becomes lost. Proper means of identification can help pet owners reunite with pets much quicker when natural disasters cause them to be separated.<br />
<strong>2. Pack Pet Medications. </strong>Have an adequate supply of medication the pet might be on.<br />
As a side note: If your dog requires medication, make sure that you put that information on the dog's collar. You can write it in permanent marker on the inside of the collar to alert caregiver.<br />
<strong>3. Buy a waterproof container.</strong> Use this container to keep pet records, current photo and description in a safe waterproof place. Again, this can be instrumental in helping to reunite with a lost pet.<br />
<strong>4. Keep your pet healthy. </strong>Keep up to date with vaccinations and pet health visits to the veterinarian.<br />
<strong>5. Put together a box of pet supplies.</strong> Store at least a 3-day supply of pet food, food and water bowls, cat litter and litter box, first aid kit, extra leashes and collars. Also, keep the waterproof container with important pet information next to or in this box. Keep this in an easy to get to place in your home.<br />
<strong>6. Have on hand a proper-sized pet carrier. </strong>It will be easier to transport a pet during a natural disaster by keeping them contained in a pet carrier.<br />
<strong>7. Design an emergency plan.</strong> It is important to have a plan of action, what you plan to do with your pet(s) during a possible natural disaster. Take time to think through all the possible scenarios like whether or not you will be able to board the pet or does the place you are planning to go to accept pets. Ask the veterinarian for suggestions.<br />
<strong>8. Always try to bring pets along when evacuating.</strong> It is always in the best interest of the pet to stay with the owner, because a pet left behind has a better chance of becoming lost, hurt or worse. Definitely do not chain or cage a pet and leave them behind during a natural disaster. This will limit their ability to use their own natural instincts to stay safe.<br />
<strong>9. Plan to leave and evacuate early.</strong> Waiting till the last minute will almost always make it impossible to bring a pet along.<br />
<strong>10. Have a backup plan.</strong> In the event that a natural disaster strikes and you are not able to get home, ask a reliable neighbor to assist in evacuating the pet. Make sure this person has a spare key, knows the pet and is familiar with where the emergency pet supplies are stored.<br />
<strong>11. Find a place of refuge that is pet-friendly</strong> Call up potential hotel & motels, places you may use as an evacuation safe place and see if they welcome pets ahead of time. For places that do not allow pets, find out if there is a local animal shelter in the area that can board the pet.<br />
<strong>12. Place a sticker on the front door. </strong>The sticker should identify the presence of the pet that resides at the home. This will alert rescue people that there is a pet in need of rescue in the event that the pet had to be left behind.<br />
<strong>13. Bring the pet indoors.</strong> When the natural disaster is eminent, do not leave the pet outside this will only increase their chances of being harmed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-71122317427794060752012-10-26T18:58:00.000-04:002012-10-26T18:58:54.121-04:00Top 10 tips to keeping your dog safe this Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian.<br />
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2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them. <br />
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3. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock. <br />
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4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames. <br />
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5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress. <br />
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6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandanna. <br />
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7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury. <br />
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8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets. <br />
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9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside. <br />
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10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increasing the chances that he or she will be returned to you.<br />
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Happy Halloween!! =)<br />
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Christmas will be here before you know it. I have taken the liberty of checking out All Pets Considered and it has great products for reasonable prices. This company offers a wonderful selection most of which are available in a large variety of breed choices. That's right, you don't have to love Shih Tzu's as I do. They recognize all breeds and do a geat job of celebrating the vast diversity in all dogs and cats.<br />
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What kinds of presents to do buy for your pets on holidays? It never fails, for me, I will always buy toys and treats! It always warms my heart when Madison opens her presents on Christmas morning. She goes nuts when she smells the treats I wrapped! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-62789516711404614922011-12-30T11:14:00.000-05:002011-12-30T11:14:13.449-05:00How to make New Years a happy time for your dog.The HUGE end-of-year celebration is fast approaching! Did you know it is also one of the most prevalent times of year that result in missing pets, as many pets become frightened and dart out open doors. The onslaught of extra people in the house (or lack thereof, if you're away) can bring on anxiety, as can the noise that sometimes accompanies the festivities. Fireworks and, in some cases gunfire, are unfamiliar and frightening to pets of all species.<br />
Here are a few things to keep in mind, and tips to help keep pets safe, sound and happy:<br />
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To see all 10 tips <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.com/2011/12/new-year-inspire-your-dog/">CLICK HERE</a> or go to <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.com/2011/12/new-year-inspire-your-dog/">http://all-things-shih-tzu.com/2011/12/new-year-inspire-your-dog/</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-49204171908492737442011-12-27T20:25:00.000-05:002011-12-27T20:25:08.963-05:00Shelters Overrun With Abandoned "Purse Dogs"This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart. Please read <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.com/2011/12/shelters-overrun-with-abandoned-purse-dogs/">Shelters Overrun With Abandoned "Purse Dogs</a>" on my new blog!! I would love to hear feedback as well!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-56758095525373470582011-12-26T22:30:00.002-05:002011-12-26T22:30:21.424-05:00A Likely Match!Check out our post on a likely match by <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.com/2011/12/a-likely-match/">clicking here</a>. This is the link to the new and improved blog! It's a work in progress, but it's getting there!! =)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-8503899803893738512011-12-22T11:26:00.000-05:002011-12-22T11:26:46.457-05:002012 Dog Calenders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While the window of socialization closes for most puppies by the age of five months, many puppies – and dogs slip through the crack without this experience. Not to worry, all is not necessarily lost. It is still very possible to begin again with an older pooch – it may just take time and patience. Oh yeah, and food treats!<br />
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If your dog was not socialized by 5 months of age, start now. Today is the first day of the rest of your dog’s life! Remember the first time your puppy or dog came home and you called him into the kitchen as you unscrewed the lid on the “doggie cookie jar?” The sound had no meaning until your dog connected it to the cookie in the jar. Now every time he hears that lid unscrew, it’s a good thing! Cookies! What if your dog made that same great connection with people he didn’t know? Every time he met someone new he got a bunch of high value cookies? That would be way too cool!<br />
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If you have not taught your dog commands, work on sits, and downs so that you can eventually give your dog sits and downs to focus on rather than feeling anxious about the new person. Always work your puppy on leash to control the training environment. Each new person widens his circle of friends. Take your time with your dog and move at his speed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-73011930815065817102011-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002011-12-13T20:12:05.348-05:00Leibster Award!! YEAH!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Liebster is a German word meaning dearest, and the award is given to up-and-coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. It was my honour to receive my award from the lovely and talented Nicole who has created <a href="http://pawfectfriend.wordpress.com/">PAWFECT FRIENDS</a>! She blogs about her love of dogs and has done a fantastic job! You really should check out her blog! =) I really need to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">thank her for giving me the Liebster Blog Award. So I must continue the trend and send to 5 other blogs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are the rules for the Liebster Award:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. Thank the giver and link back to them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Reveal your top five picks {with less than 200 readers} and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Hope that the people you’ve sent the award to forward it to their five favorite up-and-coming bloggers and keep it going!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1. <a href="http://nicoleandgwendolyn.com/">Nicole and Gwedolyn</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">2. <a href="http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/">Life with Dogs</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">3. <a href="http://animalcommunicatorsimonnelee.wordpress.com/">Animals Animals Animals in my life</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">4. <a href="http://littledogsonlongleashes.blogspot.com/">Little dogs on long leashes</a></span><br />
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5. <a href="http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/">You did what with your weiner?</a><br />
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This was certainly not an easy task picking only 5 blogs! So what are you waiting for it's your turn to give the Liebster Award to your top 5!! =)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If your doggy is suffering
from an ear infection or you suspect that he is you’ll want to learn all you
can about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These dog ear infections
are also called Otitis Externa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
basically when the outer ear canal gets infected.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">It’s important to learn
about the structure of the ear in order to understand infection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The three parts to the ear are the outer,
middle, and inner ear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These infections
actually occur in the outer ear, which is the pat of the ear you can actually
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">It is this structure that
makes dogs prone to getting ear infections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The way the different parts of the ear are laid out makes it hard for
the ear to drain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means that water
and other debris can become trapped inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you’re not sure if your
dog has an ear infection it’s important to learn the signs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many dogs that are infected will shake their
head often, their ears will drain with a yellowish-brown fluid, and the ear
gunk might smell a bit like yeast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
may also be some redness and swelling around the area depending on how bad off
the infection is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">There are many reasons these
infections occur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the most
prevalent is because of allergies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
dogs are more apt to get allergies than other dogs, which can cause a chain
reaction of more ear infections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">If your dog swims that might
be another reason they’ll develop ear infections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ear anatomy makes it hard for water to
drain out so yeast and bacteria multiply in the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can try and dry the area as thoroughly as
possible in order to prevent the problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">After your dog has been
diagnosed with having an ear infection you’ll want to take steps to get rid of
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first thing you need to do is
clean your pup’s ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try putting a few
drops of ear cleaner in their ear and massage the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will loosen anything that might be stuck
in there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to wipe away the dirt
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">When you’re sure the ear is
very clean you can put the medication in your dog’s ear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be very careful to follow all directions from
your vet so you can be sure the treatment will work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your vet will usually specify to put a few
drops of medication into each ear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Now, not every dog with an
ear infection receives the same treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If it is more of a yeast problem your dog will most likely receive an
anti-fungal medication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it is more of
a bacterial infection your dog will get an anti-bacterial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if your dog’s symptoms are very bad
they might not get drops at all, but rather a systemic treatment where your dog
takes oral medication.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">In addition to medication
your vet might also cut the hair down around the ear. That will increase the
airflow that the ear receives and speed up the healing time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If things do not clear up your dog might
require surgery to reconstruct the ear canal for better drainage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Once you know what to look
out for you can do a lot to prevent ear infections in your dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your dog happens to get one, you can rest
assured knowing there is treatment available and that you’ve done your job as a
pet owner to learn all about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-57220203663022953642011-12-09T08:14:00.000-05:002011-12-09T10:53:26.081-05:00Seven Steps to a Great Dog Life!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zoa8FKbjc8U/Tt1uzcO_hyI/AAAAAAAAAJc/4BpErqMNScU/s1600/20111118163815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zoa8FKbjc8U/Tt1uzcO_hyI/AAAAAAAAAJc/4BpErqMNScU/s1600/20111118163815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zoa8FKbjc8U/Tt1uzcO_hyI/AAAAAAAAAJc/4BpErqMNScU/s320/20111118163815.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">The responsibility that
comes with having a pet is not to be taken lightly. It is up to you to make
sure that your pet's needs are met and that you have done everything in your
power to make your pet's life a happy one. <br />
<br />
Here are seven easy things you can do to make sure that your pet has the best
life possible: <br />
<br />
1. Make sure your pet has it's ID tag. The ID tag tells where your pet lives
and of any medical conditions your pet may have. If your pet wanders off, it
may be the only thing standing between your pet and the pound! <br />
<br />
2. Prevent behavioral problems by enrolling your pet in a behavior training
class before it acquires any bad habits. This tip will make both you and your
pet happier for the entire lifetime you are together! <br />
<br />
3. Get your pet a check up from a vet at least once a year. Some behavior
problems can be health related and taking your pet to the vet on a regular
basis will help you with tip # 2. <br />
<br />
4. Prepare for disasters. Your pet cannot read the escape plan you have made
for your family in case of a flood, fire, or other disaster! Make sure your
escape plans include someone in your family having the job of securing or
gathering up and removing your pet(s) from your home and taking them to a safe
place. <br />
<br />
5. Plan for the future. Who will take care of your pet if something happens to
you? Make sure you have a "godparent" for all of your pets. This
includes short term care as well if you are in the hospital, incapacitated, or
out of town. <br />
<br />
6. Learn to avoid dog bites by training your dog and your family. This is
especially important for children. Every year 4.7 million children are bitten
by dogs. 80% are by dogs they know and have been in daily contact with! See <a href="http://nodogbites.org/" target="_new"><span style="color: blue;">http://nodogbites.org</span></a> for more
information and how to videos. (The site is part of The Humane Society web
site.) <br />
<br />
7. And last but not least - Have a heart - Be smart - and have your pet
neutered or spayed as soon as they are old enough. If you can't afford to have
your pet spayed or neutered go to these two web sites to see their requirements
for getting a voucher to pay to have the procedure done. <a href="http://spayusa.org/" target="_new"><span style="color: blue;">http://spayusa.org</span></a> or <a href="http://pets911.com/" target="_new"><span style="color: blue;">http://pets911.com</span></a>. Both sites will
help you pay for the vet bill to get your pet spayed or neutered. <br />
<br />
There you have it! <br />
<br />
Seven simple steps to keep you and your pets happy for a long, long time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-9322519764116769832011-12-07T08:10:00.000-05:002011-12-07T08:10:00.173-05:00The Danger of Dog Ticks<span style="font-family: Arial;">People have always known
that ticks can carry various forms of disease. But now due to a number of
conditions, their numbers are increasing across the </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-family: Arial;">. <br />
<br />
Numerous experts have recently been warning that due to certain changes the
numbers of ticks are increasing and their chances to infect your dog with
disease is also increasing. <br />
<br />
Urbanization of the woods and farmland is probably the most common factor that
causes dogs to become exposed to ticks. Other causes cited by experts include a
warming climate. In the past diseases that ticks carried would often show
seasonality. But due to a warming climate some ticks are active all year long,
and hence the diseases they carry are seen all year long. <br />
<br />
Also the migrating patterns of birds are changing as well due to climate
changes, and due to sub-urbanization more people are enjoying outdoor
activities with their dogs leading to increased exposure to ticks. <br />
<br />
Ticks have been implemented in carrying dozens of diseases. The most common
ones known to dog owners are Lyme's disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and
Canine Ehrliciosis. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
For an adult tick the preferred animal to get a blood meal from is a large
animal, preferably a deer. Deer are one of the main causes of a thriving tick
population. If we didn't have deer we wouldn't have as big of a problem with
ticks as we do. <br />
<br />
Deer were heading towards extinction in the early part of the last century, but
due to restrictions on hunting their numbers are increasing, hence we have an
increase in the number of ticks. <br />
<br />
Due to this increasing problem with ticks and disease most veterinarians are
now recommending year around tick protection for dogs. Most common heartworm
medications also prevent fleas and ticks so chances are your dog may already be
protected against ticks but you should check with your veterinarian to be sure.
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ticks are continually
increasing in numbers so it is important to keep your dog protected. Always be
sure to check yourself, and your dogs for ticks after going in an area known to
be populated with ticks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-89017411630078317502011-12-05T19:49:00.001-05:002011-12-05T19:51:39.009-05:0010 Things You Should Never Give Your Dog<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">It can be fun to figure out
what your dog’s next treat should be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You might also be tempted to slip Fido some scraps from the dinner
table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before you start doing anything
like that you should know that there are certain foods you should never feed to
your dog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Chocolate is widely known as a food you should
keep away from your dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can
speed up their heartbeat and lead to a heart attack and seizures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to that chocolate can also
cause increased urination as well as vomiting and diarrhea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as you realize that your dog has
gotten a hold of the chocolate you need to take it to the animal emergency
center.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Grapes and raisins simply do not agree with a
dog’s digestive system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no
exact measurement of how much they can handle so it’s best to keep all
grapes and raisins away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not you
might find increased urination, vomiting, and diarrhea.</span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Onions are another food that can wreak
havoc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can break down a dog’s
red blood cells and drastically decrease the oxygen that gets to its
blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the problems might not
show up right away it can accumulate over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep an eye out for symptoms like
vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and a general malaise.</span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Macadamia nuts are another no-no.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is something in the nuts that can
cause fever, heart problems, seizures or even paralyze your pet.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Please never feed your dog Alcohol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their bodies just cannot handle it and
it can give them alcohol poisoning very easily and lead to death.</span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="6" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bread dough is another food to avoid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is very soft and might cause the
dog to think that it can just swallow the dough whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dough can then rise in your pup’
stomach and cause bloating and nausea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Never feed your dog a caffeinated drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will simulate their system in the
wrong way and can have a bad effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Your dog’s heart might race which can lead to seizures or heart
attacks.</span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="8" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Avocados might be yummy for humans to eat but
they are toxins to dogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
contain a chemical that can damage many of the body tissues in dogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guacamole dip is a mix you’ll also want
to avoid.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="9" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Be extremely careful with any food that has a
pit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These pits have cyanide in
them, which are dangerous. It might even overtake the bodies of smaller
dogs and lead to death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the
cyanide doesn’t harm your dog, they still might choke on the pit itself.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol start="10" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Do not give your dog raw fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When fish is not cooked it can contain
parasites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When a dog swallows
these parasites they will attach to the wall of the intestines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This isn’t something you’ll notice right
away either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a tricky thing
to catch when your dog has these parasites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you must feed fish to your dog you
should make sure that it’s thoroughly cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-19179226049778638882011-12-02T08:06:00.000-05:002011-12-08T06:18:12.924-05:006 Types of Dog Aggression<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_jouyFbJzM/TtLKiBo9oZI/AAAAAAAAAI0/-_3H7PCy0bM/s1600/untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_jouyFbJzM/TtLKiBo9oZI/AAAAAAAAAI0/-_3H7PCy0bM/s1600/untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_jouyFbJzM/TtLKiBo9oZI/AAAAAAAAAI0/-_3H7PCy0bM/s200/untitled.png" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">While we would all like to think
we do the best at raising our canine pals, few of us are dog experts. You may
inadvertently teach your pup bad habits, or perhaps a family member or
roommate’s behavior has. Maybe your dog got an attitude problem because of how
owners prior to your treated him. Regardless, aggression is often a problem in
untrained dogs and can vary from just an annoyance to downright dangerous. Keep
your eye out for these aggressive behaviors in your dog and if you do see them,
be sure to correct them or contact a dog behaviorist to help you correct them.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<br />
<b><u>Dominate Aggression</u></b></div>
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dominate dogs like to be in
charge. Perhaps they were not required to work for anything for their owners,
but for some reason, they have it in their heads that they are in charge. This
dog can be seen actively approaching other dogs with powerful body language-
tail and head held high. If other dogs submit to his control, there will less
than likely be a problem, but if a dog tries to stand up to him, watch out.
This dog can be very dangerous and can often be seen causing fights in local
dog parks.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></strong><strong><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nervous Aggression </span></u></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">This
dog is often afraid. Afraid of loud noises such as phones, doorbells, outside
disturbances or other dogs or humans, this dog reacts negatively by barking,
snarling, biting, baring its teeth and generally getting upset. This dog may
not have been socialized properly at an early age and is often enabled by their
coddling owners who are concerned for their scared dog. This dog can be violent
if cornered and often responds poorly to anything they feel threatening when
they are on a leash or lead. Many owners do not take this sort of aggression
seriously, but it should be noted that this is a very serious behavior problem.</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b><u>Territorial Aggression</u></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A common kind of aggression, this
dog is very protective of his space. He feels threatened by any humans or other
dogs entering his home, yard, garden or personal space. His desire to keep his
space his own may stem from either fear or a need for dominance. This dog can
be very dangerous if you cross his boundaries and could easily bite someone for
being in his home.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Possessive Aggression</span></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This dog doesn’t know how to share
well. This type of aggression in dogs is a need for possession of their things.
They react violently if you play with their toys, try to get in their food or
water bowl or are getting attention from their owner’s (who they may feel are
their possessions). This dog was possibly poorly socialized as a puppy and can
be dangerous if you are to get too close to his things.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b><u>Predatory Aggression</u></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This type of aggression is
triggered by the need to chase or the prey drive. This type of aggression is
created in dogs by lack of basic training or socialization. This type of dog
becomes aggressive by seeing something small that could be considered prey move
quickly in his line of sight. It could be anything from something that could
actually be prey such as a squirrel or rabbit to a small dog or even a passing
car, bike or skateboard. There are varying degrees of this aggression and you
should not be worried if your dog happens to go wild when you encounter a bunny
on a walk. If your dog gets overly aggressive when he is set off by his prey
drive (snarling, biting, growling), you may want to contact a behaviorist.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span class="style4"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Misdirected
Aggression<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div>
<span class="style4"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This type of aggression is
often seen in dog parks when owners try to break up a fight. When a dog gets
into fight mode, he is often so sharply focused on his opponent than any
external forces he may consider his combatant as well. This is a tough one,
because just about any dog who is in such an intense situation may succumb to
misdirected aggression. The best key to avoiding misdirected aggression is to
do preventative maintenance. Keep your dog out of fights to begin with. When at
the dog park or on a walk, make sure to monitor your dog’s body language
including the position of his tail, whether his coat is standing up or not and
how he moves. If you do have to break up a dog fight, avoid using your hands or
use a large blanket to pull your dog out.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-36292220447230072462011-11-30T08:22:00.000-05:002011-11-30T08:22:00.192-05:00Stop Your Dog From Jumping!<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Having a dog that jumps up on visitors can be embarrassing, frustrating
and just a general pain. Many of us don’t realize that we ourselves encourage
this behavior.<o:p></o:p></span>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Think of the last time you came home from work and your excited little
dog ran up to you. He probably jumped up on you and you probably cooed and
praised him for missing you. It’s a good feeling to get that sort of attention
from your animal, but it’s a habit you’ve got to break if you don’t want him
doing the same thing to visitors in your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Your inclination when you realize what you are doing and that you want
to stop it is probably to push your dog off of you the next time he jumps.
Wrong. This will only make him see it as a game and will encourage him to jump back
up. Shouting doesn’t work either, as it is still attention and attention is
exactly what he wants.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What you should be doing, as difficult as it is to do is to ignore your
dog the next time he jumps on you. What this means is that the next time he
gets up on you, do nothing. Don’t talk to him, don’t touch him. Turn your back
to your dog and fold your arms. If he still jumps again, take a step away, and
if he tries to come around to face you, turn the other direction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not acknowledge your dog while he is jumping. However, as soon as he
gets back on all fours and stops jumping, go down to his level, praise him and
give him a treat.</span><br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What you are doing is rewarding him for doing what you want him to do
(staying down) and giving him nothing that he could construe as a reward when
he isn’t doing what you want him to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When he comes squirming up to you, he’s looking for attention. What you
should be doing is teaching him that four feet on the ground gets him the
attention that he wants and two feet does not.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Another thing to bring up is that all visitors to your home should know
this trick. It’s really a pain if you do all this work to better your dog’s
behavior and then a friend stops by and reverses all of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The task may currently seem daunting, but you’ll be surprised at how
quickly your puppy catches on that staying on the floor is what will get him
what he wants.<o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-47925656230757422112011-11-29T13:05:00.001-05:002011-11-29T13:25:45.648-05:00Pet Tuesday on AMAZON!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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This treat has a softer texture to them. If your dog prefers a softer treat or if you wanted to try a softer texture this will work well for you! This is another recipe whose ingredients are commonly found in the home and only take a few minutes to prepare. <br />
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* 2 jars of meat baby food (your choice chicken, beef, etc)<br />
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*1/4 cup white flour <br />
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*1/4 cup whole wheat flour<br />
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*1/4 cup Parmesan cheese<br />
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Mix all above mentioned ingredients together. Then take the whole batch and set it in the middle of a cookie pan. With slightly floured hands, press it flat, until it is 1/4 inch thick or the size you prefer. Using a slightly floured butter knife, score it into the size you want. You may choose a bigger size if you have a bigger dog or a smaller size for a smaller dog. Then bake a 350 degrees for 30 minutes.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many dogs have a fear of loud noises. Fireworks, vacuum cleaners,
storms, blow dryers, trains or lawnmowers can send some dogs cowering in the
corner, but why?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p>Several reasons could be the culprit to your animal’s anxiety. It
could be that your dog experienced something traumatic that happened to him at
the same time as the noise, thus he may associate that sound with the traumatic
event he experienced. </span></div>
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ears than humans do. It could very likely be that it is physically painful for
your dog to endure these noises and when he hides from them he is really just
seeking refuge from the pain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p>It could also be possible that your dog is learning from you that
loud noises should be reacted to with fear. Do fireworks bother you as well? Do
you get anxious or fearful during thunderstorms? Dogs are very empathetic
animals. If you are communicating to him (verbally or non-verbally) that a
certain sound is something to be feared, then he may be taking your cue and
reacting by being afraid.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most likely cause for your dog’s fear of loud noises,
however, is how you treated him as a puppy. A young puppy is easily frightened
by big or intimidating things, noises included. A human reaction to a child
being frightened is to coddle it: to hold it or otherwise show affection to
assure that things are alright and to comfort it. While this reaction may be
appropriate in humans, dogs are pack animals and you are sending the signal
that this booming noise is something the pack should huddle together for.
Huddling together, in a pack mentality, is something that is done when there is
genuinely something to be afraid of. Thus by petting and holding your puppy
when you feel it is afraid you are reinforcing his fear and telling him “Yes,
this is worthy of your anxiety”. </span></div>
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this anxiety into your adult dog’s mentality. While it sounds bad, there is a
way to reverse this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p>Desensitization is an exercise used to make a dog comfortable and
unconcerned with these fear triggers. To desensitize your animal to the noises
it is afraid of, you need to first get a recording of these noises. Find a
recording of fireworks or thunder or trains or make one yourself. Everyday, you
should take your dog into a quiet room with the recording and play it, at first
at a very low (barely audible) level. Have treats to reward your dog with and
pet him and praise him while doing this. Each day, you should slightly increase
the volume of the recording that you play while praising and rewarding him.
Eventually, you should get to the point where you can play the recording of the
startling noise at full volume without your dog being afraid. Your dog will by
now associate the noise with calmness, affection and treats and should no
longer be concerned with it.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-68266363404354813392011-11-27T16:08:00.001-05:002011-11-27T16:11:04.422-05:00UPDATE! Recall Chicken Jerky Treats<h1 class="head1_body" id="rrh10">
FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken
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November 18, 2011<br />
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that
chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats)
may be associated with illness in dogs. In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an
increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated
with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. These complaints
have been reported to FDA by dog owners and veterinarians.<br />
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FDA issued a cautionary warning regarding chicken jerky products to consumers
in September 2007 and a Preliminary Animal Health Notification in December of
2008. After seeing the number of complaints received drop off during the latter
part of 2009 and most of 2010, the FDA is once again seeing the number of
complaints rise to the levels of concern that prompted release of our earlier
warnings.<br />
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Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are
intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities.<br />
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FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky
products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that
may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite;
decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water
consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs,
stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian
if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate
kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may
indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to
recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.<br />
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FDA, in addition to several animal health diagnostic laboratories in the
U.S., is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in
dogs. FDA’s Veterinary Laboratory Response Network (VLRN) is now available to
support these animal health diagnostic laboratories. To date, scientists have
not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA
continues extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified a
contaminant.<br />
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problem and its origin. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of
causes other than eating chicken jerky. Veterinarians and consumers alike should
report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer
Complaint Coordinator in their state or go to <a href="http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints1" id="rrtaa33" rr_eventadded="true">http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints<span class="footnote_number" id="rrspan0"><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">1</span></sup></span></a><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></sup>.</div>
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All information was received from <a href="http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm">http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-65008435497755619762011-11-27T14:27:00.001-05:002011-11-27T14:46:22.126-05:00WARNING!! Recall on Chicken Jerky Treats!This was posted on facebook earlier today...<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">"WARNING!!!!! It was on Fox news earlier that 70 dogs have died as a result of
eating chicken jerky treats made from chicken that has come from China. Kingdom
Pets brand from Costco is one of them. Also certain Blue Buffalo brand pet foods
have a recall for the same thing. Please re post and make sure all your doggie
friends are aware of this..... Just passing this on."</span></strong><br />
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I did some research on <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><a href="http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/newpetfoodrecalls/#Dog" original_target="http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/newpetfoodrecalls/#dog" rel="nofollow nofollow" saprocessedanchor="true" target="_blank" verdict_1d67be1="CERTIFIED"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span></span>www.accessdata.fda.gov/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>scripts/newpetfoodrecalls/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>#Dog</a></span> and can't confirm these allegations. The details sound suspiciously like the 2007 problems,
not any current problems with that brand of chicken jerky, and the only current
recall of Blue Buffalo was due to their putting toxic levels of vitamin D in
some lines.<br />
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Here are my thoughts: Almost all commercial pet foods and treats use some ingredients from China.
Often the food maker doesn't even know because they buy processed products such
as potato powder or rice protein powder from the cheapest vendor which may have
bought it from another supplier who bought it from China. There is no regulation
in tracing these items as long as they are not for human consumption. The only
way you can be 100% sure of what goes in to your pets' food is if you make it
yourself!! If you are interested in trying to make treats or dog food for your pet check out <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.blogspot.com/2011/11/maddies-monday-munchies.html">Maddie's Monday Munchies!!!</a> and <a href="http://all-things-shih-tzu.blogspot.com/2011/11/maddies-monday-munchies-peanut-butter.html">Maddie's Monday Munchies! Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits</a>. <br />
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Has anyone else seen this post and did you find any truth to it? Please share your thoughts!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-85679848132647518642011-11-25T08:01:00.000-05:002011-11-25T08:01:00.447-05:00Guide to Service and Assistance Dogs<div class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;">Dogs are often said to be man’s best friend, and they certainly are, but there are some dogs out there who go above and beyond the call of that loving bond. From police service to personal guides to herding sheep or cattle, service dogs offer a lot to their trainers and masters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;">If you were to ask someone about assistance dogs, this would be the first one that comes to mind. These dogs are specially trained to help those who are visually impaired<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>function more easily and safely in the everyday world. These dogs help their masters find their way around, get up stairs and cross streets. An indispensable tool to those who need them, they keep their masters safe in situations that could otherwise be dangerous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;">For those with severe mental illness or phobias, these dogs are continually by their side and offer emotional comfort and security to their owners. Service dog owners with autism are helped to stay focused by their psychiatric service dog. This working dog provides a stable and constant relationship for their owners to seek comfort in.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;"><strong>Combination Service Dogs</strong>:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;">For some owners with multiple limitations or disabilities, their service dogs are trained to perform multiple assistance jobs. Their impressive ability to learn to aid their owners with more than one limitation is only surpassed by their consistency in doing their jobs. These dogs become a big necessity to their master’s lives and are widely recognized as very intelligent and very hard working.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;">The tasks these service animals learn are vital to their owners’ lives, but just as important is the constant companionship and comfort they offer to their masters. They function as helpers, but they are also incredible friends.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: #0400; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;"></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-56836726417427787782011-11-23T08:25:00.000-05:002011-11-23T08:33:38.524-05:00Oh No! Look What The Dog Did!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=IQIsC4p1VcU&bids=56753.10000113&type=4&subid=0" width="1" /> <span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">If you have a dog then you probably find yourself saying that phrase once in a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dogs tend to have some strange, gross, annoying habits, no matter how much we may love them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps they think the same thing about us, but let's look at some of the things they do and see if we can find some solutions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">One of the most common pleasures enjoyed by dogs is raiding the garbage can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether they pull out old coffee grounds, dirty paper towels, or food scraps, the result is usually a mess in your kitchen or yard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's not hard to figure out why dogs do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a species they have been surviving not only as hunters but as scavengers for millennia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your garbage can (or worse, your neighbor's) is an irresistible target.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you leave your garbage can at eye level for them in the kitchen it must seem like a gift.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Perhaps your dog was hungry and decided to prowl through the garbage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More likely, your dog saw an easy opportunity and took advantage of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can solve the problem of trash can raids by sealing anything particularly odiferous in its own container so it will be less likely to attract a dog's attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put bones and other things tempting to dogs in the outdoor trash receptacle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the outdoor trashcan also attracts your dog's attention (or the neighbor's dog), consider building a small enclosure around it to keep animals out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for large cans that are unlikely to tip over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another kitchen option is to keep trash containers under the sink or other places where your dog can't reach them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get cans that latch at the top so your dog can't open them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">You may also wonder why your dog turns up his nose at the lovely food you place before him to go outside and eat grass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything you have ever learned about dogs tells you that they are meat eaters and not herbivores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They don't normally graze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, what's up with that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answer is probably in his own stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something he's eaten may have upset his stomach and he may be seeking out a natural tonic in the form of greens to help his digestion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Humans, after eating a big meal, may feel like eating a salad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's the same with dogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not usually anything to worry about if it's only something your dog does occasionally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The exception would be if your yard has been chemically treated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that case you should try to keep your dog from eating the grass.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Your dog may also eat a little grass to help him vomit up something disagreeable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not unusual but it should be watched.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your dog continues to try to vomit something for more than a short time you should seek out your veterinarian.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Perhaps these tips will help you the next time you are tempted to ask, “Did you see what the dog did?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Living with a dog brings lots of pleasure and happiness to our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we do run into a problem there is almost always a solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hang in there and do a bit of research on some of these issues and you can find a way to overcome even the hardest problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Your dog is worth it!!!!</b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985445574251872177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377410663182621782.post-11585899471039951142011-11-21T18:38:00.001-05:002011-11-21T19:07:51.537-05:00Maddie's Monday Munchies! Peanut Butter Dog BiscuitsThis peanut dog biscuit recipe is what you're looking for if you want easy dog treat recipes! With only 4 ingredients, one of which is water, you're likely to have all of the ingredients on had in your pantry.<br />
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~2 cups whole wheat flour (you can use another type of flour if your dog is sensitive to wheat)<br />
~1 cup of rolled oats<br />
~1/3 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth (I used smooth this time)<br />
~1 1/4 cups hot water<br />
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4. Roll dough into balls then make a cross hatch fork mark on the cookies. This is the same thing you would do to make human peanut butter cookies. <br />
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This peanut butter dog biscuit recipe makes biscuits that will last in a sealed air tight container at room temperature for one week. You can store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 6 months.</div>
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What's your dog's taste bud feedback? Have you made this recipe? What was your experience? Did your dog gobble it up or take a polite sniff and walk away?</div>
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Here are some additional photos from our baking experience!! Enjoy!!</div>
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