Cat And Dog Information

Pets and Pain

2005-02-01T06:49:00.001-08:00

Pets and Pain: "PETS AND PAIN

Humans and animals alike suffer pain after surgery and trauma. There are many unanswered questions about the way pain is processed and perceived. The first important questions is what is pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory (or emotional) experience. Pain is difficult to evaluate clinically because it exists within the mind of the individual who is experiencing it. Because our animals cannot speak they have no way of describing their experience of pain.

There has been for a long time, debate over whether animals actually felt pain in the same way that humans do. It is generally accepted that many domestic animals experience pain similar to the way that humans experience pain because their central nervous systems are anatomically very similar and the fact that they respond negatively to painful stimuli. Many of the same neural pathways that are associated with pain processing in humans are also found in our domestic animals.

One of the biggest hurdles in trying to develop protocols for pain management is that the experience of pain can vary so widely from individual to individual. There does seem to be a correlation between the degree of invasiveness and the degree of pain. For instance, a skin incision would probably be less painful than orthopedic surgery. Response to analgesic drug administration can also vary between individuals. Management of pain requires individualized patient care and subsequent follow ups.

Pain management has become important in veterinary medicine in order to relieve suffering after surgery or trauma. Extreme pain can invoke a stress response, which can alter immune function and interfere with coagulation (blood clotting). Stress can also interfere with wound healing and negatively affect the cardiovascular system. Animals that are already compromised may be adversely affected by excessive pain."

Pets on Vacation

2005-02-01T06:49:00.000-08:00

Pets on Vacation: "PETS ON VACATION

You've finally booked it, got the airline tickets, hotel reservations an the itinerary organised, the vacation you've been planning all year has finally come around.......BUT, stop, wait a minute, have you thought about what's happening to pooch while your away? You can't leave him home alone for two weeks! Well here's some things to think about when looking for good boarding facilities.

Most boarding facilities are inspected 3 to 4 times a year. They are checked for general cleanliness and the overall health of the animals housed at the facility. The boarding facilities are required to have a license displayed prominently which tells you when visiting a kennel that these inspections have been carried out......, make sure you look for it!

Boarding facilities may not ask you for proof of vaccination for any disease other than rabies, so it is best if you can find a facility that requires the standard vaccination protocol. For the sake of your dogs health, you should always choose a kennel that requires each dog to have a rabies, distemper (which includes a vaccine for parvo and several other diseases), and a bordetella vaccination (kennel cough). Cats should also be required to have a rabies and a feline distemper vaccination. It may also be a wise move to have your cat vaccinated against feline leukemia, especially if the boarding facility you choose handles a large number of feline boarders. Another important thing to remember is that vaccinations should be given at least two weeks in advance in order to be more effective in preventing any disease. It takes the immune system more than a few days to mount an adequate antibody response against a disease. Some boarding facilities require vaccinations but will allow pet owners to get them when the pet has been dropped off for boarding. Yo"

Pets in Emergency

2005-02-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

Pets in Emergency: "PETS IN EMERGENCY

Most of us will have seen emergency medical techniques practiced on television but how many of us have ever had to spring into action during an emergency situation? Of those that have, how many have actually had emergency medical training such as CPR? A surprising fact probably not known to many, is that the same emergency techniques seen used on humans can also be used on our pets should the need ever arise.

Emergency and critical care veterinary medicine is a rapidly growing area that the University of Illinois Teaching Hospital is trying to expand. They hope to develop it into a center of excellence with the help of dedicated staff of emergency medicine clinicians.

There is a strong incentive to improve emergency medical assistance that actually extends beyond the field of veterinary medicine. There is also a nationwide push to improve emergency care for pets and it has manifested itself in some seemingly unlikely places. On board most aircrafts is you were to look around, you would more than likely see a sign with a heart and a lightning bolt on it next to the standard first aid kit. This tells you there is a defibrillator on board which is used to help people who are suffering from a heart attack.

How you may ask does all of this pertain to veterinary medicine? The fact is that the same life saving techniques that are now routinely taught to people during CPR classes were originally developed experimentally in animals for use in humans. This means that these techniques can also be used to save the lives of animals in emergency situations. For instance, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can be modified to mouth to nose resuscitation to save a dog that has stopped breathing. The technique is slightly different, but the concept is exactly the same as it is for humans.

At the University of Illin"

PETS AND HIP DYSPLASIA

2005-02-01T06:47:00.000-08:00

PETS AND HIP DYSPLASIA: "PETS AND HIP DYSPLASIA

Hip dysplasia, most people will have heard the term heard the term, but do you know what it means?

Hip dysplasia is a progressive degenerative condition of the pelvic joint that can lead to severe lameness and pain in large breed dogs. It can be very debilitating, but with the help of several ingenious surgical techniques, the function of the leg can be restored, in some cases to almost normal capacity.

Hip dysplasia occurs when the head of the femur (the upper bone in the hind leg) does not fit into the socket, or acetabulum, of the joint properly. Patients that develop this condition are often first seen for the problem when they are fairly young.

Severe pain can be present in a young dog when the head of the femur pulls away from the joint and rides on the rim of the acetabulum during movement (called subluxation). It can put stress on the joint and tear the joint capsule. The pain often goes away on its own as the joint stabilizes, but problems with the conformation or shape of the joint can remain, causing problems later in your dogs life.

The changes seen in older animals with hip dysplasia are caused by osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) and are the result of degeneration of cartilage accompanied by bone formation and fibrosis around the joint. Both the acetabulum and the head of the femur change in shape until they no longer form a stable joint, causing lameness and pain.

If the problem is noticed early enough (when the head of the femur and the acetabulum are still mostly intact), then hip dysplasia can sometimes be corrected by a procedure called a triple pelvic osteotomy, in which the pelvis is actually cut into three pieces and repositioned so that the head of the femur fits more snuggly into the acetabulum. Thi"

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2005-02-01T06:02:00.000-08:00

advice in dog health resources: "Coat Care
How to keep your dog's coat looking great, and removing those pesky things that get caught in it while doing the least amount of damage....
Crate and Den Training
Is it a cruel and unusual punishment, or is it highly beneficial to the dog (and your sanity)? Please join the discussion as well and share your thoughts on crate training, and don't forget to visit the new photos in..."

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2005-02-01T06:01:00.002-08:00

akc dog breeding resources: "Training a Dog to Come on Command
The point of the recall is to be able to retrieve your dog, should the unexpected ever happen, or in the midst of a crowded arena that allows for off-leash play (like a Dog Park)....
�Where�s Daddy�s Baby?�
On January 25, 2004, a fire burnt animal activist Jim Willis's home to the ground, and took the lives of fourteen dogs and cats that shared his home. This is his tribute to those lost...."

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2005-02-01T06:01:00.001-08:00

a z dog breed resources: "Shelter Dogs are the Best Choice
'Where's the best place and how do I know what type of dog will work for me?'For long-time readers, my next answer will probably be obvious. Go to your local animal shelter or Humane Society. It's my favourite...
Choosing Your Veterinarian
Almost as important as choosing your dog, choosing her doctor is another kind of commitment. Make sure you find the vet that makes you feel comfortable. More great photos: Rocky Zoe Svinto Eris Recommended Reading Barker's Grub : Easy, Wholesome..."

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2005-02-01T06:01:00.000-08:00

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Invisible Fence ... Do I Want One?
The good, the bad and the ugly about these underground fencing systems. Do you really want one?...
Surviving the Teething Months
The most common, least-loved stage of puppyhood, is the teething stage, when everything is a chew toy to your puppy. Here's some survival tips and ways to minimize the damage...."

Pets and Chemicals

2005-01-11T02:44:00.000-08:00

Pets and Chemicals: "CHEMICALS AND YOUR PETS

Most of us use our garages as storage areas, it's a great way to get those messy, smelly but useful products out of the house, but it can also mean an area of concentrated danger for your pet. By using your garage as a storage are, although it seems safe to you, could prove harmful to your pet.

One of the most common and most deadly items that is often found in our garages is antifreeze. While essential for your car, it is a deadly enemy for your pet. The substance seems to have an appeal to pets (perhaps because it is sweet) and most animals will eagerly lap it up if they are able to. If your pet were to ingest this product, it would become metabolized and then carried to the kidneys where it will form as insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, this can damage your pets kidney and cause renal (kidney) failure. Even if you don't own any pets, it may be a wise move to switch to a different type of antifreeze that is available and contains propylene glycol, which is much less toxic than ethylene glycol.

Salt that we use to melt ice out on the driveway can also pose a problem to our pets. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even skin irritation if it gets on the paws. Certain kinds of salt can also penetrate into the brain leading to a build up of fluid and potentially causing a variety of neurological problems which include seizures and death.

Garages may also be a common storage area for insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers, all of which contain different levels of toxicity. Fertilizers can cause severe vomiting and gastric irritation in our pets. Although most residential insecticides are fairly safe, there are some fly baits and systemic insecticides such as the kind used around rose bushes which can be deadly. Herbicides can also cause vomiting and diarrhea, but are u"

CATS AND UTI

2005-01-11T02:43:00.000-08:00

CATS AND UTI: "CATS AND UTI

UTI, known as Urinary Tract Infection, is a very uncomfortable problem, not only for us humans but for your pet also, especially cats. UTI can sometimes be accompanied by bladder stones, which can both initiate and promote infection in the bladder.

Whilst dogs can get urinary tract infections, cats are much more susceptible. Female cats are also more susceptible than their male counterparts. This may be because the urethra (opening from the bladder to the outside world) is very short in female cats and, it is close to the rectum, where a large amount of bacteria can be present. In addition, cats do more grooming than dogs, which can spread the bacteria.

Dogs tend to be housebroken and because they go outside, there is more opportunity for an owner to notice when there could be a problem. The pet owner may notice straining or blood in the urine sooner. Infections can often go unnoticed in cats because the pet owner may not see the cat using the litter box. Often, cat owners don't notice that there is a problem until their pet stops using their box. Whilst some cats may stop using their litter box for behavioral reasons, it is important to rule out any medical problems before assuming that the cause could be behavioral.

Since urinary tract infections can be caused by a multitude of factors, it is often difficult to discover the cause. The origin of an infection could be as simple as an overgrowth of bacteria or as complicated as bladder stones. The formation of a bladder stone is very much like the formation of a pearl inside an oyster. It often forms from a single irritating particle called a nidus, which consists of tiny particles such as small bacteria. Minerals are then deposited onto its surface, and over time it grows larger and can become very irritating to the lining of the bladder.

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Pets and Christmas

2005-01-11T02:42:00.001-08:00

Pets and Christmas: "PETS AND CHRISTMAS

While you decorate your home with trees, ornaments, lights and stock up on holiday treats, remember that some of these activities might bring about holiday hazards for your pets.

Cats are notorious for consuming tinsel and ribbon. Objects such as string or ribbon can cause the intestine in cats to bunch up like an accordian. Should this occur, friction can then cause the string to cut into the intestine like a saw, making many small perforations that can only be repaired by a surgeon. Other types of foreign objects, such as tinsel or small toys can also cause intestinal blockages.

Both dogs and cats have been known to chew on electrical cords, causing electrocution. Strings of Christmas lights present an additional electrical hazard. Shiny glass ornaments on Christmas trees can be irresistible to many of our cats. Unfortunately, these can be knocked off and shattered, causing danger for both pets and their owners. Some cats have even been known to climb the Christmas tree and knock it over, not only causing a mess but a potential fire hazard.

Some cats may be fond of eating your houseplants. Several holiday plants, including poinsettia, holly, and mistletoe, are poisonous. All of these plants will cause vomiting and possibly diarrhea if consumed by your cats. Likewise the product added to the Christmas tree water to make the tree last longer may cause vomiting if pets drink out of the tree stand.

Sometimes animals are seen by veterinarians with alcohol poisoning! In almost all of these cases, it is because pet owners have given their animals alcohol, probably because they think it will be funny to see their pet get drunk! Animals are much smaller than people and it does not take much alcohol to make them seriously ill.

Of all the potential hazards, the majori"

Pets and Anxiety

2005-01-11T02:42:00.000-08:00

Pets and Anxiety: "PETS AND ANXIETY

Summer is always a fun time for dogs and their owners, but many dogs would prefer to skip the fireworks activities that usually occur around the Fourth of July. Anxiety surrounding this holiday is not uncommon in dogs and can result in a range of behaviors from simply trying to hide from the noise to destroying your property.

One simple approach to this problem is; you know that the Fourth of July is coming and if there is usually a lot of fireworks in your area, you should try and manage the problem by removing the dog from this environment. Put the dog in an inside room of the house with the television or radio on. Spend some time with your pet, your presence may be a very reassuring distraction from all the loud activity that is going on outside.

Desensitization is another method that can be used to help your pet overcome his or her fears, but this method of dealing with anxiety should be used with caution. This method of fear management involves exposing the pet to the thing that it is afraid of while producing a positive stimulus at the same time in order to teach the pet that it does not need to be afraid. If this is not done correctly, then it may not help the problem at all and may only serve to confuse the pet more. It is recommended that you attempt this only after seeking the guidance from a board certified behaviorist.

There are some pets that have such bad anxiety problems that they become destructive to themselves and to the property around them, in spite of the best efforts of their owner. For these animals, drug therapy may be the only alternative. If you have a pet whose behavior is unmanageable due to its anxiety, you should seek advice from your veterinarian before putting your pet on any medication.

Drug therapy can be a good thing, and in some cases has saved many pet/ow"

Pets And Surgery

2005-01-11T02:03:00.000-08:00

PETS AND SURGERY

Neutering or spaying your cat or dog seems like such a routine event that people often forget that any type of surgery involves a certain amount of risk. The goal of the veterinarian is to reduce the risk as much as possible to ensure that the pet wakes up from surgery healthy, happy, and ready to go home. This is why a pre-anesthetic blood screening before any surgery is essential.

Pre-anesthetic blood screening before any surgery is very important. While most healthy cats and dogs are at minimal risk for complications during elective surgery such as a neuter or spay, there is always the chance that a cat or dog may have an underlying problem that might not manifest itself until the animal is put under anesthesia. During surgery is not a good time to discover that there is a problem.

Many veterinarians may recommend that a minimum blood work database be run on your cat or dog before surgery to check for any abnormalities in kidney and liver function. Many drugs used for anesthesia are metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys into the urine. If one of these organs is not working properly, the animal may not wake up for a long time after surgery because its body cannot get rid of the drug. If the kidneys are not working, then the drug may stay in the bloodstream because it is not being excreted into the urine. If the liver is not working properly, the drug may not be broken down and may continue to affect the animal long after surgery is over.

This is just one example of a complication that may arise during surgery if there were some unknown underlying problems. Therefore checking for these problems in advance can help to avoid major complications during your cat or dogs surgery.

Often, when abnormalities are found on the pre-anesthetic blood screening, the surgery is still performed as planned, but certain changes may be made to ensure the safety of the animal under anesthesia. Most often, the changes that are made to the surgery are changes in the selection of the drugs used. For example, if an animal has renal (kidney) dysfunction, a drug that is not excreted by the kidneys may be chosen.

Sick animals require a more thorough pre-anesthetic evaluation than their healthy counterparts. In the case of animals that have pre-existing conditions, more thorough diagnostic testing will be carried out to make sure that the anesthesia does not exacerbate the condition, or cause some other crisis during surgery. This way the anesthetic can be tailored to the special needs of the patient.

Should your cat or dog be having elective surgery such as a spay or neuter and your veterinarian gives you the option of doing some pre-anesthetic bloodwork, it is always advisable to go ahead and do it. The odds of something happening during surgery may be small, but if there is an underlying problem and something goes wrong during surgery the results could be catastrophic for your pet. I'm sure you'll agree, it's worth a few extra dollars to achieve a little peace of mind.

If you have any questions regarding pre-anesthetic testing, please contact your local veterinarian.

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2005-01-10T06:03:00.000-08:00

aggressive behavior dog training resources: "Pedigree's Annual Dog Owner Survey
Masterfoods USA, the makers of the Pedigree brand of dog food released the results of its annual survey of dog owners. The survey seeks to understand the bond between people and their dogs. Some 1,500 dog owners and lovers from across the country were polled."

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2005-01-10T05:58:00.000-08:00

akc dog toy resources: "Abandoned Puppy with Cigarette Burns and Chopped Tail Rescued
The BBC News reports today the awful story of a Jack Russell mix puppy, seemingly abandoned during the Christmas holidays, with cigarette burns on her belly, sores all over her body, injuries to her joints and half her tail missing."

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2005-01-10T05:52:00.000-08:00

big dog supply resources: "The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Provides Home Improvement Safet
(Urbana, IL) January 7, 2005 �With the arrival of the warmer weather that spring and summer brings, many homeowners will be embarking on any number of �do-it-yourself� projects. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is offering pet owners some helpful..."

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2005-01-10T05:51:00.000-08:00

abbotsford dog show resources: "Interesting Places
Finding fancy dog beds for small dogs was easy, but for dogs that might outweigh the average human, it was quite a bit harder. Thank you, Bark Deco, for hearing the pleas of this big dog owner. Bark Deco has..."

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2005-01-10T05:50:00.000-08:00

alberta dog rescue resources: "My Owner Has Gone to Heaven
A new company called, 'My Owner Has Gone To Heaven, LLC'(i.e. My Owner) claims to provide the only service allowing pet owners to include their pet in estate planning and monitors the pet's care when the owner dies or becomes incapacitated."

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2005-01-10T04:56:00.000-08:00

best dog ramp resources: "Police Dog Goes Down Taking Nazi Off the Streets
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a three-year old German Shepherd police dog was fatally injured last Thursday while helping police arrest a Nazi sympathizer who was about go on a killing spree. White supremacist Luke Curtis thought he was unstoppable - until he met Police Dog 33, a German shepherd known to his handler as Titan."

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2005-01-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

american bull dog kennel resources: "Television Viewers to Select Winners in the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National
In the next AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held January 15-16 in Tampa, Florida, television viewers will be allowed to choose the winning dogs, in seven categories, in a special competition."

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2005-01-07T07:46:00.001-08:00

advice in dog health resources: "Television Viewers to Select Winners in the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National
In the next AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held January 15-16 in Tampa, Florida, television viewers will be allowed to choose the winning dogs, in seven categories, in a special competition."

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2005-01-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

academy arts dog grooming resources: "National Greyhound Foundation Offers Florida Fruit Baskets
The National Greyhound Foundation, a 501 (C) 3 non-profit Greyhound Rescue and Adoption organization, is giving free Florida fruit baskets as part of its 2nd Annual Pumpkin Pie Special Needs Fund. The fund was named in memory of their previous spokes-dog 'Pumpkin Pie'."

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2005-01-07T07:45:00.000-08:00

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2005-01-07T06:17:00.000-08:00

10 best dog food resources: "Thyroid May Be Culprit in Older Pet Maladies
An article published yesterday in The Sun Herald, a newspaper in Mississippi, suggests that the illnesses exhibited in older dogs may be due to thyroid related problems. The writer of the article, Dr Dennis Selig, a practicing veterinarian, says Hyperthyroidism, which is where the thyroid produces too much hormone, is more common in cats than dogs, and Hypothyroidism, which is the where thyroid produces too little hormone, is more common in dogs than cats."

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2005-01-07T06:16:00.001-08:00

building dog fence resources: "Abandoned Puppy with Cigarette Burns and Chopped Tail Rescued
The BBC News reports today the awful story of a Jack Russell mix puppy, seemingly abandoned during the Christmas holidays, with cigarette burns on her belly, sores all over her body, injuries to her joints and half her tail missing.
Comic Strip Cathy to Benefit Homeless Dogs and Cats
If you are a fan of Cathy, a daily comic strip by Cathy Guisewite appearing in over 1,200 newspaper nationwide, then you already know that Cathy and her fiance Irving are getting ready for their wedding on February 5, 2005. But what you may not know is that the couple have set up a gift-registry containing items that benefit Pet Orphans of Southern California, a not-for-profit rescue organization for dogs and cats."

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2005-01-07T06:16:00.000-08:00

aluminum dog door resources: "Police Dog Goes Down Taking Nazi Off the Streets
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a three-year old German Shepherd police dog was fatally injured last Thursday while helping police arrest a Nazi sympathizer who was about go on a killing spree. White supremacist Luke Curtis thought he was unstoppable - until he met Police Dog 33, a German shepherd known to his handler as Titan.
Dogs Found Frozen and Starving
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Age Cheating Dogs Zambian Football
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Family donates in memory of the dog they had 17 years
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Foster Dogs
If you are unclear on what kind of dog (breed, type, energy level, age) would fit into your family, but you aren't ready to give up on having a dog altogether, fostering for your local Humane Society might be an..."

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2005-01-07T06:15:00.000-08:00

airline approved dog crate resources: "Police wrap: Police dog stabbed to death
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World War II Vet, Dog Found Dead In House Fire
Theiowachannel.com - Wed Dec 8, 04:02 am GMT
BRISBANE: A toddler needed 40 stitches after she was bitten in the fac
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Television Viewers to Select Winners in the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National
In the next AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held January 15-16 in Tampa, Florida, television viewers will be allowed to choose the winning dogs, in seven categories, in a special competition."

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2005-01-06T07:49:00.000-08:00

anti bark dog collar resources: "Puppy Purse - The New Pet Carrier
A new kind of pet carrier is on the market, called the Puppy Purse. It's basically a jacket that fits snugly around a dog's body, with a handles along the dog's back. You can then wear your dog around your body in various ways, either as a purse hanging from your shoulder, or a fanny pack strapped around your waist."

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2005-01-06T07:48:00.000-08:00

accessory clothes dog resources: "Meet the Stabyhoun!
A versatile little gundog with a small, but devoted following, the Dutch Stabyhoun makes an eager-to-please working dog, and a great home companion after the day is done....

Preventing Dog Bites During Christmas
Jennifer Shryock of Family Paws, a consulting group that teaches children and adults about human-canine safety, has released 10 tips on preventing dog bites during the holidays.

Click, 'Dog Bite Prevention over the Holidays'to read the full article.

Many dogs get freaked out when several strangers pack themselves into a house. Everyone wants to pet the dog, and quite often a nervous dog will snap at someone."

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2005-01-06T07:47:00.000-08:00

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I'm catching up on all the lovely photos you have been sending in! Here are some more highlights from the recent update: Brear Sage Sadie Airy Lexi Hunter B Talus Cujo Charlie Jacques Chopper Cocker Spaniel Puppies Toby Favio Riddick...
Getting rid of the dogs
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Shopping For Dogs
I was taking a break from hectic Christmas shopping (all online this year, ha ha!) to search for something for the furry members. Oh what finds I found! Check these out, from stylish to extreme, gifts for pets that will..."

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2005-01-06T07:46:00.000-08:00

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Do we let sleeping dogs lie ... or not? When does letting a dog sleep with you become a problem?..."

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2005-01-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

akc dog breeding resources: "Pedigree's Annual Dog Owner Survey
Masterfoods USA, the makers of the Pedigree brand of dog food released the results of its annual survey of dog owners. The survey seeks to understand the bond between people and their dogs. Some 1,500 dog owners and lovers from across the country were polled.
Family dog saves 7-year-old from wave
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Dog Genome May Help Fight Cancer
BBC News reports that scientists are turning to dog DNA to help them find cures for cancer. Last summer, scientists completed the Dog Genome. Since then, they haved used information from the genome to track down genes that cause cancer in both humans and dogs.
Boise pet store out of dog house
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In the Dog Park
'I have 2 bichons and was wondering if anyone has ideas for making snow booties.'~ Jodi 'A cat of mine was once named 'Goober'because I rescued her as a stray from Wal-mart parking lot one day, it was..."

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2005-01-04T08:39:00.000-08:00

american eskimo dog breeder resources: "What is a puppy mill?
A puppy mill is a place that breeds dogs for profit only, without a care to health, temperament or behaviour. Puppy mill puppies are almost always poor in health, and can often be unstable of temperament. This is where those...
Using Natural Supplements to Heal Your Pet
Dr. Shawn Messonnier DVM, a nationally known veterinarian, and expert on holistic pet care, discusses the uses of various natural supplements and how they can heal sick pets and maintain good health. He explains the benefits and dangers of well known substances such as echinacea, garlic, ginkgo biloba, omega-3 fatty acids, and others."

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2005-01-04T08:38:00.001-08:00

a z dog breed resources: "Give the Gift of Food
One click a day is all it takes. Click here to help feed homeless animals. This site also has a plethora of links to unique gift items, and rather than list them here, please visit this site and click to...
Teen dies attempting to save dog
Orlandosentinel.com - Sun Dec 26, 12:48 pm GMT
Clicker Puppy - New Dog Training DVD
Doggone Safe! announces the release of their new DVD entitled, 'Clicker Puppy', a training show designed to teach children and adults how to train a puppy using a clicker. This DVD is unique in that all the training is happening on camera with no rehearsal and the training is done by children."

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2005-01-04T08:38:00.000-08:00

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Danish Prince Frederik heads for another Arctic dog sled trek
Canadaeast.com - Thu Dec 16, 07:00 pm GMT
Television Viewers to Select Winners in the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National
In the next AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held January 15-16 in Tampa, Florida, television viewers will be allowed to choose the winning dogs, in seven categories, in a special competition."

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2005-01-04T02:00:00.000-08:00

dog boarding resources: "City Suspends Police Officer Three Days For Shooting Dog
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Lines, lost luggage and snow delays dog S. Florida travelers
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With Dog As Driver, Truck Crashes Into Store
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Thyroid May Be Culprit in Older Pet Maladies
An article published yesterday in The Sun Herald, a newspaper in Mississippi, suggests that the illnesses exhibited in older dogs may be due to thyroid related problems. The writer of the article, Dr Dennis Selig, a practicing veterinarian, says Hyperthyroidism, which is where the thyroid produces too much hormone, is more common in cats than dogs, and Hypothyroidism, which is the where thyroid produces too little hormone, is more common in dogs than cats."

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2005-01-04T01:59:00.001-08:00

abnormal dog behavior resources: "Two dogs shot in north Shelby Co.; residents fear for other pets' safe
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He chained mom with dog but is free
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dog bed resources

2005-01-04T01:59:00.000-08:00

dog bed resources: "Man really bites dog Libyan arrested in British airport security scare
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Downer may head UN nuclear watch dog agency
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Dogs rout Savannah State
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anti dog barking resources

2005-01-04T01:58:00.000-08:00

anti dog barking resources: "New Year's Resolution for Pets
At the end of each year Americans pledge to make a change in their lives in the coming year. But how often do people pledge to make a change for the better in the lives of their pets? Dr. Robert Goldstein, a veterinarian and Medical Director of Animal Nutrition at The Blue Buffalo Pet Food Company, the makers of 'Blue for Dogs', offers five suggestions for a New Year's Pet Resolution."

Health Care For Pets

2004-12-24T03:54:00.002-08:00

Health Care For Pets: "Healthcare for Pets - The Safe Alternatives

Despite the preponderance of chemically-laced products on the market, there are a few safe alternatives to the commercial flea and tick preparations.

'Among the many herbal flea preparations that can be useful, I'm partial to Earth Animal's Herbal Internal Powder,' writes Goldstein in The Nature off Animal Healing. This is a powdered mixture of natural ingredients that contains garlic as well as alfalfa, wormwood, yellowdock and pennyroyal. Goldstein recommends that you sprinkle the powder liberally into a pet's food. It repels fleas without hurting your pet.

Here's an alternative to commercial flea powders: Slice about six lemons, and pour boiling water over them. Let the water stand overnight, then strain the liquid into a spray bottle. Start at the back of the pet, and work toward the neck, making sure every inch of the pet is covered with the lemon-water spray. Cats may not be cooperative with the spraying method, so in that case, daub on the solution with a cotton ball.

Bedding can also be sprayed to repel and kill fleas. Check the pet every few days to make sure all fleas are killed and eggs have not hatched."

Healthy Dogs

2004-12-24T03:54:00.001-08:00

Healthy Dogs: "HEALTHY DOGS

If you are a dog owner you'll be only too aware of the advantages of living near a park, it's great for your dog to get out in the fresh air and get some exercise, it's also good for people, you too get some exercise and maybe get to socialize with other dog owners. But for dog owners who regularily walk their dogs in places like parks they should be aware and recognize certain risks that this simple pastime may bring. Interactions with other dogs may not be so healthy!

To help minimize your dogs risk of getting sick, always ensure that your dogs vaccinations are up to date. It goes without saying that if your dog was sick it wouldn't want to run around a park, but should be kept at home if it's coughing or vomiting or has diarrhea. Other hazards are the spread of infectious diseases, dog bites and dog fights. Dog fight injuries can prove fatal. Train your dog well, make sure it is always well behaved and when you shout it, it comes. Should your dog get into a dog fight, for your own safety do not get into the middle of it, even if your dog is loyal and obedient, it may not be aware of who or what it may be biting when engrossed in a fight with another dog.

Neutering your pet may also have benefits for health and safety. Neutering reduces male territorial instinct, even the gentlest of male dogs may become uncontrollable if a female in heat is nearby, if not neutered. Walks in the park with your dog are a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon and to get healthy exercise, help make your visits healthy and positive by taking a few precautions."

Healthy Pets

2004-12-24T03:54:00.000-08:00

Healthy Pets: "HEALTHY PETS

If your dog is coughing and showing signs of a fever, it may have pneumonia. It's not known by many, but pneumonia is no caused only by bacteria an viruses, it can be caused by fungi from within the environment. Blastomyces Dermatitidis, or blasto as more commonly known is a disease causing funges that may make cause skin and respiratory infections in not only humans, but dogs and occasionally cats.

Blasto is actually a natural part of our environment, it can be found in acidic soils. The fungus exists as a mold in the environment but will become a yeast at body temperature. Animals can get infected by direct contact with the mold spores. These spores can be inhaled or can enter through broken skin when either a person or an animal rolls in the contaminated soil. Should a dog or cat be infected in this way, the disease cannot spread as the yeast form is not contagious.

If spores have entered your dog directly through the skin, cut or sore and originated in the lungs, then cutaneous infection can appear as skin lesions. These lesions will appear itchy and wet. Although these infections can stay contained, they may seriously damage any nearby muscle or bone tissue if left untreated. The worst and most common form of blasto (could also be life threatening) is pneumonia. If a respiratory infection is left untreated, severe inflammation can occur of the lungs and possibly death. If your dog coughs often, loses their appetite, becomes lethargic or has difficulty breathing, all of these could be symptoms of pneumonia.

In some cases if the dog has a weakened immunity the respiratory infection may spread to the kidneys, eyes or skin, on some occasions it has been known to spread to the spinal cord and brain. Blasto is treatable with antifungal drugs and an improvement can be seen within a few days, but t"

Advantage Flea

2004-12-24T03:53:00.001-08:00

Advantage Flea: "Advantage is THE Weapon of Choice in the War Against ticks and fleas. Help make Advantage the number one flea control choice with pet owners and veterinarians.

One of the most frustrating sights for any pet owner is to see their pet scratching and suffering from the effects of ticks and fleas. There are quite a number of products available in the veterinary arsenal which are effective against the fight against ticks and fleas, but none kills fleas faster than Advantage (imidacloprid), which is a Topical Solution. As in the popular animal singing commercials, Advantage helps keep dogs and cats happy because after use they become flea-free. Because Advantage kills fleas so effectively, it could be called the only effective flea specialist.

Advantage flea control is the most effective weapon of choice in the battle against ticks and fleas. Pet owners as well as veterinarians know and trust Advantage, which is fast becoming the preferred flea control product in the United States, this is because it works, it KILLS fleas and fast.

The label on Advantage flea control claims to kill 98 to 100 percent of fleas within 12 hours. Advantage flea control will also kill 100 percent of re-infesting fleas within two hours. Because Advantage flea control stays on the layer of the skin, it will remain effective even after bathing or repeated water exposure.

Advantage can also help reduce hypersensitivity disorders of the skin, which is sometimes called allergy dermatitis

Advantage is a worldwide product with more than 150 million doses, this goes a long way as the leading most effective flea control product, recommended by pet owners who have used the product. Advantage is also a gentle product which can be used on 'small' pets ie/. puppies as young as 7 weeks and kittens as young as 8 weeks.

Because of all these"

Advantage Flea

2004-12-24T03:53:00.000-08:00

Advantage Flea: "Advantage Flea - Flea Control.

Optimal Flea Control treatment for your cat or dog may require a combination of home and professional veterinary care. All Flea Control treatment should be administered as directed on the package or insert of the Flea Control Treatment purchased.

Alway mark the dates on your calendar that Flea Control treatment and follow-up evaluations are due. Follow the preventative measures outlined as appropriate for the season of the year and your geographic location.

Contact your veterinarian if in doubt or your pet(s) experience adverse effects after any Flea Control treatment."

Advantage Flea Control

2004-12-24T03:52:00.000-08:00

Advantage Flea Control: "Advantage Flea Control

As a pet owner I'm sure you'd be frustrated at the sight of your pet scratching and suffering from fleas. If you look into the veterinary arsenal you will see that there are a number of products that help you fight the war against fleas. Of all these products, nothing kills fleas faster than Advantage which is a topical solution containing imidacloprid. As in the popular commercials with the singing pets, Advantage keeps your dog or cat flea free and therefore happy. In fact, because Advantage kills fleas so well, it has been referred to as the flea specialist.

Advantage should be THE weapon of choice for all pet owners in the battle against fleas. Veterinarians and pet owners alike trust Advantage, and in turn have made it the most preferred flea control product in the United States, for one reason and one reason only, it kills fleas fast.

Advantage has the label claim that it kills 98-100 percent of fleas within 12 hours. Advantage also kills 100 per cent of re-infesting fleas within two hours. Advantage destroys the nerves and muscles of the flea within 10 to 25 minutes and within the hour all the fleas will be dead. Advantage is a topical solution which localizes the lipid layer of skin on the animal where it remains effective even after bathing or repeated water exposure.

Fleas only need to come into contact with Advantage to receive a lethal dose of the product, it does not have to bite your pet. Advantage may also help to reduce hypersensitivity skin disorders, also known as flea allergy dermatitis.

Advantage is used worldwide totalling more than 150 million doses. Advantage is the most proven flea control product available. Advantage is also a gentle product and can therefore be used on puppies as young as seven weeks and kittens as young as eight weeks.

"

Heart

2004-12-24T03:49:00.001-08:00

Heart: "HEART DEFECTS AND YOUR PETS

An ingenious approach to fixing congenital heart defects in our pets is being practiced at veterinary hospitals across the country. In time, this less invasive approach may replace surgical repair as the preferred method of fixing this defect, called patent ductus arteriosus.

Among the many miracles surrounding birth is the process of the newborn's lungs filling with air for the first time. While in the womb, an animal receives all of its oxygen from the mother, so its lungs are collapsed and non-functioning. The blood circulating in the fetus bypasses the lungs via a natural pathway called the 'ductus arteriosus.' At birth, this pathway closes and blood is pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs, to pick up oxygen, then back through the left side of the heart to carry its load of oxygen to the rest of the body.

Sometimes, things can goe wrong and the path can fail to close, meaning that the blood does not adequately flow to the lungs. This results in less oxygenated blood flowing from the left side of the heart. In a few cases, the blood may move directly from the pulmonary artery to the aorta, which is a more serious problem because now un-oxygenated blood is being sent to the tissues and can cause oxygen deficits in some parts of the body. In dogs as well in people patent ductus arteriosus is a fairly common birth defect.

Most cases of patent ductus arteriosis are currently treated surgically. Surgical repair involves approaching the heart from the side of the animal and making an incision between the ribs in order to reach the heart to repair the defect. A new, less invasive method of repairing this defect involves occlusion of the vessel with a tiny metal coil. The embolization coil is loaded into a catheter, this catheter is then placed into the femoral artery in the leg and fed t"

Animal Rehabilitation

2004-12-24T03:49:00.000-08:00

Animal Rehabilitation: "ANIMAL REHABILITATION

Physical therapy which is a mainstay of recovery within human medicine, is now becoming established in the world of veterinary medicine as well.

Physical therapy programs are a way to help animals recover more quickly from surgery. Physical therapy programs also include older animals who may have arthritis, obese animals having functional problems, and healthy animals whose owners want them to perform at a higher level athletically.

Owner education is critical for pet rehabilitation and While their pets are in the hospital, each pet gets intensive, individualized protocols to maximize their recovery. Once they go home, owners need to maintain the physical therapy programs to improve their pets' quality of life and limb function.

Before any therapy is begun, a full orthopedic and neurological analysis is done to determine what type of therapy is needed and improvement that can be expected. Many therapeutic approaches are used, and treatment should be tailored to each patient.

Land and underwater treadmills that help build muscle mass are used. The underwater treadmill uses the properties of water to facilitate exercise in a debilitated animal. The buoyancy of water enables patients to get up and moving sooner than they otherwise could. The water can also be warmed for therapeutic reasons and for the comfort of the patient.

Ultrasound therapy can help break down abnormal adhesions between tissues, relieve pain, and break down scar tissue. This can help to extend the range of motion in a joint.

Electrical stimulation is used to induce isometric contractions that help re-educate muscles. This type of therapy is especially helpful for patients that have had neuromuscular disease or that have severe disuse muscle atrophy. In conjunction with therapeutic ex"

Herbal Programs

2004-12-24T03:48:00.001-08:00

Herbal Programs: "HERBAL PROGRAMS IN PETS

Herbal supplements are now being used in veterinary as well as human medicine to alleviate a variety of problems and conditions. While herbal supplements can be used safely and effectively, it is very important to use them wisely.

Little research has been done on herbal remedies in animals. Knowledge about the effects of these substances on pets is extrapolated from data for humans or is based on anecdotal reports. The most difficult obstacle is figuring out a dosage for pets, since most human drugs are dosed for a human weighing 150 pounds. The dosage must be adjusted for the smaller body size.

Another problem that can occur with herbal supplements is variation in the quality of ingredients among brands. Since herbal supplements have become so popular, the number of brands and distributors of these products has increased dramatically. No controls are currently in place to ensure a standard of quality. The best way to ensure you are getting a good product is to buy a brand that you know. To find a reliable brand, you might also want to consider discussing brands with a veterinarian who is familiar with herbal supplements.

Unfortunately, people using herbal supplements often forget that just because a product is 'all natural' does not mean that it is not toxic.

There are some specific guidelines that should be followed before giving an herbal supplement to anyone, human or animal.

? Pregnant or nursing mothers should not take any herbal supplements except those specifically recommended by a doctor or veterinarian.

? Aromatherapy oils should not be used for cats and should never be given orally.

? Tea tree oil should be used cautiously because it can cause inflammation when used at full strength. It should never be used for cats.

? Eph"

Holistic Flea Control

2004-12-24T03:48:00.000-08:00

Holistic Flea Control: "Holistic Flea Control

Now that summer is nearly here, many of us will spend some of our spare time outdoors. Unfortunately, the Summer also means ticks and fleas, the heavy shedding, irritating scratching and coughed up hairballs.

Lets not despair, if we use some proactive planning, the toils of Summer pet care, especially the irritating ticks and fleas, can be greatly reduced.

Holistic approach to flea control

When we try to control ticks and fleas, we should remember that effective flea control does not begin with our efforts to kill these blood thirsty insects, it should begin with an assessment of our pet, the host, namely the animal's diet, we need a better understanding of how ticks and fleas behave, how they reproduce and adapt to the environment. It is also important to know that what we perceive as a ticka and flea problem could really involve several inter related health issues. From a holistic perspective, ticks and fleas do not represent the whole of an animal's Summer time misery.

Ticks and fleas are parasites and, like most other blood sucking creatures that feed on the body of others, thrive best on a weaker host. Animals that are not receiving their nutritional sustinance needed for healthy skin, fur and their immune systems will be more susceptible to tick and flea bite allergies. You may have noticed that some animals appear to be more immune to ticks and fleas, whilst others suffer constantly.

This could be attributable to nutritional deficiency or a food allergies. You could try switching your pet from beef or lamb to chicken, fish or venison food. Or you could prepare your pet's meals yourself. This is not as expensive or inconvenient as you might think, and you could see some dramatic improvements in your pet's health.

The ol"

Canine Joint Disease

2004-12-24T03:47:00.000-08:00

Canine Joint Disease: "CANINE JOINT DISEASE

Joint disease can be a problem faced by many dogs. Hip dysplasia is the most common that people are familiar with as a cause of rear limb lameness. Its front limb counterpart is elbow dysplasia.

Elbow dysplasia has only been recognized as a disease in dogs in the last 10 to 15 years or so, whereas hip dysplasia has been diagnosed for the last 30 to 40 years. Dysplasia means a developmental abnormality, it can be in the size, shape, or formation. Elbow dysplasia is a combination of four developmental abnormalities: an ununited anconeal process, osteochondrodystrophy (OCD) of the distal humoral condyle, a fragmented medial coronoid process, and elbow incongruity. Dogs may have just one abnormality or in some cases all four.

In English, the anconeal and coronoid processes are bony bumps on the ulna located near the elbow. The ulna is the arm bone that runs from your little finger upto the elbow. The humoral condyle is a bump found at the end of the humerus near the elbow. The humorus is the large arm bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow. Problems with the humoral condyle and coronoid process are normally due to abnormal cartilage formation. Sometimes the bones do not fit together properly resulting in elbow incongruity or an ununited anconeal process.

Classic presentations of elbow dysplasia is an active large breed dog. Rottweilers are the posterchild of this disease. Other commonly affected breeds are Bernese Mountain dogs, Laboradors, and Golden Retrievers. There is a breeder certification process available and an elbow registry. It is important for dog owners to check the breeder's certification to insure that elbow dysplasia is not present somewhere in the breeding line. Problems usually begin in dogs at around 6 months of age or older.

Owners may notice their dogs become"

Cat Flea Control

2004-12-24T03:46:00.000-08:00

Cat Flea Control: "Cat Flea - Flea Control

Cat Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in cats and is caused by fleas biting, specifically the saliva of the flea. It is a very itchy disease and predisposes to the development of secondary skin infections.

Most animals with flea allergy oddly show signs of having very few fleas, because they are so itchy they groom themselves excessively which eliminates any evidence of fleas. However, a couple of flea bites every two weeks are sufficient enough to make a flea allergic cat itchy all the time. Any animal can become allergic to fleas, although some cats appear to be are more attractive to fleas than others.

Cat Fleas are bloodsucking insects and can live from 6 to 12 months old. This life span can be influenced by environmental conditions which in turn can vary from two to three weeks and in some cases up to 12 months. Optimal conditions include humidity of 75 to 85 percent and temperatures of around 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is more important to the Cat Flea than the temperature. The adult Cat flea spends most of its life on the host, while the immature stages (eggs) are found in the environment."

Pet Collars

2004-12-23T02:36:00.000-08:00

Pet Collars: "You bring home your cuddly little puppy you just fell in love. Next thing to do is a trip to your local pet store, filling your cart with various toys, foot, bowls and a collar. Have you purchased the correct collar? Do you know what the correct collar is?

Proper use of collars is vital. Most collars for dogs and cat are used incorrectly. A collar will not be any good unless you know how to use it correctly. It is necessary to learn from someone how to put it on and use it correctly.

After you bring home that cute puppy you couldn't help but love, a trip to the local pet store is your next stop. Cruising down the aisle, you fill the cart with food bowls, toys, and, of course, a collar! Choosing the correct collar is extremely important for both you and your pet. Correct use of training collars is vital, and most collars tend to be used incorrectly. A collar won't be any good unless you know how to use it. It is important to learn from someone how to put it on and use it properly.

A common mistake that most pet owners do is to put the collar on too tight. You shoul be able to get two fingers between your pet and the collar. Dogs need to become used to wearing a collar, and this training should start from when they are puppies. A dog needs to become accustomed to a collar, you cannot expect to just put a new collar on one day and expect your dog to act normally. The collar is a training tool and a new learning experience for your dog.

The most prominent training collars currently on the market are the choke collar, pinch or prong collar, Halti or Gentle Leader, and No-Pull harness. Not all dogs respond to collars the same way. What may work very well with your neighbor's dog may not be the best choice for your dog. A choke collar is a chain or rolled, braided nylon. Prong collars are made of metal prongs that "

Pet Drug Patches

2004-12-23T02:35:00.001-08:00

Pet Drug Patches: "The use of transdermal patches within human medicine is very popular for people who may want to quit smoking, relieve pain and even to replace hormones. Can these drug patches work for our pets?

Transdermal drugs for animals are very similar to those used for humans. In some cases like fentanyl, the pain killer, it is identical. The drug is administered through the patch which is applied to a saved area of your pets skin, thus enabling the drug to reach the bloodstream across the skin (transdermally). Not all drugs used transdermally are available in patch form, some drugs are compounded by pharmacists into a gel which is applied to your pets skin, usually the undersied of the ear flap. The fentanyl patch, use mainly in humans, has been used on dogs, cats and horses in the use of pain control management.

In general drugs which are given transdermally enter the bloodstream much slower than using other routes, such as orally or by injection, therefore using patches would not work for drugs that are needed immediately. These drugs tend only to be used when the drug is not critical to the animals immediat survival. Transdermally used drugs can take up to 24 hours to begin working and are therefore only used for non life threatening conditions such as feline hyperthyroidism, this can be monitored by measuring thyroid hormone levels and ensuring the transdermal drug is working. This method of delivery can iliminate the need for daily pills for your pets. If you are the owner of a hyperthyroid cat using ointment on its ear once or twice a day, it will save your having to force feed your cat with pill and keep your human animal bond in tact!

If your dog had to undergo surgery for example, veterinarians may use a fentanly patch before and after surgery to help reduce the pain. This in turn reduces the number of injectable dr"

Dog Incontinence

2004-12-23T02:35:00.000-08:00

Dog Incontinence: "Many dog owners can find themselves in a panic if their dog begins urinating inside the house. No one likes to clean up and does not want the lingering scent of urine. Urinary incontinence affects many dogs but often goes ignored and untreated.

Many dog owners ignore inappropriate urination or can even be embarrassed by it. They don't understand why their dog is suddenly urinating indoors. If you find this is happening to you, you should ask yourself a couple of questions.......Is it a behavior issue or could it be incontinence caused by some other medical problem? The most common presentation is a female, spayed, middle-aged dog that has begun urinating in the house. This is usually a dog that had been previously housebroken and often exhibits the behavior when the owner is home.

You will find that a puppy most likely does not have a problem with incontinence. It just doesn't understand where you want him to go about his business s yet, this needs to be taught. A male dog urinating on furniture may be 'marking his territory,' and incontinence is a less likely diagnosis, having said that male dogs can become incontinent, and if they begin dribbling, the prostate should be examined for problems.

The inappropriate urination often occurs when the dog is sleeping or in an extremely relaxed state. Dog owners often report that nighttime is when most of the problems can be seen. When the dog gets up from a nap there is a puddle in the spot where it has been layed or perhaps a wet spot on the carpet.

Dogs with urinary incontinence can release both small or large amounts of urine. Owners often notice that their dogs seem to be dripping or dribbling urine. In addition dogs with incontinence may lick or clean their genital area excessively.

The exact cause of urinary incontinence in dogs remains unknown. At t"

Dog Therapy And Rehabilitation

2004-12-23T02:34:00.000-08:00

Dog Therapy And Rehabilitation: "Rehabilitation programs for dogs with cancer is centered on low intensity exercise therapy. Play therapy is included in this program, as proved with children, play therapy can also lessen the effects of radiation and chemotherapy in dogs. the quality of life and general well being of your dog will improve as they respond to this type of treatment.

These type of programs not only help dogs recovering from cancer but dogs recovering from orthopedic surgery, dogs with neurological problems, arthritis and some sport dogs. Most dogs tend to enjoy their hospital stay and seem less depressed whilst making use of these rehabilitation programs and show signs of responding much quicker to their main medical treatment. Most of the patients on these programs are dogs with disc disease and spinal tumors who may be paralysed and are unable to move on their own. The programs care is given to improve blood supply to the lmbs via massage and deep healing through ultrasound. Underwater treadmill and swimming for dogs assists the dogs to walk unaided much quicker as the water gives them the buoyancy and therefore enables them to move more easily rather than be encumbered by gravity.

Many dogs do not need a stay within the rehabilitation program but can just go along as 'day patients'. Dogs suffering from arthritis and who experience joint swelling and pain, muscle wasting is also a problem, but through gentle exercise given on the program the dogs begin to increase their movement, pain free, and build muscle strength. The degre of improvement can differ epending upon the initial loss of motion and how much work is done with the dog, exercies also need to be followed up at home.

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR DOGS

Dogs with heart conditions can benefit from rehabilitation programs. The heart is a muscle and by con"

Pet Health

2004-12-22T07:56:00.000-08:00

Pet Health: "PET HEALTH

Hypothyroidism is extremely uncommin in cats, but is a disease sufered by both humans and dogs. The disease is seen most commonly in middle aged females and some dog breen namely, dobermans, golden retrievers and labradors, dachshunds and cocker spaniels. In both dogs and humans the hormone T4 is produced by the thyroid gland, this in turn plays an essential part in regulating growth, immunde function, metabolism an heart function. If you or your dog has a deficiency of this hormone, T4 or hypothyroidism, it can lead to obesity, poor skin and hair (or coat conditions in dogs) and decreased energy. In humans hypothyroidism is diagnosed with around 95% accuracy using a simple blood test. In dogs it is one of the most misdiagnosed diseases because it is difficult to differentiate from other disorders.

Test results in dogs with hypothyroidism can show, decreased T4 hormone levels, increased blood cholesterol and anemia, but these can also be as a result from other diseases, such as a dog simply being obese due to overfeeding or lack of exercice will also show test results of having a decreased metabolic rate and therefore in dogs, the only way to reach a definitive diagnosis is to biopsy the thyroid, but this requires surgery. To aquire an accurate diagnosis without a biopsy requires the skill of an experienced clinician to combine information from the dogs detailed history, a thorough examination and more strategic tests.

Once hypothyroidism in dogs is correctly diagnosed, it is simple and inexpensive to treat. Dogs are treated orally as are humans, this treatment is effective, causes no long term side effects and helps the dog to regain its energy. To help in misdiagnosis, pet owners should prevent their dogs from becoming obsese, by limiting certain treats and ensuring the dog has long walks, which in "

Pet Health Care

2004-12-22T07:55:00.001-08:00

Pet Health Care: "PET HEALTHCARE

Over the past 10 years, pet owners have raised the stakes on what is expected from veterinary practitioners. People love their pets as a part of their families, and as such their expectations of their veterinarian have increase dramatically over the years.

While the general practitioner is without a doubt the backbone of the veterinary profession, problems sometimes arise that are beyond the generalist's scope. The amount of knowledge that the general practitioner must have in order to practice medicine is much greater these days that it was some 25 years ago. Pet owners today want such a high level of medical care for their pets that it is impossible for the general practitioners to be an expert in every area of veterinary medicine.

The veterinary field has seen an expansion in specialty practice areas, just as the human medical field has. For example, the University of Illinois veterinary teaching hospital has specialists in small animal emergency care, critical care, internal medicine, oncology (cancer treatment), cardiology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology (eye care), anesthesia, theriogenology (reproductive medicine), and radiology.

When your primary veterinarian refers you to a specialist, it is important to understand the credentials of the person you are seeing. Getting 'board certified' in a specialty area requires a 1-year internship (or an equivalent in experience which can count as an internship) and a residency.

Residency programs usually last 3 years, during which the veterinarian focuses intensely on his or her specific area of interest. Only veterinary teaching hospitals, which are located at veterinary colleges and at some large urban practices, offer residencies.

After the residency the practitioner must pass"

Dog Ticks

2004-12-22T07:55:00.000-08:00

Dog Ticks: "FLEA CONTROL - TACKLING TICKS - DOG TICKS

Did you know, ticks rank high up there with bats, snakes and spiders, creatures that can create fear and disgust in some of us just by the mention of their name. Whilst some of these creepy crawlers can have beneficial characteristics, ticks really need to be given a wide berth. These blood sucking parasites are carriers of several diseases, one known to most of us as Lyme disease. This disease first appeared in the Northeast around the late 1970s, it's slowly taking a journey along the riverbanks in some in Mid-Atlantic states, heading towards the Midwest.

Ticks belong to a class called Arachnida, which includes mites, spiders and scorpions among its other members. There are some 850 species of tick. They have a ravenous appetite for blood which enables them to transmit diseases, namely; Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, (which can be a deadly disease with flu-like symptoms), Tularemia, (which can cause skin sores) and Babesiosis, (a disease not disimilar to malaria). Only last year, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new tick borne disease namely, Powassan Encephalitis, which had appeared in New England. Some scientists indicate that there may be other tick borne diseases which have not as yet been identified.

Ticks are very patient creatures. Ticks make their way onto leaves and branches of trees, they then hitch a ride on a passing host. Deer and mice are their usual form of transportation. When they have found their host and meal ticket, ticks wander around their hosts until they can find a suitable place to dig in and feed. A female tick can feed for three days and up to a week, this will increase her size to around 200 times more in weight. Once she is satisfied, she falls to the ground where she can lay around 1,500 to 2"

Dog Ticks Flea Control

2004-12-22T07:54:00.000-08:00

Dog Ticks Flea Control: "Dog ticks - Flea Control - Tips to Remove a Tick

Upon discovery of a tick attached to your skin, try not to panic.

Ticks usually take between 8 and 48 hours to transmit a disease after it's dug itself in. The worst thing you could do is squeeze it with your fingers, this will force the contents inside the ticks stomach into your blood stream.

Forget the advice which suggests to either coat the tick with petroleum jelly or burn it with a match to enable the tick to release its grip. These methods are usually don't work. Try instead to use tweezers, grasping the tick by it's head, this will get you as close to the skin as possible. Then pull slowly and gently to remove the tick, clean the bite wound and wash your hands and tweezers thoroughly with hot soapy water."

Pet Health Care

2004-12-22T07:29:00.000-08:00

Pet Health Care: "Pet Health Care - Flea Control - Flea Free: preventing fleas is far easier than removing them.

Cat and dog fleas are more than just an itchy nuisance, fleas are a health hazard to animals and humans alike. Fleas carry diseases, Anemia, dermatitis and harmful parasites, like tapeworms, are just a few to name. It's not only kind but important to keep pets fleafree. Fortunately it's a relative simple procedure to keep your pets free of fleas and their associated diseases by using effective Flea Control products namely:

Advantage for both Cats and Dogs, active ingredient (imidacloprid), this is a topical product which is placed directly onto the animals skin which will prevent and kill fleas.

Frontline for both Cats and Dogs, active ingredient (fipronil), again a topical product and like Advantage is placed directly onto your pets skin to prevent and kill fleas.

Program for both Cats and Dogs, active ingredient (lufenuron), unlike Advantage and Frontline, this Flea Control treatment is administered orally and inhibits the development of the flea.

Another Flea Control methods which should be done, in the war against fleas and in conjunction with the above effective Flea Control products are, using a flea comb with tightly spaced teeth. By combing your pet every day, especially during the flea season (March through October or year-round in hotter climes). Whilst combing always be on the look out for flea dirt, gritty black specks, which is actually flea feaces, a sure sign that fleas have infested.

Prevention of fleas is easier than the removal of them. One of the best defenses against chronic infestations is maintaining your pet's health.

As an added Flea Control protectant, try natural repellents instead of synthetic sprays or dips, which may conta"

Pet Heart Worm

2004-12-22T07:28:00.001-08:00

Pet Heart Worm: "PETS AND HEARTWORM

At this time of year most of us are looking forward to the holiday season, not many of us will be thinking about the warmer weather that really is not too far from us and for pet owners, the heartworm season is approaching fast!

In April pet owners are going to have to start preparing for the inevitable onslaught of the dreaded mosquito. Heartworm is a parasite which is transmitted by these little blood sucking parasites and as such should be taken seriously by all dog and cat owners. It can be deadly, yet it is also very easy to prevent. With all of the resources available to prevent this disease, no pet should ever contract it.

This parasite is an actual worm that lives in the pulmonary vessels of the heart (the vessels that carry blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen). They can grow to 12 inches long and if the infestation is severe enough can even live in the heart itself. As they increase in number the worms begin to take up space in the heart and pulmonary vessels of our cats and dogs, which in turn will cause high blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, and eventually death due to heart failure.

Heartworm is spread from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When the mosquito feeds on the blood of an infected animal, immature worms (called microfilaria) enter the mosquito. The microfilaria must then undergo an incubation period inside the mosquito during which the temperature outside must be constantly warm for several weeks. Because of this developmental period, danger of infection for pets begins in the spring after a few weeks of warm weather.

After the heartworm has reached the infective stage inside the mosquito, it is passed to a new host animal when the mosquito bites again. After entering the new host microfilaria must spend up to five months maturing before they migrate to "

Dog Ticks Suck

2004-12-22T07:28:00.000-08:00

Dog Ticks Suck: "Dog Ticks Suck

Dog Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that can attach themselves to both animals and humans. Dog Ticks feed on blood by biting into the skin, which can transmit numerous diseases to both animals and humans, these diseases can be dangerous if not deadly.

Lyme disease is one such disease that is spread by Dog Ticks. Some of the symptoms in dogs include lethargy, joint pain and sudden lameness.

Vaccines are available for Lyme disease, but as Michele Yasson, DVM, states, 'I have seen more dogs develop the fever and arthritic symptoms of Lyme disease after being vaccinated for the disease rather than after being bitten by a tick.'

If you find Dog Ticks on your dog, Jeff Feinman, DVM, suggests the following course of action: 'If only a few ticks are present on the animal, they may be plucked off individually. Tweezers should be used to remove the tick. Grab the [tick's] head firmly while gently depressing the skin around the tick. Pull straight out without twisting. After removing a tick, swab the area well with peroxide or alcohol.'

A red raised area is normal if the tick was embedded, and it does not mean that your pet will get Lyme disease.

If you are unable to remove the head along with the body of the tick, Feinman says that your pet will eventually eliminate the tick's head as it would any other foreign material. If the area appears infected, though, be sure to seek veterinary attention."

Flea And Tick

2004-12-22T07:27:00.000-08:00

Flea And Tick: "Flea and Tick trap by light

You may know the senario, you go away on vacation, you return to find your home has been infested with fleas and ticks whilst you and your pet were away. Ticks were at large, Fleas were at large both laying eggs, eating the debris from the carpet, still multiplying, still waiting eagerly for their next host and blood dinner. So why don't you put flea control onto autopilot whilst your gone with one of the following simple light tricks.

Rig up a lamp or bare light bulb around 6 to 12 inches above either a pan/bucket of soapy water or a reasonable sized board covered in something very sticky, duct tape would work.

In the absence of a host or warm body, fleas and ticks should be attracted to the heat of the bulb, because they can't latch onto the hot even surface they drop to their soapy or sticky end."

Your Pets Within The Home

2004-12-22T02:24:00.000-08:00

Your Pets Within The Home: "Now that thanksgiving is over it's time to bring out the seasonal decorations. Your dog and cat will not be aware of the dangers some of these decorations can bring.

Does your dog chew your slippers? Does your dog chew your sofa from time to time? If the answer is yes, then what to stop him from chewing the electrical cable connected to your Christmas tree or light display? Biting an electrical cord can cause severe burns to your dogs mouth, tongue and face. It could receive an electric shock which in turn could cause pulmonary edema, fluid collecting in the lungs.

Does your cat like to play with shiny things? Does your cat sometimes play with your ornaments? If the answer is yes, then what to stop them from eating the Christmas tree tinsel, beaded string? Eating these kind of things could develop symptoms in your cat that would require surgical correction. Hang ornaments which could cause problems on higher branches of your tree, try placing your tree on a pedestal. Ensure neither your dog or cat can tip over the Christmas tree and therefore eliminating a potential fire hazard. Never leave decorative lights switched on when your not at home and never leave candles unattended. As a general rule - if you think something could pose a problem or hazard to a child, then it will also pose a problem or hazard for your pet.

Another thing to watch out for is gifts bought for your pet. Some toys may be chewed into small pieces, which could cause choking or an obstruction in your pets air way. Always give treats to your cat or dog in moderation. Obesity can be a real problem in cats and dogs especially during the holiday period where cats, dogs and humans alike are less active and may over eat."

Pets - Keep Them Safe

2004-12-22T02:23:00.001-08:00

Pets - Keep Them Safe: "PETS - KEEP THEM SAFE AND HEALTHY

There is a definite link between animal abuse and human abuse. Statistics are frightening, but it is important that everyone, including veterinarians, recognize this serious problem because animal abuse in a home is very likely a sign of an even bigger problem within that family.

It is estimated that nearly 90 percent of pets living in homes where domestic abuse is taking place are either abused or killed, and nearly 60 percent of women who seek assistance from shelters to escape abuse have had a pet killed by an abuser.

In an abusive situation the family pet is often used by the abuser as leverage to control the person being abused. Threat of harm to a beloved pet can be a very powerful tool for the abuser. Abuse of the pet is also a way to inflict mental anguish on the abused. Many women are reluctant to leave the abuser for fear that the family pet may be harmed.

Until recently there have been few options for abused women with pets. Now domestic violence shelters have begun to implement ways to protect not only the women and children but their pets as well.

Abuse can also be self propagating within a family. For instance, the mother or father abuses the child and then the child abuses the pet. This is sometimes the only way that the child can assume any sense of personal power.

Witnessing the abuse of a family pet can influence children to become abusive later in life, because they have learned the behavior through observing and through identification with the abuser. Studies have also shown that children who torture animals are at higher risk than others to grow up to use violence against people. Many adults who have committed serial murders or mass violence tortured animals as well as children.

If a child is exhibiting this sort of behavior, it is "

Flea Control Indoors

2004-12-22T02:23:00.000-08:00

Flea Control Indoors: "Flea Control - controlling fleas outdoors should be approached in a similar manner as indoors.

You should always focus your treatments on the areas where your pet spends the majority of its time, a kennel, their sleeping or lounging areas, etc. Having to treat your entire lawn for fleas should not be necessary. Try treating the above areas with a liquid insecticide, this will be easier than using granules because granules require additional water. Nematodes is another option for flea control in smaller outdoor areas which you may find beneficial. These are microscopic worms which feed on termites, grubs, crickets, flea larvae along with other insects they may encounter in the soil. Beneficial flea eating nematodes require moist soil in which to survive, therefore you will need to water at least twice weekly in the dry weather to help keep them alive. One of the most important considerations in the treatment of flea control is adherence to the product label, this indicates the recommended amount of insecticide to use and how often to use the treatment. Fleas have a short life cycle and can become resistant to insecticides if their exposure is more often and to higher doses than is recommended.

To help prevent developing what could be termed super fleas in your lawn, treat your lawn using different insecticides in rotation at around 3 to 4 week intervals.

Many products and brands available on the market today for flea control contain the same or similar ingredients. Always READ the label prior to purchase to ensure the same chemical is not being used in successive treatments.

Fleas are now as common as the housefly within our environment. They live on a wide variety of hosts and develop large populations in a short periods of time. By using flea control products (Frontline, Advantage or Program) on your pe"

Flea Control Preventative Care

2004-12-22T02:22:00.000-08:00

Flea Control Preventative Care: "Use an effective safe Flea Control product on your cat and/or dog on a regular basis beginning one month before the flea season starts, usually February/March depending upon temperature and continuing up until one month after the flea season ends, around October/ November. Effective Flea Control products that are available include Program (lufenuron), a product which can be administered orally and that inhibits the development of the flea. Frontline (fipronil) and Advantage (imidacloprid), topical products which are placed directly onto the skin which prevents and kills fleas.

Other points of Flea Control care is for frequent vacuuming and carpet cleaning strategies to remove eggs and larvae from the cat or dogs indoor environment, including their beds and blankets. A professional cleaning or exterminating service should be used in some difficult cases.

You should always see your veterinarian promptly if your cat or dog develops acute skin lesions (acute moist dermatitis) which could be a result of biting or scratching at fleas. Frequent grooming of your cat with a flea comb may also prove to be helpful in removing fleas in conjunction with one of the Flea Control products named above."

Pet Parties

2004-12-22T02:01:00.001-08:00

Pet Parties: "Lets start the holiday period with a party. Family, friends and turkey. In most American households family also means PETS. The holiday period can pose hazards for our pets.

One of the many problems we see over the festive period is upset tummies in our dogs, either from too much food or from too rich a food. The food we tend to eat over the festive period tends to be very rich and high in fat, feeding our pets some of this food, as we all do, can cause vomiting and diarrhea, upset stomachs, discomfort and a distended abdomen in our dogs. Our dogs are not used to this kind of food, luckily for most our beloved dogs return to normal after we have fasted them for a day.

However, from this overindulgence, more serious concerns can arise. Pancreatitis can be a possible consequence to too much fatty food and this in itself can be quite serious. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea may lead to dehydration. The best way to avoid this is to not feed your dog our people food.

Parties can be a troubling time for cats and dogs. Whilst we are playing the 'good host', we tend to forget that our pets are their somewhere. In a crowded room small dogs and cats could easily be stepped upon, larger dogs could become over excited at the extra attention it may receive from your guests and become 'giddy', resulting maybe in damage to both your house and your guests. At parties the front door tends to be open and closed much more than usual, your pet could easily be missed whilst slipping through an open door and it could be some time later before you realize your beloved pet has gone missing. During the holiday period the number of cases of lost pets rises, to avoid your pet not being one always keep you pet in their kennel or another room if hosting a party. That way they will be safe from some of the perils mentioned above.

Dogs, ca"

Flea Control Prevention

2004-12-22T02:01:00.000-08:00

Flea Control Prevention: "'PREVENTION not CURE is the best approach to flea control'.

You could eliminate around 50 percent of flea eggs in a single pass with a vacuum. Vacuuming can provide a certain level of control at the pupal stage as some widely used synthetic pesticides can. You should vacuum your carpets at least once a week or every day during peak flea season, usually Spring to Autumn, remembering to clean underneath sofas and chairs. Your pet bedding should be washed on a regular basis. The vacuum bag should be replaced immediately after vacumming and disposed of in an outdoor trash container.

Flea combs can be another preventive method for controlling mild infestations of adult fleas. These combs have tightly spaced teeth which you should regularly comb your pet with, which in turn will out the fleas and their manure, this can serve as food for their larvae, but will still allow the hair to pass through. Constantly dip the comb into soapy water to dislodge and drown the fleas. You will probably find that pets usually enjoy the extra attention, and by combing regularly, you will have some idea of the flea population and use Flea Control Preventive repellants which are sold in safe liquid form if the numbers of fleas begin to swell.

In the outdoors, fleas can be highly susceptible to fluctuations in temperature and moisture. They prefer damp environments, fleas can be found most often in moist shaded areas like under porches and around dog kennels. By using effective Flea control products like, Frontline and Advantage you will be sure that all fleas will be killed and the liquid will continue performing to prevent further infestation on your pet."

Flea Control Treatment

2004-12-22T02:00:00.001-08:00

Flea Control Treatment: "Cat/Dog Health Care - Flea Control Treatment In-depth

The type of Flea Control treatment for fleas on your cat will depend on several factors:

The severity of the Flea infestation, including carpets, bedding and furniture.

Whether you only have a cat or cats, or both cats and dogs.

Whether your cats and/or dogs spend all their time indoors or outdoors (or both).

Time of the year the Flea and Tick problem occurs

The area of exposure to fleas.

Determining whether or not your pet is allergic to fleas.

Flea Control Recommendations May Include:

Many products are available for Flea Control and treatment of flea infestation. All products have advantages and disadvantages and may/ may not be safe to use with other Flea Control products.

Over the counter Flea Control products are available without a prescription, such as flea powders, sprays and collars that contain pyrethrin, which can be moderately effective. The more effective, flea control products which can be purchased are: Program (lufenuron), Frontline (fipronil) and Advantage (imidacloprid).

The more effective flea control products which are more potent include:

Program� (lufenuron), a product that can be administered orally or by injection, and that inhibits the development of the flea

Frontline� (fipronil) and Advantage� (imidacloprid), topical products placed directly on the skin that prevent and kill fleas

If your pet already has fleas, they must be killed first with Flea Control products such as, Frontline� (fipronil) or Advantage� (imidacloprid).

Flea Control recommendations vary depending upon local and regional variations in climate. New flea control products are "

Program Flea Control

2004-12-22T02:00:00.000-08:00

Program Flea Control: "Program Flea and Frontline Flea give a one-two punch

As Spring and the warm weather approaches, the time of year when problems occur with Fleas and Ticks, we're all itching to get outdoors. Many of us are just scratching the surface when it comes to choosing and using the proper flea and tick protection control for our pets.

Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are a nuisance to our pets, and potentially dangerous. If no Flea Control is used they pose serious health risks to pets and their owners, these can include, heartworm, tapeworm and Lyme disease. Dogs in particular are also susceptible to severe skin allergies as well as West Nile Virus, an emerging hazard that is transmitted by some mosquitoes.

The best Flea Control defense against fleas and Ticks are:

Program (lufenuron), a Flea Control product that can be administered orally (or by injection) and that inhibits the development of the Flea. Frontline (fipronil) and Advantage (imidacloprid), both topical products placed directly onto the skin that prevent and kill fleas."

Ring Worm in Cats and Dogs

2004-12-21T08:32:00.000-08:00

Ring Worm in Cats and Dogs: "RINGWORM IN DOGS AND CATS

Ringworm in humans presents itself as a raised red rash, ring shaped. In your dog or cat it could look like anything! Most of us would expect ringworm to be caused by a worm, in fact it is caused by a fungus!

Dogs and cats are susceptible to three forms of ringworm. 1st, Cats tend to have the most common form of ringworm found in pets, 2nd, Rats carry this form and its usually picked up by nosy dogs who may dig through rodent burrows, 3rd, this form of ringworm can usually be found in soil fungus. It is possible for humans to contract ringworm from their cats. Humans also have their own form of ringworm, athletes foot being a classic. Only a small percentage of human cases are caused by the same fungus that infects dogs and cats. The people who have the highest chance of catching ringworm from their pet are young children, the elderly and people with a weak immune system. Most people will develop an immunity and threfore will rarely contract the same strain again.

If your cat or dog appears to have patchy hair or crusty bumps, this could be a sign that ringworm is present in your house. Your veterinarian will be able to confirm this easily on your pets visit. Treatment needs to be quick and aggressive, generally using topical dips or shampoos, clipping your pets hair and in some cases an oral anti fungal can be prescribed. In dogs Ketoconazole is usually prescribed and in cats Itraconazole. Another flea control program, namely Program, can also be used and is given to cats and dogs orally.

Treatment should continue until your veterinarian confirms that ringworm is no longer present. In a single one cat household for example, treatment should last for anything from 3 to 8 weeks, even though your cat may look better, hair grows long before the fungus is erradic"

Skin Allergies

2004-12-21T08:31:00.001-08:00

Skin Allergies: "DOGS, CATS AND SKIN ALLERGIES

Just like people, dogs and cats can suffer skin allergies, from seasonal to environmental like pollen, dust mites and insect bites.

There are effective ways to diagnose and treat skin allergies in dogs and cats. Allergic reactions can occur when the immune system over reacts to innocuous substances. Sometimes on first exposure there is no sign of an allergy, but the immune system can build up a reserve of antibodies that may react to that particular allergen should your dog or cat be expose a 2nd time. Predisposition to skin allergies is inherited and in some breeds like terriers, retrievers, poddles, schnauzers and dalmations can be more prone to allergies. Where you live can effect both humans and dogs since the environment harbors a wide variety of allergens. You immune systems is more likely to develop allergies within the first three years or so of life. Animals that develop allergies when they are young are then likely to develop more as they get older, although a dog would not get many new allergies unless you moved to a new geographical location which carried new allergens.

There are many things contained within the environment that can cause allergies. Combinations of allergens can result in additive effects, for instance... a dog which reacts to a food allergy along with a dust mite allergy and maybe a ragweed allergy will show more severe symptoms than a dog allergic to only one. Dogs which have skin allergies usually show as problems involving the ears, feet, face, armpit and genital regions, these skin reactions can involve inflammation, itchy irritation and moist secretions. This moist, inflamed skin may attract micro organisms and therefore a skin allergy can lead to bacterial infections. Yeast infections in the ear can become smelly and are commonly associated with all;ergies."

Fleas

2004-12-21T08:31:00.000-08:00

Fleas: "Fleas

Fleas can enter your home in many ways, whether or not your pet is rarely allowed outside. Fleas will hop in from your yard, they can be left over from previous inhabitants when you bear in mind that a larvae can remain dormant for extremely long period or a flea can hitch a ride on you.

Fleas can be carriers for diseases and worms, so therefore keeping your pet free from fleas, also means keeping your pet healthy.

To check your pet for fleas, you need to part its hair and look out for signs:

* brown dust type pieces which may be attached to the fur. These can be excreted digested blood from the flea, if the dust dissolves into a red liquid when you put a wet paper towel on it, then chances are fleas are present.,br>
* fleas bite. You pet may show signs of skin irritation, this may because the flea has scratched or bitten your pet leaving red, irritated skin and in some severe cases bald patches may be present.

* Fast moving, small brown shapes ARE FLEAS.

The adult flea will only spend part of their time on your pet, they will leave to lay their eggs elsewhere, therefore households with no pets can still harbor fleas. Fleas usually lay their eggs outdoors, but will sometimes lay them in rugs or your pets bedding etc. In the fight to combat this your pets bedding should be washed weekly. Likewise with regular vacuuming and emptying of the vacuum bag will clear out those unwanted deposited flea eggs. These simple methods of flea control should be carried out regardless of other methods you may also use.

There are also several other flea control products to kill or discourage fleas. Some are synthetic, others are considered as natural, both of which will work to some degree. You will need to read the manufacturers directions to be clear of which product would suit you best.

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Fleas And Flea Control

2004-12-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

Fleas And Flea Control: "Fleas & Flea Control

Summertime is here and as many of us try to keep our lawns looking good as well as our plants from being feasted upon by a whole host of hungry insects. There could abe one particular insect feasting on our dogs and cats. Many people will be dealing with this problem right now, whilst others will be responding to the flea infestation by over applying insecticides to try to control their flea problem.

Fleas are found worldwide and live on a wide variety of warm blooded hosts, from your pets to humans alike.

The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the flea that most commonly lives on dogs and cats, yes it lives on dogs too!. The adult fleas can live on the host for up to 60 days before they literally die of old age. During their lives, female fleas can lay up to 24 eggs per day whilst on their chosen host. The flea eggs will fall from the host, where they could possibly come to rest in the soil, your carpeting or bedding.

Flea larvae resemble tiny white worms and feed on bits of pet dander, flea dirt and other organic bits that they encounter. After two or three weeks, the larvas spin tiny silken cocoons that are sticky and can take on the appearance of its surroundings to hide itself. The adult flea emerges from the cocoon within six to eight days, but some can remain in the cocoon for up to six weeks if no suitable hosts are nearby. The flea life cycle ranges from three weeks to two months, depending on climate and temperature."

Fleas On Pet

2004-12-21T08:29:00.000-08:00

Fleas On Pet: "Flea control needs to involve a two tier approach.

The control of fleas on the pet.

The control of fleas within the environment.

Flea control treatments on the pet are diverse and plentiful from frontline, Advantage, Program, flea collars, dips and Spot Ons. Spot Ons, Advantage and Frontline are monthly treatments in topical form, Program is a monthly treatment given to the pet orally. Without question, the monthly flea control treatments provide the best results and WILL kill the fleas. The other flea control methods such as collars etc will work for short periods of time but are not enough to break the cycle of the tick or flea. Organic flea control treatments which contain garlic, diatomaceous earth or orange oil etc will provide short term relief.

Flea control treatments within the environment, whether indoors or out, is the second step in flea control. The indoor tick or flea usually involves carpeting, pet bedding and/or furniture as a location for the developing fleas. If your pets bedding seems to be the source of fleas, wash regularly in hot soapy water using a hot air dry cycle. If your carpets look suspect, vacuum thoroughly every day, ensuring to empty the vacuum or bag daily. Carpet dusts etc can also be used along with sprays."

Unwanted Parasites

2004-12-21T08:03:00.000-08:00

Unwanted Parasites: "CATS - DOGS - AND UNWANTED PARASITES

Everybodies pet has left a 'pile' on public property at some time or another, but have you ever just walked away and left it? How many times have you not cleaned up after your pet in your own back yard? Did you know that cat and dog feaces carry parasitic worms that can infect humans?

You should always pick up after your pet, no matter where you are, this is also being courteous and hygienic, it will also prevent parasites like roundworms and hookworms from entering the soil and therefore keeping humans safe from infections that these parasites can cause. You should also have your pet on a regular worm preventive. These parasites which can infect humans either by ingestion or skin contact are very common in puppies and kittens.

Roundworms are able to spread to the puppy from their mother long before the puppy is born. The roundworms larvae can be dormant in the dogs bloodstream and then during pregnany become activated and cross through the placenta to infect the unborn puppy. Cats do not pass roundworms onto their kittens during pregnancy but through their nursing milk, should it contain the larvae. If left untreated, the roundworm can migrate further into the body of your cat or dog and infect vital organs, which in turn can cause permanent damage or even be fatal.

Your adult dog or cat can ingest the roundworm eggs or larvae from within the environment. They may not show any signs of sickness, but the larvae will remain in the dormant form within their bodies. The hookworm is another parasite that can be acquired through the cats milk or through direct ingestion. The hookworm larvae can also be absorbed through the skin, this can then cause skin lesions and go onto travel through the body to infect the intestines. If they are allowed to infect the intestinal tract they "

Well Being in Cats and Dogs

2004-12-21T08:02:00.000-08:00

Well Being in Cats and Dogs: "WELL BEING FOR DOGS AND CATS

A top to tail approach in keeping your pet healthy.

A medical examination of your pet will begin much earlier than you may have thought. When you take your dog or cat to see your veterinarian, the medical exam begins the minute your walk through the door. The veterinary assistant will routinely ask you questions about your pet, this will build up an overall picture and background into your pets general health. When you take your pet into see your veterinarian they will observe your pets behaviour, how it interacts, walks and will watch your pets respiration from a distance. They will then begin to look at your pet from the TOP, the nose will be looked at, a dental exam will be conducted, they will look closely at the face, eyes and ears, these are places where signs of an allergy or infection may show. Along the neck your veterinarian will look out for abnormalities that could be associated with the thyroid and lymph nodes, swelling along the neck or under the arms could indicate infection or other diseases. All the whilst your veterinarian will be checking muscle and bones, squeezing joints, testing for reflexes and any pain. They will listen to the animals heart beat, take a pulse from one of it's legs, using a stethoscope they will listen to the lungs. Whether a cat or a dog they will finish at the TAIL and your pet should receive a rectal examination to rule out prostate disease, in males, and rectal diseases which can occur in either sex.

After your veterinarian has performed this physical examination there could be laboratory evaluations to consider, blood tests which will indicate how your pets organs like the liver and kidneys are functioning. Should your veterinarian find any abnormalities in these tests they may want to carry out x-rays or more specific blood test"

Food And Your Pet

2004-12-21T08:01:00.001-08:00

Food And Your Pet: "FOOD AND YOUR PET

In the past several years, the number of pet foods available has increased dramatically. A variety of products line our shelves at grocery stores. Consumers are finding it more and more difficult to choose the right one. Reading the labels can even make the situation even more confusing because they contain so much marketing hype as well as the important information about the food.

Pet food labels can often be misleading. A basic understanding of how pet food labels work can help consumers make an educated decision about the food that they are buying for their pet. The pet food label has two main parts, the information panel and the main display panel. The main display panel is used to make the product look attractive to the customer. It must include a product name that identifies the product as a pet food, and it usually also includes a manufacturer's name or a brand name as well. The product name is subject to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) regulations on the statement of feed ingredients.

Should the product name includes the word 'beef,' then it must contain at least 70 percent beef, but if the product name includes the words 'beef dinner,' beef platter,' or 'beef entre,' then the food need contain only 10 percent beef. The term 'with beef,' used to highlight an ingredient, means the product contains at least 3 percent of that ingredient, and a product label 'beef flavor' needs only a recognizable beef flavor, and beef can comprise less than 1 percent of the total ingredients.

In addition to the product name, the main display panel may also include a nutrition claim, which must be substantiated by a nutrition adequacy statement located on the information panel. Nutrition adequacy claims can be substantiated either by meeting the AAFCO "

Frontline Flea And Tick

2004-12-21T08:01:00.000-08:00

Frontline Flea And Tick: "Frontline Flea and tick control - Are you scratching? What's a flea?

You hardly notice, it's just a small tickle, as you reach to brush away what you expect to be nothing more than a fly or stray piece of hair, but horror, you discover a blood-sucking intruder that's seeking its next meal. It could be a cat flea, or is it a dog tick? The irony is, whatever it is,now you have found one there will be many more lurking nearby.

If you keep cats and dogs and what's a happy homestead without them? Then fleas and ticks are an uncomfortable fact of life. Fleas and ticks are more than a nuisance, fleas and ticks can transmit a host of pathogens and skin diseases. Don't put yourself at risk disease or watch your pets suffer. With a little diligence and the help of tried and tested Flea control treatments like Frontline, you can get the upper hand during the flea and tick season.

Did you know there are more than 3,000 different species of flea, In North America the most common one is Ctenocephalides felis, also known as the cat flea. Despite the name, these fleas will not only live happily on your cat but are just as likely to reside on your dog.

The life span of a flea is in four stages. Research has shown about 5 percent of the fleas that infest your home are adults. The majority of the indoor flea population are made up of pupae, around 10 percent, larvae is around 35 percent and eggs in the region of 50 percent. Many common pesticides which are used to eradicate these pests will only kill the adult flea, this in turn will leave around 95 percent of the flea population behind to leap up time and time again, to reinfest.

The female flea will lay around 50 eggs each day. Before she lays her eggs, the flea must find a blood meal, this is sometimes not an easy quest, as "

Worms in Cats and Dogs

2004-12-21T07:47:00.000-08:00

Worms in Cats and Dogs: "Intestinal parasites, or worms, can be a plague to both dogs and cats. Most pets will harbor worms at some point in their lifetime. Puppies and kittens have a high incidence of intestinal parasites, and most receive worming treatment as part of their routine care. Roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are the most common culprits who can cause these infections.
Roundworms tend to be the most common intestinal parasite infecting dogs. Cats can get roundworms too, but it is not as common. Roundworms are spread when animals eat feces or soil contaminated with roundworm eggs. Female dogs can also infect their puppies through the placenta. Roundworms in turn are spread to kittens through their mother's milk. Adult roundworms set up shop in the intestine and live off your pets ingested food. They can multiply rapidly, one single female can lay up to 200,000 eggs per day which means just a few eggs can lead to a large infestation.

Diarrhea and vomiting, leading to dehydration, are commonly seen in cats and dogs with roundworms. Infected puppies have a distinct potbelly appearance. Adults are not usually seriously affected by roundworms. Puppies and kittens can become quite sick and they are more sensitive to dehydration.

Spring and Summer with the warm temperatures they bring are ideal for roundworm eggs to become actively infectious. Roundworm eggs are very hardy and are resistant to environmental changes, they can remain alive outside for many years. There are no chemicals available that effectively kill the, although a live flame will kill roundworm eggs.

Hookworms are also a problem for dogs and cats. These worms hook themselves to the intestinal wall and feed on blood. They are acquired by adults through skin penetration and ingestion of larvae. Puppies and kittens can be infected through the placenta and milk. Blood loss is"

YOUR DOG, CAT AND PANCREATITIS

2004-12-21T07:46:00.000-08:00

YOUR DOG, CAT AND PANCREATITIS: "Most cat and dog owners become alarmed when their pets vomit or experiences diarrhea. Yes, it may be from that stick your dog ate in the backyard, or the hairball your cat is trying to cough up, but the attention tends to focus on the stomach. However, the stomach is not always the organ that produces classic 'stomachache' signs. The pancreas could be the culprit!

The pancreas is a digestive organ which is responsible for producing enzymes that break up food. In turn these enzymes are delivered to the intestine, where they are activated and become able digest food.

Pancreatitis can result when there is a problem with the transport of enzymes to the intestine. Enzymes either get activated in the pancreas itself or are activated before they get to the intestines. This can lead to irritation of the pancreas or surrounding tissues.

There are two forms of pancreatitis. The acute form springs up suddenly and can be very severe. The chronic form is a mild irritation that may go on for weeks, months, or even years. Dogs are more likely to experience acute pancreatitis and cats the chronic form.

Animals with pancreatitis behave as though they have a stomachache, they refuse to eat and may start to act droopy or lethargic. Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain may also be seen.

Many predisposing factors can trigger a bout of pancreatitis. Diet is the main cause, especially in dogs. Pancreatitis is a common consequence of a sudden change in your dog's diet, eating a high-fat meal, or eating garbage.

Other potential causes of pancreatitis include hormonal diseases, such as Cushing's disease. Pancreatitis can be a side effect of certain drug therapies. Any disease or condition that decreases the blood flow can lead to pancreatitis; examples are shock "

Happy Pets

2004-12-21T07:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Pets: "Have you ever thought about whats in your medicine cabinet at home? Most medicine cabinets will contain various over the counter drugs like painkillers, antihistamines and various vitamins. Are you a pet owner? Have you thought that the medicines which are safe for you to take and not necessarily safe for our pets? Most human medication has the potential to cause severe problems for our dogs and cats.

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin are common anti-inflammatory drugs which are also stored in most medicine cabinets. These can cause disease in dogs and cats even in small doses. Cats are especially sensitive to these medications. Their physiology is unique, and it is hard for them to clear certain drugs from their system. These pain medications can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs and cats, and acetaminophen can also harm the liver.

Antihistamines and decongestants may contain pseudoephedrine, a drug that is poorly tolerated by dogs and cats. Even one pill can be a toxic dose. Some antihistamines are routinely prescribed by veterinarians to treat allergies in cats and dogs, but other antihistamines, even those with very similar names, can contain pseudoephedrine or other dangerous ingredients.

Dogs are notorious for chewing open bottles of medications and popping pills. If your pet ingests any human medication, call your veterinarian immediately. Your dog or cat may appear normal, but many of the toxic effects cannot be seen externally. Exposures at high enough doses can cause internal bleeding, stomach ulceration, and liver or kidney injury. Should you dog or cat ingest any human medication they may start vomiting and their behavior may change. These signs may not appear until a few hours after the exposure, but some damage may already have be done. If you think your cat or dog has ingested any form"

Health and your pet

2004-12-21T07:44:00.000-08:00

Health and your pet: "You may notice your cat or dog is not their usual self! They maybe just 'under the weather'. A clue to what's going on with your cat or dogs health and well being can lay in their urine. This smelly liquid provides a variety of clues that will help your veterinarian solve the mystery of your pet's health.

Like us humans, pets should have urine that is yellow and has an unmistakable odor. Most cats and dogs will develop a pattern and urinate with the same frequency each day. Changes in frequency of urination, blood in the urine, and pain upon urination are common signs of infection. Owners are very good at picking up on these signs and pointing them out to their veterinarians.

The usual ways of collecting urine are: Your veterinarian may ask you to bring in a urine sample collected by the 'free catch' method. Take your dog for a walk and when he lifts his leg, catch the urine in a plastic container. Other methods are done at a veterinary clinic. A urinary catheter may be placed to collect urine directly from the bladder, or a device known as a cystocentesis, requires a veterinarian to direct a needle through the abdominal wall into the bladder to collect a sample. Both these collection procedures require your pets cooperation and in most cases require sedation.

It is important to remember that the urine sample must be fresh. Urine can be preserved for a short time in the refrigerator. The first thing your veterinarian will examined is the urines sediment, which refers to cells floating in the urine. An increased number of white blood cells signals inflammation and helps diagnose a bladder infection. A decrease in urine flow is the # 1 cause of bladder infections, which can allow bacterial growth. Sometimes the bacteria may be present in the sediment.

Female dogs are more prone to urinary tract infect"

Purebred cat breeding, breeder consultations, buying and selling purebred cats and kittens.

2004-12-21T05:55:00.000-08:00

Purebred cat breeding, breeder consultations, buying and selling purebred cats and kittens.: "Welcome to Jasmine's Confessions of a Cat Breeder

Learn how to breed, raise, buy and sell
purebred cats and kittens.
Explore...the heart, mind and soul
of your favorite feline."

Find cat breeders in United Kingdom, UK & worldwide. Kitten sale & kittens wanted & directory.

2004-12-21T05:54:00.000-08:00

Find cat breeders in United Kingdom, UK & worldwide. Kitten sale & kittens wanted & directory.: "Our focus is providing a secure environment where cat lovers can quickly match, screen, and select Purebred Cat breeders; and cat breeders can find good homes for their kitten litters or adult cats.

We guide you through the process of successfully matching cat lovers with cat breeders. Cat breeders list their services, experience, and motivations through our simple registration process. Cat lovers may list their kitten wanted ad, and communicate with cat breeders through our confidential message system to preserve privacy and security.

Our directory includes listings by private cat breeders, cattery clubs, and occasional hobby or family cat breeders. We automate the matching of kittens for sale with kitten wanted entries; - with daily email notifications.

Whether you�re a cat lover or a cat breeder, Cat-Breeders.biz will help you find a match you can trust."

Outer Banks Pet Friendly Vacation Rental Homes

2004-12-21T05:53:00.000-08:00

Outer Banks Pet Friendly Vacation Rental Homes: "This can be a dilemma for families. Do you take your family pet or do you leave them behind. But as you well know, leaving the family dog behind can almost be like leaving one of the kids behind. They just become part of our families too.

But here�s the good part. The Outer Banks of North Carolina is one of the last and greatest Pet Friendly vacation spots around. Here you�ll see many families with their pets because pets are widely accepted here.

However, one of the first things that generally has to be done is to find a place to stay. This means finding an Outer Banks rental home in the area and location that you want to stay. It also means finding a rental home in your price range and one that fits your budget. And last, you need to find a rental home that accepts pets.

This can be a time consuming task. There are many websites to look at, search forms to fill out, calls to be made, and so on. And many times, finding a place has to be done quickly. When you think you�ve found one, you look at the availability and find it�s already been taken and you keeping searching."

Cat Health Secrets

2004-12-21T05:52:00.000-08:00

Cat Health Secrets: "An 87 year old Southern Belle on Her Death Bed Reveals the Truth About...

How to Have Happy, Healthy, Long-Living Cats... Without Spending a Penny on Vets, Medicines or Special Foods!
...her cats routinely lived over 30 years!"

airline approved cat carrier resources

2004-12-21T05:36:00.000-08:00

airline approved cat carrier resources: "Review: Leo Le Chat Comes to Play
Delightful storyline and simple, colorful illustrations provide the basis for a child's first introduction to the French language, and the lift-up tabs provide interactivity that holds the child's interest, while reinforcing the lesson. I wish this book had been...
This Little Miracle lives to purr the tale - San Jose Mercury News (Su
He's called Little Miracle, in the East San Jose foothills neighborhood near Mount Pleasant High School.
Cat's stroll may be last act in NYC - New York Newsday - New York, NY,
Park officials are considering whether to ban the Cole Bros. Circus from New York City parks after one of its tigers escaped for a 20-minute stroll in Queens Saturday."

basic cat care resources

2004-12-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

basic cat care resources: "This Little Miracle lives to purr the tale - San Jose Mercury News (Su
He's called Little Miracle, in the East San Jose foothills neighborhood near Mount Pleasant High School.
Cats Photo of the Week - Coco Bear
'Coco Bear: Coco is 5 years old and, like many torties, has an 'over the top'personality: impish, playful, loving, humorous, naughty at times, too clever, and totally delightful. She made up her mind that Pat would bring her...
Photo of the Week: Gizmo &Pumpkin
'Gizmo and Pumpkin are brothers. They are two years old now. Attached is their new Christmas picture and they would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.'- Debbie Ruzicka Cats Photos of the Week, both the email version,...
Cat pounces on pilot mid-flight - BBC
An escaped pet cat created a scare on a Belgian airliner, forcing the crew to turn back to Brussels 20 minutes into its journey."

2005 cat calendar resources

2004-12-21T05:34:00.000-08:00

2005 cat calendar resources: "Paraplegic kitty gets around fine - Mail Tribune, OR
A tiny kitten whose back was broken in a raccoon attack has a new lease on life, thanks to a veterinarian and a new set of wheels.
This Little Miracle lives to purr the tale - San Jose Mercury News (Su
He's called Little Miracle, in the East San Jose foothills neighborhood near Mount Pleasant High School.
Teens rescue treed Bronx cat - New York Daily News
Two Bronx teenagers yesterday accomplished what several city agencies and cries of 'Here kitty, kitty'couldn't, rescuing a cat stuck in a tree for 48 hours.
Cat's stroll may be last act in NYC - New York Newsday - New York, NY,
Park officials are considering whether to ban the Cole Bros. Circus from New York City parks after one of its tigers escaped for a 20-minute stroll in Queens Saturday."

Abyssinian Cat resources

2004-12-21T04:21:00.001-08:00

Abyssinian Cat resources: "Cat survives cross-country move in drawer - MSNBC.com
Siamese recovers after two weeks stuck in truck
Pet privacy: The latest trend in animal care? - MSNBC.com
Vet hospitals applying confidentiality rules to their patients
This Little Miracle lives to purr the tale - San Jose Mercury News (Su
He's called Little Miracle, in the East San Jose foothills neighborhood near Mount Pleasant High School.
Preparing your pet to live with children - MSNBC.com
Getting started early can help prevent future problems
M�nagerie � trois - MSNBC.com
How to handle a 'jealous'pet
Giving a Christmas Pet to Your Child Needs Pre-planning
If your childrens'rooms look like Toys R Us minus the cash registers and you're racking your brain for a Christmas gift that will make their eyes glitter like tinsel, the idea of giving them a pet may occur to..."

black cat book resources

2004-12-21T04:21:00.000-08:00

black cat book resources: "New products pamper pets from head to tail - MSNBC.com
Spa and beauty treatments are the latest cat's meow
Just Cloning Around - Newsweek
A close encounter with Tabouli and Baba Ganoush, the weird science copy cats who ride in limos and live inside a security bubble
Portrait of a pet psychic - MSNBC.com
Animal communicator offers inside scoop
Adopt-a-Buddy Program in Oregon
As kitten season is winding down, and holiday season rapidly approaching, the Humane Society of Central Oregon has created an Adopt-a-Buddy program, that will last through the end of November. This program allows an approved adopter to adopt a second..."

aggressive behavior in cat resources

2004-12-21T04:20:00.000-08:00

aggressive behavior in cat resources: "
Cat News
Cat's stroll may be last act in NYC - New York Newsday - New York, NY,
Park officials are considering whether to ban the Cole Bros. Circus from New York City parks after one of its tigers escaped for a 20-minute stroll in Queens Saturday.
This Little Miracle lives to purr the tale - San Jose Mercury News (Su
He's called Little Miracle, in the East San Jose foothills neighborhood near Mount Pleasant High School."

Dog Training Zone - Proven Step-By-Step Dog Dog Training Secrets

2004-12-21T03:59:00.000-08:00

Dog Training Zone - Proven Step-By-Step Dog Dog Training Secrets: "My amazingly simple, step-by-step training system is unlike anything you've ever seen. This incredible system is not available in bookstores, in pet stores or anywhere else...
'Now you can train your dog or puppy starting on your very first day... Even if you're a total beginner, or you've tried everything but failed miserably.
'Grab the exact, step-by-step secrets from a dog owner who's written, produced or directed wildlife shows for the Outdoor Life Network and USA Network, and tested cameras for the Animal Planet (The Discovery Channel)..."

Happy Housetraining

2004-12-21T03:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Housetraining: "If you plan on getting a dog or already own a puppy then you need this information.

Written by Gene R. Sower, editor of the DOG BYTES Newsletter, dog writer, dog owner and moderator of the DOG BYTES Forum, the information in this Happy Housetraining eBook covers all aspects of training your dog to be housetrained (or housebroken as it's often called), whether you choose the indoor paper training method or going outside. It applies mainly to puppies but can work just as well on grown dogs who may be in need of some corrective training.
Housetraining your dog is a key step to making your puppy or dog an integrated and accepted part of your family.
The Happy Housetraining eBook will show you, step-by-step, how to train your puppy or dog to urinate and defecate where and when you want them to. Based on the proven and successful crate training method, this instantly downloadable eBook will show you how to easily and effectively housetrain your puppy or dog, common pitfalls to avoid, how to use positive reinforcement effectively, when to feed your pooch, how much and lot's more."

The Dog Trainer Software for Dog Training Pros APDT Partner

2004-12-21T03:57:00.000-08:00

The Dog Trainer Software for Dog Training Pros APDT Partner: "PCDogTrainer is a software you can purchase to manage your dog training business. Keep track of clients, classes, private appointments and notes. Create and print reports to help you keep organized!
Download the software today by clicking on Trial Version. Once it is installed, you can simply purchase a registration code to enabled you to use the full version of the software. This will be sent to you via email immediately! You must be able to use WinZip to extract the file. If you do not have WinZip email us and we can help you. Limited support is available by email. "

allergic cat breed resources

2004-12-20T08:34:00.000-08:00

allergic cat breed resources: "Top Picks: Cat Jewelry Under $100
I can always identify fellow cat lovers by the pins, earrings, watches, bracelets, and other adornments they wear. By the same token, my own cat jewelry prompts conversations with other airulophiles I meet wherever I go. Here are some great...
Cat Food FAQ: Should I try a Vegan Diet for my Cats?
HostBARB gives an excellent and complete reply to this freqent question: Cats are obligate carnivores - that is, their digestive system is totally unsuited to break down the cell walls to release the nutrients in vegetable foods... Read More .More...
Photo of the Week: Gizmo &Pumpkin
'Gizmo and Pumpkin are brothers. They are two years old now. Attached is their new Christmas picture and they would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.'- Debbie Ruzicka Cats Photos of the Week, both the email version,...
Top Picks: Products for Managing a Cat-Owned Home
Conscientious management of a cat-owned home can often be time-consuming, tedious, and energy-draining, robbing us of time we'd rather spend interacting with our cats. These are all products I would choose for housekeeping chores, if cost were no object, and..."

cat data resources

2004-12-20T08:33:00.000-08:00

cat data resources: "Top Picks: Food and Water Bowls for Cats
Food and water are as vital to cats as air, and the way we serve them is equally important. Remember to keep them clean and have a couple of spare sets on hand. Here are my top picks for attractive...
Survivor: With Kittens
If you have been following the New Cat City blog as avidly as I have, you've probably read Avram's post on his one-month anniversary as a new cat dad. Although he has a lot more to say about the past...
Cat Photo of the Week - Presley
'6 year old Presley CAUGHT in the act of climbing shelves on the wall!'- JeffPhotos of the Week are selected by me from among photos submitted for other photo albums on my site. Sorry, but I rarely select...
Giving a Christmas Pet to Your Child Needs Pre-planning
If your childrens'rooms look like Toys R Us minus the cash registers and you're racking your brain for a Christmas gift that will make their eyes glitter like tinsel, the idea of giving them a pet may occur to...
Top Picks: Products for Displaying Cat Pictures
There is no pleasure quite so intense as the pride of a cat lover over his or her cats, and no better way to share that pleasure with other cat lovers than with pictures. We show off our pictures online..."

adopt a maltese dog resources

2004-12-17T08:50:00.000-08:00

adopt a maltese dog resources: "Interesting Places
Finding fancy dog beds for small dogs was easy, but for dogs that might outweigh the average human, it was quite a bit harder. Thank you, Bark Deco, for hearing the pleas of this big dog owner. Bark Deco has...
New policy prohibits use of dogs near immigration detainees
Dentonrc.com - Wed Dec 8, 03:35 am GMT
Dog's trip to Texas amazes vets JIM MAHONEY/DMN Carla traveled 1,600 m
Kvue.com - Thu Dec 9, 04:25 am GMT
Donations pour in to cover sick dog's treatment Donations pour in to h
Dailyherald.com - Sun Dec 12, 12:28 pm GMT
Dog park may double its size
Kypost.com - Mon Dec 13, 08:03 pm GMT
Dog park may be doubled in size
Kypost.com - Wed Dec 15, 08:11 pm GMT"