Posted: May 14, 2012 by admin -
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Every dog lover does the same thing, spoils them rotten! In a good way of course. As loving dog owners we buy them expensive fluffy dog beds, only for them to sleep on our 1500 thread count sheets anyway. We buy them only the best all natural dog food, and catch them eating cat poop out of the neighbor’s yard. We spend countless dollars on chew toys, collars, leashes, tags and licenses, to which somehow we still lose our shoes, newspapers, unattended sandwiches, and a few of us really lucky ones even lose furniture. But we still love them; they are our most devoted friends. 
We take them on those emergency trips to the vet because something just didn’t seem right and we were worried, only to discover that our dog had eaten something we swore was inedible and there was no possible way could be ingested. We take them with us no matter where we go. It doesn’t matter whether our dog is a Mastiff or a Chihuahua…They like to go, so we take them with us. There is a very good reason that dogs are called “man’s best friend” and that is because they are just exactly that. Our best friends and we love them.
So in the midst of all of our spending, take a moment to pick up some dog poop bags taking your dog out for walks and the like. They are inexpensive, have convenient carrying cases, come in a wide variety of colors and prints to match your style and are environmentally friendly. Dog poop bags are handy to have on camping trips, walks, visits to friends and family’s homes and so much more. As responsible pet owners we don’t want to leave our dogs droppings behind. Not only is it unsightly and significantly less than pleasant to smell, but it’s unsanitary, disrespectful to others and to top it all off you can be fined for it according to your city’s ordinance.
Just think of dog poop bags like any other staple that your dog requires. He has to have food and water, must be vaccinated and licensed, requires exercise etc. These are all things that a good pet owner provides because they are loving and responsible. Dog poop bags are no different, they may not be something your dog needs to survive, however they do help keep everything a little cleaner and cut down on bacteria for everyone else. Dog poop bags might possibly be the best accessory your dog has aside from identification tags. So do your dog a favor the next time you’re picking him up something from the pet store, and take a minute to stop and get some dog poop bags.
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Posted: May 11, 2012 by admin -
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The uses of dogs that capitalize on aspects of their instinctive intelligence have become more varied in today’s world. A quick sampling of some of these contemporary dog careers includes:
1. seeing-eye dogs, who guide their blind masters around obstacles, warn them of approaching vehicles, and allow them to navigate independently, even in the complex urban environment;
2. Hearing-ear dogs, who alert their deaf masters to sounds, such as the ringing of a doorbell or telephone or the whistle of a teakettle;
3. Search and rescue dogs, who are used to track and find individuals who are lost or buried by debris in earthquakes or under snow in avalanches;
4. Water rescue dogs, who retrieve individuals and objects from the water, swim lines out to stranded boaters, and even drag small boats to waiting rescuers;
5. Drug and explosive-finding dogs, who use their scenting abilities to find contraband materials. A variation on this are the dogs that find truffles for connoisseurs of this delicacy. They are better than the pigs that have been traditionally used for two reasons: dogs have keener scenting powers, and they don’t like the taste of truffles, so there is less worry that they will eat them before the gatherers get to them.
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Administering first aid for dogs can be a daunting experience if your dog has a cut or a scrape if it is the first time that you have indeed done it. However, if your dog is convulsing and you know panicking could cost your dog his life, you have no other option than to give first aid for dogs and think later.
There are two common types of fit that your dog could have, and both will need first aid for dogs. The first is a single fit or 
convulsion. These are rare unless your dog happens to have epilepsy, in which case your vet may have told you what to do in terms of dog first aid in the event of a fit when the condition was diagnosed. A single fit will last for a maximum of two minutes and first aid for dogs consists of making sure that your dog’s airways are clear and restraining him if he is near any furniture or similar objects that could cause further harm.
The second common type of fit is far more serious and often beyond first aid for dogs. A continuous convulsion, or those that consistently repeat over the a twenty-four hour period will need dog first aid from a vet. Again, it may be necessary to restrain the dog, but you should get him to the vet as soon as possible. Only a vet would be able to give your dog the necessary medication to calm him and prevent further fitting.
If your dog does experience a fit or convulsion then you must seek veterinary advice as soon as possible, but always attempt to administer first aid for dogs during the fit so your dog is as comfortable as possible.
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Some of the problem behaviors in dogs are a result of an infection from parasite. These include internal parasites such as roundworm and tapeworm, flea infestation, ear mites, and Hypermetria.
Many dog owners are not aware that most parasite infection such as roundworm infestation is a condition that requires 
immediate veterinary attention. The fact is that it is important for all puppies to be dewormed as well as vaccinated against distemper and hepatitis. Most problems related to internal parasitism involve owners who do not know about the adverse effects of digestive malfunction, but still expect a young dog to control his loose stools, be able to housetrain successfully, and learn all the more complicated lessons of being an ideal household pet. When the puppy does not respond well to the training, the owner sometimes reacts by isolating, punishing or rejecting the pet socially. The resulting confusion and mismanagement of the pet often produce a wide spectrum of behavioral maladjustments.
The following problems are often shown in dogs with internal parasites: Chewing; Digging; Barking; Whining; Unruliness (due to being isolated as punishment); and
Stool eating which is possibly due to a fecal fixation resulting from excessive punishment associated with stools.
Flea infestation has led to rejection by some dog owners. Most of them will only try to get rid of fleas on the dog. They buy a flea collar or flea spray, but usually do nothing about the fleas infesting the dog’s regular sleeping and resting areas. The result of this is that the dog continues to be infested and is eventually moved to the yard. The problems associated with such social isolation then may evolve.
Ear mite infestation led to isolation-based problems involving destructive chewing. Often, the dog’s constant scratching drives his owner crazy and will eventually result from the dog being shut away. Some dog owners neglect the rather obvious ear odor commonly associated with ear mites, and refuse to handle the behavioral problem until the ear problem clears up. Consult your vet when you notice a foul odor coming from your dog’s ear. Your vet will prescribe treatment for the scratching problem which in turn will lead to subsequent behavioral corrections.
It is amazing that most animals displaying signs of hypermetria had histories of heavy roundworm or tapeworm infections as puppies. In cases of Hypermetria, the dogs tend to bump into objects, usually submerge their noses when drinking, and display an exaggerated fore-throw of the front limbs when walking. Some cases of dogs suffering from this condition are abnormally hostile and seemed to be devoid of long-term memory. These dogs had to be re-taught simple lessons every day.
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