Bringing Your New Puppy Home For the First Time!
There’s something about puppies that always brings out a bright smile on the faces of children. If you are thinking about a birthday gift or a Christmas gift for your child, a cute little puppy may be just the thing. You will be guaranteed to get a full beaming smile and a big hug. And your child will have future full of memories that will last for life.
Puppies will adapt to their new environment relatively quickly, you don’t need to worry about that. But there are a few things you need to seriously consider before taking the plunge and committing to a new puppy.
A puppy will need a certain amount of space and a decent amount of attention as they mature. They are not toys that you can just place anywhere in the house. They are tender hearted and can be easily frightened if there is a lot of racket. A relaxed and non-chaotic and stable environment is necessary for your puppy to mature in a healthy way. Read more about Bringing Your New Puppy Home For the First Time! →
Pets Can’t Afford Lawyers So They Have Us
Since our pets cannot afford lawyers so we have to be their advocates. Much has been discussed regarding the B.A.R.F. diet for pets, but still very little research behind it. I happen to know it works as I almost had my 12 year old stray mutt put to sleep in 1996, at age 12, at the veterinarian’s suggestion, but decided to research a bit more myself before making such an important decision. He lived another 10 years (to age 22), vet-free, except to the very part of his happy life. He was an amazing creature, and the b.a.r.f. diet, and a lot of love and attention provided for that.
This new diet was the only difference in my dog’s life which, I decided as a last resort to switch him from “highest grade pet food” to “raw meaty bonds, fruits, and veggies. I bought a very good processor. Got raw burger, lamb, turkey and such. I purchased kinds of raw meat on the bone, even chicken (only organic due to all the chemical processing). The chicken bone/dog murder is one of the biggest pet myths out there. More dogs and cats choke on kibble daily and no reported case of one choking on *any* raw bone. But I was still skeptical the first month, as he was weak and the toxins from processed foods were leaving his organs. It looked rough for a month. It turned out to be a big blessing.
So why don’t we know more about this diet? Why are there so few studies behind it barf (Stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods or Bones And Raw Foods? Do you think any major dog or cat food company is willing to put themselves out of business to give your dog or cat this kind of quality of life? I don’t think so. And that is sad. But now we have the Internet and are able to find out real information. You may have to change vets if you do it, not all will agree. Some say it is cruel?. I told several vets I had my dog on it and that was the exact word. I was livid. I shot back, Cruel that you’ll have to get someone else to pay your monthly German car note?? He didn’t have an answer. And Thor smiled his brilliant smile as if he understood. Read more about Pets Can’t Afford Lawyers So They Have Us →
Tips For Choosing a Dog Bed Pet Bed
When people make a purchase for their dog, they often want to make sure that they are purchasing the best dog bed that they can find. The only trouble that arises, however, is actually finding the best dog bed pet bed. There are those who know exactly what they want, and there are those who have no clue as to what they want or need.
There are others who know that they need a pet bed, but simply do not know where to start. If you know what to do, however, it can be simple to find the best dog bed pet bed possible. Following these few simple steps will lead you to the quickest and easiest way to find the best bed for your pet.
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How to Select a Suitable Pet Food?
There are simply 3 simple measures in selecting a suitable brand for your pet. First, visualise the demands of your pet by discovering his/her lifestage. Second, see if the packaging carries AFFCO nutrition adequacy statement. Third, learn if the packaging carries out AFFCO feeding tests.
STEP 1 First see the needs of your pet:
a) Breed - Small breeds compared to larger breeds need higher protein levels to sustain their higher energy demands b) Size - Lower calories for overweight dogs/cats and more calories for thin dogs/cats (See body condition system chart to reach perfect body condition) c) Vitality Levels - Active (Exercises a lot) dogs/cats need higher protein levels to keep their higher energy needs as compared to less active dogs/cats. d) Age-Puppies/kittens need higher protein levels as they are still growing as compared to big dogs e) Special needs: Allergies and health problems Study the component list to ward off formulas that contains components your pet is vulnerable to. Pick Out a suitable formula that can help your pet if it has any health problems. Example: PRO PLAN cat urinary tract formula is produced with lower PH and magnesium levels to help in promoting urinary tract health Read more about How to Select a Suitable Pet Food? →