Why Buying Pet Health Insurance For Your Cat Or Dog Is A Good Idea
Every year 1 in 3 pets become ill or injured. Given that a trip to the vet can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, it is not surprising that tens of thousands of cats and dogs in this country alone must be put down because owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. Further still, many of these vet visits are unexpected and hard to plan for presenting a unpleasant surprise for the effected pet owners.
Be Careful When Choosing Heated Dog Bed
There are pet owners who prefer to have their pets inside at all times, and there are pet owners who simply prefer to keep their beloved dog or cat outside of the house, even when it is cold at night Keeping your dog outdoors does not necessarily have to mean that they are left out to freeze in the cold, because heated dog beds are available for all occasions, including for a kennel, garage or outside dog house, or even for when your dog is sleeping inside if the weather is cool
Dog Food - Important To Keep Your Pet Healthy
You are what you eat This saying has been heard so many times
Top Five Tips for a Healthy Dog
Whether you've had your loyal companion by your side for quite some time already, you've just acquired a brand-new puppy or adult dog, or you're considering a canine chum for a permanent pet, you'll want to do whatever it takes to ensure your dog lives a long, happy, and healthy life.
Competition Dog Training, Important Tips
Dog competitions are exciting events in which their owners can demonstrate the skills of their dogs For many weeks, the dog trainer spends hours with her pet to ensure that he can perfectly execute commands
Bash Dibra's New Book 'Your Dream Dog: A Guide to Finding the Right Dog for You' Will Help You Choose the Right Breed
Don't let the dog bought in the spring become a throw away at the end of summer.
Dog Shock Collars: Teaching Your Dog Basic Obedience and Breaking Bad Habits
Dog Shock CollarsDog shock collars are a touchy subject among animal owners. While their goal is to train a dog to follow a set of rules, many people feel they can be cruel to animals.
It's a Dog's Diet? The Do's and Don'ts of Keeping your Pet Healthy
Regardless of the breed of dog you have, and no matter whether youre feeding him off a regular dog bowl or an elevated dog feeder, your dogs diet plays a crucial part in his health. Its easy to get swayed by the number of dog food products out there, and the continuous blitzkrieg of advertising and marketing tactics by dog food companies may leave you confused about what your dogs diet should be.
The Commercial Dog Food Controversy
Can you trust your veterinarian for advice about which food to feed your dog Unfortunately, vets are often placed in a compromising position because they are not necessarily experts on dog nutrition because many veterinary colleges list animal nutrition as optional course
Eukanuba 'Beauty Of The Breeds' Contest Provides Platform To Showcase The Unique, Beautiful Attributes Of Your Dog
Online contest -- www.beautyofthebreeds.com -- now accepting photo and video entries from dog owners and enthusiasts. Six monthly photo and video winners will be chosen in small, medium, and large dog categories.
Contest winners can win a year's supply of Eukanuba Customized Nutrition and have their dog featured in a Eukanuba advertisement.
Self Defence 5: Protect Yourself And Your Dog
We read so much about pet owners being attacked, raped and murdered when walking their dog in the park or wherever..
Dog Bakery Gone Wild
Jackboy's Dog Bakery is joining Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc., a non-profit, no-kill animal sanctuary located in Gloucester, Virginia, in their Dogs Gone Wild event this May 10th to raise dog adoption awareness and celebrate the companionship our dogs provide us.
Dog Health - Why Your Dog Needs an Annual Checkup
A once a year visit to the vet is a must for a healthy dog During this annual visit your vet will check your dog's heart rate, overall body health, perform a fecal and blood check to diagnose parasites, and keep your dog up to date on vaccinations
Dog Costumes and Outfits from Annie's Costumes are Featured On Newest Reality Show -- Greatest American Dog
Annie's Costumes offers dog lovers an opportunity to buy their dogs the costumes shown in the newest popular CBS TV Show
Dog Training - Train Your Dog to Come On Command
One of the most important commands for dogs in their early years or as an untrained dog for safety is the 'come' command. If your dog breaks the leash and runs free, this command could save your dog from running in front of a car or into any other of the many dangers untrained dogs face.
Thunder storms affected pets differently. Some hardly notice them, others get extremely worked up. Count yourself lucky if you a dog that doesn't mind storms and loud noises like fireworks. However, if you have a dog that starts whimpering at the very slightest rumbling of thunder in the distance, here's some tips to help you.
The first sign of trouble is usually restlessness. They may be pacing, panting or whining. If you have an inside dog, they're probably either attached to you, or they're hiding under a bed somewhere.
Not everything is going to work for every dog. The best way is to try a variety of options to see what works best for your dog.
If you normally crate your dog, crating them during a storm is the first thing I'd try. If you have a wire crate, it may help to put a blanket over it to muffle the sounds. Crating gives the dogs a sense of security. However, if you don't normally crate your dog when you're home, then crating them during a storm may make things worse. In order to try this, practice routinely crating your dog when you're home for times like nap time.
The next tip to try is a natural remedy. There are two I've tried personally on my dogs that I would recommend. The first is the Essential Oil – Lavender. Essential Oil is an extract from a plant & all natural. All it takes are a few drops & rub it on my dogs paws & then a drop or two on their skin. It absorbs rapidly & has a calming effect. They may still pant, and be restless, but it seems to take the edge off. Once the storm passes, they sleep soundly.
The other natural remedy I've used is "Rescue Remedy" by Bach Flower Essences. Similar to Lavender, it's a natural product that has a soothing effect on your pet. You can pick Rescue Remedy up at your local Veterinarian's Office.
If you have a pet that destroys things when you're not home & there's a thunderstorm, your safest bet will be a sturdy crate. This will be for their safety as well as the safety of your household items. I've heard stories of dogs that have jumped through glass windows because they were frightened by storms.
Short of tranquilizing your dog, there is no magic pill to help them through a storm. It takes time, love and patience to see what works best for your dog.
Suzi Sevcik is the founder of PetLabels.com & proud dog owner. The experiences she writes about comes from living with 3 Golden Retrievers. You can find more pet articles here: http://PetLabels.com/articles/ or email her at suzi@petlabels.com.