Picking-Up Dog Poop Pays Off for Pet Butler
Picking up dog poop has turned Pet Butler into the largest animal waste specialist in the U.S. The Dallas-based company ended 2007 with revenue exceeding $3.5 million and 92 franchise operations in 26 states. Revenue grew 75 percent in 2007 while the number of franchises grew by more than 80 percent.
Got Barking Problems? How to Handle a Dog That Barks For Attention
For any new dog owner, handling all of the incessant and noisy barking of a new pup can be extremely annoying to no end Most new dog owners are not prepared for the amount of loud barking that young puppies start doing the as soon as they arrive in their new home
New Series of Dog Strollers
Even if your pet is not ailing, a pet stroller can make it simple to transport your pet if they become fatigued on long walks, particularly smaller, lighter animals. Many people assume that these are solely cat or dog strollers, but actually, they are for any collection of smaller to medium-sized animals, like monkeys, lizards or even ferrets. This kind of pets may benefit from a stroller that is enclosed.
Hybrid Crew to "Knock Out Dog Fighting" With a Twist
Competitive breakdance group Hybrid Crew joins For Pits' Sake, Inc. in battle to stomp out dog fighting.
lani - dig your dog® Green Dog Grooming Products Reduce Carbon Footprint
Green is more than a color at lani - dig your dog: it's how we make our stuff. Our dog grooming products are made with 100% natural, mostly organic, locally sourced (when possible) ingredients. We use recycled and recyclable packaging. And, we manufacture and distribute from one location to minimize our carbon footprint.
Chew Proof Dog Beds - How to Choose the Right One
Puppies just like babies go through the teething stage which means he will chew anything he can get his little teeth on including your shoes, furniture and of course his dog bed.
The Truth About Dog Crate Training
A lot of individuals believe that it is cruel to have your dog on a dog crate training These are negative things such as zoos and cages
Why Choosing the Perfect Dog Cage is Essential for Your Pet
Since your dog needs to be treated with the best of care, getting the best dog cages and dog crates for you beloved canine pet is essential. Dog kennels are especially needed for a number of purposes whether for travel, quick transportation, home use, outdoor activities, and for safety intentions. You may also want to use a large sized crate for bigger dog breeds, and small-spaced cages for the smaller toy breeds. There are many choices when it comes to choosing the right dog cages for your pet. Most of these crates come in a variety of types, sizes, and features.
Things You Should Never Feed Your Dog
Sadly, there are several household items which we tend to
take for granted that are potentially very hazardous to your
dog's health. It is especially important to be aware of this because as
you know, dogs are very much scavengers and will often eat whatever
they can sink their fangs into.
How To Find Your Lost Dog
The first thing to do when searching for a lost dog is to confirm that your dog is actually lost. Dogs, especially curious breeds, can easily find an interesting place in your backyard to investigate for quite some time.
4 Dog Training Tips That Work
There are many, many ways to approach training your dog You could hire out a professional trainer (expensive
Healthy Spot Announces the Grand Opening of its Green, Organic and Modern Dog Retail Store in Santa Monica
Healthy Spot's unique approach to natural and organic dog products and services will bring a different shopping experience for dog lovers, and set a new standard in the pet industry.
Defend Your Dog and Stop that Hurting Paw!
Of course, we humans use shoes to protect our feet. We insist on it! But dogs usually don't have that luxury, and routinely walk over ice, rock, grass, cement and soil on their bare paws.
What to Do when a Dog Bites You!
Are you afraid of dogs and being bitten by them? Well, you are not alone.
Personalized Custom Dog Tags ??? Not Just For Soldiers Anymore
In today???s modern world there???s hardly anyone who is not familiar with the pair of silver, oval metal tags worn by soldiers and servicemen both now and in eras past. The common, familiar name for theses identification tags is ???dog tag??? because of their resemblance to the actual licensing disks worn by dogs (Recently, the army stopped calling the tags "Dog tags" and adopted the more civilized moniker "I.D tags". It has been suggested that some enlisted trainees in the 1990s complained that the term "dog tag" was offensive, but this reasoning has never been confirmed.).
As a 10 year old child, I watched helplessly one hot August day as my beloved boxer, Duke, died in my arms. Four decades later, I still have that memory painfully etched in my mind. We didn't learn until after the fact that Duke had died of a heat stroke. Even more painful was the realization that, had we known what to look for, we could have taken measures to possibly prevent his death. In honor of his memory, I want to share vital information that may keep your dog from suffering Duke's fate.
What is heat stroke? Too much time exposed to the dangerous combination of increased temperature and humidity can lead to a heat stroke. A mammal's body (and that includes humans, too) can only tolerate temperatures up to about 107 degrees before cells start dying. The higher the temperature, the faster this occurs. The longer the body remains at an elevated temperature, the less chance there is for recovery. Heat stroke can occur very quickly, given the right set of circumstances, and if too much time has elapsed, even your best efforts may not be enough to keep your dog alive.
Is my dog at risk for heat stroke? Any dog can fall victim to heat stroke, but hot weather is especially hard on puppies and older dogs, (they have a harder time regulating their body temperature), short-nosed breeds, (like pugs, pekes, boxers and bulldogs), overweight dogs, those with heart or lung problems, and dogs recently moved from a cooler climate. These risk factors increase if your dog doesn't have enough water, if he's in an enclosed space or is exposed too long to direct sunlight.
How can I recognize heat stroke? Heat stroke causes dogs to pant rapidly and heavily, the body's defense in an effort to lower the core temperature. Their eyes may be open abnormally wide, and they may appear to stare blankly, ignoring your commands. They may drool excessively and stagger weakly. The gums will appear pale and dry and eventually, if left untreated, the animal will collapse into unconsciousness.
What should I do if my dog has a heat stroke? If you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke and you're close to a vet or animal hospital, put him in the car, crank the air conditioning all the way up and get him there as soon as possible. They're the ones best equipped to handle your dog's recovery. If that's not possible, you must try to reduce your dog's temperature yourself. Get him to a shady area and either put him in a tub of cool (not cold) running water, or spray him with a hose. Be sure the water penetrates his coat and wets the skin beneath. Run it over his tongue and mouth, inside the legs and on his stomach. Remember that small dogs will cool down more quickly than larger breeds. Take your dog to a vet as soon as you can.
Hopefully your dog will never suffer a life-threatening heat stroke. If he does, at least now you know the signs and symptoms to be aware of, and the measures you can take that will offer him the best chances for a full and total recovery.
Honey Wesley is the owner of "It's a Dog's Life", a fun, innovative and informative website dedicated to dogs and dog lovers everywhere. For the follow-up to this article, send a blank email here. You'll get "12 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe this Summer".