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| HELPFUL HINTS AND HOME REMEDIES FOR DOG CARE |
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| FOR FLEAS AND TICKS: GO TO WAL-GREENS, HOME DEPOT, OR ANYWHERE THAT THEY SELL BORIC ACID. THIS IS IN POWDER FORM. TO USE IN YOUR HOME, JUST SPRINKLE AROUND LIKE CARPET FRESH, BRUSH IN WITH A BROOM AND ITS GOOD FOR A YEAR. DO NOT PUT DIRECTLY ON YOUR PET, BUT YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BEDDING, UNDER CUSHIONS, AND IN THE GARAGE. IT COSTS AROUND $5.00. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR HOME. IT TAKES ABOUT 2 WEEKS TO GET ALL THE FLEAS AND THE BABIES HATCHING OUT, BUT IT DOES WORK! YOUR YARD: GO TO WAL-MART TO THE GARDEN CENTER AND GET DIAZONAON, MALATHION, OR ORTHO GRANULAR MADE FOR FLEAS. AGAIN SPRINKLE YARD WITH THIS. EITHER BEFORE A SPRINKLING RAIN OR USE A WATER HOSE TO BEGIN THE RELEASE OF THE CRYSTALS. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN PURCHASE THESE IN THE FORM OF A LIQUID. WORKS GREAT ON ALL KINDS OF BUGS AND HELPS TO RID YOUR YARD FOR AT LEAST 4-6 MONTHS OF FLEAS. COST AROUND $10.00 YOUR PET: ADAMS FLEA AND TICK SPRAY. WORKS WONDERFULLY, JUST MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT GET IT IN YOUR PETS EYES. READ THE LABELS. COSTS AROUND $10.00 FOR A BOTTLE THAT WILL LAST YOU QUITE A FEW APPLICATIONS. OR GO TO YOUR VETS AND GET FRONTLINE, REVOLUTION, ADVANTAGE OR ANY OTHER KIND OF FLEA DROPS THAT KEEP THEM OFF OF THEM FOR AT LEAST A MONTH. THERE IS NO REASON WITH ALL THE ITEMS THAT THEY HAVE OUT NOW-A- DAYS FOR FLEA REMOVAL SHOULD ANY PET HAVE ANY. THE COST IS RELATIVELY CHEAP AND IT WONT TAKE YOU A FEW MINUTES EACH MONTH TO TAKE CARE OF IT BEFORE IT GETS OUT OF CONTROL! HOT SPOTS: GO TO WAL-GREENS AND GET BAG BALM. ITS IN A SMALL GREEN CAN AND WORKS GREAT. I KEEP IT IN MY MEDICINE CABINET AND IN MY DOG ROOM. ITS A GREAT SALVE FOR ANY KINDS OF SORES, CUTS, HOT SPOTS, AND WORKS GREAT FOR PEOPLE TOO FOR ALL OF THOSE AND FOR DRY SKIN. TEETH: NATURAL CHOICE SELLS A GREAT DOG FOOD CALLED DENTAL. IT KEEPS THE PLAQUE OFF THE TEETH, SO THERE IS LESS VET COSTS OF HAVING THE TEETH CLEANED. MY DOGS ARE ON IT AND WE ONLY HAVE TO GO TO THE VETS FOR A TEETH CLEANING EVERY 2-3 YRS INSTEAD OF EVERY YEAR! EARS: YEAST INFECTIONS IN DOGS ARE THE MAIN CAUSE OF EAR PROBLEMS NEXT TO HAVING EAR MITES. TO KEEP A YEAST INFECTION FROM HAPPENING, TAKE A CAP FULL OF RUBBING ALCOHOL AND POUR INTO THE EAR AFTER A BATH. THIS HELPS TO DRY UP THE EXCESS WATER. JUST DON'T PUT THIS DOWN THERE IF YOU HAVE PULLED THE EAR HAIR AS IT CAN STING. IF YOU HAVE EAR MITES. THE MAIN THING TO USE IS AN OIL TO DROWN THEM. WHAT WORKS WELL FOR ME IS OLIVE OIL. I USE IT FOR 10 DAYS. ONCE IN THE MORNING AND ONCE IN THE EVENING, ABOUT A CAP FULL OR A SYRINGE FULL. FOR AN ACTUAL YEAST INFECTION, I GO TO KROGERS AND GET THEIR NAME BRAND OF MONOSTAT 7. IT WORKS JUST AS WELL FOR A DOG AS IT DOES FOR A WOMAN. EYES: THERE IS A PRODUCT OUT CALLED ANGELS EYES FOR THE STAINING IN THE EYES. IT WORKS GREAT!!! A FEW PEOPLE THAT HAVE BOUGHT PUPPIES IN THE PAST HAVE TRIED IT AND IT DOES WORK. GO TO ANGELS EYES TEAR STAINS ITS A LITTLE COSTLY BUT IT DOES WORK! DID YOU KNOW THAT LAVENDER, ROSEMARY, BANANA PEELS AND MARIGOLDS ARE A GOOD FLEA DETERRENT IF PLANTED AROUND THE HOUSE IN YOUR FLOWER BEDS?! AND IF YOU'LL PUT YEAST AND GARLIC IN YOUR PETS FOOD ITS A NATURAL FLEA REPELLENT, THAT WHEN EATEN COMES OUT THE SKIN PORES. |
| Foods to Avoid Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department Q. Which foods could be dangerous for my dog? A. Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat. Items to avoid Reasons to avoid : Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death. Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts. Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats. Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems. Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting. Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatic. Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract. Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death. Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys. Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones. Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle. Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate. Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactose, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets. Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs. Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death. Onions (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfides and disulfide's, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis. Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract. Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalate's, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock. Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called abiding, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella. Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly. Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body." Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus. Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed. Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death. Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines. |
| WHICH TO CHOSE MALE OR FEMALE? READ BELOW |
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| Why male puppies are better than female puppies!!! Most people believe that female dogs make better pets...female preference seems to be ingrained in these people. Most calls for pet dogs have people wanting a 'sweet girl'. They don't think females display alpha behaviors like 'marking' and/or 'humping'. They believe that they are more docile and attentive and do not participate in fighting over dominance. Well folks, this is not true. They don't call them 'bitch' for nothing! In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the pack, determine pecking order, and who compete to maintain and/or alter that order. The females are, as a result, more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. The females are much more intent upon exercising their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as 'humping'. There IS a reason people utilize the technical dog term of 'bitch' in a negative way-and it refers directly to the behaviors exhibited by the females of the dog world. Most fights will usually break out between 2 females. Males, on the other hand, are usually more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and more demanding of attention. They are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable, and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets, and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by food (how true!!) and praise, and so eager to please that training is easy. However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like to play so often. And no matter what age, he is more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games. Boys are fun loving until the day they die. Females tend to be more reserved or dignified as they age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkling eyed Grandpa still playing catch at age 70, while Grandma quietly observes from the porch. Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as 'humping', or 'marking' and lifting of legs. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors (if they ever existed) will disappear. Boys who were neutered early (by 6 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate. And while the female will usually come to you for attention, when she's had enough, she will move away. While boys are always waiting for your attention and near at hand. Females are usually less distracted during training, as she is more eager to get it over with, and get back to her comfy spot on the couch. The female is more likely to wage a dominance battle with YOU, she can be cunning and resourceful in getting her own way. She is much more prone to mood swings. One day she may be sweet and affectionate-the next day reserved and withdrawn or even grumpy. Like the human counterpart, female dogs don't forget and WILL retaliate. The female also has periods of being 'in heat' unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a month long nightmare-not just for the female, but you and every male dog in the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, you'd be best off to have her spayed. Since during this time she can leave a bloody discharge on carpets, couches, or anywhere she goes. She will be particularly moody and emotional during this time. A walk outside during this period can become hazardous if male dogs are in the vicinity, and she will leave a 'scent' for wandering intact males to follow right to your yard, where they will hang out, and 'wait' for days. Before deciding on male or female, give consideration to any other dogs that may be in or around your home. AND IF YOUR NOT BREEDING, FIX THEM. IT WILL ELIMINATE BAD BEHAVIOR AND KEEP YOUR PET FROM GETTING CANCERS OF THE UTERUS, BREAST IN THE FEMALE AND TESTICLE AND PROSTATE CANCERS IN THE MALES. ASK YOUR VET! |
NOT SURE MALE OR FEMALE....PLEASE READ BELOW IT
MAY SURPRISE YOU MALES ARE BETTER THAN FEMALES!
MAY SURPRISE YOU MALES ARE BETTER THAN FEMALES!
| Poisonous Plants Poison plants can prove to be very dangerous if your puppy is allowed to chew on them. Being forewarned is being forearmed. Here is a list of dangerous plants provided by The American Humane Society: Amaryllis (bulb) Andromeda Apple Seeds (Cyanide) Arrowgrass Avocado Azalea Bittersweet Boxwood Buttercup Caladium Castor Bean Cherry Pits (cyanide) Chokecherry Climbing Lilly Crown of Thorns Daffodil (bulb) Daphne Delphinium Dieffenbachia (houseplant in colder areas) Dumb Cane ( " " " " " ) Elephant Ear English Ivy Elderberry Foxglove Hemlock Holly Hyacinth (bulb) Hydrangea Iris (bulb) Japanese Yew Jasmine (berries) Jerusalem Cherry Jimson Weed Laburnum Larkspur Laurel Locoweed Marigold Marijuana (!) Mistletoe (berries) Monkshood Mushrooms Narcissus (bulb) Nightshade Oleander (even the smoke from burning this plant is poison) Peach Philodendron Poison Ivy Privet Rhododendron Rhubarb Snow on the Mountain Stinging Nettle Toadstool Tobacco Tulip (bulb) Walnut Wisteria Yew Just because a plant is NOT listed here of course does not necessarily mean you should allow your pup or adult dog to eat it or chew on it regularly. As we know, puppies chew indiscriminately during teething. They should always be under supervision outdoors - and all indoor houseplants kept out of reach. If your dog becomes ill suddenly - with vomiting and/or diarrhea with weakness and/or difficulty breathing, and there is evidence that the dog has chewed on the leaves of ANY plant, get that animal to a vet with several samples of the leaves (or berries or flowers or bulbs or seeds) that were eaten. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New ASPCA Poison Control number manned 24/7 by veterinarians: (888) 4ANI-HELP or (888) 426-4435 The NAPCC notes that different body weights, different breeds, quantity and kind of plant ingested, age of the dog, and the dog's current health status (pregnant bitch, for example, or an older dog with other health problems) indicate that EACH POSSIBLE POISONING SITUATION IS DIFFERENT. The organization recommends, for the reason above, that you should call them or your vet before doing ANYTHING. If you know exactly what the dog ate, and if the ingestion was within the hour, they MAY recommend vomiting. However, inducing vomiting is NOT appropriate for all types of poisoning. Other general recommendations include: fill the dog's stomach with food to prevent damage from vomiting; then, give two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide by mouth. This should cause the dog to vomit within 20 minutes. The dose may be repeated one time if the first dosage doesn't bring on vomiting. Epsom salts and Ipecac syrup ARE NOT recommended by the NAPCC. If the ingestion occurred more than one hour prior to discovery, or if the dog is already showing signs of poisoning (vomiting, weakness, difficulty breathing), you should take your dog immediately to your veterinarian. Take with you samples of the vomit, diarrhea, and a large portion of the plant you think the dog ate. |
| PLEASE BE SURE AND WATCH WHAT YOUR PETS CAN GET INTO. YOU WOULD CHILDPROOF, BE SURE AND DO THE SAME FOR YOUR PUPPY! BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!!!! |
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