I got a female Labrador from my bro-in-law. She is 6 months old. Pls tell me her feed, health care & training!?

My bro-in-law told me that feed only 500 ml of milk each time, two times daily. But I think she requires more. I Have had tried giving boiled and fried eggs. She is losing her hair now. Our house maid told us that because of feeding eggs, she (dog) is losing hairs. Whether is it true? She is of 14″ (inch) in height, 36″ (inch) of long (excluding tail) and at least 12 Kilograms (26 pounds) of weight.

Kindly suggest me books on Dog Training, Diat (feed) of Dogs, Cleanliness, remedy to stop hair losing and any other important suggestions.

The Emperor Penguin is most noted for its size, reaching up to four feet in height, making it the tallest penguin of its species. Its stomach is white and its wings and back are black, lending its trademark “tuxedo look.” Although penguins have wings they do not fly, but swim through the water at an average speed of four to six miles per hour, with possible bursts of up to twelve miles per hour. Although water mixed with cold temperatures causes humans to experience hypothermia and even death, penguins have a preen gland which secretes an oil that they use to coat their feathers with so water will run off of them.

Emperor Penguins live in the coldest region of any other penguin on earth. They not only survive, but reproduce and thrive where other penguins cannot. Adult Emperor Penguins travel about sixty miles into Antarctica for breeding season. Although cold temperatures are a threat to the survival of other penguins and their eggs, the Emperor Penguin has characteristics that allow them to keep warm, notwithstanding below freezing temperatures and high winds.

After searching for a mate, the female lays a single egg in the months of May or June. After laying the egg, the female will carefully pass the egg to the male to incubate until it hatches. This process is carefully executed so the egg does not have any contact with the ice where it would immediately die voiding the couple’s attempt at reproduction that year. When the male successfully receives the egg he incubates it above his feet in a flap of skin called a brood pouch. In order to stay warm in the extreme temperatures, Emperor Penguins form large groups and huddle together. They instinctively know when to move from the center of this huddle toward the outer edges to give each penguin the warmth of the middle. This process allows for them to survive the brutal temperatures in the Antarctic.

After the male has the egg, the female is free to travel to get food. She returns after about two months. After her arrival she is able to regurgitate the food for the young chick when it hatches. If the chick is born before the female returns, the male is able to produce a milky substance from his esophagus to keep his young alive. When the female returns to care for her young, the male is then free to go in search of food.

While it may seem unnatural for a species to reproduce in such extreme weather conditions, in actuality winter is the ideal season for reproduction because there is less competition for food. Emperor Penguin chicks are larger than other penguin species and an adequate diet is essential for their survival. Only in the harsh days of winter is there enough food for them. Emperor Penguins diet consists mainly of cephlapods, such as octopus and squid, but they also eat krill and fish. Their threat for survival is not only freezing in the cold temperatures, but also natural predators such as sea lions, Orca Whales and sharks. Although global warming has raised concerns for Emperor Penguins, there is thought to be an estimated 350,000 of them in the world.

Survival in Antarctica seems impossible, yet the Emperor Penguin continues to thrive in these freezing temperatures. Their physical characteristics, instincts and socialization allow for them to continue to reproduce and thrive in a climate that would otherwise be deadly.

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Emma Snow has always adored wild animals. Emma provides content for Wildlife Animals http://www.wildlife-animals.com and Riding Stable http://www.riding-stable.com.

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American Bull dogs live long and happy lives when provided with the proper health care, which includes, diet, vaccinations, exercise and grooming. The American Bull dog health problem usually comes from improper health care. The cardiovascular problems along with the joint problem do not affect these smaller dogs as they do the larger dogs. Some studies have suggested that larger dogs have more hormone growth than the smaller, which is believed to shorten the life span.

The number one health problem for this breed of dog is diet. Coming up second in the care of the American Bull dog is the vaccines needed to remain healthy. Because these small dogs need less exercise, the diet needs to reflect the need for less food than a dog that has more exercise needs.

Feeding Your American Bulldog

Some believe that dogs can eat the same foods as what we do; this may result in improper nutrition that is supply by dog food. Because dog food has the necessary nutrition and vitamins needed to maintain a healthy life, food ingredients need to be checked before feeding to your dog. Because a dog’s digestive system has fewer problems digesting raw foods rather than cooked foods, dog foods contain additives that attract the dog’s attention.

The American Bull dog health problem with food is that they like foods such as oatmeal, cheese, eggs and fresh meats like poultry and beef. Unbelievably they also like fruit and vegetables, but they prefer uncooked foods, but do eat prepared foods, as will any dog. Are the foods that we eat are safe or not for the American Bull dog? This question has many viewpoints from many different veterinarians and breeders. The choice is yours when caring for your dog.

Vaccinations, The Number 2 American Bull Dog Health Problem

Keeping your Bulldog up to date on vaccinations is vital to their health and maintaining a healthy life without disease and even death. Viral diseases affect dogs that receive no vaccinations against such contagious diseases. The vaccinations protect the dogs against distemper, rabies and the parvovirus. In most states, the dogs will also receive heartworm pills to prevent the attack of heartworm.

Before a heartworm treatment is started, the dogs are checked to make sure they do not already have the health problem. If a dog has contacted heartworm already, prevention treatments may kill the dog, therefore, a test by the veterinarian will determine the dog’s status. Do not take vaccinations and heartworm treatments into your own hands, a vet is more qualified than you are to diagnose and treat the American Bulldog.

You have a beautiful dog that relies on your care and love to survive, the American Bull dog health problem does not have to be a problem when you take the time to learn about the care and grooming of these dogs. Always remember proper nutrition and exercise along with vaccinations keep your precious Bulldog healthy and happy.

You can also find more information at diagnose dog sickness symptoms and common dog illness problems. AboutDogHealth.org is a comprehensive resource to help dog owners identify their dog’s illness symptoms and treatment options.

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I have to write a paper for this one class I'm taking and I decided to do it on whether breeding animals is right or wrong. I was wondering if you could give me links to sites that say that breeding animals is WRONG?

Thanx

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Can someone help me with a dog health question?

My dog keeps scratching her ears. After a week I finally looked in there and one of them has black/brown colored “goop” in it. We took a Qtip and put alcohol on there to clean it out. We couldnt get it all. Does anyone know what she might have? Also, is there something at the pet store we could get. Trying to avoid a Vet bill unless she needs Rx's. Thanks for any help.

Yes. Some work better than others. Some control the barking through corrections, these are bark control collars.

Other dog bark collars actually modify the dog’s behavior and teach the dog not to bark.These behavior modification collars are preferred, as the goal for all dog owners is to teach their dog not to bark and to be able to remove the dog no bark collar.

Some no bark collars are rechargeable, some are waterproof, and many others. Most of the quality no bark collars offered today are offered by either Innotek or PetSafe. The Innotek no bark collars are advanced correction and behavior modification collars. The PetSafe no bark collars are correction only.

Besides no bark collars, some companies still offer bark collars which use ultrasound to control the dogs barking. Collars or devices which emit ultrasound are not specific.

Although the ultrasound will be heard by the barking dog, so will it be heard by all other pets in the home, which were not barking! Ultrasound collars are still available, but many retailers are fazing them out because the no bark collars are much more effective. For many retailers the ultrasonic collars, because of their relative poor success rate have resulted in a high return rate. So the retailers are no longer offering ultrasonic collars.

There are also citronella collars available. This does sound strange, but they are available. Basically a reservoir filled with citronella is placed on the front of the collar. When the dog barks a citronella spray is projected through a tube toward the dogs nose and face. The harsh chemical serves as a correction when a dog barks. These collars can break, are not small for little dogs, and require repeated refills of citronella.

Do they work, probably not. But even if they did work, it is a complicated system spraying a noxious chemical which some say does not hurt a dog. If you can believe that and can bring yourself to spray citronella into your face, then consider using it for your dog.

How It Works

The no bark collar is a training device that helps reduce nuisance barking. There are two key features of the no bark collar.

The first is a mild warning sensation triggered by your dog’s first bark. The second feature occurs when your dog barks again within 30 seconds of the first bark. This will be the first and lowest level of correction. There are a total of 6 levels of correction that are triggered by your dog’s successive barks.

Each successive bark will increase the correction level if the bark is within 30 seconds of the previous bark. If your dog does not bark for at least 30 seconds the receiver resets itself. Along with each correction there will be an audible beep.

As a built-in safety feature, when your dog barks 15 times or more in a 50 second period the collar will automatically shut off for a period of 3 minutes.

About The Author

Andrei Smith is a pet lover and web copywriter connected to http://www.NoBarkCollars-4Less, a company that sells top-notch no bark collars, dog training collar and sport dog collars that are are effective, humane and safe for controlling unwanted barking.

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When it comes to caring for your dog or puppy, do not ignore proper eye care and safety. Some dog owners forget the little things when it comes to their dog’s eye health and this can result in health problems in the future.

Below are a few dog eye-care pointers:

1. Many dog owners overlook the importance of guarding your dog’s eyes from injury. I would advise that you be overly conscious of your dog’s head when you are playing games that could injure their eyes. Some examples of  games to beware of: kicking a ball around with your dog, playing fetch with a stick, or simply play-wrestling by using your hands.

2. Every morning, you want to examine your dog’s eyes and wipe away any of that “morning crust” that builds up overnight. If this crust is left unchecked and builds up, your puppy can experience a very irritating and painful reaction. Use warm water and a soft cloth to wipe the eyes clean.

3. If your dog is of a breed that has very long hair, trim his hair carefully around his eyes. While some breeds are supposed to have long hair covering or overlapping the eyes, this can still cause irritation if the hair is constantly rubbing inside of the eyeball. Use your best judgment and try to err on the side of your dog’s health as opposed to his appearance.

4. When bathing your dog, do not squirt shampoo or flea treatments on top of his head. Even if you are extremely careful, some of these liguids or chemicals might spray in his eyes. Gently rub the shampoo into your hand and then apply it carefully over your dog’s scalp and surrounding face areas. This will avoid irritating your dog’s eyes.

5. When driving with your dog, avoid the temptation to let him hang his head out of the window. I realize that it is a joy to watch your pet enjoying himself and having so much fun as you are driving along, but there have been many serious eye injuries, (and even the loss of an eye) due to a small pebble or rock hitting the dog’s face. I’m sure that is not something you’d want to risk at all.

Keeping your dog’s eyes health is important and following the steps above, along with other precautionary measures can ensure that your dog lives a healthy and hearty life as your best friend.

Brandon James is the main writer for http://www.BlindDogInfo.com, an educational resource for owners of blind dogs. When you visit BlindDogInfo.com, you’ll also discover the helpful ebook: Living With A Blind Dog.

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The first sense of a Shih Tzu puppy is “scent.” The newborn Shih Tzu puppy will be able to smell the scent of the breeder immediately after the sac is broken. The Shih Tzu breeder is familiar with litters of Shih Tzu puppies before their eyes open. Up until the Shih Tzu puppy opens its eyes they became familiar with their breeder’s scent through their dam’s coat. Shih Tzu puppies learn where there is and is not a place of milk and nourishment on their mother through scent.

It is advisable that only the Shih Tzu breeder handle puppies during their first two weeks. This does limit the Shih Tzu puppy’s reality of the world around them; however, it is practicing sound early responsible care practices. As Shih Tzu puppies begin to open their eyes they become aware of differences in people. Because of this awareness, a very young Shih Tzu puppy may act violently the first time handled by anyone other than their breeder. The Shih Tzu puppy may begin to struggle or scream to be free. It really is not necessary for other people besides the breeder to handle Shih Tzu puppies during this very early period of their lives. If a Shih Tzu puppy is frightening by early interactions with other people it could set the stage for later mistrust toward all humans. It is therefore extremely important that all early contacts with a Shih Tzu puppy be positive. Once a barrier of distrust is instilled in a newborn Shih Tzu puppy, the puppy can become hard to work with and sometimes even unmanageable as adults. Limiting contact with humans also aids in the spreading of germs to newborn Shih Tzu puppies.

There is a proper way to hold a very young Shih Tzu puppy. You should not “swoop” a Shih Tzu puppy quickly into your arms, or hold it at arm’s length. Do not ever pick up a Shih Tzu puppy by its legs, ears, tail or scruff. Severe and even irreparable damage can result.

Use the following steps to pick up and hold a newborn and very young Shih Tzu puppy:

1. Place your hands firmly around the Shih Tzu puppy’s body making it feel secure before it is lifted from the whelping box.

2. Immediately begin to snuggle the Shih Tzu puppy closely to your neck, chest or face area, letting the Shih Tzu puppy smell your familiar scent. Here is where the Shih Tzu puppy will feel the reassuring rhythm of your breathing and your heartbeat. The Shih Tzu puppy will remain relaxed. The Shih Tzu puppy will have less tendency to struggle against others first holding them if you will practice these steps from the beginning.

In general, you should not place very young Shih Tzu puppies in your lap, at least until after they begin to walk. They do not feel secure in a lap position at a very young age.

When handling newborn Shih Tzu puppies it is helpful to make “kissing” sounds near their ears. The sound is similar to puppies nursing. Therefore, repetitious kissing offers the same sense of security and comfort for the Shih Tzu puppy.

One of the earliest conditionings a Shih Tzu puppy encounters is being nestled in secure comfort by its dam while being fed warm milk. When you emit the same type of sounds with repetitious kissing the Shih Tzu puppy responds immediately to your stimulation and will feel secure. The Shih Tzu puppy will snuggle rather than struggle and learn to trust humans from a very early period of their lives. This type of conditioning is important for proper development as an adult Shih Tzu and instills a “trusting” of humans rather than a “fear” of humans.

Shih Tzu puppy conditioning beyond diet is a highly important part of a professional Shih Tzu breeder’s job, and will often separate the professional breeder from the “backyard” or puppy mill breeders.

Author: Connie Limon. I raise Shih Tzu puppies from top champion bloodlines. Purchase and sign up for our newsletter online at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

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Just like any living organism in this world, dogs have certain food that they should avoid or not eat. Because your dog cannot communicate with you directly, it is the responsibility of the dog owner to take care of a dog’s dietary needs.

It is commonly known that chocolates are bad for a dog health, and you should not feed your dog any food that even contain chocolate. Not as commonly known are raisins and grapes, as both are toxic to dogs, too much of them in your dog’s stomach might even cost him his life.

While many of such these ingredients come from homemade diets and snacks, this articles seek to inform you that commercial products may contain deadly and harmful ingredients too. They are namely excessive proteins and chemical preservatives that you might have unknowingly feed your dog constantly.

Dog food companies manufacture and formulated “performance food” in the market. These dog foods have high or rather excessive amount of protein and are designed specially for dogs or working dogs with a high level of activities. These food are consider to be containing excessive protein and would be unsuitable for smaller breeds or dogs that seldom exercise.

In cases whereby dogs get excessive protein in their body, thay are excreted in the dog’s urine and it was research and believe that excessive protein content might also be one of the cause for damaging a dog’s kidney. It is also known that damaged kidneys have difficulty processing protein.

It was also believe that excessive protein cause dogs to show more aggression because too much protein provide too much energy for dogs to handle effectively. Although it is not the food that makes the dog aggressive, it might be that the already aggressive nature dog is affected by a high protein diet and need space to release them. It is certain that some dogs that show certain type of aggressive behavior can be tame by feeding a lower protein content diet.

Chemical preservative is present in most commercial dog food for obvious reason – to preserve and increase the life span of the food. Preservatives in dog food can prevent mold related fungus that can cause severe health problems in dogs that eat them.

However, some of these chemical preservatives are detrimental to the dogs that consume them, even when in small amounts. Preservatives, such as Ethoxyquin, BHA and BHT have been investigated for their links to certain health disorders. Ethoxyquin, above all, shows indication to be cancer causing to dogs.

Dog owners out there, do understand that your dog’s health is your sole responsibility. Do take extra care and time to research and feed the best dog food whenever possible.

Moses Wright is the founder of Dog-Diet.net. You can find more helpful information on Canine Dog Diet, Natural Dog Food and Homemade Dog Food on his website. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.

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I Love him SOO much, I cannot picture my life without him, he makes me feel complete, his like my child.. and my everything, his really what I live for.
his 6 or 7 and a yorkshiere terrier, his not one bit overweight or anything. What can I do to make sure he is 100% healthy and well, last time I took him to a vet which was about a month ago they said his in great health and has a great heart beat and stuff.. but I want to keep him healthy in every way..
what are some tips to do that?

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HALP ME LITTLE DOG ATE CHOCOLATE?

My dog ate a a hearshys dark chocolate bar and she weiighs 5 to 7 pounds an she has already puked 3 times. Itsn been 4 hours an i am really worryed and am shaking i don't have anyway nor money to take her to the vet and am stuck watching her shake and pule HELP ME! Tell me if she is gunna die or not please

The Boxer dog breed is attentive to its owner and training commands, playful, and has a very outgoing personality. This breed can make an ideal addition to a family that delights in an active life-style. They’re typically well-behaved with other family pets and are sociable towards children.

This dog breed is counted as one of the all-time favourite breeds among dog enthusiasts, and was acknowledged by the American Kennel Club during the early 1900’s.

Boxer Dog Care and Upkeep:

This dog type isn’t one that’s intended to be left inside without much activity, as she will need regular stimulation, both physical and mental, and delights in running. This dog can make a fine jogging companion and needs be active through a daily walk on the leash.

Boxers are ideally suited for living inside with the family. Hot weather isn’t this dog’s finest preference in terms of climate. She will prefer a cooler ambiance so if you intend on keeping your dog outside for any great length of time, make certain that there’s sufficient shade for her to rest when overheating.

Taking care of grooming is often particularly simple with this dog, in view of her short coat; you will only require an occasional brush once a week in order to get rid of dead hairs.

Boxer Dog Health Problem Concerns:

The Boxer dog life expectancy is on average between 8 to 10 years. There are a few major health fears that tend to be common with this breed of dog, and they are CHD, SAS, and cardiomyopathy. Less serious concerns include colitis, hypothyroidism, gastric torsion, and corneal erosion.

On occasion, this breed might develop degenerative myelopathy or brain tumours. Vets suggest that a Boxer dog check up ought to include specific tests for health care issues such as cardiac issues, hip dysphasia, and possible thyroid problems.

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Horse Training: Does Your Horse Have The Feel?
 by: Andy Curry

There’s an old horse training saying.
It says “your horse should have the feel.”

Basically, that means if you’re leading
your horse with the lead rope, does he follow
you with virtually no tugging on that lead rope?

As part of the breaking process a horse
is taught to lead. That’s a natural part of how
to train a horse when you’re a horse trainer.

when he does, the goal is to have him
step in sync (and stop) with you.

When you step, the lead rope has almost
no “pull” on it.

That’s the goal (in leading, anyway).

When your horse “feels” that pressure
from the lead rope, he should move. Thus, he
has the feel.

If you’ve ever seen someone leading
their horse and they’re tugging and pulling,
the horse obviously doesn’t have the feel.

Little does that person know he’s
teaching his horse to not lead with him.

So how do you get a good lead with
the horse?

There are lots of ways.

I’ll try to describe one of my
favorite horse training videos that shows
Paul Esh doing this.

When filming Paul Esh for
http://www.SuperStarsOfHorseTraining.com,
we caught him doing it like this:

You’re standing beside your horse at
approximately the neck area. You’re on his
left hand side.

You hold the lead rope in your right
hand and point forward. (That’s an alert to
the horse that something’s about to happen).

Then with your left hand you twirl
the end of the lead rope and lightly tap him
with it.

More ‘n likely, that’ll get his atten-
tion and cause him to move.

So you’ll point, take a step, and tap
him with the rope.

Walk a little ways. Stop.

Wait a few moments and let him soak it
in.

Do it again.

You’ll find as you repeat this you
soon won’t have to tap him with the rope. He’ll
see you point and he’ll know to step.

And not too long after that, you won’t
have to point and step because he’ll know your
body language and what he needs to do.

Ultimately, he’ll have the “feel.”

Before you do this with your horse, it
is assumed you know him well enough that you’re
confident you can lead him close to you and he
won’t jump on you.

If you’re not at that stage yet, better
teach him to respect your space first. (That’s
also one Paul taught in our Super Stars of Horse
Training filming)

About The Author

Andy Curry is a nationally known horse trainer and author
of several best selling horse training and horse care books.
He is also well known for finding, interviewing, and filming
expert horse trainers and making their expertise available
to horse owners who want to learn different horse training
tips and secrets and how to solve behaviorial issues with
horses.
For information visit his website at www.SuperStarsofHorseTraining.com.

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Amidst the global recession, dog owners find the need to cut down on dog health care and maintenance expenses. The cost of vet care for last year (2008) is estimated at $10.9 billion, increased to almost a billion from last year. US is facing depressed economy with thousands of job disappearing, and low stock market, most of us are delaying dog care because we can’t afford vet and dog treatment. Read these tips to save money on pet expenses you once thought are necessary.

1. FEED YOUR DOG LESS. In a study conducted by Purina which made use of 48 Labrador Retrievers in a 14-year study, “lean-fed” dogs (receiving 25% less food compared to their mates) eventually developed the same health problems as their group mates as they aged, but required treatments for sickness developed 2.1 years later. As a result, treatment began at a mean age of 12 versus age 9.9. A secret to longevity is to feed your bulldog healthy, lean (not too skinny) food eliminating fattening, corn-laden foods. Thus, it is not about feeding a particular brand or letting your dog overeat to keep it healthy. Remember, fat dogs poses health risks needing expensive treatments.

2. FEED QUALITY FOOD. It may sound strange to spend more on high quality dog food but it is your best shot at long term dog health and lower vet bills. Once you start feeding your bulldog wisely, you will notice allergies; intestinal problems, joint pains and other ailments disappear. You may want to switch feeding your dog from grocery store brands to kibble to canned foods. Gradually shift feeding your pet frozen raw or fresh cooked or raw food.

3. STOP REWARDING YOUR DOG WITH DANGEROUS TREAT. You may not be aware of the risks involved when your dog is given treats of hard to chew food. Treats such as cooked bones, rawhide chews, pig’s feet among other can lodge in tracheas and intestines. Surgery for obstructions and perforations doesn’t come cheap. Surgery can remove these obstructions but may be too late to save your dog’s life.

4. REGULAR BRUSHING OF YOUR DOG’S TEETH. Dental problems often equates to expensive vet bills. One way to avoid dental caries on your dog’s teeth is by feeding them low-carb foods and by brushing its teeth at least three times a week. Use good toothpaste intended for dogs and not humans. You can apply and brush your dogs’ teeth with a super-soft toothbrush or gauze wrapped around your finger as a substitute of a toothbrush.

5. GET YOUR DOG A BLOOD TEST. Dogs age faster than human which makes them more susceptible to diseases. Senior dogs should have a blood test every six months. A thorough blood test is the easiest and only way to detect a disease while it’s still curable and cheaper to treat. Have your dog check for heartworms regardless if taking drugs or not.

6. STOP THE UNNECESSARY VACCINATION. There is no point of vaccinating your dog against diseases your dog is unlikely to catch and against sickness to which your dog already has developed immunity. Apart from wasting huge waste of time and money, excessive vaccination will result to adverse health consequences that will wreck your dog’s health and cost you a fortune on vet bills.

7. STOP GIVING UNNECESSARY OR DANGEROUS DRUGS TO YOUR DOG . Double check the medicines you give your dogs especially steroids and arthritis medication. Typically allergic reactions from medications will develop after multiple doses of the medication. Signs of allergies include scratching or itching, facial swelling or hives as shown by your pet. When your dog had overdose then it is necessary to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible, which is another medical bill for you.

8. KEEP TRASH, RECYCLING BINS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS AWAY FROM PETS. Dogs love taking a peek in garbage cans in search of food. Bad thing about it is dogs tend to stay this way a lot longer. This habit can lead to food poisoning. Rancid food found in garbage is rich in bacteria that will make your dog sick with diarrhea and vomiting. Better to keep an eye on your dog or place it in a leash when no one is around. By keeping your dog away from garbage cans, you will save any vet trips for cases of food poisoning.

9. WASH YOUR DOG’S FEET (OR PAWS). Ensure the cleanliness of your dog’s feet after a walk on chemically-packed pavements such as city streets and salted roads. Be extra careful of park areas which may have been recently treated with herbicides or other potentially dangerous chemicals. Refrain using toxic chemicals in your home or yard. Once these chemicals stick on your dog’s feet, it won’t be long until it reaches to your dog’s mouth. You may be risking your English bulldog to developing cancer later on.

10. SEARCH ONLINE. You can save money on flea and tick control, ear care products, vitamins, joint care supplements, and other non-prescription maintenance items sold on online pet supply stores and pharmacies. Check the specials offered and compare prices for low prices with free shipping included on most orders.

Toni Michelle Su
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How To Stop Your Parrot From Biting
 by: Tracie Irvine

“Why is my parrot biting me?”

This is a question asked every day by parrot owners who thought they would never own a bird that bites.

Once you have been bit, it is hard to return comfortably to the biter. At least that’s what most people say. It does take a positive mind set and it is best to return with some understanding of the parrot’s needs.

Common Causes For Biting

Consider what may be happening from the bird’s point of view. Has there been a change in their environment? Is there something in the parrot’s recent or distant past that scared him or caused him not to trust you or other humans? Are there unexpected noises or sudden movements when the biting occurs? Could the parrot be jealous of someone or something at the time? Could the bird be angry at you, someone else in the room or even a situation?

Most of the time, the bird will warn you by giving you clues with their body language. The problem is, we don’t always speak parrot so we don’t recognize the clue they are trying to send to warn us.

Depending on the parrot, they may fluff up their feathers and slightly raise their wings while pining their eyes, they may make a particular noise that sounds like growling or hissing, they may scream, they may open their beak and lunge a warning, and some will just run away.

Besides considering the above, you have to consider the possibility that when one of the things above has happened that the biting behavior has been reinforced by improper responses. The biting may have become a habit that you have to break.

Fear

Fear is the most common reason a bird will attack. You must consider the environment from the parrot’s perspective. They don’t think like humans and they don’t understand our language for us to explain to them why things are the way they are. They didn’t ask to come live with us, so the burden is on us to accommodate them.

There are many obvious reasons your parrot could be afraid. A common reason would be if you just brought the bird home and it doesn’t know you or where it is. It could be afraid because it was abused or ignored in its previous home or worse, homes.

Imagine someone coming and taking you to their giant home and a bunch of big and little giants moving about your cage, making noises in all kinds of decibels and pitches. They even stare at you and try to put their giant claws on you! Nothing in your cage is the same. The look and smell of this home is even different. And maybe you were hurt by one or more of these giant looking creatures in the past. Are you going to be comfortable? Might you be scared??

Now there is a similarity in humans and parrots in that there are no two alike. Just as some people are outgoing and some are shy. Some people are nervous and scared of everything, and some seem to be brave from birth.

You can help the brave child learn to make wise decisions and respect others, and you can help the nervous child to come outside of themselves and enjoy life, but the core personality will always be there.

We have to do the same with our parrots. We have to help them see the world differently, but we can’t make them change their core being. We can train them and encourage proper responses to their environment, but we have to respect them in the process.

Frustration

Many parrots bite because they are frustrated. They want attention and you aren’t giving it to them. Maybe they want to play or eat and you won’t leave them alone. You may have trained them to be in a particular routine and now you have changed it.

They may be bored in their cage and would like out to play or be with you. Make sure you allow your parrot time out of its cage and give the bird quality attention daily, just like you would want if you were the one locked up in a cage all day. This is even more important if your parrot only has human friends.

There are more possibilities than I will mention. You need to spend the time to figure it out. You owe it to the parrot that you forced into your home. Always keep that in mind.

Hormones

You can sit and think about this one. Both humans and animals have hormonal times, and they all have them at different ages. Some people have more personality difficulties during those times than others. I won’t get personal here; just ponder it if you will. Will you accept that your parrot has to go through this too? How did or do you like to be treated when you are going through an emotional time? Enough said??? OK

If your parrot screams because he wants you and then lunges because he’s whacked out, then be sweet and talk nicely or give him his favorite treat when he has calmed down. Don’t reward the bad behavior, but don’t punish the bird for being hormonal. Keep up the relationship as best you can. It won’t last forever.

Molting

In order to get you to put yourself in this one, let’s pretend that you have to get new teeth every few months. You may not remember how uncomfortable it is for teeth to come in, but you probably have been around a baby that was teething. Again, some take it better than others. Some like their gums rubbed and some don’t want you within ten feet of them. Actually they cry because they want you and then they cry because you come. I have never molted, but it does NOT look comfortable. Let’s give these guys a little break if they are grumpy.

“Teething” or rather Beaking

Young parrots will often go through a stage where they beak everything. They don’t know what we feel when they beak us. We have to communicate to them that it hurts and encourage them not to bite or beak us.

Don’t allow your parrot to nibble when it is young and you will deter biting when they are old. There are many ways to deter this behavior.

When my Green Cheeked Conure nibbles me, I squeak like he does when I touch one of his pin feathers coming in that is sensitive. This doesn’t work for my husband, because he can’t squeak, his voice isn’t high enough. He gives the little guy the “earthquake” instead. (The “earthquake” is a very gentle movement of the finger or arm that distracts the bird.)

Now if your little buddy likes the “earthquake” routine, he will bite just to get the ride. You will have to try one of the many other methods.

Some people blow in their faces, I personally don’t like that one, but some say it works for them. If you keep a chew toy with you, you can tell them “no” and encourage them to bite the toy. Mine doesn’t usually want the toy, he likes the way my finger or neck feels, so this doesn’t work for me. He can be distracted by food however.

Make sure you aren’t teaching the bird that if he bites you he gets a toy or food! We are talking about a bird that is exploring their environment, not biting you for attention.

Don’t give up too fast on any method you choose. Some parrots take a long time to change, again just like kids and adults. Some parrots are more stubborn than others. Patience, love and understanding is the key here.

Selfishness

In humans, selfishness is a character flaw. In parrots however, it is just what they are. We can not expect them to act or respond like humans, even though they do sometimes.

If your parrot is trying to communicate to you “I don’t want to come to you, I’m busy right now” then leave him alone unless you have to interact with him. Watch his body language and respect his wishes.

If you miss the signal and he bites you, then try not to react in an excited way. Stay calm and speak sternly. If you entertain the bird with your response, he might selfishly choose this entertainment more often. Think about it.

We put our parrots back in their cage, shut the door and walk out of the room. Some people cover the cage too. My cage takes so long to cover that he would probably forget why he’s in there by the time I could get it covered.

If they aren’t screaming for our return, we come back in a few minutes and give them another chance…if they want one. We don’t force them to come back out.

It is very important that you don’t give the bird any attention at all during the “time out” period. Don’t talk to the bird, don’t look at the bird, act as if the bird doesn’t exist. When the time out period is over, give your bird a chance to do something right and reward him. Even if it is that he quit screaming or that he came to the side of the cage when you talked to him.

NEVER EVER hit your parrot or sling your parrot when it bites! It can harm your parrot both physically and emotionally. The bird may never trust you or like you again. He may have a hard time trusting any human again.

If your parrot likes you but bites others, you can help the parrot accept the other person. When your parrot attempts to bite or in fact does bite the other person, you be the one that disciplines them. They don’t care if the other person dislikes them, but they do want to please you.

Conclusion

Take the time to study your parrot and learn the nature of its personality. Study its body language and learn its moods. Be sensitive to when they need attention and when they need time alone. Give them the opportunity to just be with you and not have to interact with you if that is what they want.

Take the time to expose your parrot, slowly, to new people, places, objects, sounds and environments. It is unlikely that a parrot that will live 20 to 80 years will never have to leave home or have a different routine. Help your beloved parrot now, to prepare for the unexpected changes later.

About The Author

Tracie Irvine has an informational parrot website and discount supply store for parrot lovers. She encourages parrot owners to send pictures and stories of their birds so people can read them and make an educated decision before taking a parrot home.

Drop by http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com to read information on most species and view her extensive Parrot Comparison Chart. Send your companion parrot pictures and stories to her site. Who knows how many birds you will save from being re-homed!

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Question on breeding dogs…?

I have been reading a lot on this site and seen some things that make a lot of sense. And some that don't. So here's my question. What constitutes a backyard breeder? How do I know if it is a backyard breeder? I have always spayed and neutered even feral cats I would catch and I paid out of my pocket so this question is important to me. Oh! And what laws are there to regulate this type thing? Say I see a backyard breeder and want to turn them in.

The bulldog is a very unique breed of dog that requires specific kinds of training, health care and exercise. Bulldog owners must therefore gain an understanding of this breed so that they can take good care of their pets. One of the most important forms of training that dog owners should give their dogs is toilet training. This is because dog owners do not want their dogs doing their business on their rugs and floors. The following section provides some guidelines on how you can train your bulldog to do his business in the proper way.

The Pen

One of the first things that you need to do is to provide your puppy with a pen that has two separate areas. It is a good idea to keep him in the pen as much as possible and to play with him while he is there so that he will understand that it is his pen. Then you should cover the whole floor area of the pen with newspaper. Half of the pen should serve as his “living quarters,” and this area should be covered with a blanket. The other half would serve as the “toilet” where he can do his business.

When he does his business on the “toilet” side, clear away the newspaper but leave some trace of the soiled newspaper because the bulldog will look for that same spot and do his business there again. Once he gets the idea, you can occasionally let him out of the pen but near the newspaper so that he can do his business there. In time, you can bring your bulldog on outside trips, and you can also apply the same principle if you wish for him to do his business in the garden or the yard.

Dogs are animals of habit, and bulldogs are no different. These simple steps can help you toilet train your bulldog and relieve you of the stress of finding little “packages” on your living room rug.

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My dog died today. Stories about when your dog dies would be helpful.?

how do I deal with it? We knew it was comiing for about a month, but when I found her dead this morning, I couldn't believe it. We buried her in the back yard but it was so hard. I I feel a know in my throat with any mention of a dog especially beagles ( that's what she was ). My mother is a wreck, because that was my moms best friend. It's hard seeing her like this. It was hard seeing her like this and i feel guilty because I feel like there was more I should have done. These last few weeks she looked so pitiful. It was also traumatizing to find her the way I did. I don't know what I do. I thought about building a memorial type of thing around her grave but my mom doesn't want to. She was my first dog ever.

Dogs can’t point to where it hurts. And even though they are perfectly capable of crying when they want to, many choose to remain quiet and stoic when they are ill or in pain. For many dog owners, identifying and dealing with dog health problems is a real challenge. But it doesn’t have to be…

If a dog is bleeding profusely in the mouth, then Quieten the animal with a sedative like Diazepan, Apply cold compresses on the tongue, If the bleeding site can be located, press it with cotton dipped in ice-cold water,If the bleeding is severe, take the animal to a vet. He will give Haemostyptic Injections (Revici, Siochrome) to control the bleeding and if the blood loss is excessive, he will give I.V. fluids.

suppose if you want give medicine to a dog? here are two tips for that.

1. If you are using Pills: Open your dog mouth and drop the pill down, as far as back as you can , on top of and in the center of the tongue. Close the mouth and hold it shut while stroking the throat until your dog swallows. If it licks its nose the chances are that it has swallowed the pill.

2. If it is Liquid: Tilt the chin up at 45* and place the neck of the bottle into the cheek pouch, between the molar teeth and the cheek.Seal the lips around it with your fingers and pour in the liquid.Bottle syringes and eye-droppers can be used.

Or maybe you just want to learn more about the best friend you could have on four legs – but you want a source that doesn’t read like a canine physiology textbook?

Whatever the case may be, We have got your answer…

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health will be a small investment for a lasting return of health and happiness for your beloved pet, who is, after all, a member of your family. When it comes to dog health care, even though there is no substitute for reliable veterinary attention, there is also no excuse for being totally unprepared, and for not doing the everyday things you can be doing to prevent the majority of problems that arise.

We are glad that you have taken such a positive step in dog ownership, and we hope that it will be repaid with years of exuberant gratitude from a healthy and happy dog. if you want to know more about dog health problems and it’s care, I recommend you to read Ultimate guide to dog health

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