Jan
26
Pet First Aid Kit: Be Prepared For All Pet Emergencies
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They say that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. If one is ready for any emergency, then the situation will not be scary for the pet and the owner. People consider pets as a part of their family and one must also plan for pet medical emergencies as they do about human medical emergencies. Since one’s pet cannot express his/her pain or discomfort, it is very important for the owner to be aware of the pet’s everyday behaviour.
To start a pet medical first aid kit it is very important to know what medicines to keep and what not. One can buy the pet first aid kits available at medical stores or they can ask their vets for a list of medicines and assemble them. It will include wound and infection spray, sterile gauze, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, tape, thermometer, cold pack, eye wash, penlight, thermal blanket and antiseptic cream among others.
Oct
1
5 tips to keep your pet safe
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Pets become a part of your life. They come so close to your heart that you are bound to get hurt if you lose them. So keeping your pet safe is the most important thing that should be kept in mind.
Firstly you should train your pet well. Proper training should be given. They should know very well that which place is hygienic for them. If they get to places where there is improper hygiene, they may get disease which can lead to their death. Keep your pets in proper health. Overweight pet can also lead to many diseases and cause many health problems.
Keep your pets out of reach of pools and water as many cannot swim. Do not leave your pet at parking lots. This would be dangerous for your pet. You should always limit your pets timing. You should know when your pets need to move out. Always go with them outside, so that your pet doesn’t get stolen.
Sep
20
Learn how to keep your pet flea free
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Flea is one of the common problems a dog suffers from. There are many measures by which you can get your dog, rid out of it. Fleas can be noticed as black spots on the comb.
You can mix some medicine in the food of your dog that will keep him out of the flea problem. This medicine is easily available in the market. When you see your dog is scratching himself and when he is not well, that indicates that he is having flea problems. You can easily take care of flea by cleaning your dog well. You can use flea shampoo and flea free powder.
You should clean your house properly because the flea lays eggs wherever they find space. So, your dog can again get this infection. You should clean the carpet, beddings, floor, etc. Then you should clean the house with anti-bacterial solution. You can also use a solution that kills flea on your dog’s body.
Sep
9
Add convenience to your life with pet food home delivery services
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There was a time when you had no choice but to cook food if you don’t want to stay hungry. Later, there was a time when you could go somewhere to eat. Then there came a time where you could get it delivered at home. But what about your pet, you would like to travel all the time whenever you need to feed them? Also you might not be getting time for that. Isn’t it tiring? No more! You can very well get your pet food home delivered. In fact you can even get them ordered online and still get delivery.
The online shops hold very many branded pet foods, leading to less worry for you. Also you don’t need to keep your birds hungry. You can very well go from shop to shop, check prices and even call them for enquiries. When you check on the internet many sites are listed out, you can select the most popular one too.
Apr
23
Healthy and best meal for your dogs.
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Your dog loves you without any condition. It is, therefore, your duty to feed your dog the best way you can. Certain advertisements on television and internets claim that their products are hundred percent healthy. They are actual stuffed food. But, almost every dog products in the market don’t prove beneficial to your dogs. They actually are more harmful. They use lots of harmful chemicals in their products.
The results being your dog suffer from various types of diseases. What’s worst is that this outside products decrease your dog’s actual lifespan. So, while providing meal to your dog, the first lesson that you should keep in mind that it should be chemical free. It would be better off if you serve your dog, home made food. Your vet can give inputs into what can go into home cooked dog meals. Like us, they also like it. It will keep diseases away. This is the least you can do for your dog. Don’t you?
Apr
19
Signs and symptoms to detect sickness in dogs.
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The biggest disadvantage of our favorite pets is that they can not speak. We have to understand their problems and sickness. But they do show certain symptoms. They may make certain noises unusual body posture etc to show us that they are not at ease. And it is up to us to take care & alleviate the discomfort of our faithful favorite one’s.
Given below are the following tips to detect sickness in dogs.
a. When a dog refuses to eat, you must take note that something is wrong. It can be a teeth problem, constipation, flu, depression or an internal organ problem.
b. If your dog is coughing in excess, it might be suffering from respiratory problems, pneumonia, heart diseases, kennel cough etc
c. If your dog is vomiting in excess, he may be suffering from food poisoning, Addison’s disease, kidney failure etc.
d. If there are traces of blood in the vomit, it shows sign of weakness, dehydration, fever and a lot of critical issues.
Apr
1
Symptoms to recognize labor in dogs
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If you posses a dog and do not seem to have any idea what to do during her pregnancy; this article will let you know you about the do’s and the don’ts of dog labor. The pregnancy period of dogs is actually pretty short, around 60 days. It takes a dog around five to ten minutes to give birth to each puppy. Here go few tips to recognize labor in dogs.
a. Enormous temperature drop a day before giving birth.
b. Before going into labor a dog generally eschew its meal. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal.
c. A dog naturally finds a safe place to give birth. A place where she can feel cozy. It is better if you make early arrangement regarding this.
d. Frequent vomiting, snitching and shivering are very common symptoms to recognize labor in dogs.
e. A dog wants her master all the time while giving birth. It makes her feel secured.
Mar
28
How to keep the pet clean and neat?
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Here are few tips on keeping your favorite pets clean and neat.
a. You can start this process with a bath. Wash your pet with warm water. There are some great products available in the market
b. Do provide great attention that the water does not go into their eyes.
c. Dry the water with a good towel.
d. Brush the hair and do not make any curves while brushing.
e. Trim hairs very carefully. Start with the head portion. While trimming make sure that you do not cut their ears. Be very careful.
f. Use very thin scissor.
g. Cut their nails once in a week.
h. Clean their teeth once in a week.
i. Gently clean their ears once in a while.
j. Clean the portion underneath their eyes with a dry towel.
k. Inject them regularly. So that if they bite, you are not at a loss.
Feb
21
Traveling With Family Pet
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The travel with any of the family pets should be planned a bit long before the travel date. Make sure that the pet you are traveling has undergone a check up treatment before travel. In addition to it, for a safe travel consider these points:
a. An information card mentioning owner’s name and contact details and a rabies tag should be worn by the pet.
b. The carrier for travel should be spacious enough for free movement of the pet and doesn’t have any objects that could harm it.
c. Travel with fresh food, water, eating and drinking bowls and your pet’s first aid kit and ensure the safety first.
d. If traveling by car, never let your pet unsupervised inside and don’t allow his head outside the window. Stop at intervals for bathroom, food, water etc.
e. Last point to consider is about air travel. You should be aware of the airline’s rules for carrying a pet. If possible, try to look for a continuous flight for them.
Feb
21
What to Know when Choosing a Family Pet
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Pets provide a really nice companionship for any human being. Some important points to know when choosing a family pet are:
a. Select a social pet: Consider a pet which has already been socialized or prefer a puppy or kitten if you have small kids at home.
b. Learn about breeds: It’s necessary to know the correct breed of an animal which best suits as a pet. For e.g. in case of dogs Golden and Labrador Retrievers are friendly.
c. Practice beforehand: Get familiar with your friend’s or neighbor’s dog if it’s the first time for you.
d. Impart behavioral skills: Teach your kids how to behave with the pets as they may revert back with the same action. After touching animals, clean your hands.
e. Consider your lifestyle: Give a deep thought over your schedule to make sure how much time you can devote to your pet.
f. Cleaning potential hazards: You need to make sure that your house is safe for pet by removing plants and other items that may be poisonous for them.