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Friday, August 17, 2007

Learn About A Healthy Dogs Diet

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A healthy dog’s diet means just that, they need to eat the proper food and have the right amount of food. You can buy inexpensive dog food that might not have all the necessary and recommended daily allowances needed for a nutritional diet. Some people feel that feeding a dog people food is acceptable, but they are completely wrong. A dog needs the nutrition’s found in dog food to stay healthy.

The diet can affect the inner health of the dog and the outer health. If you feed your dog an improper diet, the hair can become dull and fall out at a faster rate than a dog that has a proper diet. The vital organs of your dog require certain nutrition’s to remain operational and sustain good health. You cannot just feed your dog people food. Although they seem to prefer what you eat, you need to limit the intake of these foods and make them eat their own food.

Whether you buy the dog food already made or you choose to make it yourself, you need the right nutritional values per serving. Many people including myself have tried making the dog food from recipes found at the veterinarian’s office or online. Keep in mind that not all dogs can eat the same foods as others. I had to stop because it cause intestinal upset and the results were not healthy. The traditional store bought dog food was the best for my dogs.

If you find yourself using the wrong dog food because it is cheaper in price, you need to compare the ingredients between a recommended dog food and your brand. If the nutritional values are the same, you will be giving your dog exactly what they need to grow and stay healthy. If not, you may have to supplement their diet with vitamins, which is not easy to trick them into taking them.

The overall health of your dog is vital for healthy bones and organs as well as hair and teeth. Dogs do need to have a proper diet and exercise to live longer and happier. Never over feed your dog, some dogs will eat all the food given at one time, therefore, regulate how much they get and how many times a day.

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Thursday, August 2, 2007

Dog Cruelty Is Killing Out Precious Creatures

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Dog cruelty is fast becoming as common as theft, disorderly conduct and drunk driving. It is sad that our laws do not protect these innocent creatures from physical, mental and inhumane treatment. Stiffer penalties are needed for such crimes against animals. Without these penalties, people will continue to treat these beautiful creatures with disrespect and mistreatment. We as people need to speak up for the animal population, as they are unable to stand up for themselves.

A recent article in the Sheboygan Press in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, proves that people need to have harsher sentences for the mistreatment of animals. This person was left in charge of a puppy. The apartment was vacant, but the dog was still there. The person taking care of the dog just ignored his responsibilities and asked someone else to check on the dog. NOBODY checked on this poor little puppy for days. By the time the puppy was discovered in a kennel inside the apartment, he was so weak and frail.

This poor puppy was starving to death slowly. It was hot, and he had no food, water or companionship. He had to potty in the kennel and sleep in it as well. This makes one cry to think that someone could treat a poor defenseless puppy in such a cruel way. Rescue missions everywhere are constantly being called on to take poor defenseless animals that have been abused and neglected.

What is being done to the people who mistreat these animals? A fine and a statement of not to do it again. Now the last time I looked down at my little guys sleeping at my feet, they are breathing, living creatures. They are not human, but some humans are not human and if you mistreat one, you are going to jail. If you kill one, you go to prison.

Our judicial system needs to recognize cruelty to animals as a crime against everyone. Just because they are not human, wait, my dogs and cats are treated as humans and they act as they are as well, therefore, all living creatures are breathing, living creatures just as we are and deserve to be treated with love and respect. My dogs and cats have their own blog Jake, Pooh Bear and the Cats, with their own description of life. How can ones justice system say you can mistreat them or starve them to death, they have their own voice.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Pet Friendly Hotels

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Take your Beloved Dog Along on your Next Vacation

Take the family dog along on your next vacation. Pet friendly vacation rentals are becoming more popular everywhere you visit. Grassy areas with picnic tables allow the little dog to run around while you enjoy the weather. The vacation rentals have places with easy access to the outdoors.

Dog snacks in the places may help the little one get use to the new surroundings and help prevent any accidents that can occur. Taking the dog around with you or leaving him in the car no longer becomes a problem with the available places to take the family pet along for the ride.

Some places require a small pet deposit, but this deposit is refundable after you leave a clean and undamaged room. Outdoor activities with the family pet needs to be controlled. Do not let the animal run loose for his safety as well as the safety of others. Change of scenery may cause the animal to become irritable and cranky.

Now you can enjoy a vacation rental and never have to worry about the family pet cooped up in a kennel for the time you are gone. Kennel expenses eliminated and more money in your pocket for shopping and fine restaurants.

Vacation Rentals Love the Family Pets

Most places were you go for a family vacation and take the family pet along love to take their picture and add it to their collection of favorite pet photos. Vacation rentals adapted the pet policy due to an overwhelming response from pet owners that become sad and lonely without the loved one along with them.

People, who remain happy and content, without worrying about the family pet, tend to return more often because they have fun. Pets have fun because they are able to stay with their master. Provided the vacation rentals offer enough resources for outside activity, it will be just like being at home.

Some vacation rentals have beachfront access and families enjoy this as well as the dogs. This allows you to play fetch and enjoy water sports while soaking up some sun. The only thing to remember is if little Bear uses the beach as his bathroom, clean it up so others do not have to worry about using the beach area.

With so many vacation rentals becoming pet friendly, this sure to promote more travels for people that worry about what to do with the family pets. Just remember the rule for safety; always keep the dog on a leash.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

A Healthy Dog Has A Healthy Diet

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Learn About A Healthy Dogs Diet

A healthy dog’s diet means just that, they need to eat the proper food and have the right amount of food. You can buy inexpensive dog food that might not have all the necessary and recommended daily allowances needed for a nutritional diet. Some people feel that feeding a dog people food is acceptable, but they are completely wrong. A dog needs the nutrition’s found in dog food to stay healthy.

The diet can affect the inner health of the dog and the outer health. If you feed your dog an improper diet, the hair can become dull and fall out at a faster rate than a dog that has a proper diet. The vital organs of your dog require certain nutrition’s to remain operational and sustain good health. You cannot just feed your dog people food. Although they seem to prefer what you eat, you need to limit the intake of these foods and make them eat their own food.

Whether you buy the dog food already made or you choose to make it yourself, you need the right nutritional values per serving. Many people including myself have tried making the dog food from recipes found at the veterinarian’s office or online. Keep in mind that not all dogs can eat the same foods as others. I had to stop because it cause intestinal upset and the results were not healthy. The traditional store bought dog food was the best for my dogs.

If you find yourself using the wrong dog food because it is cheaper in price, you need to compare the ingredients between a recommended dog food and your brand. If the nutritional values are the same, you will be giving your dog exactly what they need to grow and stay healthy. If not, you may have to supplement their diet with vitamins, which is not easy to trick them into taking them.

The overall health of your dog is vital for healthy bones and organs as well as hair and teeth. Dogs do need to have a proper diet and exercise to live longer and happier. Never over feed your dog, some dogs will eat all the food given at one time, therefore, regulate how much they get and how many times a day.

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