Prevent Lawn Burns with a ''Doggie Outhouse''
April 24, 2009
It’s your yard, but it’s also your pup’s potty and to him, the two are one in the same. Prevent ugly lawn burns caused by dog waste from cropping up where you two play by making him a doggie outhouse.
<!--[if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]-->Find a corner or spot in your yard away from entertainment areas and …Read more »
Facts About Ticks and Mosquitos
April 24, 2009
The Truth About Ticks
Ticks are Not Insects
Ticks are eight-legged, wingless parasites related to mites and spiders. ticks do not fly or jump; they wait for a host to brush against them.
Even Immature Ticks Suck Blood
There are four stages to the tick life cycle: egg, larva, nymph and adult. The larva, nymph and adult all …Read more »
A Bellyful of Trouble
April 24, 2009
John's eyes glistened as he knelt to touch the tiny black, curly, poodle-terrier. The new puppy was a welcome surprise for my son's 9th birthday.
He named her Pooh, short for Pooh Bear. And sometimes he'd just call her Bear.
Pooh was a mild-mannered little dog, loving and tolerant of everyone, especially children. She seemed to sense their innocence and …Read more »
Preventing Dental Disease
April 24, 2009
Dental plaque, which is composed of bacteria, saliva and cellular debris, builds up on the enamel of the teeth. When plaque accumulates with food particles, it becomes hard, thick and yellow -- or calcified -- and is called tartar.
Protect Your Pet from the Giardia Parasite
April 24, 2009
Giardia is a microscopic parasite that lives in the intestines of many domestic and wild animals. The parasite is shed in the feces and can survive in moist areas, particularly stagnant water and animal waste. If people or animals ingest contaminated water or food or touch and accidentally ingest infected animal waste, they may develop a serious intestinal infection. Your …Read more »
Can I Heimlich My Dog?
April 24, 2009
Dolores Holle, V.M.D., attending veterinarian and director of canine health management at The Seeing Eye guide dog school in Morristown, New Jersey, describes the following modified Heimlich maneuver for a choking dog.
Stand behind him, bend and wrap your arms around your dog's belly just below his ribs. Give one or two quick forceful squeezes.
Usually the object will pop …Read more »
Flea Biology and Consequences
April 24, 2009
The most common flea to infest dogs is Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea.
The flea life cycle begins with the adult female flea living on the dog's skin. She bites the dog, taking a blood meal. She then lays her eggs, and these eggs drop off the dog into the environment. Eggs hatch in 1 to 10 days (depending on …Read more »
Dog's Hearing
April 24, 2009
Most people know that a dog's hearing is more sensitive than humans', but they may not know that the nature of the sounds dogs hear is also much different.
Dogs hear much higher tones. Even the most sensitive people can't hear above 20,000 cycles per second, while some dogs can hear above 45,000. The "silent whistles" sometimes used to signal …Read more »
Facts About Fleas
April 24, 2009
Fleas are Born on Your Dog
Flea eggs are laid on your dog, then roll off wherever your dog spends most of his time ... your carpeting, your pet's bed, your bed, your sofa and other areas you may or may not be aware of.
Most Fleas are Immature
Over 95% of the flea population is immature -- …Read more »
