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Dogs and Chocolate: Get the Facts
Dog chocolate poisoning is not as uncommon as you might think. Chocolate contains theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean. Theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs.
Mild signs of poisoning occur in animals ingesting 20 mg of theobromine and caffeine per kg of body weight, severe signs are seen at 40-50 mg/kg, and seizures occur at 60 The chemical compound that makes chocolate toxic to pets, is theobromine. Theobromine, found in products of the cocoa tree, is a xanthine compound belonging to the same family as caffeine and theophylline an ingredient found in tea. Pets metabolize this chemical very slowly, and it affects their heart, central nervous system, and kidneys.
Theobromine levels vary in different types of chocolate, because some chocolates have a higher cocoa content than others. Milk chocolate has approximately forty-four milligrams of thoebromine per ounce.
The best means of treatment includes induced vomiting, and the administration of activated charcoal. To induce vomiting, use three percent hydrogen peroxide, and administer one or two teaspoons by mouth every fifteen minutes until vomiting begins. Activated charcoal, which is usually given by the vet, is a powder of processed charcoal that binds to many types of poisons, keeping them from being absorbed into the bloodstream of the dog. There is usually a good outcome if the dog can be treated within three to five hours of ingestion, but the effects of the chocolate can last upwards of twelve hours, meaning that your pet may need to be hospitalized.
When the Fur Flies: Pet Deshedding Tools
Shedding is a common complaint by pet owners. No matter what tools are available on the market, nothing will stop your dog or cat from shedding. However, there are some tools that can help minimize the amount of pet hair that is left around the house.
Although shedding is perfectly normal for cats and dogs, excessive shedding or shedding to the point of bald spots may point to a more serious problems.
A widely-spaced comb will remove more hair gently than a fine-toothed comb. Fine-toothed and blade-on-a-handle combs can both require more pressure to use than many cats are able to tolerate.
Furminator is one of your most favorite products. The first thing you'll notice is the new design. The ergonomic handle provides an easier grip that is more controllable and easier to hold while grooming the hairier pets. It both decreases the wear and tear on your arm while offering greater control. This makes a big difference when working with thick, heavy coats that require a lot of grooming.
The Furminator deShedding Tool quickly removes the loose, dead, undercoat hair that's the underlying source of a pet parents' major complaint - shedding and the allergies and cleanliness problems associated with it.
The Furminator can reduce shedding up to 60-80%, leaving a healthier, shinier coat that allows the skin to breathe better. A well-groomed coat dries faster, exudes fewer odors, has less chance of infection, helps reduce hairballs in cats, and makes it easier to see ticks and fleas. This tool does not cut or damage the pets’ coat, but removes incredible amounts of undercoat and loose hair leaving a healthy, shiny top coat.
Dog training
Dog training is a process of teaching a dog, communication. It means to make it perform certain basic actions, which is needed for the dog to understand. Dog training is all about shaping your dogs personality.
Today there are more than 300 different breeds of domestic dog and these are often classified into various types, according to the task for which they were originally bred. These tasks included herding, hunting and guarding. However, many breeds are now kept mainly or exclusively as pets.
When you plan for bringing a dog home, at that time itself you have to decide, whether you want to train him at home. Or you will need to consider which dog training schools or dog obedient schools are appropriate. But it will be the best option, to train him at home.
Though training a dog at home requires a lot of time and patience, but it will be very rewarding.
Dog is a pack animal. It loves to be with companions. Most of the people want to keep the dog in their yards. But you have to socialize with the dogs for more than an hour daily. As a part of training, brush him from head to toe, so that he gets used to it daily. It will make him feel happy. Play with him, play fetch, play some tricks, make it fun. Teach him some basics, like sit, come, stay, down,go.
Go for a walk, keep him fit. In between the training give him some treats, so that he enjoys, what is taught. Teaching a dog is a responsibility. He should be trained to interact with people, so that he won’t get confused, if he is among many people. Never let your dog lonely, he may have some stress, which might result in biting visitors, digging, howling.
Due to the nature of relationships between human and dogs, it is important to understand the delicate process that is a trust between both at all times. Dogs are like children, that is they have to be taught everything from the beginning like pottying. When the dog is in puppy stage, that is the beneficial time for training. Otherwise in later stages, it will be difficult for him to get trained.
While going for a walk, put him next to you, never allow him to pull you. Direct him by your legs, to follow. Dogs are natural eaters, but train him, so that they do not overeat or attack any one, if they are disturbed while eating.
Training dog at home, makes you and your dog closer. There will be a special bonding.
Dog toys (Pet toys)
According to expert Veterinarians and Dog Trainers tempting treats & exercise balls keep the dogs happy and healthy. Pet Toys combats boredom and behavior problems. It encourages the dogs both mentally and physically by appealing to their natural instincts. toys for dogs must be safe for them and should be chosen according to their size, activity level, preferences and the environment around the dog. Their enthusiasm can be a key to how much they liked a particular toy. Be alert enough to keep your dog away from anything that might be ingested and keep things like string, ribbon, rubber bands, children's toys and pantyhose away from their reach and out of their sight.
A dog bone is either a real or toy bone that makes a good dog toy. Some dogs like to bury dog bones in the yard, so they can dig it up and chew on it later. Others want to chew it and carry it around. Dog bones also help getting plaque off of the dog's teeth.
Often, when you throw a stick, and a dog is watching, he will retrieve the stick for you. Repeating the process for several minutes can entertain both dog and dog owner. These stick toys are available in different shapes colours and sizes that attract the dogs.
Balls of all shapes and sizes are great in keeping your dog active and fit. Great way to play and exercise your dog at the same time.
Care has to be taken while buying the toy for your dog. The size of the toy is determined by the size of the dog. Small toys given to big dogs are dangerous as they may swallow it. And the toys should be non-toxic.
There are many toys out there for you and your dog to share. The important thing is to check and see what they’re made of. Test them in the store, see how flexible they are. Don’t bring anything home that contains parts that can be chewed off, or parts that will break over time. A one-piece toy is what you want – one that’s not going to break, or be easily swallowed. And never leave your pooch unattended with any toys he *can* swallow or chew apart, even if you think he won’t.
Some of the well known toys for dogs:
• Bobbins--a round, hollow, spool-shaped, heavy polyethylene play/exercise toy for larger breeds of dogs.
• Boomer Ball--intended for soccer-style play, to encourage healthful exercise as an alternative to destructive chewing, pacing, and other undesirable behaviors plus animal enrichment.
• Extreme Kong: This is marketed as the strongest rubber dog toy in the world. Strong is always good when it comes to an aggressive chewer.
Some toys can serve multiple functions for dogs to interact with, combining common play behaviors into a single toy. Companies such as Dog Nasty produce toys that can adapt to other toys and objects, and be combined by the dog owner to create new toys for dogs to play with. Whereas a hard ball is not well-suited for chewing, and a plush toy is difficult to throw, wrapping the ball in a plush exterior creates a toy that can be thrown and chewed on.
Why low carb Dog food makes sense?
Companies have recognized this trend and have begun marketing low-fat, low-calorie, or low-carb versions of our favorite foods. But with all of this attention to our own health, we may be forgetting the nutrition of our loyal companion pets.
There are many different ways to feed your dog a healthy diet. Sure, pet food companies have created special formulas for overweight, older, or active dogs; but even these blends do not meet the necessary requirements for your pet's health. Common ingredients in these commercial brands include, cornmeal, yellow corn, brewer’s rice and whole grain corn which are high in carbohydrates. The average of most commercial dry pet foods is between 30-70% carbohydrates.
Both dogs and cats are able to convert protein into energy as well as into muscle. Neither species in the wild would have a diet similar to this; both would consume far less than the 30% low-end estimate. Dogs who are overweight are at higher risk for an array of unpleasant conditions, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. Excess sugar/carb consumption has been shown to cause obesity as well as many other chronic diseases. The carbs/sugar drive both obesity and disease in canines. In fact, studies have shown that your dog's food may cause illnesses such as skin allergies, stomach problems, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer also.
Experts insist that domestic dog obesity stems from the fact that today’s dogs get less exercise than their ancestors did. Fat dogs eat too much and don’t get enough fiber in their diets . Carbohydrates cannot be good for dogs -- at least not in the quantity eaten today. Diabetes in dogs is best treated by feeding a nutritionally sound diet.
You can also add fresh foods to a commercial diet to improve the overall quality of the diet you feed your dog .Good regulation using this method can be achieved either through use of strictly basal insulin or basal/bolus method. This is highly dependent on the individual animal's metabolism. Owners who want the best for their dogs will take the time and effort to understand carbohydrate metabolism, insulin action, and home glucose testing. It is in this way they can best understand how food and insulin affect their pet.
Some experts claim that the best food for your pet is the food you make yourself. Advocates of a raw food diet recommend feeding your pet fresh meals instead of prepared foods. It is important not to cook the food, but serve it as your pet would find it in the wild. The vegetables should be chopped into very tiny pieces - like he would find it in the gut of his prey - so that your dog's body will be able to process the nutrients. Either way the dog food is best kept as low carbohydrate for the good health of canine.
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Handmade Paracord Dog Collars
Handmade Paracord Dog Collars are always best for the dogs. They are extremely tough and does not bring any irritation to the dog’s skin. If you have the Paracord and you know to put seesaw knot, you can easily make a wonderful stylish, sturdy and a manly dog color. Not only that, you can also make bracelets, watch straps with these knots. The following are the steps you have to follow making a dog collar using a Paracord and seesaw knot.
• Materials required: Paracord, scissors, lighter, A C-clamp, hemostat clamps, flexible measuring tape, a 3/4″ plastic snap and D-ring. Keep everything ready before you start making.
• The Paracord usually shrinks when it gets wet. So, shrink the Paracord by soaking in hot water for 5 mins before you start knotting.
• Be sure of the size. Measure your Pooch’s neck size and make a note of the length.
• Choose a strong buckle. Now, Take the center of the cord and pull it thru one end of the buckle.
• Fold the Paracord, and bring it from inside the buckle, and bring the D ring inside and place it near the Buckle.
• Clamp it to a steady surface so that it’ll be easier for you to put knots.
• Making a seesaw knot is very easy. You just have to take the first color cords and bring it behind the second one and insert in the loop created. The first knot is done. Follow the same thing alternatively. But make sure you are doing it in opposite direction each time.
• Leave 1 inch space at the end after you push in the knots at the double slotted end of the cord
• Its always good to have two color combinations so that it’ll be easy to make and also looks nice on the dog. Run the cords around the front and through the top of the loop that you have created on the back side of the collar. Tighten the cords.
• Take your lighter and melt the open ends of the cord. When it is still hot, press it gently so that it gets fused with the knots. If not, heat it a little more so that it fuses properly. You can also use a candle for this.
• Finally, put it on your Pooch and make him happy.
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